Mark Matthews's Blog, page 5
October 24, 2020
Cover Art is Here for The Hobgoblin of Little Minds, but....
October 3, 2020
Announcing a New Novel Coming Early 2021: 'THE HOBGOBLIN OF LITTLE MINDS'
I have a new novel on the way! Very excited for this. Similar to how previous works tackles Addiction, this novel features mental illness. With stark sensitivity, empathy, and honesty to those who suffer from Bipolar Disorder, and their caregivers,. The work takes place in a very real setting of a nearby abandoned psychiatric hospital, and rewrites the Werewolf mythos (though it never uses the word 'werewolf' even once)
Artwork by Vincent Chong. Here are a few of his works:
September 5, 2020
On the Lips of Children - On AmazonBest Small Press Hor...
On the Lips of Children - On Amazon
Best Small Press Horror Novel Finalist -What Horror Looks Like"Top Horror Read of the year" -A Readers Review Blog
"Best Kindle Book Award: Semi-Finalist"-The Kindle Book Review
"One of the scariest novels I've read this year." -Alicia Banks, The Horror News Network
On the Lips of Children - On AmazonBest Small...
On the Lips of Children - On Amazon
Best Small Press Horror Novel Finalist -What Horror Looks Like"Top Horror Read of the year" -A Readers Review Blog
"Best Kindle Book Award: Semi-Finalist"-The Kindle Book Review
"One of the scariest novels I've read this year." -Alicia Banks, The Horror News Network
January 14, 2020
Lullabies for Suffering is Now Available on Kindle
Lullabies for Suffering: Tales of Addiction Horroris now available on Kindle! For Lullabies for Suffering on Amazon: Click Here
"A plunge into the agony and the ecstasy, the inescapable nightmare of addiction."~ALMA KATSU, author of The Deep and The Hunger
"Each story uses different techniques and tropes from the genre resulting in a volume that is chilling and thought-provoking."~Library Journal (Starred Review)
"Be forewarned--Lullabies for the Suffering will break your heart. These dark tales are hypnotic, gritty, and full of torment."~RICHARD THOMAS, author of Disintegration and Breaker, a Thriller nominee
January 5, 2020
Announcing the Limited Edition Hardcover of Lullabies for Suffering
So incredibly thrilled that Thunderstorm books is offering this limited edition hardcover of Lullabies for Suffering with some amazing cover art. The hardcover is signed by all the authors on the table of contents, and is on sale for this month only. Come 1/31/20, it will no longer be available.
Check it out here: http://thunderstormbooks.com/thunderstorm/book/lullabies-for-suffering/
October 19, 2019
LULLABIES FOR SUFFERING: Tales of Addiction Horror - Presale Promotion
It’s happening! Lullabies for Suffering:
Tales of Addiction Horror ,is now available for presale for Kindle on amazon.
Kindle and Paperback Preorder on Amazon
Paperback Preorder on Barnes & Noble
I’m incredibly excited to unleash this work onto the world. I can’t wait for readers to feast their eyes on these Novellas & Novelettes. The table of contents includes:
Kealan Patrick Burke Caroline Kepnes Gabino Iglesias John FD Taff Mercedes M Yardley Mark Matthews
Pre-purchase a copy now and in less than 90 days the anthology will appear on your kindle overnight or ship to your front door.
“Why preorder?” You ask . Two reasons :
A: Save off the publication price. Just $4.99 to preorder for Kindle.
B: Win a signed paperback copy from one of the writers on the table of contents. Yep! Signed copies from randomly raffled off.Here’s what’s waiting:
“How to win?” You ask. Two ways:
A: Email a receipt of proof of a presale purchase of Lullabies for Suffering (either paperback or Kindle version) to WickedRunPress@gmail.com with “contest” in the subject line.(For best results, list your order of paperback preference and 1st winner will receive top pick, 2nd winner will receive top available pick, etc..)
B: For an additional entry, send a screenshot of a Tweet, Facebook or Instagram post featuring this amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Lullabies-Suffering-Tales-Addiction-Horror-ebook/dp/B07Z5FXFJB/ with some variation of the phrase: “Come, listen to these Lullabies for Suffering”
(for a no-purchase necessary entry, simply email option B)
Two ways to enter. Do one, or do both.
Winners will be chosen at random on January 1st, 2020. Deadline is midnight on December 31st, 2019. Winning copies shipped shortly after.
There will be Six winners! Once again, Here’s what the treasure that awaits.
1. YOU, signed by author Caroline Kepnes“Hypnotic and scary,” Stephen king said of YOU, now available as must-binge TV on Netflix.
2. We Live Inside Your Eyes, signed by author Kealan Patrick BurkeHis mastery of the short story is on display here, and this collection weaves the stories together with fantastic creativity.
3. Apocalyptic Montessa and Nuclear Lulu: A Tale of Atomic Love, signed by author Mercedes M. YardleyThe whimsical, dark fantasist writes love stories like none other, and her Lullabies for Suffering story takes place within this same universe and includes a cameo by Montessa and Lulu.
