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By Colleen Wanglund, MoreHorror.com

Horrorfind Weekend 14

Once again Labor Day weekend rolled around and it was time for another trip to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania for the Horrorfind Weekend Convention.

The convention combines all things horror—books, movies, collectibles, etc—and that’s what I really enjoy about it. Last year I had a blast, getting to meet authors I knew online in person and hang out with friends who live in other parts of the country but gather in Gettysburg once a year.

This year’s movie guests included Malcolm McDowell (A Clockwork Orange {1971}, Halloween {2007}, and Adult Swim’s Metalocalypse), Ray Wise (Robocop {1987} and David Lynch’s Twin Peaks), Doug Bradley (the Hellraiser series), Mary Woronov (The House Of The Devil {2009}, Eating Raoul {1982}, Death Race 2000 {1975}) and Patty Mullen (Frankenhooker {1990}).

There were quite a few authors representing the small horror press Samhain Publishing, including John Everson, Brian Moreland, David Bernstein,...

NightWhere by John Everson

(Samhain Publishing)

She yearned to go beyond… but some curtains should never be opened.

When Rae broached the idea of visiting an underground sex club, Mark didn’t blink. He should have. Because NightWhere is not your usual swingers club. Where it’s held on a given night…only those who receive the red invitations know. Soon Rae is indulging in her lust for pain. And Mark is warned by a beautiful stranger to take his wife away before it’s too late.

But it’s already too late. Because Rae hasn’t come home. Now Mark is in a race against time—to find NightWhere again and save his wife from the mysterious Watchers who run the club. To stop her from taking that last step through the degradations of The Red into the ultimate Bdsm promise of The Black. More than just their marriage...

We’re back with the latest edition of our Indie Spotlight. This weeks’s feature includes werewolves, zombies at Comic-Con, an 8-Bit Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter game we wish really existed, and more:

City Under the Moon: This is the debut novel by Hugh Sterbakov, the Emmy-nominated writer of Robot Chicken:

“On New Year’s Eve in Manhattan, a werewolf attack sparks an epidemic. Each night the victims multiply. The disease spreads. An army grows. As authorities scramble to contain the monsters, they discover that one man is behind them. His name is Demetrius Valenkov. And he has a message for the United States: Find A Cure.

The disease evades an international coalition of top scientists. The president must prepare an unspeakable solution. But one person has picked up Demetrius Valenkov’s trail: FBI counterterrorism specialist Brianna Tildascow. Forged by tragedy, training and technology, she’s the government’s most efficient-and ruthless-manhunter.

NightWhere: leave your inhibitions (and your soul) at the door

John Everson’s sixth novel (and first for the new Samhain Publishing imprint) has just been released in e-book form, and for those familiar with Everson’s past erotic horror work (released on the now-defunct Leisure Books imprint), get ready – this one trumps them all. One reader recently tweeted, “NightWhere: what a sex club would be like if it was run by the cast of Hellraiser.”… More...

NightWhere: leave your inhibitions (and your soul) at the door

John Everson’s sixth novel (and first for the new Samhain Publishing imprint) has just been released in e-book form, and for those familiar with Everson’s past erotic horror work (released on the now-defunct Leisure Books imprint), get ready – this one trumps them all. One reader recently tweeted, “NightWhere: what a sex club would be like if it was run by the cast of Hellraiser.” That sums it up pretty well.

The novel will be released to bookstores in trade paperback form this October, but in the meantime, readers can discover its dark allure through all of the usual e-book sources (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, etc). Readers can also get a sample of the novel — you can read the prologue for free on the publisher’s site: http://store.samhainpublishing.com/nightwhere-p-6803.html.

NightWhere follows Mark and Rae, an...

Another year is coming to an end. Where does the time go? Seems the older I get the faster the time goes and there is no surer sign than that of me getting into the E-Reader game.

I finally broke down and bought a Kindle this year and no the world didn’t end. In fact I am very happy I did. I will first and foremost always love the feel of a real book; the fragrance, the crisp clean pages being turned and the weight of it gently held in my hands.

The Kindle has allowed me to read the back catalogs of many authors I love that I wouldn’t have otherwise been able afford to do. Plus, a lot of publishers and authors are sending me Kindle books for review, which is a lot better than Pdf’s. As I had to print the Pdf books out.

There's nothing we love more here at horrorbid than sharing good news, good fortune and killer free goodies! Well, with each day that passes positive news and fortune is unveiled, today, we even get to be a part of a wicked giveaway, courtesy of one of the most promising authors to surface in decades! On October 10, horror author John Everson kicked off the blog tour for his new novel The Pumpkin Man with an interview at HorrorBid, and offered o…...

On October 18, horror author John Everson stopped at Famous Monsters on his blog tour for his new novel The Pumpkin Man. As part of the tour, he offered our readers a chance to win both a grand prize of all of his novels or an e-book edition of The Pumpkin Man, solely for people who entered the contest from this site. On Halloween, John had his son draw names from “the Great Pumpkin” and chose Kevin Shea to win the e-book from Famous Monsters. The full list of winners, including the grand prize, is listed over at The Pumpkin Man website. Congratulations Kevin!

