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June 7, 2018
Shelter from the Storm
An anthology for readers who love stormy weather, whether it be the thunderstorms of the tropics, the tempests of the Atlantic, or the blizzards of the frozen north. Seek shelter, batten down the hatches, and lose yourself in this short anthology of suspense, mystery, and terror, designed to be read in one stormy sitting while the wind howls or thunder bellows.
Absinthe for the Soul by Danielle Birch
Deep-Sea Fishing by Claire Fitzpatrick
The Murder at Karreg Du by Cameron Trost
The Bells of St. Clement's by Stuart Olver
Creep's Motel by Jeremy Hayes
And Then There Were Two by Pym Schaare
The Inimitable Livers by Mark McAuliffe
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Shelter from the Storm: An Anthology
Absinthe for the Soul by Danielle Birch
Deep-Sea Fishing by Claire Fitzpatrick
The Murder at Karreg Du by Cameron Trost
The Bells of St. Clement's by Stuart Olver
Creep's Motel by Jeremy Hayes
And Then There Were Two by Pym Schaare
The Inimitable Livers by Mark McAuliffe
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Shelter from the Storm: An Anthology
February 8, 2018
The Animal Inside
My forthcoming collection has been accepted for KindleScout. This means you can read it and nominate it. If it gets enough nominations, I'll be able to sign a gargantuan book deal that will allow me to spend more time writing stories you love. Check it out here: https://kindlescout.amazon.com/p/3PDH...
December 27, 2017
Goodreads Giveaway
I'm starting 2018 with a giveaway of The Tunnel Runner. All you have to do to enter is follow the link below and click "Enter Giveaway". The
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/272076
Product description: Tunnel Runner
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/272076
Product description: Tunnel Runner
August 31, 2016
The Tunnel Runner
Dear Reader, I'd like to invite you to the online launch of "The Tunnel Runner", a tale of urban adventure, social discontent, and psychological suspense that will drag you down to the sewers before returning you to the surface again... if you're lucky. There are competitions galore, as well as sneak peeks, and details on the places and music that inspired the tunnel world.
https://www.facebook.com/events/82534...
There is one paperback giveaway and several ebook giveaways, so enter all of them to boost your chances!
PAPERBACK GIVEAWAY ON GOODREADS
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EBOOK GIVEAWAY #1
You could win an ebook copy of the novel on my blog: http://trostlibrary.blogspot.com
Just follow these steps:
a) Add your email address to receive updates by email (on the right-hand side near the top)
b) Follow this blog ((on the right-hand side near the bottom)
A lucky winner will be randomly selected before the release of the ebook, which is on the 22nd of September. Good luck!
EBOOK GIVEAWAY #2
For your chance to win an ebook copy of The Tunnel Runner, simply buy and review any of my ebooks on Smashwords and add me as a "favorite":
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...
A lucky winner will be randomly selected before the release of the ebook, which is on the 22nd of September.
If you'd rather just buy a copy of The Tunnel Runner, visit the online shop: http://trostlibrary.blogspot.com/p/th...
The Tunnel Runner
https://www.facebook.com/events/82534...
There is one paperback giveaway and several ebook giveaways, so enter all of them to boost your chances!
PAPERBACK GIVEAWAY ON GOODREADS
https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...
EBOOK GIVEAWAY #1
You could win an ebook copy of the novel on my blog: http://trostlibrary.blogspot.com
Just follow these steps:
a) Add your email address to receive updates by email (on the right-hand side near the top)
b) Follow this blog ((on the right-hand side near the bottom)
A lucky winner will be randomly selected before the release of the ebook, which is on the 22nd of September. Good luck!
EBOOK GIVEAWAY #2
For your chance to win an ebook copy of The Tunnel Runner, simply buy and review any of my ebooks on Smashwords and add me as a "favorite":
https://www.smashwords.com/profile/vi...
A lucky winner will be randomly selected before the release of the ebook, which is on the 22nd of September.
If you'd rather just buy a copy of The Tunnel Runner, visit the online shop: http://trostlibrary.blogspot.com/p/th...
The Tunnel Runner
April 1, 2016
Australian Shadows Award Finalists
The Australian Horror Writers Association is excited to announce the shortlisted finalists for the 2015 Australian Shadows Awards. These works represent the best in Australian and New Zealand horror published in 2015.
The Australian Shadows awards are the only Australian award dedicated solely to the very best in horror fiction, non-fiction and graphic novels and recognise those works that crawl under your skin and linger long after the final pages.
Our volunteer judges have worked tirelessly to work through hundreds of entries and made some tough decisions to narrow it down to the final shortlists. The Association would like to extend our congratulations to those who have made it this far and thank those that who entered works in this year's awards.
Winners will be announced via a Facebook awards ceremony on Friday, April 22 at 8pm (AEST).
I'm proud to announce that "Lighthouses: An Anthology of Dark Tales" has been nominated for the category of Edited Works. Lighthouses: An Anthology of Dark Tales
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The Australian Shadows awards are the only Australian award dedicated solely to the very best in horror fiction, non-fiction and graphic novels and recognise those works that crawl under your skin and linger long after the final pages.