4. Little Black Spots, signed by author John FD Taff (plus Book one of The Fearing)
Includes the Bram Stoker nominated story, “A Winter’s Tale.” You also get a copy of Book One of The Fearing (unsigned, but a must read) if you win this copy.
5 Garden of Fiends AND All Smoke Rises, signed by author Mark Matthews (one copy of both)
“Tense, imaginative, and empathic, Matthews is a damn good writer, and make no mistake, he will hurt you. ”–Jack Ketchum
6 . Coyote Songs AND Zero Saints, signed by Gabino Iglesias Win a signed copy of both Zero Saints and the ground-breaking, mind-blowing, beautifully lyrical, Bram Stoker nominated, Coyote Songs. Enter now!
-Once again: Two options to win. Email: 1. A presale purchase receipt, of either paperback or kindle.Click here for Amazon, Click here for Barnes & Noble
2. Or a screenshot of a social media post which includes amazon presale link https://www.amazon.com/Lullabies-Suffering-Tales-Addiction-Horror-ebook/dp/B07Z5FXFJB/
Put “contest” in the subject line and email to: WickedRunPress@gmail.com
Do one or do both. (For best results, list your order of paperback preference, and 1st winner will receive top pick, 2ndwinner will receive top available pick, etc.. )
Deadline is December 31st, 2019, when the clock strikes midnight and the decade ends. Winners announced January 1, 2020
Sorry, continental US only.
That’s it! Thanks for listening, and may the odds be in your favor.
September 5, 2019
Cover Reveal: Lullabies for Suffering: Tales of Addiction Horror
Here it is! Cover reveal for:
LULLABIES FOR SUFFERING:TALES OF ADDICTION HORRORHuge thanks to Dean Samed for his diligence in creating this cover. Dean personified the attitude and feel of this project, and he’s created a magnificent piece of art. The vintage look. The Lullaby theme. You can see the stories inside.
Look for presale date in October, publication date in January
Pre-Sale: October 22, 2019
Publication date: January 21, 2020
This collection is a follow up to Garden of Fiendsbut certainly not a sequel, for the scope is larger, and the volume bigger. Each story features the insidious nature of addiction. Damaged humans craving for highs and wholeness but finding something darker, more tragic, and more horrific on the other side.
Addiction may start like a sweet lullaby sung by a trusted loved one, washing away the pains of the day and wrapping you in the warmness of the womb. But soon enough, this warm state of bliss becomes a cold shiver. The ecstasy and dreams become nightmares, and for the sick and suffering addict, we can’t stop listening to the lullaby. We crave to hear the siren song as it rips us apart.
An incredibly talented group of writers sing these songs of suffering. You’re invited to listen.
Table of Contents Kealan Patrick Burke: Sometimes They See MeCaroline Kepnes: MonstersMark Matthews: LizardJohn FD Taff: The Melting Point of MeatGabino Iglesias: Beyond the ReefMercedes M. Yardley: Love Is A Crematorium
*Look for more exciting news about Lullabies for Suffering in the months to come, including a chance to win signed paperback copies from the authors on the table of contents* What? You can’t wait that long? Well, rest easy. The predecessor to Lullabies is on sale!
Garden of Fiends: tales of AddictionHorror is on sale until September 10th for just .99 Cents.
Check out Garden of Fiends by clicking here:
August 4, 2019
Lullabies for Suffering: Tales of Addiction Horror
Lullabies for Suffering: Tales of Addiction Horror,with stories by:Caroline KepnesGabino IglesiasJohn FD TaffMercedes M YardleyMark MatthewsKealan Patrick Burke
coming January 2020
coming January 2020
May 2, 2019
Announcing: “Lullabies for Suffering: Tales of Addiction Horror”
Happy as hell to announce a new project on the horizon.
“Lullabies for Suffering: Tales of Addiction Horror” is in development and expected in early 2020.
This is a follow up to Garden of Fiends, but certainly not a sequel, for the scope will be larger and the volume much bigger. Garden of Fiends injected horror into your veins, Lullabies of Suffering will slice into your wrist while tenderly holding your hand. A fantastic list of contributors will be singing songs of suffering in the form of novellas and novelettes.
Addiction starts like a sweet lullaby sung by a trusted loved one. It washes away the pains of the day and pulls you into a world where nothing hurts and every dream is possible. For the sick and suffering addict, the warm bliss becomes a cold shiver and the dreams become nightmares -yet we can’t stop listening. We crave to hear the siren song as it rips us apart.
Such is the paradox of addiction, and dark truths such as these require a dark piece of fiction to do them justice. Expect compassion for the plight of the addict inside this volume of tales from a fantastic list of writers.
Here is the list of contributors:
Caroline Kepnes
“Hypnotic and scary,” said Stephen King of her work. Kepnes writes in a unique tone of darkness you’ll not find elsewhere, deconstructing relationships and taking deep dives into those tiny hidden crevices in your life we think nobody can see. Her novel YOU is one of the greatest second person point of view works you’ll ever read, and the inspiration behind the must-binge series on Netflix.
Gabino Iglesias
Like Kepnes, another master of the mosaic. The passion of this man is in every word, and he weaves his sentences as part sledgehammer, part harpsichord, beautiful but savage. Try to pin him into one genre, and it will change with the next sentence. Iglesias is the author of the ground-breaking, award-nominated Coyote Songs, with more songs to sing.
