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Indie Bookshelf Releases 09/20/2024

Got a book to launch, an event to promote, a kickstarter or seeking extra work/support as a result of being hit economically by life in general?

Get in touch and we’ll promote you here. The post is prepared each Thursday for publication on Friday. Contact us via Horror Tree’s contact address or connect via Twitter or Facebook.

Click on the book covers for more information. Remember to scroll down to the bottom of the page – there’s all sorts lurking in the deep.

 

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Gord Rollo On ‘Creatures of the Night’, Writing, And More!

Some of you might know Gord Rollo from his novels such as The Jigsaw Man, Strange Magic or Crowley’s Window. His latest is in a short story collection with Simon Clark and Kevin J. Kennedy in Creatures of the Night (Dark Tide 17). If you aren’t familiar with Gord Rollo and his writing I recommend you start!

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Epeolatry Book Review: Beneath by Steven S. DeKnight and Michael Gaydos

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Title: Beneath
Author: Steven S. DeKnight and Michael Gaydos
Genre: Supernatural Graphic Novels
Publisher: DeKnight Industries
Publication Date: 6th August, 2024

Synopsis: Deputy Sheriff Jess Delgado is tasked with transporting the sole survivor of a mysterious attack along the Texas-Mexico border to CoreCivil, a for-profit immigration detention center closing down due to wide-spread protests. Housing only a handful remaining detainees and manned by a skeleton crew of disgruntled guards, the detention center becomes a desperate battle ground when something otherworldly emerges from deep below the earth. Something that only fears the light. Deputy Delgado must pull together the guards and detainees – two groups that hate and fear each other – to survive the night. Or fall to the vengeance of the things that live beneath. 

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Writing Prompt Wednesdays: Caving in to Agoraphobia

Writing Prompt Wednesdays: Caving in to Agoraphobia

Welcome to “Writing Prompt Wednesdays,” a haven where your imagination can roam free in the realms of speculative fiction. As we embark on this weekly journey, it’s thrilling to think about the untold stories waiting to be penned in the domains of horror, science fiction, and fantasy. Whether you’re a seasoned author or a budding wordsmith, these prompts are your gateway to unexplored worlds and untapped potentials.

Every Wednesday, we’ll serve up a fresh, thought-provoking prompt designed to ignite your creative spark and challenge your storytelling prowess. Think of these prompts as a key, unlocking the doors to uncharted territories where your creativity is the only limit. From eerie, shadow-laden corridors of Gothic horror to the farthest reaches of interstellar space, and the mystical depths of high fantasy, our prompts are a kaleidoscope of possibilities.

Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to approach these prompts. They are mere stepping stones, guiding you towards the vast landscapes of your imagination. Use them to break free from writer’s block, to experiment with new ideas, or simply as a fun exercise to keep your writing skills sharp.

This week’s writing prompt:

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An Interview With Kevin J. Kennedy

Kevin J. Kennedy has been very busy over the years both publishing and writing. Some of his more popular ones are The Horror Collection (this currently has 20 books for you to choose from). In August he contributed to Creatures of the Night (Dark Tide 17) which was published by Crystal Lake. You can find his books and collections anywhere books are sold.

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The Rise of Serialized Fiction and Its Impact on Readers

The Rise of Serialized Fiction and Its Impact on Readers

Imagine devouring a compelling narrative in manageable pieces, revisiting beloved characters and plotlines with each new release – that’s the magic of serialized fiction. Imagine it as a novel unraveling, not in one sitting but over weeks, months, or even years. 

The fact is, this symbiosis of online hubs and passion-driven fandom has cracked open a door to an extraordinary new chapter in storytelling. The genre’s vibrant pulse originates from an unlikely superpowered tandem – how tales are molded and shared alongside this digitally savvy set passionately devouring each imaginative reveal.

You can’t help but wonder, what lit the fuse? How has it evolved? So what’s the bottom line for readers in today’s instantaneous, bite-sized culture – how do they respond to fiction that unfolds in stages?

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An interview with Chanan Beizer

Out of Clay and Mud, Comes Adam Circa 1580 – Back Again!

An interview with Chanan Beizer

By Sarah Elliott

 

What’s a Golem like you doing in a place like this? Don’t know what a Golem is? Then you’ve not read The Golem of Venice Beach! Get ready because following the cliffhanger of the first graphic novel, we return to Venice Beach. Why and how? Let’s chat with Chanan Beizer, the one who resurrected the golem for a whole new audience and who concludes this tale (for now) in The Golem of Venice Beach: Book 2 which is available on Kickstarter from September 12th, 2024.

 

Bio: Chanan Beizer has had a varied career including computer programming, film-making, and TV sports production. In 2018, Chanan’s script for The Golem of Venice Beach won the very first ScreenCraft Cinematic Book contest for graphic novels. For the past three years, Chanan has been working with Eisner-Award winning editor, Chris Stevens (Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream) to assemble a dream team of artistic collaborators to bring the story of the Golem to life.

 

This links perfectly to the first question…

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The Spooky Six with Willow Croft and Corinna Bechko

I admit, had a terrible dilemma when it came to my interview with author and zoologist Corinna Bechko. I had to pick just one mug from my own collection of “geeky mugs” (to reference Bechko’s comment in the interview below) for our tea chat. But don’t worry, I found the perfect one for this auspicious occasion: my Buster the Possum “Creature of the Night” mug (designed by comic strip artist and blogger at Evil Squirrel’s Nest https://evilsquirrelsnest.com/2012/01/02/buster/.).

I mean, critters and comics all in one mug, right? Now my only quandary is finding out what sort of tea is Bechko’s favourite!

(Update: I discovered which tea she prefers! “My favorite is usually something black like English breakfast, because who needs sleep? But I do try to mix in some herbals, like ginger, licorice, or mint. But really any tea is good tea with very few exceptions.”)
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