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March 20, 2018
New Issue of Dark Discoveries includes my short story, ATEUCHUS
Man, this is exciting. I’ve been waiting for this baby to hit for a while now. Congrats to Aaron J. French, and best wishes and hopes that DD’s hiatus is temporary and brief.
This issue contains my story ATEUCHUS, which is pulpy alien fun with some pretty horrifying twists. I hope you buy the issue and enjoy the story.
Issue #38 also includes brand-new stories by Tananarive Due, Ramsey Campbell, Jeffrey Thomas, Peter Teiryas and others.
ORDER THIS ISSUE
March 8, 2018
NEW RELEASE: Lovecraft eZine Press will release the trade edition of SHILOH on April 13, 2018
Available April 13 from Lovecraft eZine Press:
SHILOH
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SHILOH is a horror novella set during the American Civil War. It was previously available as a limited edition of 100 copies from Mount Abraxas Press (now sold out). The trade edition will be available in paperback and Kindle editions and will feature a new bonus story, “Soda Jerk — A Sabbath Story”.
“Fracassi’s powerful, precise writing immerses the reader in the savage brutality of a Civil War battle — an exquisitely harrowing precursor to the strange horror of the tale. A masterful, mad charge into the weird.” – Jeffrey Ford
“Shiloh” SYNOPSIS:
“For two days in the year 1862, the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War held theatre in southern Tennessee – a patch of land called Shiloh.Thousands of soldiers on both sides of the conflict lost their lives, and tens of thousands more were badly injured. For twin brothers Henry and William, infantry soldiers in the Confederate Army, the battle held more than the horrors of war, it was a portal to something beyond mankind, where demons tread and angels fly, where the spilling of blood brings not only death, but eternal damnation.”
“Soda Jerk — A Sabbath Story” SYNOPSIS:
“When Carrie Ann and her parents move from the big city to the small, relatively-unknown town of Sabbath, she has a hard time adjusting to her new, quieter life. Soon after her arrival, she’s given a tour of all the local hot-spots by the cute boy who feels it’s his job to greet newcomers. What follows is a whirlwind tour of Sabbath’s main attractions, and a downtown that’s to die for.“
Cover by Heather Landry.
Cover design by Steve G Santiago.
Formatting by Kenneth W. Cain.
February 24, 2018
“Fail-Safe” lands in THE BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR VOL. 10
For years it’s been a lunatic dream of mine to write a story that caught the eye of editor Ellen Datlow and was strong enough to be selected as one of a handful of stories for inclusion in THE BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR series.
So when I say it’s a dream come true I mean it quite literally, and am still in a bit of a daze that one of the stories from my debut collection was selected by Ms. Datlow to be part of THE BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR VOLUME TEN (cover reveal below).
“Fail-Safe” is a short story told from the perspective of a young boy who is forced to make a life-and-death decision that will forever affect himself and the parents he loves so dearly. It’s a story about monsters and the infinite number of possibilities the universe holds for each one of us, but at its heart “Fail-Safe” is really the story of a boy who is forced – in the most terrifying way imaginable – to become a man.
“Fail-Safe” is one of 9 stories in my collection, BEHOLD THE VOID, and will be released as part of THE BEST HORROR OF THE YEAR VOLUME TEN on June 5, 2018 from Night Shade Books.
Thanks to Ellen Datlow for including my work in such a prestigious publication, and thanks to all the readers who have supported me.
More stories to come.
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To purchase BEHOLD THE VOID, click the cover below:
February 13, 2018
Unnerving Press to publish OVERNIGHT – a new novelette – in limited HC / eBook
Cover Reveal for my upcoming novelette OVERNIGHT.
Unnerving Press will be releasing this story as a limited edition (60 copies) signed hardcover and ebook on July 16.
You can also pre-buy all of the 2018 Unnerving releases at a great price. Lots of options to explore.
Thanks to Eddie Generous for publishing my work and for creating such a stunning cover. I’m thrilled.
Click the link for more info on my book and the other Unnerving releases.
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February 12, 2018
Cemetery Dance to publish THE WHEEL as part of their Signature Series
It’s been a crazy week of ups and downs. Dust is still settling on some stuff, but I’m working hard to get things aligned.
That said, one amazing thing I can announce is that the ink is wet on my contract with Cemetery Dance Publications for a new novella — THE WHEEL — to be published as part of CD’s incredible Signature Series of limited edition novellas.
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Big thanks to Brian Freeman and Richard Chizmar for having me. I’m beyond thrilled.
More details when they come available.
