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Cast Away Stones – The Genesis of a Folk Horror Tale

Like most of my stories, Cast Away Stones started as a seed about superstition and ancient practices. Originally, when I set out to write a story based in folklore surrounding winter, I remembered some research I’d done on the Cailleach, an ancient winter goddess associated with the grain harvest in Scotland and Ireland. There was much folklore attached to her, with rural agricultural communities relying upon her for their prosperity. Not only did they worship her and try to keep her happy, they also revered her, believing their very livelihoods, and th[...]

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The Midnight Society Presents A Krampus Trio

We are very proud & excited to announce three of our members - Kathleen, Victoria & Mary - have all placed a story in the latest edition of the Gothic Blue Book series from Burial Day Books. GOTHIC BLUE BOOK VI: A KRAMPUS CAROL A collection of short horror stories and poems resurrect the spirit of the Gothic Blue Book. Gothic Blue Books were short Gothic fictions popular in the 18th and 19th century. Burial Day Books presents its sixth Gothic Blue Book, A Krampus Carol. A Krampus Carol is a celebration of folklore and myth around Christmas,[...]

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Great Horror Book Alert: The Harpy

When you find a great horror book, you share the news. So, I'd like to draw your attention to The Harpy by Julie Hutchings.     The blurb from Amazon: Charity Blake survived a nightmare. Now she is one. Punk-rock runaway Charity Blake becomes a Harpy at night—a treacherous mythical monster who preys upon men just like the ones who abused her. Struggling through an endless stream of crappy coffee shop jobs, revolted stares, and self-isolation during the day, Charity longs to turn into the beast at night. Doing the right thing in all the wrong way[...]

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Night Worms Book Club – Horror Is Their Happy Place

Do you love to read horror? Do you love to review horror and help promote the genre? Does the idea of getting first dibs on exclusive horror fiction and book goodies make you tingle with excitement? You need the Night Worms Book Club in your life! Night Worms was created by Sadie Hartmann and Ashley Saywers, two horror fans who wanted to share their passion for reading and reviewing horror fiction. They've recently created the Night Worms Book Club, a monthly curated box of horror books, magazines, publisher goodies, collectibles and Night Worms exclusives.[...]

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Best Horror of 2018 – Goodreads Choice Awards

It's the most wonderful time of the year! That's right: until November 26th, you have the chance to vote in the Goodreads Choice Awards. This is the tenth year of voting, and I look forward to it every year. Yes, I check out the winners in the end, but the best part for me is going through the nominees and finding books I want to read. Check out this year's look at the Goodreads Choice Awards and the Best Horror of 2018 to find your next read! Best Horror of 2018 Nominees Baby Teeth by Zoje Stage Craven Manor by Darcy Coates Flight or Fright, an Anthology e[...]

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Book Cover Review: THE GIRL AND THE GROVE by Eric Smith

As a visual and tactile learner, I judge books by their cover. And fifty percent of the time it works. Every time. Eric Smith's The Girl and the Grove was no exception. Since filming, I am halfway through the story and am happy to report that Eric Smith delivers what Jake Nordby's cover design promises. Tenfold. The Girl and the Grove is earthy, honest, and mysterious. And even though the bullies give me the jibblies, I have a hunch they'll get their comeuppance or redemption as I go. Special thanks to Eric Smith and Flux Books for donating this gem to o[...]

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My Book Stack Brings All The Ghosts To The Yard

You  may recall I grew up across from a graveyard. So, now that I think about it, it's no surprise that 66.6% of the books in my personal library are situated in, around, near, or under a graveyard. Here, in no particular order (cover art on a scale of wtf to gtfo) are my personal favorites:                 Any graveyard books in your book stack?[...]

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May #MidnightBooks: Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz

Let's revisit this classic book of Scary Stories! Have you read this? It's responsible for getting many great readers into horror.. Synopsis Are you brave enough for Scary Stories? Some boys and girls were at a party one night. There was a graveyard down the street, and they were talking about how scary it was. "Don't ever stand on a grave after dark," one of the boys said. "The person inside will grab you." "A grave doesn't scare me," said one of the girls. "I'll do it right now. . . ." Welcome to the macabre world of Scary Stories. Inside, you'll find alar[...]

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Women in Horror Month: Places of Interest

It's February, which for the better part of the population means the month of Valentine's Day (why a whole month for that, I dunno. Consumer holiday? I'm celebrating, so I shouldn't talk.) But for a chunk of the horror-appreciating demographic, it's also a month-long celebration of Women in the Horror industry. To commemorate that bad girls of dark fiction, a few women who kickass at the dark stuff, I've collected a few of my favourite blogs who focus on writing horror, reading horror, and watching horror films. If you visit the Women in Horror Month website,[...]