Now that Comic Con is over, I am continuing to celebrate the release of my debut collection, SHROUDED HORROR: TALES OF THE UNCANNY, with several virtual and in-person events this week. I hope you will join in!
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SHROUDED HORROR is out today!
Posted: July 11, 2024 in Announcement, author interview, books, horror, Weird West, writingTags: anthology, author, authors, fiction, horror, science fiction, Science Fiction Horror, short stories, speculative, Weird West, writing
Happy book birthday to my debut collection, SHROUDED HORROR: TALES OF THE UNCANNY out today!
Huge thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered or read/reviewed an advance copy; it means the world to an indie author like me. I am so grateful to the readers, reviewers, supporters and my publisher, Dragon’s Roost Press, for bringing this collection of weird, cosmic and monster tales to the world.
See what people are saying about SHROUDED HORROR: TALES OF THE UNCANNY (Dragon’s Roost Press) at Amazon and Goodreads.
(more…)Book preorder update and news roundup
Posted: July 3, 2024 in Announcement, author interview, books, horror, Weird West, writingTags: anthology, author, authors, fiction, horror, science fiction, Science Fiction Horror, short stories, speculative, Weird West, writing
If you are looking for spooky stories, look no further! My short story collection SHROUDED HORROR: TALES OF THE UNCANNY is now available for preorder! Thank you to everyone who has read an advance copy and reviewed already; it means the world to an indie author like me.
SHROUDED HORROR: TALES OF THE UNCANNY (Dragon’s Roost Press) is officially available for preorder, with a release date of July 11, 2024. I am so excited to share this collection with the world!
(more…)Upcoming short stories and ways to support
Posted: June 26, 2024 in Announcement, anthology, books, horror, Melinda West, short stories, Weird WestTags: anthology, fiction, horror, science fiction, Science Fiction Horror, short stories, speculative, Weird West, writing
In addition to my debut short story horror collection SHROUDED HORROR: TALES OF THE UNCANNY (vibes of Tales From the Crypt + Twilight Zone + adult Goosebumps) I’m thrilled to share several short stories coming up soon in exciting anthologies.
Legend of the Spiderwalker (Weird West)
“Sometimes it’s easier to persuade them away or distract them with something. Especially if they ain’t the dying type.” “Most are the dying type.” Melinda unholstered her revolver…
”Legend of the Spiderwalker,” an original Melinda West story, will appear in ZEHLREG A. GRINDSTONE’S SPECTACULAR WESTERN ODDITY EMPORIUM. This anthology of Weird West short stories, flash fiction, & poems blend Wild West tropes with themes from across the Fantasy spectrum. The Kickstarter is ongoing until Sunday – support it here on Kickstarter (and check out those awesome rewards!)
(more…)Cover reveal and ARCs for debut short story collection
Posted: April 29, 2024 in Announcement, books, horror, Lovecraft, short stories, writingTags: fiction, horror, Science Fiction Horror, short stories, speculative, writing
I am thrilled to share the stunning cover for my debut collection of short stories, SHROUDED HORROR: TALES OF THE UNCANNY (Dragon’s Roost Press).
Carrion House, a UK-based artist, did an amazing job capturing the monsters that haunt these pages!
SHROUDED HORROR: TALES OF THE UNCANNY, is a mix of my previously published short stories as well as new ones. These cosmic and weird stories are about horrors that lie below the surface, ready to bubble up and disturb the veil of our everyday lives.
Vibes = CREEPSHOW, TWILIGHT ZONE, BLACK MIRROR
Preorder begins June 1!
In the meantime, you can add to your Goodreads page here. Reviewers can also get ARC review copies on Netgalley here.
There is nothing quite like holding a physical copy of a book baby! I shared my unboxing video on social media below:
Stay tuned for preorder information coming soon!
Debut Short Story Collection Publishing in July
Posted: March 8, 2024 in Announcement, books, horror, short storiesTags: fiction, horror, short stories, writing
I’m delighted to share that my debut collection of short stories will be forthcoming from Dragon’s Roost Press this summer!