Our volunteer judges have worked tirelessly to work through hundreds of entries and made some tough decisions to narrow it down to the final shortlists. The Association would like to extend our congratulations to those who have made it this far and thank those that who entered works in this year's awards.
Winners will be announced via a Facebook awards ceremony on Friday, April 22 at 8pm (AEST).
I'm proud to announce that "Lighthouses: An Anthology of Dark Tales" has been nominated for the category of Edited Works. Lighthouses: An Anthology of Dark Tales
http://www.australianhorror.com/index...
November 27, 2015
Lighthouses: An Anthology of Dark Tales
Black Beacon Books presents an anthology of dark tales about lighthouses and beacons. This unique book offers you, the most daring of readers, fourteen original stories of horror, mystery, suspense, and adventure.
Within these pages lurk monsters from the depths of the seas and the far reaches of the cosmos. There are murders to solve, hauntings to investigate, and loved ones to be rescued. There are tales of hidden treasure, timeless curses, and ancient orders. Seafarers face ferocious storms while families fall apart and lighthouse keepers lose their sanity.
The storm is coming, so batten down the hatches and let Lighthouses guide you into the darkness.
Light House, Dark House Greg Chapman
Scrimshaw Duncan Richardson
Horror at Hollow Head Cameron Trost
Psychopomp Mark McAuliffe
Trepidation Danielle Birch
Cloak of Madness Matthew Wilson
The Cape B. Michael Radburn
The Last Keeper Linda Brucesmith
In Search of Jimmy David Dolan
Into the Light Alice Godwin
The Crystal Lighthouse Sam Muller
To Keep the Lamp Alight Steve Cameron
The Tower B. T. Joy
Will o’ the Wisp Deborah Sheldon
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Within these pages lurk monsters from the depths of the seas and the far reaches of the cosmos. There are murders to solve, hauntings to investigate, and loved ones to be rescued. There are tales of hidden treasure, timeless curses, and ancient orders. Seafarers face ferocious storms while families fall apart and lighthouse keepers lose their sanity.
The storm is coming, so batten down the hatches and let Lighthouses guide you into the darkness.
Light House, Dark House Greg Chapman
Scrimshaw Duncan Richardson
Horror at Hollow Head Cameron Trost
Psychopomp Mark McAuliffe
Trepidation Danielle Birch
Cloak of Madness Matthew Wilson
The Cape B. Michael Radburn
The Last Keeper Linda Brucesmith
In Search of Jimmy David Dolan
Into the Light Alice Godwin
The Crystal Lighthouse Sam Muller
To Keep the Lamp Alight Steve Cameron
The Tower B. T. Joy
Will o’ the Wisp Deborah Sheldon
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Shop:Lighthouses: An Anthology of Dark Tales
blackbeaconbooks.blogspot.com/p/light...
July 14, 2013
Black Beacon Books
http://www.blackbeaconbooks.blogspot....
Black Beacon Books is an independent publisher based in Brisbane, Australia.
What are our aims?
- To promote short fiction and novellas. We have nothing against novels here at BBB and plan to publish novels eventually, but we absolutely love the shorter forms, particularly anthologies.
- To bring exciting and intriguing tales to the reading public. We like dark fiction that falls into the genres of mystery, suspense, psychological horror, adventure, black humour and the just plain weird. Tales that entertain and, at the same time, have something to say about society and the human condition are very highly regarded.
- To promote, as much as possible, Australian writers.
Black Beacon Books is an independent publisher based in Brisbane, Australia.
What are our aims?
- To promote short fiction and novellas. We have nothing against novels here at BBB and plan to publish novels eventually, but we absolutely love the shorter forms, particularly anthologies.
- To bring exciting and intriguing tales to the reading public. We like dark fiction that falls into the genres of mystery, suspense, psychological horror, adventure, black humour and the just plain weird. Tales that entertain and, at the same time, have something to say about society and the human condition are very highly regarded.
- To promote, as much as possible, Australian writers.
January 25, 2013
"Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales" giveaway!
It's Australia Day (or Invasion Day, if you prefer) this Saturday and while thousands of us roast ourselves at the beach, play a game of the world's most exciting sport - cricket, or just get drunk at the local and start a fight with a complete stranger - you can celebrate the occasion by winning a book written by an Aussie...
I'm participating in the Book'd Out Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop. Yeah, I know it's a mouthful but the concept is simple - you can win books by Australian writers by hopping through the participating blogs and entering the various competitions.
I'm giving away a print copy of my short story collection, "Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales". The book contains twenty-three dark and quirky tales of mystery, adventure and terror taking you from the Scottish highlands, through the Pyrenees and into the towns, suburbs and cities of Australia, Ireland and Britain. There are two copies to give away, one will go to an Australian resident and the other to a foreign (non-Australian) resident. All you have to do is answer a on my blog. Entries close at midnight on Monday the 28th and the winners will be announced by the end of the month - good luck!Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales
I'm participating in the Book'd Out Australia Day Book Giveaway Blog Hop. Yeah, I know it's a mouthful but the concept is simple - you can win books by Australian writers by hopping through the participating blogs and entering the various competitions.
