My story, “Experimental Design,” initially published in summer 2022 but behind a paywall, is now available for free on The NoSleep Podcast. You can use the updated story link, but do yourself a favor and check out their other offerings. It’s my favorite fiction podcast, and I look forward to each new episode. It was a welcome surprise to hear my story in the latest edition.
The NoSleep Podcast, s18e05
Check out my latest story, “Experimental Design,” on the amazing NoSleep Podcast. NoSleep is a weekly publisher of horror fiction, where stories are transformed into audio dramas of the highest production value.
The NoSleep Podcast has been a long-time favorite of mine, so to hear one of my stories produced into a radio play by the talented Jesse Cornett and performed by an amazing cast of voice actors, was a career highlight.
Performing this tale are Jeff Clement, Jessica McEvoy, Nichole Goodnight, Nikolle Doolin and Mick Wingert. Also check out their expansive back catalogue of episodes at thenosleeppodcast.com.
This is Not a Horror Story, Night Terror Novels
Hello friends. It’s been a while, but I’m happy to announce an upcoming publication just in time for Halloween.
On Saturday, Oct. 30, Night Terror Novels will be releasing its debut anthology of transgressive horror fiction, Ceci n’est pas une histoire d’horreur (This is Not a Horror Story), edited by J.D. Keown. It features my short story, “The Gallery of Discarded Things” — an outsider anthem to all the misfits living on the fringes of society.
“The Gallery of Discarded Things” follows three homeless men living inside an abandoned amusement park. It is a sanctuary from a community that doesn’t want them, a place where they can be left alone. For the narrator, it is also a reminder of his youth, as he used to come to this park every summer with his estranged family.
But inch-by-inch, the outside world encroaches on the men. The society that cordoned them within the park is now trying to evict them. It culminates in a surprising and deadly standoff, leaving the narrator questioning whether he could ever assimilate back into a world that rejects him, yet won’t leave him alone.
Where can the discarded go when there is nowhere left to run? And what will they do when they run out of options?
Enjoy “The Gallery of Discarded Things” and 14 other dark delights in this wonderful collection from Night Terror Novels.
Lost Signals/Outer Dark
Think Trump’s scary? He’s got nothing on Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing.
In June, PMMP will release a horror/sci-fi anthology, Lost Signals, edited by horror heavyweights Max Booth III and Lori Michelle. The collection features one of my darkest stories, “The Small Hours.”
In the lead-up to the book release, horror podcast The Outer Dark is announcing a new story from the collection in each broadcast. “The Small Hours” was featured in a recent episode, which included a lengthy interview with filmmaker E. Elias Merhige. Thanks for the shout-out.
And keep an ear open for those sweet horror transmissions.
The Red Tags Release
The wait is over. Today, Comet Press releases my novel, The Red Tags. The e-book is available in all formats, so it can be read on an e-reader, tablet, phone or computer. It is available at the following sites:
And if you like what you read, download my short story, Skull City, for free at Smashwords.
Red Tags Countdown
The Red Tags Trailer
On July 27, Comet Press will release my novel, The Red Tags. I have put together a book trailer to pique your interest. Enjoy.
Book Announcement
Hello everyone. Quick update: I recently signed a publishing contract with Comet Press in New York City. Comet Press will be publishing my debut novel, The Red Tags, later this year. Release is slated for July. I will update with more details in the near future. In the meantime, check out some other awesome titles from Comet Press.
Foliate Oak Literary Magazine
Check out the April issue of Foliate Oak Literary Magazine, a wonderful, student-run journal from Monticello, Arkansas. The April edition features my digital art series, Transportals #1. While you’re there, check out the astonishing, other-worldly artwork of Dave Petraglia.
All Due Respect Issue 4
Check out the new issue of the crime fiction magazine, All Due Respect, which features a nonfiction piece by yours tr
uly. My article is a review of Joe R. Lansdale’s Cold in July, which was released earlier this year in conjunction with the film release. If you haven’t read the book or seen the movie, I highly recommend both.
The issue also includes a powerhouse lineup of crime fiction, including award-winning author Hilary Davidson. Last year, I reviewed her excellent novel, Evil in All Its Disguises, and fans of that novel (and new readers) will enjoy her short story, “A Hopeless Case.”
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