Monthly Archives: April 2012

Gilbert Cruz at Vulture released his ranking of Stephen King’s entire oeuvre.  I spent my junior high years devouring most of King’s backlist; while I haven’t read all his books, I have read the majority of them.  My personal top ten … Continue reading →

I’m putting the finishing touches on Blackstone, for the manuscript goes off to my proofreader later this week.  The book will be on sale next month, and the cover art is being drawn as we speak.  It’s all coming together, and right … Continue reading →

Complex recently released its list of the top twenty-five horror novels published in the 21st century.  Matt Barone put together a pretty solid collection of books.  I’ve read a majority (but not all) of them, and I don’t agree with … Continue reading →

It’s Friday the 13th again, and to celebrate you’ll notice all my novels in The Shop are on sale.  Prices have been sliced and diced worse than horny teens at Camp Crystal Lake.  One day only, forty percent off.  Pick … Continue reading →

Part I (Professional) Important as it is that your final product is professional, it’s equally vital to make certain your work is also affordable.  I’ve touched on this topic before, the fact I believe an e-book should be priced no … Continue reading →

There was some discussion a few weeks back after Brian Keene released a list of his top twenty-five authors.  It got me thinking about who’d be on my list, so I went hunting through my bookshelves and came up with … Continue reading →

WELCOME TO BLACKSTONE  Designed by a madman, built with inmate labor and home to the nation’s worst criminals, Blackstone Penitentiary was considered the Alcatraz of the Midwest.  But across a one-hundred-year history it amassed a far more odious distinction:  the most … Continue reading →

Last night the Bram Stoker Awards were handed out for outstanding achievement in several writing categories.  The winners are below.  Congrats to them, as well as the nominees.  In addition to Joe R. Lansdale and Rick Hautala being honored with … Continue reading →