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Introducing ‘Revelations’

Cemetery Dance OnlineNovember 8, 2016November 7, 2016RevelationsColumns, Kevin Lucia, Revelations4 Comments

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thegrave Over the span of my thus far short writing career, I’ve been fortunate to experience several moments of clarity; moments which have changed me as a writer and a person. One of them came in the form of my first actual critique from an editor, regarding the first short story I ever submitted. The critique stung with its stark, unflinching truthfulness, but it forced me to face my writing weaknesses head on, and showed me the immeasurable value of honest feedback. It set the tone for how I approach editorial critique, to this day.Continue Reading

Darkness Whispers by Richard Chizmar and Brian James Freeman Now 85% Sold Out!

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We’re thrilled to report Darkness Whispers, the first-ever colloboration by Richard Chizmar and Brian James Freeman, is now more than 85% sold out! This beautiful special edition will also be the first signed Limited Edition hardcover from one of the hottest new publishers around, Scarlet Galleon Publications, so this is your chance to get in on the ground floor of a great new press!

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and enthusiasm!

Review: ‘Hearts in Suspension’ by Stephen King and Others

Bev VincentNovember 7, 2016November 7, 2016Stephen King News from the Dead ZoneBev Vincent, Burt Hatlen, Graveyard Shift, Hearts in Atlantis, Hearts in Suspension, jim bishop, King's Garbage Truck, Maine Campus, Moth, Rage, Randall Flagg, Stephen King, The Dark Man, The Dead Zone, The Gunslinger, The Long Walk, The Tommyknockers, umo, university of maine, Zoltan2 Comments

Hearts in Suspension by Stephen King
University of Maine Press (November 7, 2016)
370 pages; $30.00 hardcover
Reviewed by Bev Vincent

In his new introduction to “Hearts in Atlantis,” included in Hearts in Suspension from the University of Maine Press, Stephen King says that the sixties were probably the most crucial and formative period of his life. This collection of essays (and the one piece of fiction) focuses primarily on a four-year period starting in the fall of 1966 and ending in 1970, shortly after the shootings at Kent State. These were turbulent times in America, and influential years for the students attending the University of Maine in Orono (UMO).Continue Reading

Time Bubble

Cemetery Dance OnlineNovember 4, 2016November 5, 2016Brian Keene's End of the RoadBrian Keene, Columns, End of the Road1 Comment

End of the Road

And thus began the most grueling part of the book signing tour since Tod Clark and I had driven across the American West—John Urbancik and I spent five days in mid-July crisscrossing Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia. That no doubt sounds romantic and adventurous to some of you. Hell, up until a few years ago, it would have sounded romantic and adventurous to me, as well. It would have been my idea of fun. Sadly, it’s not so fun when you’re approaching fifty. Continue Reading

Review: ‘Nightmares: A New Decade of Modern Horror’ edited by Ellen Datlow

Cemetery Dance OnlineNovember 3, 2016ReviewsBlu Gilliand, Ellen Datlow, Nightmares: A New Decade in Modern Horror, Reviews1 Comment

Nightmares: A New Decade of Modern Horror edited by Ellen Datlow
Tachyon Publications (November 2016)
432 pages; $12.79 paperback; $7.99 e-book
Reviewed by Blu Gilliand

Ellen Datlow has been charting the course of horror fiction for over 35 years. In that time, she has maintained a balanced perspective in her numerous anthologies and collections, always casting an appreciative eye toward the established masters of horror while shining a light on the talent tasked with carrying the genre forward.Continue Reading

George R.R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones Special Collectible 20th Anniversary Boxes From Random House & HBO!

Cemetery Dance OnlineNovember 2, 2016Breaking NewsLeave a comment

We’re so blown away by what our friends at Random House are doing for their incredible George R.R. Martin collectible set that we just had to let our collectors know about it. We’re not involved in the production or distribution, but we’re ordering a few sets for the office! Here are the details we grabbed from the official website:

In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the publication of A Game of Thrones, Random House has created three boxes in partnership with author George R.R. Martin and HBO. The boxes contain collectibles, exclusive items, and a special, illustrated edition of A Game of Thrones, the first book in A Song of Ice and Fire, Martin’s internationally bestselling fantasy series. This edition is not available in stores and includes an alternate cover and a full-color insert of illustrations. The box will be available for a limited time while supplies last in three versions: Special Edition, Limited Numbered Edition, and Ultra Limited Numbered Edition. Boxes will ship in December in time for the holidays.

Review: ‘The Last Firefly of Summer’ by Robert Ford

Cemetery Dance OnlineNovember 2, 2016ReviewsFeatured, Kevin Lucia, Reviews, Robert Ford, The Last Firefly of SummerLeave a comment

The Last Firefly of Summer by Robert Ford
CreateSpace (July 2016)
64 pages; $5.95 paperback; $1.99 e-book
Reviewed by Kevin Lucia

Over the past few years, Robert Ford has become the go-to writer when it comes to emotionally-wrenching fiction. Give him a little bit of your time and eventually, without fail, he’ll have your heart on a platter. The Last Firefly of Summer is no exception. With lean prose and and a powerful voice, Ford spins a tale about summer love gone wrong, and a vengeful adoration which must be satisfied. Continue Reading

Shining In the Dark: Celebrating Twenty Years of Lilja’s Library (Featuring Stephen King, Clive Barker, Stewart O’Nan, John Ajvide Lindqvist, Jack Ketchum, Ramsey Campbell, Brian Keene, and many others!)

