On the Australasian Horror Writers Association

I know I’ve said this before, but I’m going to say it again: I wouldn’t be a published author if it wasn’t for the Australasian Horror Writers Association (AHWA). I happened across the AHWA online way back in 2009, just when I was starting to find I had a penchant for writing dark stories. TheContinue reading “On the Australasian Horror Writers Association”

Witch Hunts art fundraiser

In honour of my late friend Rocky Wood, I’ve created some new original art inspired by the graphic novel Rocky, Lisa Morton and I created together, Witch Hunts. I’m auctioning the art off to raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease Australia. Lisa Morton has sweetened the deal by adding a copy of Witch Hunts, withContinue reading “Witch Hunts art fundraiser”

Rocky Wood: A Tribute

There will be a lot of posts and and comments like this about Rocky Wood today. Sadly, this great man of horror and great man all round, has passed away after a four year battle with Motor Neurone Disease. Rocky was not only regarded as the world’s expert on Stephen King, having published several tomesContinue reading “Rocky Wood: A Tribute”

Midnight Hour

In a few weeks, Midnight Echo Issue 1o will be released in paperback and digital formats and for me, it will be quite a milestone. The magazine, which is produced with pride, by the Australian Horror Writers Association, has been a personal challenge ever since I first joined the organisation and saw the first issueContinue reading “Midnight Hour”

Witch Hunts Won!

I think I’m calm enough to write this now. About five – no six – hours ago now the graphic novel I illustrated, Witch Hunts: A Graphic History of the Burning Times received the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a Graphic Novel. I watched it all happen via the Internet as the AwardsContinue reading “Witch Hunts Won!”