John FD Taff
The KING of PAIN is back and turning up the temperature to “The Melting Point of Meat” with a powerful piece on the obsessive urge of cutting and need for pain. His characters are vibrant but fragile, the cracks in their life where the light comes shining through. Taff was the backbone for Garden of Fiends, and he is back for round two with a savage, sweet, visceral piece.
Mercedes M. Yardley
The Bram Stoker Award-winning author of the Pretty Little Dead Girls. Mercedes is criminally creative with wit and whimsy that turns her prose to music. To read her works is to live deliciously and walk through a field of poisonous wildflowers. The dark fantasist will be taking us to new territories with her story, "Love is a Crematorium."
Mark Matthews
My own work will be sandwiched in between, like the seasoning on that boiling piece of meat. Addiction horror has guided my works such as Milk-Blood and All Smoke Rises. I’ve got a few more words to say, this time about what happens when you’re the dreaded final girl after a mass heroin overdose.
Kealan Patrick Burke
"I am in awe of his talent,” said Bentley Little, and perhaps every reader of Kealan’s fiction. Kealan writes part Faulkner goth, part cosmic horror, listed here last as the grand finale of a firework explosion. His novel KIN is one of the greatest horror novels ever written. After his masterful story, “Wicked Thirst” from Garden of Fiends, it was impossible not to ask for more. We asked for more. Much more is coming.
There you have it. Check this space for cover art, excerpts, contests, celebrations, general notes from the underground, and giveaways of works from each artist.
Never too soon to sign up for advance reader copies. Emaill WickedRunPress@gmail.com with ‘Lullaby ARC’ in the subject line.
*Presale expected Halloween night. For-sale date 90 days later.*
“Lullabies for Suffering: Tales of Addiction Horror” is in development and expected in early 2020.
This is a follow up to Garden of Fiends, but certainly not a sequel, for the scope will be larger and the volume much bigger. Garden of Fiends injected horror into your veins, Lullabies of Suffering will slice into your wrist while tenderly holding your hand. A fantastic list of contributors will be singing songs of suffering in the form of novellas and novelettes.
Addiction starts like a sweet lullaby sung by a trusted loved one. It washes away the pains of the day and pulls you into a world where nothing hurts and every dream is possible. For the sick and suffering addict, the warm bliss becomes a cold shiver and the dreams become nightmares -yet we can’t stop listening. We crave to hear the siren song as it rips us apart.
Such is the paradox of addiction, and dark truths such as these require a dark piece of fiction to do them justice. Expect compassion for the plight of the addict inside this volume of tales from a fantastic list of writers.
Here is the list of contributors:
Caroline Kepnes
“Hypnotic and scary,” said Stephen King of her work. Kepnes writes in a unique tone of darkness you’ll not find elsewhere, deconstructing relationships and taking deep dives into those tiny hidden crevices in your life we think nobody can see. Her novel YOU is one of the greatest second person point of view works you’ll ever read, and the inspiration behind the must-binge series on Netflix.
Gabino Iglesias
Like Kepnes, another master of the mosaic. The passion of this man is in every word, and he weaves his sentences as part sledgehammer, part harpsichord, beautiful but savage. Try to pin him into one genre, and it will change with the next sentence. Iglesias is the author of the ground-breaking, award-nominated Coyote Songs, with more songs to sing.
John FD Taff
The KING of PAIN is back and turning up the temperature to “The Melting Point of Meat” with a powerful piece on the obsessive urge of cutting and need for pain. His characters are vibrant but fragile, the cracks in their life where the light comes shining through. Taff was the backbone for Garden of Fiends, and he is back for round two with a savage, sweet, visceral piece.
Mercedes M. Yardley
The Bram Stoker Award-winning author of the Pretty Little Dead Girls. Mercedes is criminally creative with wit and whimsy that turns her prose to music. To read her works is to live deliciously and walk through a field of poisonous wildflowers. The dark fantasist will be taking us to new territories with her story, "Love is a Crematorium."
Mark Matthews
My own work will be sandwiched in between, like the seasoning on that boiling piece of meat. Addiction horror has guided my works such as Milk-Blood and All Smoke Rises. I’ve got a few more words to say, this time about what happens when you’re the dreaded final girl after a mass heroin overdose.
Kealan Patrick Burke
"I am in awe of his talent,” said Bentley Little, and perhaps every reader of Kealan’s fiction. Kealan writes part Faulkner goth, part cosmic horror, listed here last as the grand finale of a firework explosion. His novel KIN is one of the greatest horror novels ever written. After his masterful story, “Wicked Thirst” from Garden of Fiends, it was impossible not to ask for more. We asked for more. Much more is coming.
There you have it. Check this space for cover art, excerpts, contests, celebrations, general notes from the underground, and giveaways of works from each artist.
Never too soon to sign up for advance reader copies. Emaill WickedRunPress@gmail.com with ‘Lullaby ARC’ in the subject line.
*Presale expected Halloween night. For-sale date 90 days later.*
