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March 10, 2016
New Formats Available
Break out your favorite eReader. My latest book, BIGFOOT: A GUIDE TO THE BEASTS OF THE FIELD is now available in several new editions. Follow the links below to grab your copy!
Throughout the world people have reported seeing giant, humanoid creatures. The scientific community refuses to accept the existence of these creatures, despite the growing amount of evidence.
Within this book, you'll learn the basics of Bigfoot research to help you get started in the field of cryptozoology.
Casting prints - gathering evidence - history - actual reports and much more.
March 5, 2016
Paperback Available Now
Bigfoot: A Guide To The Beasts Of The Field is now available in paperback.
Click HERE to get your copy now!
March 1, 2016
New Bigfoot Book Arrives on Kindle
This has been a long time coming. Way back, in December of 2013, I began working on my first nonfiction book - Bigfoot: A Guide To The Beasts Of The Field. The idea of writing this book, however, has been floating around in my head for many years.
During the course of writing it, I got the chance to explore some cool places, revisit some old tales from my youth, personal experiences and, above all, I got to meet some really awesome people (including the cast of Animal Planet's Finding Bigfoot - all awesome folks, especially Bobo's dog Monkey).
This book is also my first release through my new publisher, Back Road Books. Jeremy Peterson (happy birthday, by the way) and James Jobling have been a blast to work with. Their tireless efforts in getting this book out cannot be understated.
I also had the opportunity to work with longtime friend, and fellow cryptid fanatic, Eric S. Brown. He did an amazing job writing the Foreword and I hope to be able to work with him again in the future.
Finally, I received a message that got me a wee bit excited. I was contacted by a local teacher who is working with some homeschooled students. He proceeded to tell me that part of a particular class had a "cryptozoology component." After voicing my jealousy (wish that component was there when I was in school), we talked for a while and I offered to help in any way I could, including sending him a copy of the book to share with the class. I never thought I would ever write something to be presented to a class in an academic setting. Needless to say, it's very cool and I'm very proud.
So, without further delay, you can grab the Kindle edition by clicking HERE. Paperbacks and other formats should be along soon.
Also, in doing all of this, I forgot to do the next chapter in the free serial, My Best Fiend. That will be going up as soon as possible.
February 25, 2016
Cover Art Reveal and a Freebie
Coming soon to an eerie forest bookshelf near you!
My first ever nonfiction book BIGFOOT: A GUIDE TO THE BEASTS OF THE FIELD will, at long last, be seeing publication! It has been a long road with lots of ups, downs, twists and turns. It also marks another new chapter in my writing. It will be my first release by my new publisher Back Road Books. Hopefully there will be many more to come (we are already throwing ideas around for possible future projects). It's an exciting time here at eBookNightmare and I couldn't be happier.
Keep watching this space for future announcements on this and other titles.
Oh, one more thing. I also have started work on a free serial book called MY BEST FIEND. New chapters are posted every Friday. The first is up right now! Click HERE to start reading it now and don't forget to hit "subscribe by email" on the right side of the screen.
See you later!
February 2, 2016
Lizardman by Lyle Blackburn - Book Review
LIZARDMAN: THE TRUE STORY OF THE BISHOPVILLE MONSTER by Lyle Blackburn
Click HERE to get your copy
I first became aware of Lyle Blackburn a few years ago through his horror/country/punk band Ghoultown. The music had made me an instant fan and I've been jamming out to the likes of Under The Phantom Moon, Carry The Coffin and Werewolves on Wheels (if you haven't, be sure to check out the movie that this song is based on. Pure drive-in, B-movie gold!).
It was a couple of years ago when I discovered that Lyle shared another interest with me. It turns out that Lyle is a well-known and well-respected cryptozoologist! When I heard he was writing a book about the famous Fouke Monster of southern Arkansas, I just had to get my hands on a copy as fast as I possibly could.
The Beast of Boggy Creek: The True Story of the Fouke Monster is an exceptional book. Its well written and painstakingly researched. No stone was left unturned. In my opinion, The Beast of Boggy Creek is required reading for those interested in the field of cryptozoology. I was thoroughly impressed and couldn't wait for his next book. Luckily the wait wasn't long!
If you live near the state of South Carolina, chances are you've probably heard of The Lizardman of Scape Ore Swamp. Its said to be a creature that roams throughout the area and leaves large, three-toed, footprints and has terrorised quite a few people over the years.
Being a North Carolina native, I've heard the legends many times. I've never really been sure what to think and have been a little skeptical of the creature. Being a massive fan of his previous book, and keeping an open mind, I decided to grab a copy. I'm glad I did.
