Review: The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R. M. Romero

The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R. M. Romero Peachtree Teen (May 3, 2022) 452 pages; $18.99 hardcover Reviewed by Joshua Gage R.M. Romero is a Jewish Latina and author of fairy tales for children and adults. She lives in Miami Beach with her cat Henry VIII and spends her summers helping to maintain Jewish … Continue Reading! “Review: The Ghosts of Rose Hill by R. M. Romero”

Review: Antisocial Housing by Tim Mendees

Antisocial Housing by Tim Mendees Nordic Press (April 30, 2022) 87 pages; $9.99 paperback; $3.91 ebook Reviewed by Joshua Gage Tim Mendees is a rather odd chap. He’s a horror writer from Macclesfield in the North-West of England that specializes in cosmic horror and weird fiction. A lifelong fan of classic weird tales, Tim set … Continue Reading! “Review: Antisocial Housing by Tim Mendees”

Review: A History of Touch by Erin Emily Ann Vance

A History of Touch by Erin Emily Ann Vance Guernica Editions (May 1, 2022) 101 pages; $17.95 paperback Reviewed by Joshua Gage Erin Emily Ann Vance is the author of the novel Advice for Taxidermists and Amateur Beekeepers (Stonehouse Publishing 2019) as well as six chapbooks of poetry. She was a recipient of the Alberta … Continue Reading! “Review: A History of Touch by Erin Emily Ann Vance”

Review: The 7 Hungers: Rise of the Crimson King by Morgan Quaid

The 7 Hungers: Rise of the Crimson King by Morgan Quaid Independently Published (April 14, 2022) 313 pages; $2.99 eBook Reviewed by Joshua Gage Morgan Quaid is a writer of speculative fiction, specializing in comics, graphic novels, short stories and fast-paced, first person novels. Quaid’s writing tends to blend concision and fast-moving plots with epic … Continue Reading! “Review: The 7 Hungers: Rise of the Crimson King by Morgan Quaid”

Review: Under Her Skin edited by Lindy Ryan and Toni Miller

Under Her Skin edited by Lindy Ryan and Toni Miller Black Spot Books (April 5, 2022) 145 pages; $14.95 paperback; $5.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage There has been a recent movement in horror writing to promote previously underrepresented voices, which should absolutely be encouraged and supported. Many anthologies have been put together regarding various … Continue Reading! “Review: Under Her Skin edited by Lindy Ryan and Toni Miller”

Review: Shadowman by Jamie Delano and Charlie Adlard

Shadowman by Jamie Delano & Charlie Adlard Valiant Entertainment (April 5, 2022) 272 pages; $24.99 paperback Reviewed by Joshua Gage When the first writer of the Hellblazer series (Jamie Delano) and one of the major artists of The Walking Dead series (Charlie Adlard) team up, readers know that something exciting is going to happen. Taking … Continue Reading! “Review: Shadowman by Jamie Delano and Charlie Adlard”

Review: The Eleusinian Mysteries by Isaac Stackhouse Wheeler

The Eleusinian Mysteries by Isaac Stackhouse Wheeler Aubade Publishing (March 22, 2022) 84 pages; $14.99 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage Isaac Stackhouse Wheeler is part of a literary translation team with Reilly Costigan-Humes. They work with both Ukrainian and Russian and are best known for their renderings of novels by great contemporary Ukrainian … Continue Reading! “Review: The Eleusinian Mysteries by Isaac Stackhouse Wheeler”

Review: Just a Bite by Boris Bacic

Just a Bite by Boris Bacic Butterdragons Publishing (March 22, 2022) 230 pages; $12.99 paperback; $4.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage Boris Bacic is a horror author who has written more than ten novels, including collections of short horror stories. He’s been writing stories for years, ranging from genres like horror, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, suspense, … Continue Reading! “Review: Just a Bite by Boris Bacic”

Review: Escaping the Body by Chloe N. Clark

Escaping the Body by Chloe N. Clark Interstellar Flight Press (March 7, 2022) 118 pages; $12.99 paperback; $9.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage Chloe N. Clark is the author of Collective Gravities, Under My Tongue, Your Strange Fortune, and The Science of Unvanishing Objects. Her forthcoming books include Every Song a Vengeance and My Prayer … Continue Reading! “Review: Escaping the Body by Chloe N. Clark”

Review: Sleepwalkers: Round One by Izzi Breigh

Sleepwalkers: Round One by Izzi Breigh Somnium Publishing LLC (Feb 22, 2022) 332 pages; $19.99 paperback Reviewed by Joshua Gage Izzi Breigh, raised by a family of peacocks, grew up on a rutabaga farm. She now resides in a small cottage made entirely of pinecones. Izzi enjoys knitting shirts for starfish, rooms without corners, and … Continue Reading! “Review: Sleepwalkers: Round One by Izzi Breigh”

Review: Pangaea: Prose and Poetry by Hinna Mian

Pangaea: Prose and Poetry by Hinnah Mian Central Avenue Publishing (February 8, 2022) 128 pages; $16.99 paperback Reviewed by Joshua Gage Hinnah Mian is a Pakistani American poet and author whose work has appeared in Harness Magazine, JUMP, Blue Minaret, and The Rising Phoenix Review. Her first book, To Build a Home, won silver in … Continue Reading! “Review: Pangaea: Prose and Poetry by Hinna Mian”

Review: Coffin Honey by Todd Davis

Coffin Honey by Todd Davis Michigan State University Press (February 1, 2022) 147 pages; $19.95 paperback Reviewed by Joshua Gage In Coffin Honey, Todd Davis explores themes of violence and how people hurt each other. The book is broken into sections, each one reading like a short story told in narrative poems, which makes for … Continue Reading! “Review: Coffin Honey by Todd Davis”

Review: Exposed Nerves by Lucy A. Snyder

Exposed Nerves by Lucy A. Snyder Raw Dog Screaming Press (September 2021) 114 pages; paperback $12.95; $5.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage Exposed Nerves is a collection of feminist horror poems, mostly in the narrative or lyric vein. Lucy A. Snyder excels at taking a known trope — the big bad wolf in “Wolf Waltz” … Continue Reading! “Review: Exposed Nerves by Lucy A. Snyder”

Review: The Book of Maggor Thoom by James Turner

The Book of Maggor Thoom by James Turner SLG Publishing (September 2021) 164 pages; $14.95 paperback Reviewed by Joshua Gage Beware, Mortal! You hold the forbidden book of Maggor Thoom, a text from beyond sanity! Read further and your puny ape-brain will boil inside your skull and your eyeballs melt into a steaming ooze. For … Continue Reading! “Review: The Book of Maggor Thoom by James Turner”

Review: WereWoofs by Joelle Sellner and Val Wise

WereWoofs by Joelle Sellner and Val Wise New Paradigm Studios (December 21, 2021) 160 pages; $7.99 paperback Reviewed by Joshua Gage Joelle began her writing career as an advertising copywriter, creating award-winning campaigns for brands like In-N-Out Burger, Kleenex and Lexus. Since making the jump to screenwriting, she’s written several romantic comedy and family telefilms … Continue Reading! “Review: WereWoofs by Joelle Sellner and Val Wise”