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January 18, 2019
No Future for the Pretty Vacant
My horror story, NO FUTURE FOR THE PRETTY VACANT has been published in The Rock N’ Roll Horror Zine, Issue #5. Sid Vicious has to deal with a punk-zombie uprising and try to save himself and his girlfriend from the virus that turns the Pogo into a gore-fest.
“The 5th issue of The Rock N’ Roll Horror Zine features 6 new rock, punk and metal themed horror/weird fiction stories. The stories in this issue feature more real life rock stars than any previous issue and in its pages you’ll meet members of Sex Pistols, Grateful Dead and Warrant as they have some really rough days, and more!
Featuring stories by R.A. Goli, Selene MacLeod, Matthew Wilson, Frank Edler, Josh Schlossberg and Marc Shapiro and cover art by Melissa “The Druid” McGee. Edited by Ben Fitts.”
Available from Etsy (worldwide), or here for a slight discount (U.S only).
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January 14, 2019
Coming Soon – Gold: A Best of the Best Anthology
I’m proud to announce that my story, A Flicker of Time will be included in Gold: The Best from Clarendon House Anthologies Volume One: 2017/2018.
A Flicker of Time was published in Flashpoint, and was voted best story of the anthology by my fellow writers. Now, Clarendon House is putting together an anthology of those voted ‘best of’ in various anthologies plus a few more. Very excited to be a part of Gold. Stay tuned for release date news.
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January 12, 2019
Blood & Ashes and Haunted Holidays
Missing Halloween and Christmas? Re-live the joy by purchasing Haunted Holidays, a collection of Halloween and Christmas Horrors. Includes my story, YOU BETTER WATCH OUT.
Blood & Ashes anthology is now available from Amazon. Includes two of my stories, FOLLOW ME and CHARRED MEMORIES
FOLLOW ME and CHARRED MEMORIES in the Blood & Ashes Anthology. Available at Amazon and Lulu.
YOU BETTER WATCH OUT in Haunted Holidays Anthology. Available in print from Amazon & Lulu.
January 2, 2019
O Unholy Night in Deathlehem: An Anthology of Holiday Horrors for Charity
The Kindle edition of O Unholy Night in Deathlehem was released on Christmas eve but it’s now available in print if you prefer paperback to eBook. It includes my story A VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS.
From the back cover:
“Said the little child to his mother dear, do you hear what I hear Shrieking through the night, father dear, And do you see what I see A cry, a scream, blood coloring the snow And a laugh as evil as sin And a laugh as evil as sin Well, folks, looks like we’re back in Deathlehem, where… …Santa’s gift turns a mindless horde of bargain-hungry shoppersinto…well… a horde of hungry shoppers… …defective toys aren’t just dangerous; they’re deadly… …holiday ornaments prove to be absolutely captivating—permanently… …those ugly Christmas sweaters are to die for… Twenty-five more tales of holiday horror to benefit The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.”
Available at Amazon on Kindle and print.
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December 18, 2018
Cover Reveal: O Unholy Night in Deathlehem
Being part of the Deathlehem Christmas-themed horror anthologies for charity is becoming one of my favorite things about Christmas and I hope to be in many more. Check out this year’s line-up and cover reveal and if you’re interested in how and why the series began, check out the the editor’s introduction from the first in the series, O Little Town of Deathlehem.
Presenting, in alphabetical order, the 2018 residents of Deathlehem!
Evan Baughfman, David Bernard, S.E. Casey, B.L. Daniels, Neil Davies, Alan Derosby, Mark L. Eshbaugh, Dan Foley, Lee Glenwright, R.A. Goli, Wiebo Grobler, Todd Keisling, Vicky MacDonald Harris, Terry Miller, Kurt Newton, Andrew Robertson, Debra Robinson, Christopher Stanley, Karen Thrower, D.J. Tyrer, Stephen Van Patten, Patrick Winters.
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December 4, 2018
Bookworms of Oz
Have you been scouring the internet for a horror book subscription box from Australia? Well, your darkest bookish desires are about to be fulfilled. Bookworms of Oz have recently launched and I am trembling with anticipation to get my first box.
I’m also excited to announce that I’ll be contributing content from time-to-time, including something in the January box; a little teaser to chill your blood and send tendrils of fear into your very soul.
Each Horror and the Unknown box will include 1 book and 4-6 creepy items related to horror/supernatural/paranormal, such as collectables and movie/book related memorabilia. There will be a new theme every month. Cut off date for the January box is the 31st of December, and the theme is ………The Undead!
Check out Bookworms of Oz – Horror and the Unknown
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November 11, 2018
Follow Me & Charred Memories
Two of my stories have been published in Horrified Press’ ‘Blood and Ashes’ Anthology. My flash fiction story FOLLOW ME is a story that warns of the dangers of walking alone late at night. My spooky short story CHARRED MEMORIES is the ghostly tale of a woman’s search for her missing husband, through the charred remains of the apartment block she once called home.
“Some times, the blood boils in the heat of the moment–leading to impetuous acts. They don’t call someone “hot-blooded” for nothing! But the heat fades, leaving the ashes of dreams and regrets behind. Until all that is left is cold-blooded, passionless cruelty.”
Available at Lulu
November 10, 2018
Visiting Hours
My creepy short story VISITING HOURS, has been published in ‘I Will Fight for You: A Charity Anthology for the Fight Against Cancer’. All profits from this anthology will be donated to the American Cancer Society. The story is about a man dying of cancer in a dingy hospital, who has lost all hope. I wrote it after I heard the news that my favorite uncle’s cancer had returned.
While this is a piece of fiction, my uncle’s situation obviously inspired me as I imagined how depressing and scary it would be returning to hospital after hearing news like that. It’s not an uplifting story, but like my editor says, “Unfortunately, not every fight has a happy outcome, especially when it comes to cancer”.
Featuring 17 stories of people fighting for their loved ones, some against cancer, others in a fictional world against a symbolic evil. ‘I Will Fight for You’ is available at Amazon.
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October 9, 2018
Cover of the Month Contest – Round 2
The Eighth Dwarf has made it through to round two of the Cover of the Month Contest, so if you voted in round one, you’re allowed to vote again, and if you haven’t voted yet, please consider voting for Tiberius, he’d greatly appreciate it.
Thank you 
October 1, 2018
Cover of the Month Contest
My book has been nominated for Book Cover of the Month on AllAuthor.com. So if you liked the cover of The Eighth Dwarf, it would be greatly appreciated if you could take a moment to vote.
Thank you for your support,
R.A Goli
