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January 23, 2020
Kelli Owen & Joe Ripple - The Horror Show with Brian Keene - Ep 249
Author Kelli Owen and Scares That Care CEO Joe Ripple join Brian and Dave to talk about the forthcoming Wisconsin charity event, Sid Haig, and more. Plus, an update on ChiZine and the surprising reveal of Dave's temporary replacement.
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End Of The Road Update
Cemetery Dance reports that the hardcover edition of END OF THE ROAD is at the printer now, and should be shipping in the next few weeks. Below is a photo of the proof copies.
END OF THE ROAD is a memoir, travelogue, and post-Danse Macabre examination of modern horror fiction, the people who write it, and the world they live—and die—in. Exhilarating, emotional, heartfelt, and at times hilarious, End of the Road is a must-read for fans of the horror genre. Introduction by Gabino Iglesias. Comes with a bonus chapbook by John Urbancik. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE.
January 22, 2020
Lifetime Subscriber Update
Quick update for Lifetime Subscribers — your next shipment will include SHADES, LOVE LETTERS FROM A NIHILIST, MIDNIGHT RITUALS, WHITE FIRE, CLICKERS FOREVER, and THE COMPLEX. All are in house and signed except for SHADES and LOVE LETTERS FROM A NIHILIST. The latter is currently en route and expected to arrive February 3rd. Once both of those shipments have arrived and are signed, the books will be shipped to Thunderstorm for processing and shipment to you. I suspect that will be mid-February. If you have moved since last Fall’s shipment, please advise Paul at Thunderstorm.
January 21, 2020
Up Jumped The Devil - On Sale Now
A collection of four novellas, UP JUMPED THE DEVIL is the final book compiled by J. F. Gonzalez before his death. Featuring "Secrets" "Do Unto Others", "Sins of the Father", and "Family", as well as an an Afterword and Story Notes written by the author, and an Introduction by Brian Keene, this is a must have for any fan of J. F. Gonzalez or horror fiction.
On sale now in paperback, and for Kindle, Nook, and Kobo! Click the cover image below to purchase.
January 20, 2020
2020 Splatterpunk Awards Deadline
Time is running out to nominate works for the annual Splatterpunk Awards, which honor superior achievement in the sub-genres of Splatterpunk and Extreme Horror fiction.
The categories are:
BEST NOVEL (for works of more than 50,000 words)
BEST NOVELLA (for works from 15,000 to 50,000 words)
BEST SHORT STORY (for works from 500 to 14,000 words)
BEST COLLECTION (for single-author works over 50,000 words)
BEST ANTHOLOGY (for multiple-author collections over 50,000 words)
To cast your recommendation, email it to SPLATTERPUNKAWARDS@GMAIL.COM. Please include the category, title of work, and the author or editor of the work.
Please Note: THE WORK MUST HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED IN 2019 TO BE ELIGIBLE. Reprints and works published in other years will be disqualified.
The deadline for recommendations is midnight (Eastern Standard Time) January 31, 2020.
After all recommendations are tallied, a final ballot will be announced, along with this year’s judges.
The awards will be presented during a ceremony at the 2020 Killercon Convention, taking place August 7-9, 2020 in Austin, Texas.
In addition to the Splatterpunk Awards, author Edward Lee will receive this year’s J.F. Gonzalez Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the field, following previous honorees David J. Schow and David G. Barnett.
January 17, 2020
New Interview on Fictitious Podcast
I’m the guest on the latest episode of Fictitious Podcast, where I discuss THOR: METAL GODS, writing for comic books and media properties, and much more. Listen to it here.
January 16, 2020
AB5 & Neil Peart - The Horror Show with Brian Keene - Ep 248
Brian, Mary, Matt and Dave pay tribute to Rush drummer Neil Peart and his ties to the horror genre, discuss Scott Derrickson's departure from Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, and update listeners on the impact of California's AB5 law.
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Ballroom Blitz
Brian’s second episode of THOR: METAL GODS is now available! It's a ballroom blitz with Thor, Howard the Duck, Horangi, Skarra, Zia, the Frost Giants and the Elf with a Gun versus a bar of angry Brood, Skrulls, Badoon, Symbiotes, and more. Start listening or reading now, exclusively via Marvel Entertainment and Serial Box!
New 4-Book Deal
I’m happy to announce that I have signed a four-book with Italy’s Independent Legions Publishing for Italian-language editions of EARTHWORM GODS II: DELUGE, THE RISING, CITY OF THE DEAD, and THE RISING: DELIVERANCE. Click here to read their press release (which is in Italian).
January 14, 2020
Defenders Dialogue - Ep 87
It's Godzilla versus The Champions, S.H.I.E.L.D., and the hordes of Doctor Demonicus as Christopher Golden and Brian Keene discuss Marvel's Godzilla issues 3 through 5!
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