The countdown has begun, but the only thing striking at midnight will be terror. For the anthology “Year’s End,” join more than a dozen horror authors as they reveal the dark side of our end-of-year celebrations.

A Sherlock Holmes novel from the bestselling author of “The Age of Odin” and the Firefly novel “Big Damn Hero.” “There’s a literary tradition going back to Victorian times of equating Christmas with ghosts…”

Revisiting the Christmas horror comedy book from the 24/7 Demon Mart books author. She tells us her inspirations and recommends more horror comedy Christmas stories.

The streaming network that gave us Monarch and Foundation is now creating a science fiction show based on Martha Wells’ books about a self-hacking security droid. More about the show and the original books here.

“I find most vampire novels soooooooooo disappointing…” The spine-tingling, bone-chilling novel of supernatural suspense from the #1 New York Times bestselling author.

Want a look at the scary side of Christmas? Check out these collections with Christmas horror stories from Charlaine Harris, Patricia Briggs, Simon R. Green, Seanan McGuire, Neil Gaiman, Daphne du Maurier, Mercedes Lackey, Arthur Conan Doyle and more!

Sharing excerpts from author interviews, including blockbuster horror authors Anne Rice and Stephen King, and more. Also sharing more info about the authors and links for further reading.

Wilde loves writing smart, flawed, wisecracking women who can solve a mystery, kick supernatural butt, and banter with hot men. Wilde tells Monster Complex how Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy changed her life, reveals what compels her stories, and explains why she seeks worldbuilding without common fantasy elements.

Urban fantasy author J.D. Blackrose tells Monster Complex about her unique brand of urban fantasy, what inspired her to go in that direction, and why she loves connecting with readers.

Urban fantasy author Faith Hunter has written multiple series. We go over her books, discuss with her the growing popularity of vampires, and she shares what ties her different fiction together.

Mike Duran’s new book CHRISTIAN HORROR explores the Judeo-Christian roots of contemporary horror, the religious themes that frame much of the horror art, and how evangelical culture has come to distance itself from such a potentially rich and powerful medium. Duran shares with Monster Complex who this book is actually FOR and what he hopes to help them learn.

The author talks about his novels… and why he uses his promo events to build a creative community. “My Venn diagram of favorite authors,” Weldon says, “includes Neil Gaiman, Terry Pratchett, Jonathan Franzen, David Foster Wallace, Douglas Adams, and Jonathan Lethem.”

The latest issue features new stories of haunted places, tormented souls, and the creeping unknown. The magazine-book hybrid also includes the first installment of a new series discussing the history of American horror comics; an interview with Paul Finch, editor of the Terror Tales anthologies; and much more.

The author shares some of the painful real life experience behind the novel, and how writing fantasy helped her overcome some of her own personal family trauma.

The author talks about The Gods Who Want To Die, his thriller blending horror, crime, occultism, and fantasy, exploring a mother’s struggle within a deadly cult. He shares how his background led to the book, explains how the book combines real-life crime stories with supernatural and fantasy elements and stuff from horror movies, and reveals how writing the book served as a catharsis.

The crew of the ​Tabitha have to deal with a planetoid with deadly secrets, a cosmic maelstrom they cannot escape, and a warship intent on destroying them. Author Ben Avery shares the inspiration(s) for the book, how the novel compares to other space-opera type stories, and what he loves best about these types of stories.

Called by many the “father of science fiction, H.G. Wells (1866-1946) explored the terror behind brand-new scientific ideas. Looking at the legendary author’s classic SF works that were political, realistic—and always entertaining.

One loser, one talking cockroach, and one karate-chopping bombshell are all that stand between YOU and Hell on Earth. The author offers a new 3-in-1 omnibus to introduce you to the 24/7 Demon Mart horror comedy books.

Find out more about the thinking behind horror storytelling—and learn how to write and create your own movies and TV shows! Fanatical is offering a great sale on books about horror movies—including 24 eBooks so you can explore behind-the-scenes of this ever-popular genre, and how the industry’s pros have approached horror in their own unique way.

Tania Gold’s new book is Prophecy of a Vampire. Find out more about the book, and read our interview with the author! “I love vampire stories, especially when they have a romantic tie to it. I wrote Prophecy of a Vampire as a romance because I wanted to provide something fresh and unique.”