Like The Beast of Boggy Creek, Lizardman is a well written biography, of sorts, that digs into the history, cultural impact and legacy of this bizarre creature. Lyle's research is as thorough and entertaining as it gets. He delivered another home run and presents the reader some theories that show that there could very well be something lurking through Scape Ore Swamp. My skepticism had waned by the end of the book.
Again, Lyle proves himself to be one hell of an author and cryptozoologist. Lizardman is a must for those interested in cryptozoology. Buy it. You won't regret it, I assure you.
Click HERE to get your copy
January 9, 2016
Some Interesting Changes
Howdy, folks.
There's a few things coming up on the horizon that have me incredibly excited and, at last, I'm able to share it with you.
Let's start at the beginning.
First up in the news, I have a new publisher. I have officially joined the ranks of James Jobling (author of National Emergency) and Jeremy Peterson (author of A Devil In God's Country) at Back Road Books. This has resulted in them picking up my upcoming book, Bigfoot: A Guide To The Beasts Of The Field, which will be published later this year.
Next up, Back Road Books not only deals with the written word, but also (wait for it......) film production. Back Road will be filming a documentary that is slated to begin production in 2017 or 2018. The film will tie into my Bigfoot field guide and will focus on, what many believe to be, one of the single greatest pieces of Bigfoot evidence ever - the Patterson/Gimlin film. It will be filmed in and around Willow Creek, California. I'm giddy to announce that I will be going along to take part in this project. This has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember and I'm above and beyond honored to be going. Truth be told, I'm happy as hell!
Finally, I have began working on a new, fictional, novella that is a bit of a tribute piece to the late, great, Richard Laymon entitled The Atavist. The story will follow a family on a camping trip that runs afoul a group of maniacal survivalists. Its my nastiest, most graphic, story to date.
More news on all of these will be along just as soon as it becomes available.
Take care.
December 19, 2015
Field Guide - Update
Its been a long time, hasn't it? As some of you know, there's been quite a bit going on around the Morgan household for the past couple of years. My dad and I had taken on the roles of caregivers for my dad's uncle, who had terminal cancer. During that time, any and all projects that I had been working on were put on hold. It was a long, dark, couple of years. On December 9, 2015, the uncle passed away. At 80 years old, he had lived a full life and was at peace with his passing.
JOSEPH SPURGEON MORGANOctober 23, 1935 - December 9, 2015
A NEW BOOK IS ON THE WAY
A couple of years ago, I made the announcement that I was working on my first ever nonfiction book - Bigfoot: A Guide To The Beasts of the Field. Ever since I first broke the news, it seems that the project was cursed to remain in limbo due to various issues. I'm happy to report that the curse has (hopefully) been broken and the finish line is within sight.
The book is a field guide for those who wish to learn more about Bigfoot research. Its for all ages and has some historical accounts (including one by a future President of the United States) as well as a few that I have investigated personally. One such investigation took me to one of the spookiest places I have ever been in my life! I'm beyond excited about this one and can't wait to see what you guys think. My good friend, and fellow Bigfoot junkie, Eric S. Brown is writing the foreword. There will also be a little surprise tucked away in the back.
In the days leading up to the release, I will be bringing back the "Bigfoot Week" posts and may even try to have some guest bloggers come on board for some of them.
I will also be posting some extras that'll be exclusive to this project. I have one investigation left to do and am planning on doing some videos to go along with all of this. Exciting times are on the horizon!
There is no official release date as of right now, however, I am shooting for sometime in February or March 2016.
BIGFOOT: A GUIDE TO THE BEASTS OF THE FIELD - Synopsis
SOMETHING IS OUT THERE!
It is one of the greatest mysteries that the world has ever known. For centuries, people have reported seeing giant, manlike, creatures roaming through the dense forests. The scientific community refuses to accept the existence of these beings despite the growing amount of evidence.
Within this book you'll learn the basics of Bigfoot research and forensics to help get you started in the field of cryptozoology.
Learn footprint casting, evidence gathering, and the history of these creatures. Also contains actual reports investigated by the author.
Here's a look at the cover art.
That's about all I have for the moment. Keep watch on this page for more in the coming days. See you soon!
May 13, 2015
Going back to the swamp
Its been a little over a year and a half since the release of my young adult story A Cold Night In Fouke. That story quickly became my most successful effort and has been well received by readers. It peaked at #2 on the best seller list and remained in the top 100 for the better part of a year. I never dreamed that it would be the hit that it was and still is.
