Among the plethora of new horror fiction releases in the first half of 2026, I couldn't help but notice three talented authors I enjoy reading have hit the market with interesting stories. I don't know if the overused clichés “under the radar” or "not mainstream enough" apply here, but these writers are producing some of... Continue Reading →
Kiste, Kim win top novel categories at 2024 Bram Stoker Awards
Fresh off nominations for 2024 Shirley Jackson Awards, Gwendolyn Kiste and Monika Kim won top honors during the 2024 Bram Stoker Awards presented by the Horror Writers Association on June 14 at StokerCon 2025 in Stamford, Conn. The Haunting of Velkwood by Gwendolyn Kiste won for Superior Achievement in a Novel, and The Eyes Are... Continue Reading →
New horror fiction from Everson, Smith, and Gallegos arriving in October
Two of my long-time favorite authors plus a new favorite are releasing horror fiction books in October. JOHN EVERSON Bram Stoker Award-winning author John Everson returns with his 15th novel, The Bloodstained Doll. The book is set for release October 8 from Flame Tree Press and is billed as a modern giallo in the style... Continue Reading →
Top 13 List of Halloween Horror Fiction Reads
If you're looking for Halloween scares inside your mind instead of inside a theater or haunted house, here are thirteen books to get you into the spooky spirit. I like these selections because all but one are short story collections or anthologies, so you get a lot of different variations on the Halloween theme. I think... Continue Reading →