Category Archives: Horror

Bloodstones Anthology: Group Interview

Bloodstones is a project that I have really enjoyed working on with editor Amanda Pillar. I’m one of the contributing authors, and my story is titled “The Foam Born.” When I saw the submission guidelines, I absolutely loved the idea … Continue reading

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Two New Short Stories from Erin Underwood (Coming Oct 2013)

While it’s always fun to promote books and stories that I’ve enjoyed reading, it’s just as much fun to also announce my own good news. I have two short stories coming out in October 2013. Both of which I’m really … Continue reading

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An Interview with Dark Fiction Writer & Editor Tracy L. Carbone

I’ve said this before, and I can guarantee you that I’ll be saying it again, but one of the best things about having a literary blog is that you get to talk to some of the most amazing people. Interviewing … Continue reading

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Movie Review: The Woman In Black

The Woman in Black (2012) Director: James Watkins Writers: Susan Hill (novel), Jane Goldman (screenplay) Stars: Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer and Ciarán Hinds “Do you believe in ghosts?” Arthur Kipps (played by Daniel Radcliffe) is a young widowed lawyer from … Continue reading

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Damned & Crusade: An Epic Urban Fantasy Series in the Making

It felt wrong to write a review of Damned since I know both authors so well and I am closely connected to the series. So, instead I decided to write a rumination on the Crusade series since there are a … Continue reading

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Growing Up YA Lit-Style: A Personal Essay

Ilsa J. Bick, MD, a child psychologist and YA author, recently published an article on the Hunger Mountain site in which she responds to a pair of essays by Meghan Cox Gurdon, Children’s Reviewer for the Wall Street Journal, who … Continue reading

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Fiction with a Bite: An Interview with Ellen Datlow

Not only is Ellen Datlow one of the nicest people you’re likely to meet, but she’s also one of the most talented editors in horror and dark fiction publishing. With over twenty-five years in the business, she has seen the … Continue reading

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Review: Teeth, editors Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling

Editors: Ellen Datlow & Terri Windling Publisher: HarperCollins Print Date: April 5, 2011 ISBN-13: 978-0061935145 Details: 480 pages | paperback | $9.99 ~ The new anthology TEETH, edited by Ellen Datlow and Terri Windling, includes a delectable assortment of bite sized … Continue reading

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Horror Literature and the Monster Under the Bed: An Interview with Christopher Golden

Like many of the creatures that define the genre, horror refuses to die. Some might even say that it’s fighting tooth and nail from going gently into that good night. I for one am glad that horror has a seemingly … Continue reading

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Review: Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King

Author: Stephen King Publisher: Scribner; Print Date: November 9, 2010 – First Ed. ISBN-10: 1439192561 ISBN-13: 978-1439192566 Details: 384 pages | Hardcover | $27.99 ~ Dark. Grim. Dangerous. Full Dark, No Stars by Stephen King features four gritty stories that … Continue reading

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