D.M. Guay on her Christmas horror comedy ‘Hell for the Holidays’—“We horror geeks. We love Christmas horror so hard.”
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.
Conversations on writing with Anne Rice, Stephen King, Umberto Eco, 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.
Deborah Wilde on ‘Big Demon Energy’—An Enemies-to-Lovers Urban Fantasy
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.
J.D. Blackrose Q&A on ‘Wish Magic’—“Combining pieces of what I know personally makes my writing more relatable.”
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.
Q&A: Mike Duran on the bridge between faith and horror fiction
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.
Q&A: Rob Weldon on his Omnist books and scheduling creative events
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.”
Alison Levy Q&A: ‘Magic by Any Other Name’ and family abuse: “A lot of my family relationships were not healthy.”
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.
Q&A: Luke McCamley on his fantasy horror novel ‘The Gods Who Want To Die’
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.
Ben Avery Q&A: GHOSTS OF THE FUTURE
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.
D.M. Guay: The horror comedy author lets you visit 24/7 Demon Mart in a new 3-in-1 edition
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.
Tania Gold Q&A—Prophecy of a Vampire: “I love vampire stories...I wanted to provide something fresh and unique.”
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.”
Remembering Keith Giffen (1952-2023) comic book icon behind Justice League, Rocket Raccoon, Blue Beetle, more
Remembering comic book legend Keith Giffen, who created or co-created characters Rocket Raccoon, Lobo, Ambush Bug, and (the newest) Blue Beetle. He also worked on Legion of Superheroes, Justice League International, and more.
Jude S. Walko reimagines the legend of the headless horseman: “I have always had a penchant for good horror.”
Filmmaker Jude S. Walko’s novel The Unhallowed Horseman reimagines the classic “Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Walko offers a special video message and reads an excerpt from his novel. In our interview, Walko explains how his background as a filmmaker impacts his fiction, and the personal spin he brought to the story.
Interview: R.F. Kuang on ‘Babel’: “I think it’s really right for an environment to form really close but flawed relationships.”
R.F. Kuang talks about her historical fantasy Babel, which won the 2022 Nebula Award for Best Novel. Watch the video interview and scroll down for more info about the author.
Krista Cagg Q&A on ‘Hunting Grounds’: “Steampunk and Horror…I want to keep my audience on the edge of their seats.”
We interview Krista Cagg about her steampunk horror novel Hunting Grounds. The author explains her unique spin on steampunk, reveals what inspired her, and shares her favorite things about the genre.
The Haunting of Hill House: Directing Fear
Loosely based on the 1959 novel by Shirley Jackson, The Haunting of Hill House is a supernatural horror drama TV miniseries. We take you behind the scenes with the director as well as members of the cast.
Q&A: Kosoko Jackson on “The Forest Demands Its Due”
How the page-turning YA horror/fantasy evaluates systemic violence toward marginalized teens. Jackson explains what inspired him, how he used the fantasy to comment on racism in education, and reveals other stories that inspired his new book.
Dirty Harry vs. the Gill-Man: Jason William Karpf talks about his story “Creature from the Dead Pool”
How a Universal Monsters bit part raised the question about the Creature of the Black Lagoon facing one of the biggest action movie stars of all time. The result is “1950s sci-fi with a touch of James Bond for the finale.”
Stephen King on the return of HOLLY in his latest novel: “I could never let Holly Gibney go.”
Watch Stephen King read from his new book, Holly. The horror author shares how he came to care so much for a walk-on character that he kept bringing her back. We also have more info about the book and about King’s epic work as an author.
Blog Tour: ALL THE DEAD SHALL WEEP by Charlaine Harris
Charlaine Harris is currently on a blog tour to celebrate the fifth installment in her Gunnie Rose series. She returns to the gritty and magical world of the fractured former United States. Lizbeth and her younger half-sister Felicia have finally been reunited, along with Lizbeth’s husband Eli and his younger brother, Peter.