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April 13, 2020
Covid-19 Reading Journal #1
I decided I’m going to try and share my reading life with you guys. I thought I’d get a ton of reading done now that Covid-19 shut down half the world and caused my hotel to close, but between home schooling three kiddos and making time to get out of the house with the kids or the wife for walks or runs, and making runs to the store, and trying to keep up with online commitments, it’s kind of hard to concentrate on reading (or finding a quiet space to try).
—-AS ALWAYS, click on the covers to check out the Amazon page for the books that interest you—-
That said, I am aiming to carve out some spaces to do so. First up, I wanted to make a list of the books I plan on reading and the order I plan on doing so.
So…
I am currently about to finish up the Flame Tree Press paperback edition of Jonathan Janz’s THE DARKEST LULLABY.
My thoughts so far: Fantastic beginning, like in all of Janz’s book, and some good characters. The middle of the book focused on the couple’s relationship issues and added in some creepy elements regarding Chris’s Aunt Lilith. I felt the story could have shortened or tightened up this section, but I understand Janz wanting to really give you depth on the characters.
When Ellie’s sister Katherine shows up, the story hits into high gear. I gobbled up 40 pages and now am set to read the end of this thing. I’m really looking forward to teh end of this one. I’ll let you know my complete thoughts tomorrow.
My Upcoming Reads:
Starting today: IN THE VALLEY OF THE SUN by Andy Davidson –This is a part of a group read I’m doing, so I’ll post thoughts tomorrow on what I think of the beginning of this one. I’ve heard great things, plus, it’s a vampire book!
Friday, Tim Meyer’s brand-new one, DEAD DAUGHTERS, is out from Poltergeist Press. I pre-ordered the paperback edition, so as soon as it arrives, I am diving in! Love the cover, and I really love the progress I’ve seen over the last couple years in Tim’s writing. This one should be awesome.
After Tim’s new book, I plan on reading my ARC of Matt Hayward’s next book, THOSE BELOW THE TREE HOUSE (June 11th, Poltergeist Press). This one is on my Kindle , so it will be the next in line on my device after Davidson’s book.
For my readers, I’ve just put the paperback edition of my 3rd novel, BECOMING, back up online. It also features the bonus novella, BOOM TOWN.
And of course, you can pre-order my next novel, UNTIL SUMMER COMES AROUND in hardcover or paperback (eBook and audio editions will also be available soon). The coming of age/80s/ vampire novel unleashes from Flame Tree Press on May 21st!
Feel free to comment with what you’re reading or what you plan on reading.
Stay safe out there! (Check out my buddy Ben Roy with his band SPELLS. This is their unofficial PSA)
-GR
April 1, 2020
Wow! Two amazing new reviews for UNTIL SUMMER COMES AROUND.
I woke up on April Fool’s Day and was instantly cheered up from the downer of the this Covid-19 world….
First up, thanks to Flame Tree Press for distributing ARCs of my new vampire/coming of age story, UNTIL SUMMER COMES AROUND.
Thanks to Richard from the Left Coast for this great review. Hearing that the story moved him to tears…dang, heartstrings. As a writer, I’ve always loved to be able to move someone in such a deep way. I used to do it with songs, so it’s cool to hear I am able to reach in that far with a story, as well.
Next up, we have Janine!
“This book ROCKS!
Honestly, I absolutely adored it. I had seen a quote suggesting if you liked Salem’s Lot (the very first horror book I ever read) and The Lost Boys (still one of my favourite vamp movies) then you would definitely enjoy this. Well whoever said that was dead (gettit) right. BECAUSE THIS BOOK IS ALL SORTS OF AMAZEBALLS.”
Read Janine’s full review here:
https://janinesghoststories.wordpress.com/2020/04/01/review-of-until-summer-comes-around-by-the-amazing-glenn-rolfe/
Check out the UNTIL SUMMER COMES AROUND soundtrack at SPOTIFY
And be sure to pre-order UNTIL SUMMER COMES AROUND wherever you buy books!
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My old obsession with vampires and love- I give you the vampire love song, “I Want to Suck Your Blood”
March 31, 2020
(Share the Horror) Favorites Books of 2019.
I am late to the party…but here are my Top 12 Favorites Reads of 2019 (books on my list had to be released in 2019 to qualify).
Click on the covers to go to the GoodReads page (where you can see my full review and get the links to your favorite stores for purchase).
#12 LIMBS by Tim Meyer
“Meyer goes where few have gone before and delivers a fun little novella about a very strange fetish.”
#11 THE PLAYING CARD KILLER – Russell James
“Good characterizations, solid plot, and a perfect ending. I find that a hard combination to beat.”
#10 THE HAUNTING OF HENDERSON CLOSE by Catherine Cavendish
“I couldn’t put it down. Come to Henderson Close and find out what haunts these old streets!”
#9 LORDS OF THE DEEP by Tim Meyer & Patrick Lacey
“LORDS OF THE DEEP is National Treasure meets Indiana Jones meets The Fog.”
