I’ve just heard that someone has recommended Red King Black Rook for the Stoker ballot in the short fiction category. I would love for this awesome chapbook to get some wider recognition. Here’s what Steampunk Magazine had to say about the book: "A dark and claustrophobic tale of royalty, family, greed, and war, with the…

The first ever AnthoCon was a smashing good time. John Edward Lawson and Dustin LaValley debuted their collaboration Lawson vs. LaValley. They particpated in several panels (Psychedelic Fiction, Martial Arts, Minorities in Fiction). Their faux demonstration on fighting zombies was the talk of the weekend. And to cap it all off LaValley received the Hiram…

Here’s the interview that Mutantville did with us at Horrorfind. There’s so much more I could have said! I just don’t think very quickly on my feet. But at least it’s short.

I just found out about a cool online zine running weird and scary short tales. Check it out: http://www.midnightinhell.com

I’m making progress with Fugue XXIX but it feels really slow. This one is going to be hardcover and paperback so I’m working on the dust jacket now. I’m always surprised by how much time it takes to create stuff for those extra flaps on a dust jacket. Plus I’m too stubborn to just stick…

These are in no particular order except that #1 was definitely the top: 1. DogCon was legendary and we have the pics to prove it! It was way more fun and went way better than we expected. 2. Plans were laid for a new Science Fiction Adventure imprint, Dog Star Books, with author and editor…