Thirsty for Love by Carmen Pizarro and David Ocampo Independently Published (2022) 48 pages; $15.00 perfect bound collector’s edition of 100 Reviewed by Joshua Gage Thirsty for Love is a clever monster graphic novel written by David Ocampo and illustrated by Carmen Pizarro. When Emily goes missing, her friend Josie thinks she knows what happens. … Continue Reading! “Review: Thirsty for Love by Carmen Pizarro and David Ocampo”
Split Scream Vol. 4 by D. Matthew Urban and Holly Lyn Walrath Tenebrous Press (October 2023) 152 pages; $13 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage This book begins with an introduction by the series editor Alex Ebenstein regarding the novelette. He describes it as “longer than a short story and shorter than a novella,” … Continue Reading! “Review: Split Scream Vol. 4 by D. Matthew Urban and Holly Lyn Walrath”
Under Her Eye: A Women in Horror Poetry Collection, Vol II edited by Lindy Ryan and Lee Murray Black Spot Books (November 7, 2023) 200 pages; $14.95 paperback; $4.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage In her introduction, Regina Yau writes “The Pixel Project is a global virtual volunteer-run 501c3 anti-violence against women non-profit whose mission … Continue Reading! “Review: Under Her Eye: A Women in Horror Poetry Collection, Vol II edited by Lindy Ryan and Lee Murray”
Blood and Verse by Chris McAuley and Jeff Oliver, illustrated By Dan Verkys Cosby Media Productions (October 2023) 183 pages; $19.99; $5.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage Chris McAuley and Jeff Oliver are no strangers to horror writing, nor to the character of Dracula. Chris McAuley is a writer of prose novels, magazine short stories, … Continue Reading! “Review: Blood and Verse by Chris McAuley and Jeff Oliver, illustrated By Dan Verkys”
Planet of the Zombie Zonnets: Seasons 1 & 2 by Juan Manuel Perez Hungry Buzzard Press (August 31, 2021) 76 pages; $10.84 digital Reviewed by Joshua Gage Juan Manuel Pérez, a Mexican-American poet of indigenous descent. He is the 2021 Horror Authors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award Winner. He is also the recipient of the Horror … Continue Reading! “Review: Planet of the Zombie Zonnets: Seasons 1 & 2 by Juan Manuel Perez”
Author Cemetery Dance OnlinePosted on Categories ReviewsLeave a comment on Review: Songs in the Key of Death by JG Faherty Songs in the Key of Death by JG Faherty Lvp Publications (October 3, 2023) 148 pages; $16.99 hardcover; $9.99 paperback Reviewed by Joshua Gage A life-long resident of New York’s haunted Hudson Valley, JG Faherty is the author of 19 books and more than 85 short stories, and he’s been a finalist for both the … Continue Reading! “Review: Songs in the Key of Death by JG Faherty”
Horror Unmasked: A History of Terror from Nosferatu to Nope edited by Brad Weismann becker&mayer! books (September 2023) 232 pages; $24.99 hardcover Reviewed by Joshua Gage Brad Weismann is an award-winning writer and editor who returned to the place he grew up, in the shadow of the Colorado Rockies, after 15 years of performing standup, … Continue Reading! “Review: Horror Unmasked: A History of Terror from Nosferatu to Nope edited by Brad Weismann”
Author Cemetery Dance OnlinePosted on Categories ReviewsLeave a comment on Review: Hannah and Other Stories by Rami Ungar Hannah and Other Stories by Rami Ungar BSC Publishing (September 23, 2023) 120 pages; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage Rami Ungar is a horror and dark fiction novelist who resides in Columbus, Ohio. He has self-published two books (The Quiet Game: Five Tales to Chill Your Bones and Snake), and has traditionally published two … Continue Reading! “Review: Hannah and Other Stories by Rami Ungar”
Author Cemetery Dance OnlinePosted on Categories ReviewsLeave a comment on Review: anOther Mythology by Maxwell I. Gold anOther Mythology by Maxwell I. Gold Interstellar Flights Press (September 4, 2023) 72 pages; $14.99 paperback; $9.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage Maxwell I. Gold, in his end author’s note, argues that his purpose in writing this book was that “it didn’t matter how we as queer people were seen, but it mattered how we … Continue Reading! “Review: anOther Mythology by Maxwell I. Gold”
Author Cemetery Dance OnlinePosted on Categories ReviewsLeave a comment on Review: Can You Sign My Tentacle? by Brandon O’Brien Can You Sign My Tentacle? by Brandon O’Brien Interstellar Flight Press (August 2021) 89 pages; $11.99 paperback; $5.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage Can You Sign My Tentacle? is a wild amalgam of Afro-futurism, Cthullu mythos, and social commentary with a finger on the pulse of hip-hop culture.
Author Cemetery Dance OnlinePosted on Categories ReviewsLeave a comment on Review: Ghost Book by Remy Lai Ghost Book by Remy Lai Henry Holt & Company (August 15, 2023) 320 pages; $22.99 hardcover; $14.99 paperback Reviewed by Joshua Gage Remy Lai studied fine arts, with a major in painting and drawing. She was born in Indonesia, grew up in Singapore, and currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, where she writes and draws stories … Continue Reading! “Review: Ghost Book by Remy Lai”
Author Cemetery Dance OnlinePosted on Categories ReviewsLeave a comment on Review: The Price of a Small Hot Fire by E. F. Schraeder The Price of a Small Hot Fire by E. F. Schraeder Raw Dog Screaming Press (July 2023) 72 pages; $13.95 paperback Reviewed by Joshua Gage E.F. Schraeder believes in ghosts, magic, and dogs. A Rhysling nominated poet, Schraeder is an Active Member of the Horror Writers Association. Her newest collection is The Price of a … Continue Reading! “Review: The Price of a Small Hot Fire by E. F. Schraeder”
Author Cemetery Dance OnlinePosted on Categories ReviewsLeave a comment on Review: Beautiful Malady by Ennis Rook Bashe Beautiful Malady by Ennis Rook Bashe Interstellar Flight Press (June 2023) 72 pages; $14.99 paperback; e-book $9.99 Reviewed by Joshua Gage Ennis Rook Bashe is a nonbinary graduate student from New York who loves their rescue cat, making cosplay TikToks, and watching horror game streamers. They write books about queer and disabled people surviving and recovering … Continue Reading! “Review: Beautiful Malady by Ennis Rook Bashe”
Author Cemetery Dance OnlinePosted on Categories ReviewsLeave a comment on Review: The Sibyl by Hamant Singh The Sibyl by Hamant Singh Partridge Publishing (December 2022) 102 pages; $27.99 hardcover; $8.03 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage Hamant Singh is a Singaporean writer who is influenced by horror, different cultures and the occult. He currently resides in the mountains of Chiapas, Mexico where he enjoys gardening, reading and making music. He … Continue Reading! “Review: The Sibyl by Hamant Singh”
Author Cemetery Dance OnlinePosted on Categories ReviewsLeave a comment on Review: Horrific Punctuation by John Reinhart Horrific Punctuation by John Reinhart Arson Press (July 2021) 34 pages; paperback $3.99; $0.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage An arsonist by trade, John Reinhart lives in Maine. He is a Pushcart, Elgin, Rhysling, and Dwarf Stars Award nominee, and has had over 500 poems published internationally in print and on the internet. He was … Continue Reading! “Review: Horrific Punctuation by John Reinhart”
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