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Review of Chilling Tales

Michael — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:02:25 +0000

The latest issue of the venerable New York Review of Science Fiction, issue #281, has a great review of Chilling Tales.

http://www.nyrsf.com/2012/01/issue-281-january-2012-table-of-contents.html

Clarification

Michael — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:29:58 +0000

It’s been pointed out to me, rightly, that by letting people submit work outside the submission window that it looks like I’m charging fees to allow submissions. That wasn’t my intent, in the least. It was simply a “thank you” to those writers (who, sadly, make up much of the readership) who have supported the magazine. So, I’ve removed that stipulation from the guidelines. I’m still only open for submissions for 2 months. I apologise if it appeared it was a cash grab. It wasn’t. If all I wanted was to make cash from this venture, there’d be easier ways to do so.

Another good review

Michael — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:31:38 +0000

David Longhorn, superb editor of the superb Supernatural Tales, has favourably reviewed issue 2 of Shadows & Tall Trees. Have a look.

http://suptales.blogspot.com/2011/10/shadows-tall-trees.html

Issue 2 reviewed at Hell Notes

Michael — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 18:24:14 +0000

Hell Notes has just posted a favourable review of S&TT2.

http://hellnotes.com/shadows-tall-trees-issue-2-book-review

World Horror: A quick recap

Michael — Tue, 03 May 2011 02:03:47 +0000

World Horror Convention 2011 was a blast! Kudos to Lee Thomas, Nate Southard, Boyd Harris, and all the other convention volunteers for putting on a great convention.

Carolyn and I arrived Thursday around 3 pm after a slight plane delay. We were fortunate, as many of our friends had numerous travel delays. We got back to Toronto around 1 am Monday morning.

As always, these conventions are a bit of a surreal blur after awhile. Some highlights include several great room parties / launches that featured kegs of beer, Margarita machines, hot dog carts, and a late-night run for 30 pizzas. I met Paul Tremblay, John Langan, Nick Mamatas, Peter Straub, Matt Cardin, and several other colleagues whom I’d only previously corresponded with. Was a pleasure seeing Scott Edelman, Nicholas Kaufmann, Gary McMahon, Chris Teague, and Stuart Young again. And it’s always a pleasure to see old friends Rio Youers, Joel Alexander, Brett Savory, Sandra Kasturi, Gemma Files, Michael Rowe, Simon Strantzas, and the rest of the Toronto Posse. I was very pleased for Ian Rogers who sold his first book, a collection of short stories, to the fabulous ChiZine Publications. A personal note here to CZP honchos Brett and Sandra: I promise to try my damndest to pronounce the name correctly from here on out.

I got to help a couple of my publisher’s, Dark Regions Press and EDGE, at their dealer’s tables selling books. It did seem to help sell the books having the authors / editors at the tables. Thanks very kindly to everyone who purchased a book with my name on it. I do appreciate it.

Carolyn and I got into downtown Austin proper twice. We had some good meals. They serve them big in Texas. The only meal we finished was one we shared. We spent some time on 6th street Friday night, checking out the bands and listening to some music. We also got down to the Congress St “bat” bridge, but it was too early in the day to see any bats. It’s definitely a very liberal, weird city. I dig it.

Spent some time in the hotel’s courtyard. Ah, happy hour. $2 pints and $3 Margaritas. Had a particularly good time one afternoon with Bob Boyczuk, Brent Hayward, and Claude Lalumière. What happens in Austin, gents, stays in Austin. Remember to use your super powers wisely. And we will never forget the Ass Goblins of Auschwitz.

There were many people I met and hung out with. Thank you all for your warmth and generosity. Let’s do it again.

Closed to submissions

Michael — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:58:33 +0000

We are currently closed to unsolicited submissions.

Another tale added to the Table of Contents

Michael — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:05:21 +0000

I’ve just bought another story for issue 2 of Shadows & Tall Trees: “Memento Mori,” by Sunny Moraine.

Tremendous review of Issue 1

Michael — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 13:14:03 +0000

From the incomparable Ray Cluley.

http://probablymonsters.wordpress.com/competitions-2/

Mailing address removed

Michael — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 15:34:11 +0000

Please note, upon receiving a bizarre, vaguely threatening letter in the post, I’ve had to remove my mailing address from the website. Please direct all correspondence to the e-mail address.

First piece of fiction for issue 2 acquired

Michael — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:56:36 +0000

I’ve bought the first story for issue 2 of Shadows & Tall Trees: “At the Top of the Stairs” by Richard Harland.