Stephen Kozeniewski's Blog, page 7
October 16, 2023
Brownsville Screams or Bust!
Hey everyone! It's been a busy month already, and shaping up to get busier! You might say.... it's gonna be a scream!
I'll be at the Brownsville Screams Horror Festival, and I'll be in good company! There are live bands, spooky shenanigans, and a host of writers alongside me, signing books. You'll find the likes of Brian Keene, Mary SanGiovani, Michael West, Candace Nola, Jeremy Megargee, Bridgett Nelson, and Sheldon Higdon.
So come on down and say hi!
When: Saturday 21st October, 2023, 3pm - 10pm EST
Where: Snowdon Square, Brownsville PA 15417
October 9, 2023
Merrimack Valley Halloween Book Festival or Bust!
Merrimack is back! If you've been following me for a while, you'll already know that I attend every one of these events, if I'm able to. They're always such good fun, and a portion of the proceeds are donated to the Haverhill Public Library. And best of all, it's absolutely free to attend!
There will be so many authors in attendance; writers of sci-fi, horror, fantasy, mystery, romance.... basically, if you like reading, this event covers you! It's a great place to meet and speak with your favorite authors, and to get books signed. So don't be shy, come on down and say hello!
When:
Saturday 14th October 2023 - 9:30am - 4pm EST
Where:
Haverhill Public Library99 Main St,
Haverhill, MA 01830
Looking forward to seeing you all for spooky season!
October 6, 2023
Pirate Books of Horror Surprise Box
Yo ho ho, motherfuckers!
You like pirates? (I know you do.)
You like intense, gut-churning horror? (Well, you must, if you're here.)
You like boxes full of surprises, provided they're not your fiancée's head? (Doubtless. And probably, some would also like the head thing, if they lead particularly unpleasant domestic lives.)
Well, then, guess what? I am extremely excited to be partnering with Indie Book Boxes to bring you a brand new, limited edition of one of my most beloved novellas.
Will there be blood? Yes.
Will this be no country for men, old or otherwise? Oh, hell yes!
Will there be atonement? Eh, I mean, probably not, but this best movies of 2007 joke works better if I include a third rhetorical questions here.
So run - don't walk (the plank!) - over to Etsy and grab your surprise box now, before they're all scooped up!
October 4, 2023
October 2, 2023
Horror at the Library! - Or Bust!
An event I've been looking forward to for ages is almost here - Horror at the Library: Author Panel.
The event is for everyone (everyone who likes scary books, that is!), and I'll be there discussing all things spooky with the likes of Brian Keene, Mary SanGiovanni, Paul Melniczek, Somer Canon, and Wesley Southard.
When:
Thursday October 5th, 2023 - 6pm
Where:
550 South Reading RoadEphrata, PA 17522
Be there, or be square!
September 27, 2023
Halloween Book Club: THE HOUSE ON THE BORDERLAND
Hey, kids! It's spooky season, and I've got a hankering for a spookering! I just finished my annual re-read of William Hope Hodgson's seminal horror masterpiece THE HOUSE ON THE BORDERLAND and now I want to opine about it. Come join me on Sunday, October 1, and get your Halloween reading plans off to a great start with the granddaddy of all home invasion, cosmic horror, trippy mushroom dog, evil pig monster novels of all time.
What's that, you say? You've never read it? Well, then, you've got five days to unfuck that, my friends. But don't worry, it's free and available everywhere, and it's quite short. Hope to see you on Sunday!
September 25, 2023
The Neighborhood is Perfectly Fine (Redirect)
Hey, everybody!
Swing on by ye olde group blogge to hear my rundown on throwing together an anthology. It's basically an easy breezy, get-rich-quick proposition that all of you aspiring editors should jump right onboard with little forethought. Scout's honor.
September 18, 2023
New Release Announcement: THE PERFECTLY FINE NEIGHBORHOOD
Hey, everybody! I am very pleased to announce the first anthology which I have ever been involved in editing:
THE PERFECTLY FINE NEIGHBORHOOD
For all of human history ghosts were real and they were everywhere. Then, one day, after a horrible cataclysm, they all disappeared.