Cemetery Dance OnlineNovember 1, 2016Breaking News2 Comments

We’re pleased to announce Shining In the Dark: Celebrating Twenty Years of Lilja’s Library edited by Hans-Åke Lilja, a brand new anthology that includes both original stories like an original novella by John Ajvide Lindqvist (Let the Right One In), very rare reprints like “The Blue Air Compressor” (a Stephen King story that has never appeared in any of his collections and hasn’t seen print anywhere since 1981), and at least one classic tale that inspired Lilja’s love of the macabre at a very young age!

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and enthusiasm!

A Halloween Thing A Day: ‘Season’s Greetings’

Cemetery Dance OnlineOctober 31, 2016October 30, 2016A Halloween Thing A DayA Halloween Thing A Day, Blu Gilliand, Halloween, Michael Dougherty, Sam, Trick 'r Treat1 Comment

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In 1996, Michael Dougherty released a short animated film called “Season’s Greetings,” which introduced a creepy, child-like character with a burlap mask and a love for Halloween. That character was named Sam, and you can see his introduction to the world below:Continue Reading

A Halloween Thing A Day: ‘Monster Problems’

Cemetery Dance OnlineOctober 30, 2016October 28, 2016A Halloween Thing A DayA Halloween Thing A Day, Adam Green, Blu Gilliand, Halloween, Monster Problems, Short FilmsLeave a comment

Halloween Thing A Day

Monsters in the closet….monsters under the bed….I think we all, at some point in life, believed in these things. We also believed that certain things would protect us from such creatures: keeping your feet under the covers…night lights…Continue Reading

A Halloween Thing A Day: Silver Shamrock!

Cemetery Dance OnlineOctober 29, 2016October 28, 2016A Halloween Thing A DayA Halloween Thing A Day, Blu Gilliand, Halloween, Halloween III, Season of the Witch, Silver ShamrockLeave a comment

Halloween Thing A Day

Happy, happy Halloween, Halloween, Halloween
Happy, happy Halloween, Silver Shamrock!

If you’re a fan of Halloween III: Season of the Witch, you might be
cursing me right now. That little ditty (from the Halloween countdown
commercials that play a huge part in the movie’s plot) is one of the
hardest-to-ditch earworms in earworm history, and I’ve just infected you.Continue Reading

Stars In My Eyes by David Morrell: Signed Limited Edition From Borderlands Press & Gauntlet Press!

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We’re pleased to report we will be receiving some copies of Stars In My Eyes by David Morrell, a new SIGNED LIMITED EDITION being published by Borderlands Press and Gauntlet Press:

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and enthusiasm!

A Halloween Thing A Day: Giving Credit to ‘Halloween 4’

Cemetery Dance OnlineOctober 28, 2016October 26, 2016A Halloween Thing A DayA Halloween Thing A Day, Blu Gilliand, Halloween, Halloween 4, Michael MyersLeave a comment

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1988’s Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers is neither the most beloved nor the most reviled entry in the franchise. It’s a bit on the bland side for me (Michael’s mask, in particular, lacks any personality whatsoever), but man—I do love these opening credits.Continue Reading

Camelot

Cemetery Dance OnlineOctober 28, 2016October 26, 2016Brian Keene's End of the RoadBrian Keene, Camelot Books, End of the Road1 Comment

End of the Road

“So,” author John Urbancik said as we drove across Florida from Tallahassee to Land O’ Lakes, “let me see if I understand this correctly.” (That’s how John talks. If you’re writing dialogue for John Urbancik, he would never say something like, “Let me get this straight” or “You’ve gotta be shitting me.” He would say, “Let me see if I understand this correctly.”)

“You’re on the second leg,” John continued, “of a book signing tour for The Complex and Pressure. In the first week of this second leg, you’ve been orphaned by the publisher of one of those books, and you’re waiting to hear the outcome of that. You have also seen three previously scheduled signings unceremoniously cancelled by the venues. A bookstore and a vehicle caught on fire, the radiator in your Jeep blew up, and you are running low on money, hope, and gas—and running even lower on fucks to give.”Continue Reading

A Halloween Thing A Day: Neil Gaiman’s “Witch Work”

Cemetery Dance OnlineOctober 27, 2016October 26, 2016A Halloween Thing A DayA Halloween Thing A Day, Blu Gilliand, Halloween, Neil Gaiman, Trigger Warning, Witch WorkLeave a comment

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Earlier this month, we featured Neil Gaiman, in a graveyard, talking about All Hallow’s Eve. Now, with Halloween peeking around the corner, we return to Mr. Gaiman, broadcasting from the woods on Halloween 2015, reading a poem called “Witch Work.”Continue Reading

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