The story is loosely based on The Legend of Boggy Creek, a cult classic documentary from the drive-in era. It was more than just a film. The history of The Fouke Monster is a long one and filled with many hair raising encounters that took place in and around the small Arkansas town. I first saw the film when I was about four and was immediately hooked. It has remained my favorite film of all time and introduced me to the world of Sasquatch and Cryptozoology. I wrote A Cold Night In Fouke as a tribute and could not be happier with the reception.
Ever since the release of my story, I've wanted to do a sequel and have been kicking around ideas ever since. I'm happy to announce that the time has come. Today I officially began work on Welcome To Boggy Creek. This story will take place four years later and will tie in to A Cold Night in Fouke but can also be read as a stand alone tale. Fans of Fouke will be getting their wish for a longer story because Welcome To Boggy Creek will be a novella. Keep your eyes on this page for updates. I will also be doing Bigfoot Week again. I hope you're as excited as I am.
The Legend Lives!
You can also find a print version of A Cold Night In Fouke in my new collection of shorts The Hangman's Lullaby and Other Horrors by clicking HERE.
March 29, 2015
A Little About Me
Howdy, folks.
Over the last few months, I've had the pleasure of meeting lots of new, wonderful, people. Having said that, I think it would be a good time to fill everyone in on who I am and what I do.
I was born and raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina and still reside there today. At the age of 18, I joined Green River Fire and Rescue and have witnessed some pretty wild things over the years. The one call that I will remember until the day I die came over the radio as, "Central to EMS base - Green River. Domestic Assault. The wife is chasing the husband down the road with a running chainsaw!" There have been many adventures since then, but that is definitely in my top three.
Growing up in the mountains, I've always loved hearing the old ghost stories and folklore that comes with the territory. Those range from a headless spectre that is said to wander the cemetery of Crossroads Baptist Church, an old man who liked to drink the blood of his livestock, strange creatures that are said to wander through the mountains, strange lights, UFO sightings and so forth. All of this really stuck with me throughout my life.
I began writing when I was ten-years-old. It was mainly a tool to cure boredom in class, but it quickly became a hobby. I began thinking of all the stories I had been told and started creating my own.
A few years later, I had amassed quite a collection of tales and decided to see if I could get them published. I dug the old typewriter out of the barn, typed them up and drew my own cover that featured a hideous, horned, creature floating above a graveyard. My first collection was entitled Tales From The Demon. I found the address of a publisher from an old paperback, shipped off my manuscript and waited...and waited. I never heard back from them. In hindsight, I wish I had made another copy of the book instead of sending my only copy. I would really like to see those old stories again.
I kept writing but my output was pretty minimal until my freshman year of high school. I was taking a creative writing class and my teacher was very supportive and encouraged me to keep going with my stories. I had my first poem published that year. I had found a publisher online and decided to give it another chance. Black Hills was my debut and it appeared in a limited hardcover collection entitled From The Mountaintop. It has since gone out of print.
In 2010, I was introduced to Irish-based publishing company KNIGHTWATCH PRESS and saw that they were accepting submissions for an upcoming anthology. Just for shiggles, I decided to give it another chance. My short story, Isolated Incident, was accepted for RHONNY REAPER'S ROADKILL CAFE and that acceptance letter was the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life.
Taking a more serious approach to my writing, I kept going. I had several more stories published through Knightwatch in various anthologies and even dabbled in self publishing.
One of my biggest passions has always been the field of cryptozoology (the study of animals that have not yet been recognised by science, such as Bigfoot) and it was inevitable that I would combine that with my fiction. STICKS AND STONES was the result of my marriage ending and the desire to vent some frustrations. It seemed to connect with many of the people who read it and even won an award for best novella.
Today, I'm still pounding away at the keyboard and trying to scare people. My third paperback, THE HANGMAN'S LULLABY AND OTHER HORRORS was released on March 1, 2015 and I'm hard at work on the next project, WELCOME TO BOGGY CREEK - a (sort of) sequel to my bestselling short A COLD NIGHT IN FOUKE.
For those of you who have the dream of being a writer, I'll offer this advice: read everyday, write as much as possible and never give up. If someone tells you that you can't do it, use that as fuel to prove them wrong. Because if this poor, crazy, country boy can do it, you can.
Well... I've rambled enough for tonight. If this is your first visit, feel free to snoop around. If you're in the mood for a laugh, I even have a (horrendously crappy) short film that some friends and I put together a few years ago in the videos section.
I'll see y'all later. Have a good night and thanks for dropping in.
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