That was the story of THE PERFECTLY FINE HOUSE.
But there are more tales to be told from that world. And a thrilling lineup, ranging from horror legends to relative newcomers, have joined forces to bring you:
- a roadside attraction featuring a real, dead serial killer
- a pair of twisted sisters whose sibling rivalry only begins with suicide
- a hitman hired to facilitate a ghostly sexual liaison
And more!
The first unhaunted house was just the beginning. Come, stake your claim in…
THE PERFECTLY FINE NEIGBORHOOD
Available for pre-order now. Debuting on October 1, 2023!
And let us know what you think on Goodreads!
September 5, 2023
BILLY AND THE CLONEASAURUS - We got a BookBub!
Hey everyone!
I'm just dropping in to tell you that thanks to a BookBub deal, my dystopian scifi/horror novel BILLY AND THE CLONESAURUS is now on sale for only $0.99 for the next few weeks! The offer is for our good friends in the UK, Australia, and Canada, but I've also lowered the price in the US for you guys.
The book has been making the rounds for a while, but in case you haven't yet come across it, here's the info!
Six billion identical clones make up the entire population of Earth, and William 790-6 (57th Iteration) is exactly like everybody else. In his one year of life he will toil in suburban mediocrity and spend as much cash as possible in order to please his corporate masters. When 790’s first birthday (and scheduled execution) finally rolls around, a freak accident spares his life.
Living past his expiration date changes 790 profoundly. Unlike other clones he becomes capable of questioning the futility of his own existence. Seeking answers in the wilderness, he discovers a windmill with some very strange occupants, including a freakish, dinosaur-like monstrosity. Which is especially strange since every animal on earth is supposed to be extinct…
Dark, haunting, and blisteringly satirical, BILLY AND THE CLONEASAURUS is the story of one “man’s” attempt to finally become an individual in a world of copies.
Here's what some reviewers are saying about it:
"A satirical criticism of capitalist greed set against a disturbing dystopian future, Billy and the Cloneasaurus is a witty and intelligently written novel with echoes of the sci-fi Grand Masters."- Mary Fan, author of STRONGER THAN A BRONZE DRAGON"...TOO FREAKIN' BRILLIANT."- The Horror Fiction Review
"Overall this is an immensely entertaining and thought-provoking read. Highly recommended."- Sharon Stevenson, author of the GALLOWS and RAISED series
If you'd like to get your hands on a copy, click whichever of the links below suits you best.
As always, I appreciate your support, and I hope you enjoy the mad world of Billy. If you have already read it and feel inclined to do so, I always appreciate an honest review wherever you're able to share one online.
Later!
September 1, 2023
THE PERFECTLY FINE NEIGHBORHOOD Table of Contents
In case you missed our live TOC announcement last night, you can still watch the recording on Facebook, YouTube, or right below in the blog! We talked about how the anthology came about and came together, then about each of the stories which will be featured in it, and also had a number of special guests, including Gavin Dillinger's dog, whose name, I assume, is Muttley.
Or, if you're the kind of person who hates joy, in brief:
1.) "The First Ghost" by Stephen Kozeniewski2.) "Jurisdiction" by Bev Vincent3.) “The Blue Mausoleum” by J.C. Smith (debut)4.) "Auld Lang Syne" by Wile E. Young5.) "A Most Unpleasant Task" by Jeff Strand6.) "Click" by Candace Nola7.) "The Perfectly Fine Family" by Ryan Breadinc8.) "Fiduciary Duty" by Zachary Rosenberg9.) "Addict to Slaughter" by Shane Burnham (debut)10.) "Incorporeal Tax" by 11.) "Where the Heart Is" by Brian Keene12.) "Lay, Lie, Lie" by Gavin Dillinger13.) "Playthings" by Kay Hanifen14.) "The Perfectly Fine Storm" by D.C. Hill15.) "The Last Word" by Kayleigh Dobbs
