Author Archives: darkscrybe

This October the Horror Writers Association will be running Halloween Haunts on its official blog. As well as Halloween-themed blog posts by members, readers will be treated to interviews, book excerpts and prizes. There will be something new every day, so if you’ve got a fetish for all things Halloween, then the HWA blogsite isContinue reading “Helping out the HWA for Halloween”

A lot of writers and artists profess to writing while drinking a lot of coffee and sometimes alcohol. Many other creators over the decades have created music and art while under the influence of mind altering drugs.A recent survey found that editors/writers are the 4th heaviest consumers of coffee. Is this solely because they need to beContinue reading “Writing under the influence?”

I love writing; it’s in my blood and often spills out onto the page. But I also have a penchant for art and design; so it makes sense that I combine the two. Witch Huntsis my first graphic novel, but certainly not my first piece of published artwork. Over the past few years I’ve beenContinue reading “Artist for Hire”

One thing an author or artist needs to develop very quickly to survive in this writing game is a thick skin. I’m just new to this game, with only three novellas, a graphic novel and less than a handful of short stories published, so my opinion might not count for much, but I wanted toContinue reading “Thicken your skin – sharpen your resolve”

I’ve just returned home from a very memorable weekend in Melbourne where I finally got to meet Witch Hunts co-author Rocky Wood and join him in a signing event at a bookstore just outside the city. After conversing with Rocky for roughly 18 months via email, I was very keen to meet him face-to-face andContinue reading “Witch Hunts signing event in Melbourne!”

UK author Christian Saunders has just released his new horror novella Devil’s Island. Here he offers some sound advice on being careful when writing reviews of books online – even if they’re honest reviews! Beware the Trolls! A cautionary tale… I like reading. A lot. I also like writing. Often, I combine the two andContinue reading “Guest Blogger: Author Christian Saunders”

I’m very honoured to have Lee Battersby, one of Australia’s foremost speculative fiction authors agree to this interview where he talks aboput his forthcoming debut novelThe Corpse-Rat King. I was very fortunate to read an ARC of The Corpse-Rat King and you’ll find a link to my review of the book at the end ofContinue reading “Author Interview: Lee Battersby”

Publisher: Damnation BooksISBN: 978-1-61572614–1 (eBook)Published: 13th April, 2012Words: 83,780 Description:Corrupts Absolutely? collects twenty brand-new stories from veteran authors and newcomers, each with a unique perspective on what it might really be like to be superhuman in today’s day and age. In the center of such a roiling mass of uncertainty and excitement lies one important truth: the fight against goodContinue reading “Review: Corrupts Absolutely? edited by Lincoln Crisler”

Martin Livings’ new tale Rope is now available in e-book format from Dark Prints Press – along with my novella Vaudeville. I managed to nab Martin for a quick interview (make sure you check out the interview he did with me over at his blogsite) – Tell us a little about yourself. Who is Martin Livings? Ah, theContinue reading “Author Interview: Martin Livings”

My latest novella, Vaudeville, a coming-of-age horror tale, is now available to buy as an e-book from Dark Prints Press. This is my third novella, with my previous works Torment and The Noctuary, being published by Damnation Books in the United States. I’m very glad that Vaudeville found a home with an Australian small press,Continue reading “"Vaudeville" released!”