Review: The Pale White by Chad Lutzke

The Pale White by Chad Lutzke Crystal Lake Publishing (September 2019) 118 pages; $10.99 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann On matters of horror fiction and what should or should not be defined as such, nobody gets the last word. For some people, a horror story is only as good as its ability … Continue Reading! “Review: The Pale White by Chad Lutzke”

Review: The Fearing, Book Three: Air & Dust by John F.D. Taff

The Fearing, Book Three: Air & Dust by John F.D. Taff Grey Matter Press (October 2019) 320 pages; $9.99 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann It’s hard to believe that we’re here. We’ve arrived at Book Three in The Fearing series by John F. D. Taff. There’s only one left! I freely admit, … Continue Reading! “Review: The Fearing, Book Three: Air & Dust by John F.D. Taff”

Review: Grind Your Bones to Dust by Nicholas Day

Grind Your Bones to Dust by Nicholas Day Excession Press (October 10, 2019) 212 pages; $14.99 paperback; $6.95 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann “Somewhere out there is a true and living prophet of destruction and I dont want to confront him. I know he’s real. I have seen his work.” No Country for Old … Continue Reading! “Review: Grind Your Bones to Dust by Nicholas Day”

Interview: Nicholas Day talks the GRIND

Nicholas Day is a science fiction, horror, and crime fiction writer, and is the co-owner (with fellow writer Don Noble) of Rooster Republic Press. His first novel, Grind Your Bones to Dust, will be released on October 10. Recently, Day sat down with Cemetery Dance’s own “Mother Horror” for a chat about creativity, wild donkeys, and … Continue Reading! “Interview: Nicholas Day talks the GRIND”

Review: A Lush and Seething Hell by John Hornor Jacobs

A Lush and Seething Hell by John Hornor Jacobs Harper Voyager (October 8, 2019) 384 pages; $19.99 hardcover; $12.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann The cover of A Lush and Seething Hell depicts two figures standing in some brambles; a darkness looms behind them, above them, all around them. It’s a menacing tower of … Continue Reading! “Review: A Lush and Seething Hell by John Hornor Jacobs”

Review: Castle of Sorrows by Jonathan Janz

Castle of Sorrows by Jonathan Janz Flame Tree Press (July 25, 2019) 288 pages; $24.95 hardcover; $14.95 paperback; $6.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann “The Sorrows  is a wonderful example of a place exercising its influence over its occupants. Gothic horror at its finest.”—Frank Errington for Cemetery Dance This review is dedicated to Frank … Continue Reading! “Review: Castle of Sorrows by Jonathan Janz”

Review: The Fearing, Book One: Fire & Rain by John F. D. Taff

The Fearing, Book One: Fire & Rain by John F.D. Taff Grey Matter Press (July 9, 2019) $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann I think it’s a fact that human beings are obsessed with stories about our own cataclysmic demise. There’s something about this potential threat to the end of the world as we know … Continue Reading! “Review: The Fearing, Book One: Fire & Rain by John F. D. Taff”

Women in Horror: An Interview with Ellen Datlow

If you’ve read an anthology of horror, science fiction or fantasy stories in the last couple of decades, chances are good it was edited by Ellen Datlow.  In addition to editing more than 100 anthologies over the course of her 35 year career, Datlow has served as the editor magazines such as OMNI and Event Horizon, and … Continue Reading! “Women in Horror: An Interview with Ellen Datlow”

Women in Horror: An Interview with Alma Katsu

In 2018 Alma Katsu took the world of horror fiction by storm with The Hunger, her re-imagining of the tragic story of the Donner Party. The Hunger was named to NPR’s list of 100 Best Horror Stories, and made the “Most Anticipated” lists of a number of media outlets, including The Guardian and io9. Katsu is currently working on … Continue Reading! “Women in Horror: An Interview with Alma Katsu”

Review: Let There Be Dark by Tim McWhorter

Let There Be Dark by Tim McWhorter Hydra Publications (August 2018) 180 pages; $11.99 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann After reading nothing but horror for over a year now, is it possible for me to still be scared? I’ve been asked that question quite a bit lately and the answer is: Absolutely. If … Continue Reading! “Review: Let There Be Dark by Tim McWhorter”

Review: Kill Hill Carnage by Tim Meyer

Kill Hill Carnage by Tim Meyer Sinister Grin Press (July 2018) 288 pages; $12.59 paperback; $3.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann Kill Hill Carnage is the quintessential Halloween book for any seasoned horror fan or avid reader looking to make an October TBR (to be read) list. The story covers a lot of ground for … Continue Reading! “Review: Kill Hill Carnage by Tim Meyer”

Review: Skullface Boy by Chad Lutzke

Skullface Boy by Chad Lutzke CreateSpace (August 2018) 202 pages; $9.99 paperback; $2.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann This book had me at the dedication: Dedicated to the bullied, the parentless and the unique. May the shallow assholes one day envy you.

Review: Foe by Iain Reid

Foe by Iain Reid Gallery/Scout Press (September 2018) 272 pages; $17.10 paperback; $11.99 e-book Reviewed by Sadie “Mother Horror” Hartmann Fans of Iain Reid’s first novel I’m Thinking of Ending Things already want this book. They’re looking for more of what he delivered in his debut novel — that  “unique, slightly off-kilter, unsettling prose that grabs you and … Continue Reading! “Review: Foe by Iain Reid”