Death Drives a Semi was an unexpected pleasure to read. The 25th anniversary re-release of this short story anthology was genius. Not only did it introduce me to a talented author, but it will undoubtedly usher in a legion of new fans for Van Belkom. Reading good horror is like finding a real diamond as your... Continue Reading →
I love short stories because the good ones can encapsulate a fully formed plot including themes and character development in a bite sized, single sitting morsel. Throwing Shadows: A Dark Collection is a series of nine short stories that perfectly capture the essence of a campfire story. The title’s name is a clever reflection of... Continue Reading →
When we envision a successful writer, be it Stephen King, J. K. Rolling and many other GIANTS of modern literature, we tend to create a very distorted image of the success as a writer. In a few words, we think that the ONLY WAY to be a successful "writer" is to write fiction, be it... Continue Reading →
“DEUCALION SELDOM SLEPT, but when he did, he dreamed. Every dream was a nightmare.” 14 words in, and you are already demanding answers to the questions: - Who is Decaulion? // What does “Decaulion” mean ? // Why such a name? // What kind of insomnia gets you to “seldom” sleep? And when he does,... Continue Reading →
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