Tom Lucas's Blog, page 2

Check me out on PharSide Pholios!

I had a great time on this YouTube show. Monica Leak is a great interviewer! Check out if you are interested in hearing me ramble on about my books and creative writing. I can talk paint off the wall…

Check out my appearance on The Drunken Odyssey Podcast

The Drunken Odyssey is a forum to discuss all aspects of the writing process, in a variety of genres, in order to foster a greater community among writers. It’s been around a good while now. In fact, I’m episode #600!

Host John King, is thoughtful and fun, and I never know what’s going to happen when I sit down to speak with him.

Episode 600 of The Drunken Odyssey, your favorite podcast about creative writing and literature, is available on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or click here to str...

My Appearance on the Lovecraft Ezine Podcast

Last weekend, I was a guest on the legendary Lovecraft Ezine Podcast. It was a bucket list item for me, and a really good time.

Although the entire episode is definitely worth watching, I will note that I come in at the 42 minute mark.

I hope you enjoy. Link in the comments.

Now Available! Research Randy is now on the case!

Today is the day! Research Randy is officially on the case. Man, how I have waited for this one.

Here’s what reviewers are saying:

“Like the tales of H. P. Lovecraft that serve as inspiration, it’s weird, frightening, and at times, doesn’t seem to make a whole lot of sense. For some, this book will likely leave them wondering what they just read, and not necessarily in a good way. But the fact that it is weird, frightening, and at times, doesn’t seem to make a whole lot of sense is ent...

Research Randy earns an A-

I was excited to see the latest review of Research Randy pop up. It captures the book well. Coming out soon on Devil’s Night 10/30/23, but there is still time to pre-order from your favorite bookseller!

Research Randy and the Mystery of Grandma’s Half-Eaten Pie of Despair Book Review

Tom Lucas on Pop Matters

Gotta love that headline! Yesterday, an early review/feature on Research Randy and my other two books was published on Pop Matters. Aside from a piece about my Bizarro Fiction debut on LitReactor (RIP), this is the most visible press my work has ever received. I’m so thankful and stoked to be visible to a potential new audience of readers.

Time will tell, of course…

You can check out the article here.

The Best Book Review Ever

As an avid reader and author, book reviews are pretty much a part of my daily diet. I even write some myself over on Goodreads. But mine are quick, little things. Just a quick shot or two.

This review is a meal. Man, the folks at HorrorNews.Net did me a solid by assigning writer Hack Johnson the task of reviewing my new book, Research Randy and the Mystery of Grandma’s Half-Eaten Pie of Despair.

I enjoyed this so much. A real treat and it doesn’t hurt that it is a positive review.

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Check out my interview on WickedHorror.com

Thanks to Sidney Williams and Wicked Horror for giving me the opportunity to discuss my new book, Research Randy and the Mystery of Grandma’s Half-eaten Pie of Despair. We talked about figuring out how to blend Young Adult and Cosmic Horror, finding inspiration, and other things writing.

Great questions and a lot of fun. Hope you enjoy!

Read the interview here

An Early and Positive Review for Research Randy

Advanced reader copies have been going out, and to my pleasant surprise, early reviews are coming in. At the end of the day, it’s reviews that sell books more than anything else. So yeah, I am stoked because this one is early, positive, and by a horror author. It’s nice to see that someone who is in your genre appreciates your work!

A quick taste and then you can check out the full review if you are interested by following the link below.

Okay, so this bizarre little book… What starts out...

Research Randy Book Trailer #1

It’s starting to really feel like I have a new book coming out. I am so pleased with this work from TBM Horror Marketing!