I'm giving away a print copy of my short story collection, "Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales". The book contains twenty-three dark and quirky tales of mystery, adventure and terror taking you from the Scottish highlands, through the Pyrenees and into the towns, suburbs and cities of Australia, Ireland and Britain. There are two copies to give away, one will go to an Australian resident and the other to a foreign (non-Australian) resident. All you have to do is answer a on my blog. Entries close at midnight on Monday the 28th and the winners will be announced by the end of the month - good luck!Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales
May 26, 2012
"Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales"
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"Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales" is the debut short story collection from Cameron Trost and includes twenty previously published and brand new tales.
A businessman staying in a Scottish manor makes the mistake of deciding to spend the evening in the library. A few unpopular teenage girls use witchcraft to pursue their aims. A rich banking tycoon has forgotten his university days when he and his friends dared to imagine a world ruled by social justice and working class ideals. The estranged family of a deceased aristocrat bicker over their inheritance. A botanist’s love for his plants is unnaturally deep-rooted.
“Hoffman’s Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales” is the first short story collection from Cameron Trost. It plunges the reader into a world of mystery, suspense, obsession and greed. From the Scottish highlands and the jagged peaks of the Pyrénées to the streets of Brisbane and the Australian countryside, Cameron Trost provokes the reader by ensnaring recognisable characters in disturbingly plausible situations. His writing seeks to entertain while exploring the absurdities and peculiarities of society and the human mind.Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales
"Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales" is the debut short story collection from Cameron Trost and includes twenty previously published and brand new tales.
A businessman staying in a Scottish manor makes the mistake of deciding to spend the evening in the library. A few unpopular teenage girls use witchcraft to pursue their aims. A rich banking tycoon has forgotten his university days when he and his friends dared to imagine a world ruled by social justice and working class ideals. The estranged family of a deceased aristocrat bicker over their inheritance. A botanist’s love for his plants is unnaturally deep-rooted.
“Hoffman’s Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales” is the first short story collection from Cameron Trost. It plunges the reader into a world of mystery, suspense, obsession and greed. From the Scottish highlands and the jagged peaks of the Pyrénées to the streets of Brisbane and the Australian countryside, Cameron Trost provokes the reader by ensnaring recognisable characters in disturbingly plausible situations. His writing seeks to entertain while exploring the absurdities and peculiarities of society and the human mind.Hoffman's Creeper and Other Disturbing Tales
January 17, 2012
Letterbox
Ian Carew left London to become a teacher in Mirebury, a town lost in the moors of Cornwall where everybody knows each other and life is quiet and pleasant. His elderly neighbour, Mrs Mary Hopkins, treats him like a son, and the local butcher, Jack Cochon, is his closest friend. All that is missing from Ian’s life is a good woman to share his bed with and a little adventure.
Little does he know, he is about to get a taste of both.
One day, when Mrs Mary Hopkins opens her letterbox, she makes a gruesome discovery and suddenly Mirebury is thrown into a state of shock and outrage.
At first, they assume it was a random act, but the horrible deliveries continue and, before long, the townsfolk of Mirebury are forced to acknowledge that they have become the target of a campaign of terror – and nobody’s letterbox is safe.
Is the dreaded “Postman” one of them, or is he an outsider?
Tensions grow and the solid communal values of Mirebury crumble as suspicion and accusations tear the town apart. Neighbour is pitted against neighbour and tempers flare.
The enemy only strikes at night and moves through the fog like a phantom as he makes his deliveries - it seems impossible to catch him. The fate of Mirebury will come down to one man.
LETTERBOX is a dark thriller about how fragile the fabric of small town society really is and how one man, by pulling the right strings, can expose dirty secrets and trigger underlying tensions between neighbours. Letterbox
Little does he know, he is about to get a taste of both.
One day, when Mrs Mary Hopkins opens her letterbox, she makes a gruesome discovery and suddenly Mirebury is thrown into a state of shock and outrage.
At first, they assume it was a random act, but the horrible deliveries continue and, before long, the townsfolk of Mirebury are forced to acknowledge that they have become the target of a campaign of terror – and nobody’s letterbox is safe.
Is the dreaded “Postman” one of them, or is he an outsider?
Tensions grow and the solid communal values of Mirebury crumble as suspicion and accusations tear the town apart. Neighbour is pitted against neighbour and tempers flare.
The enemy only strikes at night and moves through the fog like a phantom as he makes his deliveries - it seems impossible to catch him. The fate of Mirebury will come down to one man.
LETTERBOX is a dark thriller about how fragile the fabric of small town society really is and how one man, by pulling the right strings, can expose dirty secrets and trigger underlying tensions between neighbours. Letterbox
