John Carpenter’s Night Terrors: Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke and Jason Felix Storm King Productions (March 2022) 104 pages; $17.99 paperback Reviewed by Blu Gilliand Back in 2015, I had the pleasure of reviewing Kealan Patrick Burke’s then-new novella, Sour Candy. You can see the full review here, but I’ll include the plot summary from that … Continue Reading! “Review: John Carpenter’s Night Terrors: Sour Candy by Kealan Patrick Burke and Jason Felix”
I’ve always been curious about how creators create. As a creator myself, I know it’s not some magical process where you just sit there and the muse descends from the clouds and bestows upon you a complete story, film, painting, etc. It’s hard work, and the process differs for everyone. Horror Habits is an interview … Continue Reading! “Horror Habits: Kealan Patrick Burke”
This time around we have some of Richard’s personal stash of contributor copies, as well as a handful of very rare titles from a longtime Cemetery Dance contributor. Most of these are single items, so order quickly! These are NOT available through the online store due to the very limited quantities involved. Only PayPal ([email protected]) and … Continue Reading! “Tricks and Treats! For A Limited Time Only!”
Horror writer Kealan Patrick Burke wants you to face your fears. His poetic and visceral prose have helped earn him a devoted readership since The Turtle Boy won the Bram Stoker Award in 2004. Frequently mentioned in the same breath as Josh Malerman, Stephen Graham Jones, and Paul Tremblay, Burke has managed to carve out … Continue Reading! “Interview: Kealan Patrick Burke Confronts Fear….by Creating Fear”
The City of Corpses (Book two of the Lost Carcosa Series) by Joseph Sale Blood Bound Books (January 16th, 2024) The synopsis: Dark fantasy and horror combine in this epic narrative of war, betrayal, love, and spirituality…Reeling from betrayal, Alan, Cassilda, LeBarron, and Petruccio must go into hiding; the only place that seems safe is … Continue Reading! “What Screams May Come: Joseph Sale’s CITY OF CORPSES”
We Live Inside Your Eyes by Kealan Patrick Burke Elderlemon Press (April 2019) 227 pages; $9.99 paperback; $4.99 e-book Reviewed by Blu Gilliand I’ve long considered Kealan Patrick Burke to be something of a throwback. I imagine him as one of those long-ago pulp writers who used to churn out stories by the fistful, back when … Continue Reading! “Review: We Live Inside Your Eyes by Kealan Patrick Burke”
“Ghosts. Monsters. And Things that Linger.” Night Time Logic is the part of a story that is felt but not consciously processed. In this column I explore the phenomenon of Night Time Logic and the strange and uncanny side of horror and dark fiction through in-depth conversation with authors. My short story collection with Cemetery … Continue Reading! “Night Time Logic with Dan Franklin”
Another Big eBook Sale ENDS TODAY! More Than A Dozen Different Titles Discounted to As Little As 99 Cents Each! Another Book Is Even FREE For a Limited Time Only! Bentley Little, Richard Chizmar, Kealan Patrick Burke, Norman Partridge, Bill Pronzini, Brian Hodge, Patrick Whalen, and many others! Hi Folks! TODAY is the FINAL DAY for our … Continue Reading! “Another Big Horror eBook Sale ENDS TODAY!”
Another Big eBook Sale For This Week Only! More Than A Dozen Different Titles Discounted to As Little As 99 Cents Each! Another Book Is Even FREE For a Limited Time Only! Bentley Little, Richard Chizmar, Kealan Patrick Burke, Norman Partridge, Bill Pronzini, Brian Hodge, Patrick Whalen, and many others! Hi Folks! Reader response was so positive … Continue Reading! “Another Big eBook Sale For This Week Only!”
Stephen King Revisited: Volume One by Richard Chizmar Signed Editions Already 95% Sold Out! With historical context essays by Bev Vincent! Guest essays by Brian Keene, Michael Koryta, Josh Boone, Ed Gorman, Chet Williamson, Kealan Patrick Burke, Stewart O’Nan, and many others! Hi Folks! We’re pleased to announce we’ll be publishing a massive new project unlike … Continue Reading! “Stephen King Revisited: Volume One by Richard Chizmar Announced!”
Blanky by Kealan Patrick Burke CreateSpace (September 2017) 80 pages; $6.99 paperback; $2.99 e-book Reviewed by Frank Michaels Errington I love the tagline on the cover of Kealan Patrick Burke’s new novella, Blanky: “The gift that keeps on living.” And then there’s the opening, one that immediately draws the reader into the story: You say you can’t … Continue Reading! “Review: Blanky by Kealan Patrick Burke”
In 2015, Biting Dog Press published THE PLAYWRIGHT, a limited edition hand-printed broadsheet written by Kealan Patrick Burke and printed with woodcuts and art by George A. Walker. There were only 200 copies produced, each one BY HAND, and each was signed by the author and artist! We had a few tucked away in a … Continue Reading! “The Playwright by Kealan Patrick Burke, a very unique collectible!”
It’s Alive: Bringing Your Nightmares to Life edited by Eugene Johnson Crystal Lake Publishing (December 14, 2018) 280 pages; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Dave Simms There are books on writing that inspire, ones that feed the muse, ones that teach, but rarely has there been one that encompasses all three aspects that result in a must-read, must-have companion … Continue Reading! “Review: It’s Alive: Bringing Your Nightmares to Life edited by Joe Mynhardt and Eugene Johnson”
As horror fans, we all have that book, movie, comic book, etc. that served as our entry point to the genre. For me, it’d have to be Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, the Young Adult book series written by Alvin Schwartz and boasting nightmarish illustrations by Stephen Gammell. There was something about those books … Continue Reading! “My First Fright featuring Kealan Patrick Burke”
Next Tuesday, February 28, Stephen King and Richard Chizmar have some huge news that will be first announced by Entertainment Weekly! If you’re not already following Richard and Cemetery Dance on social media, THIS is the time for sure! Sign-up for Richard’s FREE mailing list for occasional updates, and follow him on Facebook and Twitter … Continue Reading! “HUGE Stephen King and Richard Chizmar News Coming on February 28! Plus: The Dark Screams eBooks Have New Covers!”