Interested in winning boatloads of awesome goodies from Bram Stoker Award winning author John Everson? Well, its your lucky day, because John is returning the gratitude hes received from his fans by giving you, the reader a chance to win some awesome prize packs that include autographed novels, posters, CDs and even E-books! Whats the catch? Well, there really isnt one! All youve got to do is check out our exclusive interview with John Rig…...

When Everything Is Dark…Turn On The Night

By John Everson

Editor’s note: Go to the new site for The Pumpkin Man: http://www.thepumpkinman-horror.com and ask the online Ouija Board your darkest questions! And then enter the Contest to win free autographed John Everson books or e-books, as well as autographed CDs from the band New Years Day. Make sure you note that you are entering the contest from Famous Monsters when you enter the contest — someone from FM will win an e-book edition of The Pumpkin Man, and everyone will be added to the Grand Prize contest!

Have you ever walked down the stairs to a basement in the dark? At the start of your walk, you’re confident and cool – just crossing a shadowy patch on some creaky wooden steps to get to the light switch. But probably more often than not, by the time...

John Everson is a man who not only understands the complexities of a good story; he understands how to utilize the specific tools required to bring a good story to life. Johns latest offering, The Pumpkin Man is a grim Halloween treat; thick in tension, drenched in blood and garnished with a fine slice of bloody gourd. To miss the feast would be nothing short of a travesty, but dont take my word for it; let Mr. Everson tell it as it is! E…...

If youre looking for a little seasonal literature to accompany your Halloween movie lineup this year, one need only look to John Everson, whos crafted an unsettling tale of witchcraft, torture and revenge in the form of the engaging novel, The Pumpkin Man. Everson plants a seed of evil directly off the western coast, in the small seaside town of Rivers End, where the tide shifts in a mesmerizing act of simple nature. Here, no face is foreign…...

The Pumpkin Man by John Everson

(Delirium Books – June 2011)

After her father’s gruesome murder, Jenn needed a place to get away from it all with some friends, to take her mind off her grief. The empty seaside cottage she inherited seemed perfect. Jenn didn’t know that the cottage held arcane secrets, mysteries long hidden and best left alone. She didn’t realize until it was too late that the old books and Ouija board she found there really do hold great power. And it was only after her friend’s headless body was discovered that she knew the legend of the local bogeyman was no mere legend at all.

An evil has been unleashed, a terrifying figure previously only spoken of in whispers. But now the whispers will become screams. Beware…The Pumpkin Man.

Halloween in April. Yes you read that right. Actually as far as I am...

John Everson, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Covenant (2004), Sacrifice (2007), The 13th (2009), and Siren (2010), is celebrating the release of his 2nd book of collected short horror and dark fantasy fiction, Vigilantes of Love available in e-book format, by offering the 15 short story collection for just $0.99 for a limited time! The e-book of Vigilantes of Love is available for the Kindle via Amazon.com and the Nook via Barnes & Noble. Just click the links in this introduction to view. Read more about this collection and other great deals beyond the break.

Description from Amazon.com:

Vigilantes Of Love includes 15 dark fantasy and horror tales, from the “Twilight Zone”-esque “Preserve” one of Everson’s earliest tales to “Calling of the Moon,” which received an Honorable Mention in the Year’S Best Fantasy & Horror anthology, to “Lovesong” a 5th Place winner in the 2000 World Horror Convention Fiction Contest. In addition to new stories,...

Finally, one of my favorite and one of the best horror editors is back in the game. Don D’Auria was the former executive editor for Dorchester Publishing’s Leisure Books imprint. When Dorchester decided to restructure Don was shown the door. He has now been hired by Samhain Publishing to launch a new line of horror fiction. Don has worked with some of the best authors in the business; Brian Keene, Richard Laymon, Ramsey Campbell, Bryan Smith, Mary SanGiovanni, Gord Rollo, John Everson, to name just a few. This is really exciting news for the horror genre. Don is very well liked and respected in the industry and should attract some big names to Samhain. Nothing but good things can come from this and I am very excited to get some great new horror fiction from Don and Samhain. Related Posts:Literary Mayhem Original Horror FictionBook Review: Castaways – Author Brian...

Finally, one of my favorite and one of the best horror editors is back in the game. Don D’Auria was the former executive editor for Dorchester Publishing’s Leisure Books imprint. When Dorchester decided to restructure Don was shown the door.

He has now been hired by Samhain Publishing to launch a new line of horror fiction.

Don has worked with some of the best authors in the business; Brian Keene, Richard Laymon, Ramsey Campbell, Bryan Smith, Mary SanGiovanni, Gord Rollo, John Everson, to name just a few.

This is really exciting news for the horror genre. Don is very well liked and respected in the industry and should attract some big names to Samhain.

Nothing but good things can come from this and I am very excited to get some great new horror fiction from Don and Samhain.

