Archive for October, 2015 [ 43 ]

Halloween Haunts: Estes Park Hauntings by Damian Serbu

• October 16, 2015
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The tradition – whether real or imagined – of ghosts more prominently appearing or visiting the living during Halloween inspires all sorts of stories in my mind. Nothing tantalizes me… Read more

Halloween Haunts: Time for a Bonfire? BYOC by Dave Sakmyster

• October 15, 2015
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That would be “Bring Your Own Cat,” and for those of us dog lovers out there, the following investigation into this certain ancient Halloween (or Samhain) practice, will bring tears… Read more

Horror Writers Association Launches ‘’Alone Is Scary” Campaign

• October 14, 2015
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To Support Local Animal Shelters The Horror Writers Association (HWA), the premier organization of writers and publishers of horror and dark fantasy, today announced the launch of its “Alone Is… Read more

Halloween Haunts: Tradition by Heddy Johannesen

• October 14, 2015
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The ancient Celts celebrated the Sabbat of Samhain on the eve of October 31st, marking the Celtic New Year. Samhain means summer’s end, pronounced “samhuinn” (Scots Gaelic spelling) when they… Read more

Halloween Haunts: Hallowe’en Over the Pond By Sara Jayne Townsend

• October 14, 2015
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I was born on 24 October – a week before Hallowe’en. Growing up in the North of England in the 1970s, this didn’t mean much – Hallowe’en wasn’t a big… Read more

Poet Z.M. Wise – Spoken Word and Spooks

• October 13, 2015
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Z.M. Wise is a poet, editor and poetry activist. He has been a written-word poet for almost two decades and a spoken-word poet for four years and is co-owner and… Read more

Halloween Haunts: The Scariest Halloween Costumes of All by Christine King

• October 13, 2015
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It’s that time of year again. I gleefully walk into the temporary outlets of spook, where all my Halloween needs can be found: zombie rats, life-size skeletons, grave stones, reapers,… Read more

Members New Releases 2015

• October 12, 2015
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Welcome to the showcase of member publications!

Select a book cover to purchase or learn more about it or the author. You can view the wall of amazing cover art… Read more

Halloween Haunts: Ramp Up Your Imagination with a Ghost Hunt! by Sephera Giron

• October 12, 2015
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With the season of the witch upon us, thoughts turn towards fantasies played in the veil between worlds. The ideas of neglected ghosts and spiteful succubus aren’t too far from… Read more

Halloween Haunts: It’s The Day of the Dead – Be Happy! by Samuel Marolla

• October 11, 2015
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We haven’t the Halloween tradition, in Italy. Well, to tell the truth: we have had it for a few years. But it’s not a tradition, it’s not folklore, and it’s… Read more

Halloween Haunts: Halloween Spirits—and Snacks to Serve with Them or Just Let Professionals Do It, Kate! by Kate Jonez

• October 11, 2015
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Halloween is a great excuse to throw a party. These themed cocktails and cute snacks to serve with them are a welcome addition to any celebration—in theory. Vampire’s Kiss This… Read more

Halloween Haunts: 10 Tips for Creating a Wicked Halloween Costume by Annie Neugebauer

• October 10, 2015
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You’re at Halloween Haunts, hosted by the Horror Writers Association; I don’t need to convince you that Halloween is the best holiday. I don’t need to regale you with tales… Read more

Halloween Haunts: How to be Haunted by Leigh Perry

• October 9, 2015
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For me, October means haunted houses! Not the real ones, mind you; those are year round. I’m talking about haunted house attractions. As part of the research for my latest… Read more

Halloween Haunts: Everything I Know About Sadism I Learned From Alfred Hitchcock by Pete Mesling

• October 8, 2015
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Halloween is not unlike death itself, I suppose. We know it’s only a matter of time before it arrives, whether we want it to or not. It’s more predictable than… Read more

Halloween Haunts: Spooky Lit – Why Spooky Matters to Young Readers by Angela Yuriko Smith

• October 8, 2015
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Not every little girl loves dolls and pink ponies. I grew up in Wyoming. My dad was an overly avid hunter with an undiagnosed case of PTSD. My mother was… Read more

Halloween Haunts: Introducing New Readers to Horror by Adrian Ludens

• October 7, 2015
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Let me be clear: horror is NOT just for Halloween! I believe this with heart and soul, and yet, I’m guilty of perpetuating that stereotype. Think about the average reader:… Read more

Halloween Haunts: A Peak Through the Leper Window–Finding Unholy Inspiration in Holy Places by Frazer Lee

• October 6, 2015
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When the Season of Mists comes, and Halloween with it, I enjoy nothing better than sitting beside the fire with a book – often in search of inspiration for my… Read more

Halloween Haunts: The Last Winter of Newgate by Freedom Chevalier

• October 5, 2015
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It crawled toward midnight, outside the Old Bailey in the echo of Sepulchre’s bells The moon wrapped himself in a blanket of clouds the winds screeched a bone-chilling yell I… Read more

Halloween Haunts: Technology and Fear by Poppy Dennison, DSP Publications

• October 4, 2015
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Fear is one of those deeply personal things. I, for one, am absolutely terrified of clowns. There’s no good reason for this fear, and my mother assures me she never… Read more

Halloween Haunts: Halloween Doldrums by David B. Riley

• October 4, 2015
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My first few Halloweens when I was young were simply awesome–just a pinch of scariness coupled with an adventure with my friends. The trick or treating was almost secondary to… Read more