Author Archives: Jared Sandman

Here are a couple of infographics that caught my attention recently.  The first breaks down the ongoing digital revolution and separates indie publishing from trade publishing.  I don’t agree with some of the numbers specified, but overall it’s a great overview … Continue reading →

Last year the CDC made news when they used a satirical zombie apocalypse to instuct the public on how to prepare for any widespread emergency.  They even put together an entertaining, instructional comic book, which you can read here. Last … Continue reading →

The e-book for Blackstone will be available by the end of May; the print version goes on sale early next month.  I’m currently taking preorders for Blackstone (which you can find in THE SHOP).  Paperbacks are sold for fifteen dollars, but preorders … Continue reading →

Cover Art by Sidharth Chaturvedi   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 … Continue reading →

A year ago author Kristine Rusch wrote about discrepancies in royalty statements.  I’d link to that initial post, though her website has been hacked (presumably as retribution for what she has to say).  She’s now posted a follow up, which has … Continue reading →

Not only is this Saturday Cinco de Mayo, it’s also Free Comic Book Day.  There are a couple of local retailers, Colossal Comics and Yancy St. Comics, that you should drop by and support.  Oh, and feel free to dress … Continue reading →

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 →