13 Updates Linda D. Addison—horror poet and author of ‘The Place of Broken Things’
Featuring links to news, reviews, and interviews with the award-winning poet and writer of horror, fantasy, and science fiction. “I’m often looking for a different perspective on fear,” Addison says, “while opening my own fear/pain as roots to feed what I’m writing.”
Nomination for horror comic ‘Eat the Rich’
The horror comic book mini-series Eat the Rich has been nominated for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards in the category of Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel. When the rich and powerful are literal cannibals, how can regular people avoid being on the menu?
Nomination for horror comic ‘Kraken Inferno’
The horror comic book collection Kraken Inferno: The Last Hunt has been nominated for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards in the category of Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel. In this tale of lost love, man’s destructive nature meets nature’s most destructive force.
Bram Stoker Award win for horror comic ‘Kolchak: The Night Stalker: 50th Anniversary’
The comic book anthology Kolchak: The Night Stalker: 50th Anniversary has been nominated for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards in the category of Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel. Find out more about the project, including why the editor was so excited—and about all the great writers and artists involved.
Q&A: Stephanie M. Wytovich on Writing Poetry in the Dark: “I wanted to put together the book that I wanted to read when I first started out.”
Check out our interview with Stephanie M. Wytovich, editor of Writing Poetry in the Dark. She explains the biggest challenges in writing horror poetry. “Don’t hesitate to experiment.”
Nomination for horror comic ‘The Me You Love In The Dark’
The first collected edition of horror romance comic The Me You Love In The Dark is nominated for a Bram Stoker Award in the Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel category. Writer Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland, Deadpool, Strange Academy) and artist Jorge Corona (No. 1 With A Bullet, Super Sons, Feathers) follow up their critically acclaimed series Middlewest with this haunting tale.
Q&A: Tim Waggoner on Writing in the Dark: The Workbook: “Horror stimulates my imagination like nothing else.”
Author Tim Waggoner talks to Monster Complex about Writing in the Dark: The Workbook. “Characters need to have realistic responses moment to moment, even if they’re in an unrealistic situation.”
Q&A: Richard Thomas on ‘Spontaneous Human Combustion’: “The best horror is a balance between terror and horror…the monster come home to roost.”
We interview author Richard Thomas about his Bram Stoker Award-nominated horror fiction collection, Spontaneous Human Combustion. “I’m drawn to more psychological horror, how the layers of body, mind, and soul go deep into the storytelling to get you to turn the page, feel strong emotions, and then blow your mind, staying with you long after you put the book or story down.”
Nomination for horror comic ‘Something is Killing the Children’
The fourth collected volume of horror comic book series Something is Killing the Children has been nominated for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards in the category of Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel. Netflix planning live-action adaptation of hit comic series.
Horror Non-Fiction Nominees: 2022 Bram Stoker Awards
Find out more about the nominations for Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction for horror books. With info about the nominated books from Michael Cisco, Leanna Renee Hieber and Andrea Janes, Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson, Tim Waggoner, and Stephanie M. Wytovich. Author interviews coming soon!
Q&A: Alma Katsu on THE FERVOR: “Horror is very truthful. Terrible things happen in real life.”
In our interview, historical horror author Alma Katsu talks about how horror fiction helps readers, reveals the inspiration behind her brand of storytelling, and explains the inspiration behind her award-nominated book. “It’s surprising and a bit unsettling how the problems of the past continue to be problems to this day.”
Horror Comics: 2022 Bram Stoker Awards Nominees
The Horror Writer’s Association (HWA) has announced the nominees for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards in the Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel category. Find out about the nominated books and the MANY nominees.
Q&A: Gwendolyn Kiste on RELUCTANT IMMORTALS: “I’ve long heard the advice ‘write the story you want to read’…”
The horror author talks about revisiting two of gothic literature’s forgotten female characters in her Bram Stoker Award-nominated novel RELUCTANT IMMORTALS. “I thought it would be so exciting to see what these two overlooked female characters would have to say in a world where they finally had a chance to tell their side of things.”
Horror Fiction Collections: 2022 Bram Stoker Awards Nominees
Find out more about the nominations for Superior Achievements in a two categories—Fiction Collection and Anthology. Find out the nominees in the Superior Achievement in a Fiction Collection category and also the category Superior Achievement in an Anthology—with info about the nominated books these authors.
Q&A: KC Jones on BLACK TIDE: “I love seeing characters respond to the unknown, the frightening, the should-be-impossible.”
A character-driven science fiction/horror blend, Jones’ BLACK TIDE is Stephen King’s THE MIST meets A QUIET PLACE. In our interview, Jones reveals what inspires his unique angle for horror stories, and shares his favorite things about horror fiction. “I love seeing characters respond to the unknown, the frightening, the should-be-impossible.”
Q&A: Christi Nogle on BEULAH: “I am more scared by things when they aren’t fully lit or fully seen.”
Christi Nogle writes psychological and supernatural horror, dark science fiction, and weird fiction. Her novel Beulah has been nominated for a 2022 Bram Stoker Award. In our interview, Nogle explains what inspired Beulah, shares her favorite things about horror fiction, and reveals what led her down this path.
First Novel Nominees: 2022 Bram Stoker Awards
Find out more about the nominations for superior first novel in horror fiction. With info about the nominated books from Erin Adams, Isabel Cañas, KC Jones, Christi Nogle and Ally Wilkes. Author interviews coming soon!
Superior Horror Novel Nominees: 2022 Bram Stoker Awards
Find out more about the nominations for Superior Achievement in a Novel in horror fiction. With info about the nominated books from Gabino Iglesias, Alma Katsu, Gwendolyn Kiste, Josh Malerman, and Catriona Ward. Author interviews coming soon!
Great Horror Stories: 2022 Bram Stoker Awards Nominees
The Horror Writer’s Association (HWA) has announced the nominees for the 2022 Bram Stoker Awards. In the next few weeks, we’ll be talking more about several of these nominated books. Meanwhile, check out the the whole list of nominations.
Flashback: Owl Goingback—Bram Stoker winner “Crota”
CROTA is a magical tale blending elements of mystery, suspense, and Native American mythology. The novel won the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel, and was one of four finalists in the Best Novel category.