The collection, called SHROUDED HORROR: TALES OF THE UNCANNY is a mix of my previously published short stories as well as new ones. These cosmic and weird stories are about horrors that lie below the surface, ready to bubble up and disturb the veil of our everyday lives. From the bowels of NYC to the mind-warping outer reaches of space, SHROUDED HORROR shows what happens when ordinary people bump against the hidden terrors that sit at the boundaries of reality.
You can sign up for my newsletter to get exclusive early updates, as well as a chance to win a free copy: https://mailchi.mp/a9f0d76bba28/welcome
New Book Deal Announcement: Second Weird West Horror Adventure!
Posted: February 2, 2024 in Announcement, books, horror, Weird WestTags: author, book news, fiction, gothic western, historic fantasy, horror, Weird West, weird western, western, writing
On the one-year anniversary of my debut book, I am thrilled to announce that my second novel, MELINDA WEST AND THE GREMLIN QUEEN, will be coming out in May 2025 from Brigids Gate Press!
This action-adventure supernatural western is part of the Melinda West series, in which a stoic monster hunter and her partner encounter a brutal gremlin species set on spreading a psychic disease and taking over the Old West.
MELINDA WEST AND THE GREMLIN QUEEN is an adult “Weird Western” featuring gunslingers, diverse characters and monsters galore, with Bonnie & Clyde + Buffy + The Witcher + Supernatural vibes.
Melinda and Lance are two characters I featured in several published short stories before the first book. They were very well received in MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER (see reader reviews here). Aside from creating an escapist adventure, my overarching goal for this speculative world is to reframe some of the typical depictions of the Old West.
Interested readers can sign up here to request receiving an Advanced Reader Copy: https://forms.gle/BMZhBLRtJMfZzVDh7. You can also sign up for my newsletter to get exclusive early updates, as well as a chance to win a free copy next year: https://mailchi.mp/a9f0d76bba28/welcome
Top Weird West Books of 2023
Posted: December 18, 2023 in Announcement, books, recommendations, science fiction, Weird WestTags: fiction, horror, science fiction, Weird West
2023 was a banner year for weird west fiction, particularly horror westerns. This genre–which blends fantasy, horror and/or sci-fi elements in a western story–has been gaining steam for the last few years. It was an honor to have my debut supernatural western book, Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger, join a truly epic list of 2023 weird western books.
These are a few of my favorite new releases, as well as ones high on my to-be-read list. There are many new weird westerns beyond this shortlist; check out some of the profiles of amazing authors at Weird West Fiction for additional recommendations.
(more…)Gift Guide for Writers and Readers
Posted: December 3, 2023 in books, horror, recommendations, science fiction, Tips, writingTags: book gifts, books, fantasy, holiday gifts, horror, readers, science fiction, writers, writing
*Updated for 2024*
If you’re like me, you try to outdo yourself each year with unique and fun gifts for the loved ones in your life. For the readers and writers in particular, it can be fun to look for novelty bookish items beyond a book (though a book is *always* a great gift).
Themed bookmarks, candles, tea, reading lights, and specialty furniture are often a go-to for annual bookish gift lists.
I’ve picked a few of my personal favorite book- and writing-themed gifts in this list that have caught my eye. Many of these I have gifted or been gifted in the past so can vouch for them. These items range from clever advent calendars, epic pen holders, eye-catching book ends, and more.
Disclaimer: These are obviously highly subjective and based around my own horror/sci-fi/fantasy interests.
(more…)Free horror books for Halloween – today only!
Posted: October 31, 2023 in Announcement, books, horror, Melinda West, recommendations, Weird WestTags: books, dark fantasy, fiction, free story, gothic western, horror, Kindle, literature, speculative, Weird West, weird western
Happy Halloween! Here’s a treat for you: for today only, the ebook of my debut supernatural western MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER (Brigids Gate Press) is available for FREE through B&N, Kobo and Apple Books as part of the Terrify Your Tablet book event.
Terrify Your Tablet
The first annual Terrify Your Tablet (previously “Spook Your Kindle Day”) is hosted by Horrorsmith Publishing. Horror and thriller fans can download books from hundreds of participating authors at the link below on Halloween.
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KC Grifant 