KC Grifant

Happy September! I hope the pumpkin spice is flowing freely and apple picking is plentiful. Read on for recent updates!

Spotted on the interwebs

First off, I have to share this amazing artwork by Massachusetts artist Joe Keinberger. It perfectly captures Fall vibes. You can see more of his work on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/joekeinberger_art/) or his Etsy shop (https://www.etsy.com/shop/JoekeinbergerArt).

New story out: “Old Habits”

My Weird Western story, “Old Habits,” is available in Queer Weird West Tales (QWRT)! Edited by Julie Bozza, the anthology is a diverse collection of international Weird West adventures. Learn more or order here: https://juliebozza.com/book/queer-weird-west-tales/.

Reminder: FREE story, “Death Felt Fine,” available!

In the mood for a short, unsettling September read? My short story “Death Felt Fine” is in the Dose of Dread series on Dread Stone Press. In it, Death is trying to enjoy his day but has to deal with another apocalypse. You can read it for free here: https://dreadstonepress.com/dose-of-dread/.

Book update: MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER

Things are moving fast! The cover is set (I cannot WAIT to share it) and we are going over final proofs now. Looking forward to getting this out in the world!

Book summary: MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is a feminist Weird Western horror adventure about a stoic sharpshooter, Melinda, and her easygoing partner, Lance, debuting in February from Brigids Gate Press. Read about the book concept here.

Out now

• “Old Habits” in Queer Weird West Tales
• “Death Felt Fine” in Dose of Dread
• “Cynscout” in the British Science Fiction Association’s Fission issue #2
• “The Color of Friendship” in CHROMOPHOBIA: A Strangehouse Anthology by Women in Horror
• “Odd Colleagues” in Dark Matter Magazine issue 010
• “U Train” audio production in Sley House Publishing (Listen for FREE!)

Other upcoming releases

• “All Aboard” in Orchard 34 (HORROR)
• “The Fall of Denafas Manor” in SNAFU: Dead or Alive (WEIRD WESTERN)

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