To see other titles in the Signature Series, visit the Cemetery Dance website: http://bit.ly/wheelcd
January 23, 2018
New Story — ATEUCHUS — in audio! Tales to Terrify Podcast Now Available
I have a new short story that you can now listen to for free via the TALES TO TERRIFY podcast![image error]
TO LISTEN: http://talestoterrify.com/tales-to-terrify-310-philip-fracassi/
“Ateuchus” is the story of a scientist who makes the discovery of a lifetime, only to find out that what he’s unearthed has dire consequences not only for himself, but for all of mankind.
The crew at TALES TO TERRIFY did a fantastic job translating this story, giving it an old-time radio vibe that fits the pulpy tale with the perfect amount of humor and horror.
I hope you check it out — and please note that this story will also be appearing in print format in the upcoming issue of DARK DISCOVERIES MAGAZINE.
Audio or Print – pick your poison.
Enjoy!
December 20, 2017
My 2017 — Sophomore Summation / Brag Post
2017 Books, Reviews, Interviews, Anthologies (partial)
Hey folks, welcome to my 2017 Summation / Brag Post. Allow me to digress:
I published my first story in October, 2015. A dark little ditty called MOTHER (Dunhams Manor Press). That same month my movie, GIRL MISSING, premiered on Lifetime Television. So, all in all, a nice month.
MOTHER did okay. People got to know me a little bit, my toe was wet, and the water seemed fine. Ha-ha, right? I dove anyway.
2016 was my first real year producing genre fiction. A rookie. And I made some rookie mistakes. Bumped into some veterans – some of whom offered hard lessons in humility, and others who offered firm handshakes and welcome (and blurbs!). I appreciated all the above. I produced a follow-up story in April called ALTAR (Dunhams Manor Press). It did pretty well, and folks got to know me just a little bit better. I did my first podcast interview with Lovecraft eZine, a blog interview, got a nice feature in Dark Discoveries Magazine, published my first anthology story (Giraffes on the Moon?) and magazine story (Ravenwood Quarterly #2). That same year I made a 3-book deal with JournalStone – two novellas and a collection. The first novella, FRAGILE DREAMS, came out in November 2016, flying gracefully under the radar but sometimes that’s how it goes. I also acquired an agent, so not a bad year.
In 2017, things seemed to hit stride. I was invited to several podcasts, including This Is Horror, Miskatonic Musings, and Spooklights; and did interviews with Ginger Nuts of Horror, Smash Dragons, Gehenna & Hinnom, and Greydog Tales. I also attended my first two conferences ever – Stokercon & Necronomicon. Both were great and I got to meet many, many writers and publishers and readers for the first time, which was amazing. I was also able to meet the amazing Laird Barron and John Langan, as well as some legends: Steve Rasnic Tem, George R.R. Martin, Caitlin R. Kiernan, Dennis Etchison and Peter Straub. Tres cool.
In March, I released my first-ever collection, BEHOLD THE VOID (JournalStone), and was fortunate that Laird Barron was generous enough to write an introduction for it – unthinkable and amazing. Publishing this book was a big-time learning experience for me. It was my first “real” book, and I messed up a lot but I also learned a lot. There are a lot of broken eggs in my wake, believe me, but omelette, etc. Then, in May, I released another novella, SACCULINA.
In June, both the collection and the new novella were written up as part of a Summer Horror piece by Terrence Rafferty in The New York Times Book Review (among other writers such as colleagues Josh Malerman and Bracken MacLeod). This was a tremendous boost across the board – sales, awareness, ego, you name it. And it was pure luck (and luck, I’m realizing, is a big part of any success one has in this business. See, I’m learning). My work also received positive reviews in many publications, including Lit Reactor, Rue Morgue and LOCUS, for which I’m insanely grateful. Lastly, I published a gorgeous limited edition, fine press novella with Mount Abraxas Press called SHILOH. I’m very proud of this one (and word is a more mass-market edition will hit in Spring 2018).
In addition to the books, I was grateful to be included in several anthologies and print publications (If you’ve made it this far, may as well go all the way, right?) Here’s the complete list of my publications in 2017 for you award-voters, “listers”, and – oh yeah – READERS! (click images for more info):
“The Baby Farmer” – short story – Murder Ballads – Egaeus Press (February)
Behold the Void – collection – JournalStone (March)
Sacculina – novella – JournalStone (May)
“King Mob” – short story – All is Full of Hell – Mount Abraxas (May)
“Coffin” – short story – Strange Aeons #21 (June)
“ID” – short story – Walk on the Weird Side – LASC Press (August)
“The Body” – short story – Silence is White – Weirdo Magnet (October)
Shiloh – novella – Mount Abraxas (December)
“Symphony” – short story – The Demons of King Solomon – JournalStone (December)
“The Judge” – short story – Test Patterns – Planet X (December)
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Moving forward. In 2018, the Spanish translation of BEHOLD THE VOID will be released by Dilatendo Mentes Editorial, and I will also have stories appearing in several anthologies (all TBA). And if things go perfectly (HAHAHAHA) I’ll be able to, at the least, offer news about a novel, a 2nd collection, and potentially 1-2 screenplay projects in the new year. Fingers crossed!