On Writing Horror-Revised Edition: A Handbook by the Horror Writers Association

Edited by Mort Castle

272 pages

Writers Digest Books (2007)

Isbn: 1582974209

Buy It Here

On Writing Horror is a collection of short essays by the top writers such as Stephen King, Joyce Carol Oates, Harlan Ellison, David Morrell, Jack Ketchum that will tell you everything you need to know to create horror fiction. The book is broken into eight parts. Each part is a collection of essays and tips that cover areas such as horror literature, horror history, developing concepts, innovation, differences between traditional and modern, genre and subgenre, and business. On Writing Horror gives a rare glimpse into the behind the scenes of the work that goes into writing horror literature. One of the many strengths of this book is that the essays allow many diverse looks into the different aspects of the horror writing. The book is exceptionally organized...

Snow by Ronald Malfi

When a brutal snowstorm shut down all the flights in and out of Chicago, Todd Curry and a few other stranded passengers rented a Jeep to drive the rest of the way to their destinations. But along a forested, isolated road, they picked up a disoriented man wandering through the snow. His car wouldn’t start and his daughter had vanished. Strangest of all were the mysterious slashes cut into the back of the man’s coat, straight down to the flesh….

When they arrived in the nearest town it seemed deserted. Cars sat in the streets with their doors open. Fires burned unattended. But Todd and the rest of the travelers will soon learn the town is far from deserted, for they’re being watched…and hunted. Soon they will discover the inhuman horrors that await them in the…Snow

Ok, I’ll admit I...

Well horror fans and monster kids, the dog days of summer are fast approaching and what a summer it has been here in New Hampshire. Sunny and hot with barely a taste of rain. I hope all of you are enjoying your summer’s so far, it seems like most summers are over as soon as they begin but because the warm weather started early this year this summer seems to be just getting started.

What better way to spend your time under the shade of a tree, on a blanket in a sun covered field or relaxing next to a lake or pool than scaring yourself silly with a pair of new novels by two of the best in the business; John Everson and Brian Keene. Don’t miss out on these two books, head on over to our friends at Dorchester Publishing to pre-order these so you have them as soon as possible.

Siren by John Everson

“Night after night, Evan walked along the desolate beach, grieving over the loss of his son, drowned in an accident more than a year before. Then one night he was drawn to the luminous sound of a beautiful, naked woman singing near the shore in the moonlight. He watched mesmerized as the mysterious woman disappeared into the sea. Driven by desire and temptation, Evan returned to the spot every night until he found her again. Now he has begun a bizarre, otherworldly affair. A deadly affair. For Evan will soon realize that his seductive lover is a being far more evil…and more terrifying…than he ever imagined. He will learn the danger of falling into the clutches of the…Siren”

John Everson is breathing some much-needed fresh air into my beloved genre. Fresh storylines, memorable lifelike characters, horrifying creatures and enough frights to keep you...

Brand new in digital is John Everson’s collection of original insect horror tales called Creeptych.

Does your skin crawl when you see a spider on the wall or a roach on the kitchen floor? Do you find yourself itching uncontrollably after being touched by a fly or mosquito? Do you ever lie awake half the night because you felt something delicately, carefully crawling across your feet beneath the sheets? Then this Creeptych of three bug-ridden stories is for you!

Bad Day: Paul Hughes had a really bad day. He lost his job, his wife and then after getting bit by a bug… his life. Compared to what happens to his neighbors after the Luna Roaches come to town, his day wasn’t so bad at all. At least he died…

Eardrum Buzz: Wes couldn’t get enough of the music of Eardrum Buzz’s first disc, Misery Machine...

Some people enjoy the horror genre. John Everson loves it.

The affair started young when, as a child, he used to sneak peeks at genre movies or episodes of The Twilight Zone and, later, copies of Fangoria. As an adult, his passion for the genre has only grown, prompting him to write five novels and plenty of short stories. He’s also had the good fortune to open his own small press, Dark Arts Books.

Hello all Monster Fans,

I have been away for a while and vehemently apologize. I have been bogged down in a project for a company I freelance for, for the past few months as well as my full time job. Deadlines, travel etc…you get the picture.

I wanted to close out 2009 with my top ten books of 2009. I managed to read 56 books this year, not as many as I would have liked but more than I thought. There were some great, some good and some not so good. But I tip my hat to anyone that has the stamina and fortitude to finish a novel.

In my position at Famous Monsters I have been lucky enough to be able to correspond with some of my favorite writers in the Horror field. Some of them have sent me manuscripts of some of their upcoming books. Even though a few of...

Here is some recommended reading for horror fans and gore hounds who like to read, John Everson's The 13th, now available in book stores and on Amazon. Everson is one of the few authors I know of who still includes sex and gore in his books. If you're tired of boring horror novels that hold back on the horrors, Everson is the man for you, and so is the The 13th. The 13th manages to make demonic sacrifices sexy and dangerous again. I'm talking full blown orgies and blood and guts. Rosemary’s Baby ain't got shit on The 13th!