Grapevine News
Today I thought I'd just share little bits of news that have been flowing through the Horror grapevine. Something for everyone, readers, writers and the general horror fan alike. And why am I doing this? Just because I felt like it. I hope you feel like it, too.
So, let's have at it. First on the hit parade, something...
For the Readers
Books from Yummsville
So for you, dear readers, we have a couple of new releases (or almost released) that I, personally, have been waiting impatiently for. Both are book 2 in their respective series.
Borderkind, Book 2 of the Veil,by Christopher Golden
From Shocklines:
"For centuries they lived amongst us. The frightful and wondrous, the angelic and bloodthirsty. Living in a reality just beyond the Veil, humanity's myths and legends are caught in a struggle for their very survival -- against hunters far more powerful than they are..."
"Christopher Golden's storytelling is spellbinding." -- Boston Magazine
The Myth Hunters, Book 1 of the Veil was one of my favorite reads of the year. If you like a delicious mix of fantasy, horror and mythology, I suspect you'll love this series. Shall we say, Gaimanesque.
Dawnby Tim Lebbon
From Shocklines:
"In this follow-up to "Dusk," award-winning author Tim Lebbon takes fantasy to new heights in his thrilling new epic...Noreela teeters on the brink of destruction, but at its center pulses a magic grown stronger than ever before. Now the Mages have raised an army of terrifying warriors and unstoppable war machines. Their goal: the annihilation of all Noreela through a reign of bloodshed and death unlike any ever imagined..."
"A riveting work of staggering imagination." — F. Paul Wilson
Mr. Wilson is so right! I felt the same way about book 1, Dusk. Blew my mind and I couldn't wait for book 2. It was a long wait, but that sweet thing should be arriving in my mailbox any day now. Woohoo!
Zineriffic
How about some fine FREE reading? Ready for the taking, Issue 7 of Dark Recesses Press.
Download the FREE PDF version:
HERE at Dark Recesses Press
Fiction, including work from Daniel Braum, Joel Arnold, John Peters and others. Edmund Schubert, editor of the Intergalactic Medicine Show, interviews the fabulous Stephen Mark Rainey...and more. Fine full-color artwork, as always.
For the Fans
Pod People
Pod of Horror is still gracing the podways with the fabulous talents of Mark Justice and company. Episode #37 offers tons of wickedness including interviews with the very talented James Newman and Steven Savile, talking about life, horror and their latest books.
Download Pod of Horror Episode #37 at Horror World - FREE!
Chit Chat
Then be sure to check the chat schedule at The Lost and the Damned for your favorite authors. Chat live online with some of the horror industry's best writers, artist and publishers.
Click Here to check for the chat schedule and to sign-up for reminders.
Visit The Lost and the Damned message board HERE.
For Writers
Storytellers
Many of you know of the wonders to be found at the Storytellers Unplugged blog, but if you're a writer and you haven't been there or you have visited in a while, go now...really, right now!
What is Storytellers Unplugged?
In their own words:
"We're a group of thirty authors, editors, booksellers, and publishing professionals who want to share our love of writing and "behind the scenes" tips with readers who are also interested in the magic of writing. Each day of the month a different columnist will contribute a post - some will be serious, some will be funny, but all will be informative. Join us daily!"
And we're talking some of the best in the business, like Elizabeth Massie, John Skipp, Brian Hodge, Deborah Leblanc and the long list of talent goes on. So much writing and publishing wisdom to be had there, it's mind boggling.
Justice?On to an issue for you to consider. No matter whether guilty or innocent, everyone deserves a fair and timely trial. Have a read at Paula Guran's, Dark Echo blog - The Man the Horror Community Has Forgotten.
HFNN
From blog interests we move to the news, Horror Fiction News Network. Paul Puglisi has created a fantastic horror news portal with enough info and reading to keep you busy until the end of time. He's just done a complete overhaul of the site and it looks fabulous and is full of wonderful horror goodness, including the new fiction journal, Horror Literature Quarterly. The first issue includes fiction from some of my favorite writers, Kealan Patrick Burke and Nate Southard.
Facelift
And finally, the Horror Writers Association website has undergone a makeover, and boy does she look fine. Bravo to Christopher Fullbright and his website magic minions!
Oh, Yeah...
I almost forgot that I wanted to tell you about the SF writers' con, Context 20. Yeah, I know I said this was a horror blog, but besides the fact that I love sci-fi, this "little" writer's con in Ohio just keeps getting better and better. Workshops include wonderful instructors like, Michael Arnzen, Gary Braunbeck, Tim Powers, Tobias Buckell, Tim Waggoner and many others.
Check out CONTEXT 20, September 28-30, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio
For updates, visit Lucy Snyder at the Context LiveJournal.
Okay, so I yammered on and on, but I hope you found something that interested you. My blogging time is more limited these days so it all just came barfing out on the page at once. I hope you didn't mind the mess. *wink*
Wickedly Yours,
Fran Friel
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