More importantly, I hope to keep learning and growing as a writer, a professional, and as a colleague within this great community.
So, to wrap-up, a giant Thank You to the editors and publishers who accepted my work this past year, and a wet-eyed, most sincere THANK YOU to all the readers who picked up my books, reviewed my work, liked and shared my millions of promotional posts, and generally said nice things to (and about) me.
It kept me going. It kept my chin up. You guys are the best.
Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year.
See you on the other side.
December 18, 2017
JUST ANNOUNCED! The Demons of King Solomon – a new anthology from Aaron J. French
Christmas came early for me this year!
I’m so proud to be part of an amazing new anthology from acclaimed editor Aaron J. French and JournalStone Publishing. If this volume is anything like the previously-released, bestselling The Gods of H.P. Lovecraft, then you are not going to want out.
THE DEMONS OF KING SOLOMON features an insane list of contributors, including several New York Times Bestsellers, and I am honored to have a brand new story included among these great writers.
AVAILABLE NOW!
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From the editor:
The highly anticipated follow-up anthology to The Gods of H.P. Lovecraft is out now!! Enter The Demons of King Solomon!!! Pick it up as a gift! Featuring brand new and amazingly unique stories from:
Asmodeus (Stephen Graham Jones)
Marchosias (Michelle Belanger)
Ephippas (Whitley Strieber)
Ronove (Ronald Malfi)
Amdusias (Philip Fracassi)
Hanar (Jonathan Maberry)
Ornias (Richard Chizmar)
Buer (Scott Sigler)
Agaras (Rs Belcher)
Abyzou (J.D. Horn)
Caim (Seanan McGuire)
Belial (Michael Mike Griffin)
Original artwork by John Coulthart
Descriptions of the demons by RIchard Smoley
The Demons of King Solomon is the innovative sequel to JournalStone Publishing’s bestselling anthology The Gods of H.P. Lovecraft.
This anthology explores the legendary demonic bestiary of King Solomon by bringing together popular authors in horror, occultism, and dark fantasy, including many NY Times bestsellers.
The mythology of King Solomon and his Solomonic magic played a key role in the history of magic and occultism and influenced countless hautning and fantastical tales. The traditions of goEtia and grimoire owe their uniqueness to the legendary accounts of different classes, abilities, and categories of demons. Asmodeus, Belial, Abyzou, and Marchosias–these cryptic, evocative names continue to fascinate and terrify those who dare utter them.
Now available in hardcover, softcover (ebook coming very soon!):
December 7, 2017
New Book Announcement — SHILOH — a limited edition, fine-print novella from Mount Abraxas Press
I’m absolutely beyond thrilled to announce my newest novella: SHILOH.
Now available to order from Mount Abraxas Press.
SHILOH is the story of twin brothers fighting side-by-side for the Confederate Army in one of the bloodiest battles of the American Civil War. This is a battleground retelling replete with soldiers and generals, demons and angels, and a mysterious, unearthly epidemic that miraculously heals the wounded and dying soldiers, but affects them in much darker ways as well.
This gorgeous edition is limited to 200 copies. An oversized hardcover book in dust jacket, fully illustrated and individually handcrafted. A fine press, collectible item.
The price point of this edition is still being finalized, but if you are interested in purchasing, you can receive more information by emailing the publisher directly.
Write to: exoccidente@gmail.com.
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December 6, 2017
BEHOLD THE VOID ebook now $.99 through Dec 17
BookBub is running a promotion on BEHOLD THE VOID from Dec. 7 – Dec. 17. The ebook edition is for just $.99 during that time-frame.
Nine stories of supernatural horror, with an introduction by Laird Barron.
Hope you pick up the book, and if you already have it please share if you know folks who might be interested.
BUY NOW
Some praise for the collection:
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“[Fracassi’s] especially skillful at creating, and sustaining, suspense.” — The New York Times Book Review
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“Behold the Void offers the perfect blend of human nastiness and true supernatural creepiness. This is horror fiction at its best.” — Brian Evenson, author of A COLLAPSE OF HORSES
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“The perfect read for horror fans…” — Ronald Malfi, author of BONE WHITE
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“Fracassi is the next big horror writer to blow your mind.” — Lit Reactor
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“…recalls the work of writers such as McCammon, King, and Bradbury.” — LOCUS Magazine
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“These stories are scary, yes, but more than that, they’re haunting — they get inside you and they don’t go away.” – Ben Loory, author of TALES OF FALLING AND FLYING
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