Category Archives: Announcements
Best Horror of the Year Vol. 4
I’ve just heard that 2 stories from Chilling Tales, an anthology I edited, have been chosen by editor Ellen Datlow for inclusion in The Best Horror of the Year, volume 4. The stories are “Stay” by Leah Bobet, and “Looker” … Continue reading
Cover art for issue 3
I’ve secured the cover art for issue 3. It’s not a photograph, this time, but rather a painting by artist Eric Lacombe. Will unveil it once the cover is designed.
Signal boost — Short Story contest
I’m a judge in The Friends of the Merril Short Story Contest. There’s a small fee to enter, but all proceeds go the Merril Collection, North America’s largest public assemblage of speculative fiction. http://friendsmerrilcontest.com/
DarkLit Fest
Just one week until DarkLit Fest. Hope to see you there. http://www.oshawalibrary.on.ca/darklit/2011/
Part 2 of Stephen Jones on the state of horror
http://www.fearnet.com/news/interviews/b24666_exclusive_editor_stephen_jones_on_state.html
Editor Stephen Jones on the state of horror
http://www.fearnet.com/news/interviews/b24663_exclusive_editor_stephen_jones_on_state.html
Toys for Tots – Horror Style
Writer/editor Joe Pulver is coordinating a massive effort to get toys into kids hands this holiday season. One lucky soul will win a complete library of horror books and magazines. I’ve donated a copy of Shadows & Tall Trees. If you want … Continue reading
Short Story Contest Now Open
The Friends of the Merril Short Story Contest is now open. I’m one of the judges. Don’t let that dissuade you. It’s for a great cause. The Merril is an important collection. http://friendsmerrilcontest.com/
Submission window
When I open the 2-month unsolicited submission window for Shadows & Tall Trees in January, it’s looking increasingly like those submissions will have to be considered for issue 4, as issue 3 is filling in quite nicely with fiction thus … Continue reading