Author Q&A: Ishita Banik (AS WE LAST)
“Everytime I am writing a story, I am living in it. It's like living several lives in a single life-time!” Indian author Ishita Banik blogs about her books, how to write a novel, and more.
Complete Love-Haight Case Files by Jean Rabe, Donald J. Bingle
A genre-bending mix of mystery, horror, suspense, thrills, courtroom drama, and romance. Magic has returned to the world and with it, a host of supernatural creatures—not just vampires and ghosts, but sentient gargoyles, ghouls, sprites, faeries, and more.
Superheroes Who Were on TV First
Television has a long history of adapting superheroes from other sources—including, of course, comics, as well as literature, film, and even old time radio. The shows listed in this article are those rare examples of superheroes that were originally created for TV…
Supernatural Books: Who Writes the Supernatural Books?
The TV series Supernatural spawned a number of tie-in books. Meet the authors, including Rebecca Dessertine, Keith R.A. DeCandido, Christa Faust, Jeff Mariotte, and more!
Excerpt: The Love-Haight Case Files Book 2
Supernatural beings are willing to fight for their legal rights! Read this excerpt from the second book in the Love-Haight Case Files series! “The coed screamed again as she turned back to look at him, her eyes wide, her blonde hair tangling as she raced pell-mell down the street without looking where she was going…”
Rare first edition of ‘Frankenstein’ novel breaks world auction record
First edition of Frankenstein sells for record breaking $1.17m —First in a series celebrating the many versions of Frankenstein’s Monster.
Horror Q&A Steve Gladwin: “Slight edge of black comedy”
“I write a lot of dark things in my work, but my short stories recently have been more quirky and off-beat. What all my work does have in common is that slight edge of black comedy and it's sometimes very dark.” In this interview, the author talks about writing to music, his unpublished ghost stories, and his upcoming projects.
The Munsters vs. Addams Family: What is the difference?
The Addams Family and The Munsters were essentially developed at the same time, and both ran for two seasons each. Which Is Television’s True First Family of Fright?
‘ParaNorthern’ Graphic Novel: Endearing misfits seek to save their spooky, supernatural town
Sometimes the most powerful magic comes from our connections to our family and friends. ParaNorthern (HMH Kids/Etch) is a deliciously humorous, cozy and bewitching graphic novel from Stephanie Cooke that will delight readers of all ages.
Frankenstein: Everything You Need to Know to Read Mary Shelley's Novel
In 1815, Lord Byron challenged guests to write a ghost story—and 18-year-old Mary Shelley crafted “Frankenstein.” In this video, Iseult Gillespie shares everything you need to know to read Mary Shelley’s classic novel.
Star Trek Day 2021: Strange New Worlds Panel
Both a spin-off as well as a prequel that branches off the original Star Trek pilot, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds will follow the missions of the USS Enterprise–a decade (give or take) before Kirk takes the helm for the famous five-year mission of the original series.
See Universal Monsters On Big Screen
Four iconic monster movies—Dracula (1931), Frankenstein (1931), The Invisible Man (1933), and The Wolf Man (1941)—are headed back to the big screen with two double-feature events in time for Halloween.
Horror Q&A: Alistair Rey (Something Wicked This Way Rides)
“I wanted to capture the existential horror of war and place it within the context of the supernatural.” Alistair Rey contributed the story "What Hath God Wrought?" In this interview, the author talks about legend vs. history, mixing horror with the Old West, and the challenges of historical fiction.
True Blood: Charlaine Harris Sookie Stackhouse Books In Order
The author thinks of these books as adventure novels. “Maybe the difference in my approach is the humor, and the fact that my protagonist has no increasing supernatural powers and has trouble paying her bills. (The telepathy? It's up in the air in the books as to where that came from.)”
Star Trek Day 2021
Watch the livestream here! Star Trek Day will be hosted by Wil Wheaton and Mica Burton and feature a live orchestra, in-person conversations with cast members and creative minds, “legacy moments” with iconic cast, plus surprise announcements.
Horror Q&A: Jonathon Mast (Something Wicked This Way Rides)
“Reddit asked the question, what's the creepiest thing you've ever seen…" The short story collection Something Wicked This Way Rides features some two-dozen authors exploring the Old West with a twisted view…
200+ Monster Book Series
List of book series that feature monsters, magic, folklore, urban fantasy, science gone wrong, alien invasions, zombies, vampires, and the supernatural.
Flashback: King Kong (1933)
1933’s King Kong is known for its groundbreaking special effects—including stop-motion animation, matte painting, rear projection and miniatures—all done decades before CGI.
Horror Q&A: Matias Travieso-Diaz (Something Wicked This Way Rides)
“Showing that ‘horror’ things do happen in Texas was a lot of fun for me.” The author's fascination with Cryptids, and being such an eclectic writer.
Did it Fight Godzilla, Gamera, or Kong?
These giant monsters sometimes save (sometimes destroy) cities. They also fought a lot of OTHER things. Can you match which monster fought what?