#8 THE LAST ASTRONAUT by David Wellington
“I thoroughly enjoyed the days and nights I spent with THE LAST ASTRONAUT, and the ending was completely satisfying (always a huge bonus)!”
#7 ONE BY ONE by D.W. Gillespie
“ONE BY ONE is one of my favorite reads of 2019.”
#6 WILL HAUNT YOU by Brian Kirk
“WILL HAUNT YOU is original and mind-bending. Not your typical horror novel, this one will turn your brain upside down and spin you right round, baby!”
#5 WHERE STARS WON’T SHINE by Patrick Lacey
“WHERE STARS WON’T SHINE is Lacey really coming into his own.”
#4 CRICKET HUNTERS by Jeremy Hepler
“Fantastic! CRICKET HUNTERS will be in the conversation for best book of 2019.”
#3 A VOICE SO SOFT by Patrick Lacey
“Lacey hits on all cylinders here. A VOICE SO SOFT is just further proof of his gifts.”
#2 THE DARK GAME by Jonatha n Janz
“The story read like something straight out of the Leisure Books Horror Club heyday!
THE DARK GAME is a horror gem.”
#1 THE INSTITUTE by Stephen King
“Fan-freaking-tastic. Filled with characters you give a shit about in situations you can’t imagine. This is why we love King. His voice is like comfort food to us Constant Readers. The power of friendship and togetherness in the face of evil, and the willingness to do what’s right make this one another smash hit. THE INSTITUTE proves he’s a good as ever.”
Another year of great reads! There were so many last year that I did not get a chance to read (including new ones from Hunter Shea, John Everson, Duncan Ralston, J.H. Moncreiff, and so many others). That said, it was certainly one of the better ones for me. I enjoyed so many new books, a few new authors, and even got to reread a few old favorites, too. This year looks just as packed, so off we go…there are so many pretty little books to read!
Stay in, stay safe, and READ!
Alien Agenda Publishing unleashed two new books in 2019–PARADISE, MAINE by Jackson R. Thomas and CELESTIAL SEEPAGE by Brian Fatah Steele. Be sure to check them out if you get a chance. Cheers!
And of course, be sure to grab a copy of Alien Agenda Publishing’s latest monster:
RISE by Jackson R. Thomas
And lastly, if you want to pre-order my upcoming coming of age/80s/vampire novel, UNTIL SUMMER COMES AROUND, you know I won’t try to stop you.
March 24, 2020
GET THE BEAST FOR 99 CENTS!
Alien Agenda Publishing unleashed its latest short novel from Jackson R. Thomas, RISE.
Rise is the sequel to 2018’s THE BEAST OF BRENTON WOODS, and first new release since last year’s Splatterpunk Award-nominated, PARADISE, MAINE.
In this second installment of The White Wolf series, Thomas brings his no-holds-barred style of writing, splashing and slashing the pages with enough sex and guts and crimson gore to satisfy the splatteriest horror fan out there.
In the tradition of writers like Edward Lee, Richard Laymon, and Brian Keene, RISE shows Thomas has arrived and he doesn’t give a fuck about genteel sensibilities.
The eBook is available now at Amazon.com and Barnes Noble.com
The Print Edition arrives on April 3rd.
PARADISE, MAINE is nominated in the Best Novella category in this year’s SPLATTERPUNK AWARDS
THE BEAST OF BRENTON WOODS is available in eBook, Paperback, and Audio NOW!
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Jackson R. Thomas has lived in Colorado, New York, and now resides in Coopers Mills, Maine with his cat, Gizmo.
He loathes social media and has worked as a janitor, fast-food slave, record store clerk, and night auditor at a hotel on Route 1.
He loves horror books, horror films, and the band, Ministry.
July 25, 2019
2 copies left! Hardcover special edition of THE WINDOW
There are still a couple of copies available of my limited hardcover editions of THE WINDOW (from Thunderstorm Books)
Artwork by Zach McCain
Get it here
May 27, 2019
May I possess you?
If you enjoyed novels like THE TRAVELING VAMPIRE SHOWby Laymon or GHOUL by Keene, I'm willing to bet you'd enjoy this one.
Check it out from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Apple, and Kobo.
Click the link to score your copy:
https://books2read.com/u/bppXnk
March 3, 2019
Get Rolfed News of the Week
You can also grab the new print edition from Alien Agenda Publishing.
Order yours here:
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I also started a PATREON page. Join for as little as $2 a month! You get a free monthly short story (first one is up now!) and access to exclusive videos and behind the scenes stuff (chapter one of my upcoming novel, ASCENSION AGENDA, is up now).
join here:
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Stay tuned for more #GetRolfed News and Notes for 2019 in the coming weeks.
January 2, 2019
My Top 15 Books of 2018
Cheers!
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September 28, 2018
New novel, THE WINDOW, out today! and some cool 99 cent deals
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