Writer Ash Hartwell is a well-read writer. He dances between a classic and modern aesthetic with a tale of good versus evil in a novel that has a Henry James feel to it. We had a chance to talk with Ash about his new book, The Crows of Smith’s Booth. …
Read More »‘White Trash and Recycled Nightmares’ By Rebecca Rowland – Book Review
I love anthologies. Each story is like a little burst of flavor that snaps against your tongue before dissipating into your mental ether. And, if for some reason that story is bland and boring like flat soda, there’s always the next one. I was recently asked to check out Rebecca …
Read More »Why I Knew I Needed to Read ‘BETA: A Technological Nightmare’ By Sammy Scott – Book Review
Before reading BETA, I knew Sammy Scott was a talented writer. At Home with the Horrors is a hell of a collection, and I quickly fell in love with his writing style. Perfect prose, tension built quietly and at a perfect pace for each story. Unique ideas, and the writing …
Read More »Dark Romance ‘Beauty Is A Blade’ By Justin Bourne Boring – Book Review
I’m going to start this review off by saying I don’t read romance. Never. Give me a shredded heart over a bleeding heart any day. But I was intrigued by the cover of Justin Bourne Boring’s (yes, that’s his real name) debut dark fantasy romance novel, Beauty Is A Blade. …
Read More »Book Review: ‘A Puppet Scorned’ (2021) By Jamie Kort
I met our dear author, Jamie Kort, through Bookstagram when he approached me with a read/review request, citing his book as “bizzaro sock puppet horror.” That description alone had me intrigued and I am always game to read something different; in hindsight, I had no idea what I was getting …
Read More »Book Review: ‘The Midwives’ By Duncan Ralston
I was first introduced to our dear author, Duncan Ralston, when his extreme novella, Woom, was beginning to go viral. That story was my first step back into the horror genre (and my first-ever extreme horror read), after a very long sojourn into Psychological Thrillers. Now, I can say that …
Read More »‘Circus at Devil’s Landing’ by Debra Castaneda – Book Review
Why You Should Be Reading Debra Castaneda Debra Castaneda is an award-winning horror and dark fiction writer from California. She has previously worked in TV and radio as a journalist. This experience is put to good use in her current career as one of my personal go-to authors. Her voice …
Read More »‘Bunker Dogs’ (2023) By Gage Greenwood – Book Review
How I Stumbled Upon an Amazing Author Author Gage Greenwood (our interview) has exploded onto the indie horror scene over the past couple of years. I first heard of him through the Books of Horror group on Facebook after the release of his amazing book, Winter’s Myths (2022 – our …
Read More »Gage Greenwood, Author of ‘Winter’s Myths’ And ‘Bunker Dogs’ – Interview
If you’re an indie horror fan, you’ve probably heard of Author Gage Greenwood. His first book, Winter’s Myths, has made it to the top of many readers’ Top 10 lists since its release on June 5, 2022. The second book, Winter’s Legacy, was released only 7 months later, and fans …
Read More »Dystopian Horror Tale ‘Winter’s Myths’ By Gage Greenwood – Book Review
I’m always looking for something new to read. I’m admittedly a bit particular when it comes to choosing something, though. Maybe it’s because I work in a library and have a ton of books at my disposal to try. Or maybe it’s because I’m picky AF. Who knows. But I …
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