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June 2, 2020
Mark Meer Sterling Award Nomination
I am very pleased to announce that actor Mark Meer has been nominated for a Sterling Award in the category of Outstanding Fringe Comedy Performance for his role in FEAR AND LOATHING AND LOVECRAFT, which is based on the novel THE DAMNED HIGHWAY by myself and Nick Mamatas. He absolutely deserves it.
And when the world returns to normal, look for the show to hit the road again!
Exploring the Labyrinth: Jack’s Magic Beans
Kit Power’s Exploring the Labyrinth is a regular column at Gingernuts of Horror in which Kit reads all of my books in order and then writing about them.
This month, he turns his attention to JACK’S MAGIC BEANS. Click here to read it.
New Interview - Dread Media
This week, I appeared on the 66th episode of Dread Media to discuss my favorite portrayals of Satan. Click here to listen.
June 1, 2020
New Interview - John Wayne Lied To You
One of my favorite writers among this new generation of horror and bizarro authors (a.k.a. “The Kids” as we like to call them) is John Wayne Comunale. Any time I’m doing a public reading at a convention, and John Wayne is there, I share my reading slot with him. That’s because he has the same sort of energy and storytelling style that I know readers of my work enjoy.
In addition to being an author and musician, John Wayne is also a podcaster. I was very happy to appear on his latest episode. You can hear a free 15-minute excerpt of my interview here. If you’d like to hear the full interview, you can do so by supporting him on Patreon.
May 31, 2020
Return of A Field Guide To The Thirteen!
In 2008, Infernal House published a signed, limited edition hardcover (only 26 copies) of A FIELD GUIDE TO THE THIRTEEN by myself and Mark Sylva. This book was pocket-sized and designed to look like something a Black Lodge agent or perhaps Levi Stoltzfus would have in their back pocket at all times.
Since there were only 26 copies ever produced, it has become quite the collectible, and one of my most valuable titles on the secondary market. As a result, one of the most persistent questions I get from readers is, "Are you ever going to release it in another form?" Well, releasing it in paperback, e-book or audiobook aren't possible. Part of the reason is because when it was sold to customers, it was with the understanding that there would be no other paperback or hardcover editions. And adapting this for audiobook just wouldn't work.
However, there's nothing stopping me from posting the manuscript for it here on Patreon, and thus, I am happy to present... A FIELD GUIDE TO THE THIRTEEN, in its entirety, on Patreon right now for just five dollars. Click here to read it instantly.
May 29, 2020
Live Rewatch
This Sunday, May 31st, join me, Christopher Golden, Bryan Smith, Tim Lebbon, Kristopher Triana, Rio Youers, Charles Rutledge, and many more for a live-Tweet rewatch of one of the most formative films in all of our collective lives — Clint Eastwood’s EVERY WHICH WAY BUT LOOSE. Cue up the title screen and press play at 5pm Eastern time. Then follow along with the discussion on Twitter.
May 28, 2020
Michael David Wilson - The Horror Show with Brian Keene 266
This Is Horror's Michael David Wilson joins Brian to discuss time management for writers, his friendship with Bob Pastorella, and his new book THE GIRL IN THE VIDEO. Plus, Brian, Kelli, and Mary discuss how America's rush to reopen is impacting writers, and how low-budget horror film THE WRETCHED was able to dominate the box office. And don't miss a special end-of-show cameo by author Robert Ford.
Listen for free on iTunes – Spotify – Libsyn – iHeartRadio – Stitcher - YouTube
New Patreon Index
Every single short story, serialized novel chapter, novella, essay, behind the scenes, and appendix I’ve ever posted to Patreon is now accessible through a specially categorized Patreon Index. It will make finding and reading content far easier, particularly with the switch to daily postings. You can access the index in the menu bar at the top of this page, or by clicking here.
May 27, 2020
Defenders Dialogue 102
Can the combined might of The Avengers, Doctor Doom, the Sub-Mariner, and the forces of Hydrobase defeat Attuma's army? And if so, can Doom be trusted? Plus, a discussion of collecting original comic art, and a debate over whether the Hulk can beat Unus the Untouchable, as Christopher Golden and Brian Keene recap Marvel's The Avengers issues 155 and 156.
Listen for free on iTunes – YouTube – Libsyn – iHeartRadio – Stitcher
May 22, 2020
Usman Malik - The Horror Show with Brian Keene 265
Award-winning author Usman Malik joins Brian and Mary for a discussion of short story writing, subverting Lovecraftian tropes, the importance of writing workshops, and much more. Then, Brian, Mary, Kelli, Matt and Dave discuss this year's This Is Horror Award nominees.
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