Writing Updates

I was invited to be part of an anthology that will pay tribute to the 1984 horror film C.H.U.D. It is to be edited by Eric S. Brown (of BIGFOOT WARS fame) and already has an impressive roster of authors. It's also open for submissions if you're a fan of this cult classic: Crystal Lake Pub
It's kind of surreal something like this is actually happening. I saw the film the night it opened way back in 1984, and could've never imagine something like this, let alone being a part of it. Pretty cool. Naturally I recently re-watched it and I've come up with a prequel story...
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My novel LOVERS is now around 55K and is mentally kicking my ass. Can't wait to finish the first draft, let it sit for a short while, then hit my second draft before firing it off to my editor.
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My first non fiction film book, tentatively titled NICK CATO'S SUBURBAN GRINDHOUSE, is slated for a late 2017/early 2018 release. I recently landed a nifty interview with one of the stars of the trash classic BLOOD TIDE (1982) and it's looking really good. More news and publisher reveal soon.
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A couple of novellas I had started a while back, CHEW TOYS and CHANNEL 79, are both haunting me to finish them. I plan to have them both done by the end of January, 2017.
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My 4th exploitation novella for Dynatox Ministries, DEATH WITCH, is slated for a 2017 release. It's basically DEATH WISH meets THE CRAFT. Be scared...
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A new short bizarro story, REVOLT INTO STYLE, is nearing completion. It deals with a gangster who hijacks a new, suped-up popemobile. I'm having an absolute blast with it and hope to begin shopping it around soon.
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Anxiously waiting word back on two short story submissions...
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I've also edited an old school cult film fanzine titled THE MIDNIGHT GRIND, featuring all new articles from several fanzine legends and a couple of new comers. Release date in a couple of weeks. This is my first print-zine since 2003, and my first print film zine since 1991. I'll have ordering info here shortly...