The Cemetery Dance Interview: Ride or Die with James Newman

James Newman is the author of a diverse array of horror and suspense tales told with a Southern twang and a hint of pitch-black humor. Newman’s publications include Midnight Rain, The Wicked, Animosity, Ugly as Sin, Odd Man Out, Scapegoat (co-written with Adam Howe), Dog Days O’ Summer (co-written Mark Allan Gunnells) and In the Scrape (co-written with … Continue Reading! “The Cemetery Dance Interview: Ride or Die with James Newman”

The Cemetery Dance Interview: The Hopes and Miracles of Tyson Blue

Attorney by profession, editor by passion, Tyson Blue’s name may not ring everyone’s bell, but his mark on the legacy of, arguably, two of the best film adaptations in cinematic history is here to stay. With Frank Darabont’s scripts for The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile in hand, Tyson Blue put together a commemorative … Continue Reading! “The Cemetery Dance Interview: The Hopes and Miracles of Tyson Blue”

The Cemetery Dance Interview: John Shirley

A renaissance man of ink and design, John Shirley has seen over 40 of his novels and almost a dozen short story collections published to date, spanning from 1979 with Transmaniacon and Dracula In Love to present with Stormland and The Feverish Stars. He’s written for television on such classics as Robocop and The Real … Continue Reading! “The Cemetery Dance Interview: John Shirley”

Review: The Feverish Stars by John Shirley

The Feverish Stars by John Shirley Independent Legions Publishing (March 2021) 306 pages; $22.35 paperback; $5.90 e-book Reviewed by Rick Hipson A kaleidoscope of stunning visuals, The Feverish Stars delivers a bullet of an experience which ricochets off every nerve and fiber of the imagination. Firing its trajectory on a one-way collision course with any expectations … Continue Reading! “Review: The Feverish Stars by John Shirley”

The Cemetery Dance (Video) Interview: Richard Christian Matheson

Richard Christian Matheson is a multi-faceted creator best known for his screenwriting achievements. Even if you’re unfamiliar with his work, I all but guarantee you’ve experienced it at some point in your life, either directly or by proxy. RC has written for such classic television properties as Knight Rider (1982), Three’s Company (1978), Tales From … Continue Reading! “The Cemetery Dance (Video) Interview: Richard Christian Matheson”

Interview: Ride or Die with James Newman

James Newman is that rare breed of storyteller where reading him is akin to being transported to the other side of his kitchen table as he recounts his latest experience. You can just about feel a cool breeze blowing in from an open window to carry his voice far beyond the written pages they were … Continue Reading! “Interview: Ride or Die with James Newman”

Interview: Barry Hoffman on his Silent Scream

Barry Hoffman is a veteran author who isn’t afraid to speak or write his mind when it comes to the darker, more troubled side of society’s core. Founder of the Bram Stoker award-winning specialty press, Gauntlet Press, Barry is well known for his Eyes series and several outstanding stand-alone novels such as Track of My … Continue Reading! “Interview: Barry Hoffman on his Silent Scream”

Review: Silent Scream by Barry Hoffman

Silent Scream by Barry Hoffman Gordian Knot Books/Crossroads Press (May 2021) 298 pages; $14.99 paperback; $4.99 e-book Reviewed by Rick Hipson Inspired (or most likely angered) by the real-life public murder of Kitty Genovese, Barry Hoffman delivers another character-driven novel in which we’re forced to ask tough questions about our own morality and values. Each character … Continue Reading! “Review: Silent Scream by Barry Hoffman”

Interview: Brian Keene Sinks His Teeth into the Vampire Genre

Brian Keene is a multi award-winning author of over fifty books in the horror, fantasy and crime fiction world. Heavily influencing the resurgence of current zombie popularity, he also writes comic books in the same DC and Marvel universes he grew up loving. He also organizes the charity event Scares That Care, is a family … Continue Reading! “Interview: Brian Keene Sinks His Teeth into the Vampire Genre”

Interview: Ray Garton on Re-releasing Ravenous

Ray Garton is a World Horror Convention Grand Master award-winning author with over sixty books and approximately a ton of short stories to his credit — so far. Although I have been hearing about Ray’s work for the past twenty years, I only first got around to reading him earlier this year with his monumental … Continue Reading! “Interview: Ray Garton on Re-releasing Ravenous”

Review: Necronomicon – A Manual of Corpse Eating by Martin Llewellyn

Necronomicon: A Manual of Corpse Eating by Martin Llewellyn Biting Dog Press (December 2019) 42 pages; Limited Edition (35 copies) Reviewed by Rick Hipson Welcome to a grotesque and fascinating journey into the historical depths of the Book of the Dead and its curator, the mad alchemist, Abdullah Alhazred. Martin Llewellyn, who provides translations from … Continue Reading! “Review: Necronomicon – A Manual of Corpse Eating by Martin Llewellyn”

The Cemetery Dance Interview: Illustrating the Necronomicon with George A. Walker

An Associate Professor at OCAD University of Toronto, George A. Walker is an award-winning Canadian wood engraver, teacher, book artist, author and illustrator who resides in Toronto, Ontario. Elected to the Royal Canadian Academy of Art for his contribution to the cultural area of Book Arts, George has exhibited his wood engravings and limited-edition books … Continue Reading! “The Cemetery Dance Interview: Illustrating the Necronomicon with George A. Walker”

The Cemetery Dance Interview: Unearthing the Necronomicon with Martin Llewellyn

Martin Llewellyn is a graduate of King’s College in London, UK, where he studied literature and earned his doctorate. His novels include House of the Missing and Necronomicon: A Manual of Corpse Eating, which I was fortunate enough to chat with him about. Necronomicon is a metafictional representation of Abdulah Alhazred polarizing medical practices as … Continue Reading! “The Cemetery Dance Interview: Unearthing the Necronomicon with Martin Llewellyn”

Interview: Dave Rash and Dominic Stefano take us to The Outer Limits

1963 would prove to be a historical year for lovers of science fiction and monsters alike with the introduction of the now iconic television show, The Outer Limits (originally titled Beyond Control). For one hour at a time, television sets across the nation would be controlled by the transmissions of show runners Leslie Stevens and … Continue Reading! “Interview: Dave Rash and Dominic Stefano take us to The Outer Limits”

Interview: John Urbancik’s Dark Walk

John Urbancik has kept the ink flowing across the blurred lines of dark fantasy and horror with well over twenty books to date and counting. His rich style invokes a strong sense of cautious wonder even as you fear what lurks beyond the next page. From a book of poems and stunning photography (John The Revelator) … Continue Reading! “Interview: John Urbancik’s Dark Walk”