Review of “We are Here to Hurt Each Other” by Paula D. Ashe
In her afterword, Paula D. Ashe states that she feels, at times, like telling readers NOT to read this book, to find and read anything else. Because it will hurt.…
Review – Mapping the Interior by Stephen Graham Jones
his is the kind of story I love. The first person narration, just telling the story, filling in the details so perfectly you can hear the dogs beyond the fence…
Review of Sunray Alice by Jeremy Hepler
Full disclosure, I am the current publisher of this book. We acquired it when another publisher closed their doors suddenly, so this was my first chance to read / listen…
Review of DAPHNE by Josh Malerman
Daphne is a very intense, very personal novel wrapped in the the trappings of a slasher story that it wears more like a cloak than a full garment. The horror…
Writing Update – Words are Happening
I am about 3/4 of the way through the first revision of the not-quite finished thriller Tattered Remnants. This is going to get longer. I reached almost the end of…
Review of CLICKERS by J. F. Gonzalez & Mark Williams
Let me start by saying, this is far from a new book. The late J. F. Gonzalez was loved by many (myself included) – and CLICKERS is a modern classic.…
Review of Things Slip Through by Kevin Lucia
After the scene-setting introductory piece, we join Gavin on his quest to “write what he sees.” I have to say, I’ve met authors much like he was before his accident.…
Review of LURE by Tim McGregor
This was an interesting story on many levels. I almost feel as if the temple with the ancient bones of a sea monster is something I’ve heard, but that might…
Howls From the Dark Ages Review
This was a pleasant diversion from other books I’ve read recently. It felt like the theme, which all 18 authors took very seriously, fit perfectly with the various styles and…