Review: Inkblots by Jeff Oliver

Inkblots by Jeff Oliver 300 South Media Group (February 2024) 240 pages; $16.99 paperback Reviewed by Joshua Gage Jeff Oliver is a writer of intense emotions, having started composing his dark poetry at just 11 years old. His poetry has an ethereal quality. When others may have been destroyed by such devastating darkness, he manages … Continue Reading! “Review: Inkblots by Jeff Oliver”

Review: Creep This Way – How to Become a Horror Writer With 24 Steps to Get You Ghouling by Rebecca Cuthbert

Creep This Way: How to Become a Horror Writer With 24 Steps to Get You Ghouling by Rebecca Cuthbert Seamus & Nunzio Productions (January 15, 2024) 92 pages; $7.99 e-book Reviewed by Joshua Gage Rebecca Cuthbert is a dark fiction and poetry writer living in Western New York. She loves ghost stories, folklore, witchy women, … Continue Reading! “Review: Creep This Way – How to Become a Horror Writer With 24 Steps to Get You Ghouling by Rebecca Cuthbert”

Review: On the Subject of Blackberries by Stephanie M. Wytovich

On the Subject of Blackberries by Stephanie M. Wytovich Raw Dog Screaming Press (September 2023) 128 pages; hardcover $24.95 Reviewed by Joshua Gage Stephanie M. Wytovich is an American poet, novelist, and essayist. Her work has been showcased in numerous magazines and anthologies such as Weird Tales, Nightmare Magazine, Southwest Review, Year’s Best Hardcore Horror: … Continue Reading! “Review: On the Subject of Blackberries by Stephanie M. Wytovich”

Review: Thirsty for Love by Carmen Pizarro and David Ocampo

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”

Review: Split Scream Vol. 4 by D. Matthew Urban and Holly Lyn Walrath

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”

Review: Under Her Eye: A Women in Horror Poetry Collection, Vol II edited by Lindy Ryan and Lee Murray

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”

Review: Blood and Verse by Chris McAuley and Jeff Oliver, illustrated By Dan Verkys

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”

Review: Planet of the Zombie Zonnets: Seasons 1 & 2 by Juan Manuel Perez

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”

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”

Review: Horror Unmasked: A History of Terror from Nosferatu to Nope edited by Brad Weismann

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”

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”

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”

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.

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”

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”