2024 has been an absolute treat for any horror reader, but, most importantly (as I am the plucky and charismatic final girl in terms of my own horror consumption) it’s been a spectacular reading year for me. In theory this should be an equally spectacular list. Here’s the deal though, narrowing down the 100+ books […]
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Peter Straub’s Ghost Story: Storytelling, Shapeshifters, and The Art of Scaring Yourself Silly
There comes a time in the life of a novel when it becomes so influential and highly regarded that it becomes immune to the trivialities of ratings and reviews. Peter Straub’s “Ghost Story,” is precisely that kind of book, a spectral masterpiece that has been dissected, critiqued and praised by minds far greater than mine. […]
The End Of Year Horror Extravaganza 2024: with George Dunn and Anna Dupre
2024 has been overall… average, but an indisputably epic year for horror. We’ve seen the release of many a hit, from C.J Leede’s highly-acclaimed “American Rapture,” to the ambiguous mind-fuck that is Paul Tremblay’s “Horror Movie,” and of course everything in between. Googly-eye plastered serial killers, dream malls, demon phone boxes. Awesome. For me personally, […]
Essays of a Recent Constant Reader: 11/22/63 (2011)
Welcome back, friends and strangers alike. It has been a while since I wrote one of these; in fact, the last time I discussed Stephen King in this much detail, I was discussing the vibrant shores of Duma Key. However, I return to this essay series today, on 11/22/2024, to discuss what may be King’s […]
Author Interview: Steph Nelson
To bring an absolutely stellar year of interviewing to a close, I’m excited to be sharing my conversation with Steph Nelson! Steph is the author of The Vein, Sawtooth, The Final Scene, and most recently, The Threshing Floor. While our conversation mostly centers around this novel, we do discuss many other things such as: – […]
Author Interview: Brian McAuley
I’m celebrating the holidays a *little* early this year as today marks the publication of slasher sensation, Candy Cain Kills Again: The Second Slaying by Brian McAuley, today’s guest! It was an absolute delight to chat with Brian about so many different topics which include: – When’s the ideal time to decorate for Christmas– The […]
Author Chat: Nick Cutter on “The Queen”
Nick Cutter, author of horror books such as “The Troop,” “The Deep,” “Little Heaven,” “The Handyman Method,” and new from Gallery Books, “The Queen,” is one of the first contemporary horror writers I came across. To say I wouldn’t be where I am without his work is no understatement, considering “The Troop,” was the first […]
Author Interview: CJ Leede
Another Friday, another author interview! This week I’m sharing my conversation with CJ Leede, author of Maeve Fly and the recently released American Rapture. Now, American Rapture is a book that meant a whole hell of a lot to me, one that made me feel seen and heard in ways that feel extremely niche and […]
Sharpen Your Fangs: A Guide to Vampire Fall
The season of fall has long been regarded as “spooky season,” with all things creepy and frightening given a time to shine. But this year, I’m hoping to give some attention to a special subgenre, vampire fall. It’s a time for indulgence, guilty pleasures, and, for us horror-lovers, lots of blood. And what better way […]
Author Interview: Philip Fracassi
Happy Friday, everyone! Very excited to be sharing my interview with Philip Fracassi today, author of books such as: A Child Alone With Strangers, Gothic, Boys in the Valley, and the upcoming special edition release, Sarafina, with Earthling Publications. Philip is a master at crafting a unique sense of horror and suspense, and a lot […]
Author Interview: Nat Cassidy
I’m BACK, baby! After a brief hiatus, I present to you today my interview with the one and only, Nat Cassidy! Nat is the author of Mary, Nestlings, and the soon to be released novella, Rest Stop, from Shortwave Publishing. There’s a whole lot of things we talk about over this hour such as: – […]
October TBR / Spooky Reads
Here’s my over the top October TBR. Those that have followed my Instagram for years already know, but for those new here, I always try for shorter reads for Spooky Season, but then I choose 900 anyway… with the job I have I will probably end up doing way more audiobooks too. I figured I’d put […]