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January 14, 2018
EXPLORING THE LABYRINTH: THE RISING
EXPLORING THE LABYRINTH — a new series of essays by Kit Power, in which he will read every one of my in print books, in the order they were published. The series is presented for free by The Ginger Nuts of Horror. Last month, Kit examined CLICKERS by J.F. Gonzalez and Mark Williams. This month, he delves deep into my 2003 debut novel, THE RISING. Click here to read about his first encounter with Ob and the Siqqusim.
January 10, 2018
THE TOP FIFTEEN BOOKS OF 2017
It is time once again for my annual Top Ten of the Year list — something I’ve been doing for a little over fifteen years, give or take. (Last year, there was no list, because of an issue with my eyesight that severely hampered my reading — and writing — ability and speed). Over the years, I have been told by authors and publishers that, in some cases, they’ve seen a significant sales bump or renewal of interest in a title after it appears on this list. Indeed, judging by the response from readers each year (“When are you going …
January 5, 2018
Frequently Asked Questions 2018
Being an annual round-up of Frequently Asked Questions: Q: My local bookstore or comic book store doesn’t have your stuff! Where can I buy them? Also, is there a list of everything you’ve ever published? A: Sure. Here is a list of every book I’ve ever published and where you can buy them. Here is a list of every comic I’ve ever written and where you can buy them. Here is a list of all audiobook adaptations and where you can buy them. These lists are updated regularly. Q: I’d like to interview you. How can I get in touch? …
December 30, 2017
THE NAUGHTY LIST in Russian
THE NAUGHTY LIST — a multi-award winning short film directed by Paul Campion (THE DEVIL’S ROCK), starring Vincenzo Nicoli, Sebastian Knapp, and Mac Elsey, and based on my short story “The Siqqusim Who Stole Christmas”, is now available for free in an official Russian-dubbed version. Click here to watch.
STEPHEN KING PODCAST
I was happy to be a guest on The Stephen King Podcast with hosts Hans Lilja of Lilja’s Library and writer/podcaster Lou W. Sytsma. Click here to listen to the interview.
December 29, 2017
History of Horror Fiction – Chapter 3
“The Kaiju Invasion and Zombie Apocalypse of 2100 B.C.” – chapter three of Brian Keene’s HISTORY OF HORROR FICTION – is now available for free over at Cemetery Dance. If you missed chapters one and two, click here to get caught up.
December 28, 2017
CITY OF THE DEAD – Now In Audio
The uncut, author preferred version of CITY OF THE DEAD — the sequel to THE RISING — is now available in audiobook, narrated by Joe Hempel. Click here to start listening.
December 22, 2017
Paperback Pre-Orders for RETURN TO THE LOST LEVEL
RETURN TO THE LOST LEVEL — the sequel to THE LOST LEVEL — comes out February 13th, 2018 in paperback, Kindle, Nook, and Kobo. If you pre-order the paperback from the publisher, they’ll send you an electronic copy free right now. Kindle editions and Kobo editions are also available for pre-order. War has come in this sequel to the best-selling novel THE LOST LEVEL. The snake-like Anunnaki have always been a blight for the people living in the hidden dimension known as the Lost Level, but now, the denizens are fighting back. After their community is decimated and their loved ones …
December 11, 2017
EXPLORING THE LABYRINTH
EXPLORING THE LABYRINTH is a new series of essays by Kit Power, in which he will read every one of my in print books, in the order they were published. The series is presented for free by The Ginger Nuts of Horror. The first installment, focuses on CLICKERS by J.F. Gonzalez and Mark Williams (and for the record, I agree with Kit’s assessment that you can’t write a series about my interconnected mythos without including the first Clickers novel, even though I didn’t write it). Click here to read it.
December 9, 2017
2018 SIGNING SCHEDULE
Book signings and convention appearances for 2018 will be very limited. There may be three or four more added to this list, but that’s all. Current Schedule: February 23 – 25 Con Nooga The Chattanooga Convention Center Chattanooga, TN May 11 – 12 Second Annual Horror Show with Brian Keene 24-Hour Telethon York, PA Note: Details forthcoming in January July 19 – 22 NECON 38 Baypoint Inn & Conference Center 144 Anthony Rd. Portsmouth, RI 02871 Note: I will be receiving the Necon Legend Award (along with fellow honoree Carole Whitney). August 3 – 5 Scares That Care Weekend 5 …
