Sunday Morning Horror News

A collection of horror writer, editor, poet and publisher blogs from all over the web!

updated: Sat, 15 Aug 2026 23:00:04

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Hunting the Tall Man Forever

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eBook SALE!

The Medusa Psalms: Welcome To Walpurgis County by Kyle Toucher eBook is now on 99c SALE until August 21st! Welcome to Walpurgis County—where nightmares are real and every shadow hides something worse. Across ten stories and two novellas, Kyle Toucher unleashes haunted mountains, deranged cults, demonic possessions, cosmic horrors, witches, ancient evils, and terrifying conspiracies upon America’s most cursed terrain. The Medusa Psalms: Welcome to Walpurgis County is a dark journey through interconnected horror, supernatural suspense, and cosmic dread. Cross the county line… if you dare. Get your sale HERE!

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8/14/26

Given the popularity of writers such as CJ Leede and RJ Joseph, one might think that Extreme Horror has always had a feminist component to it. But if we look at the early days of the subgenre… Continue Reading

Out TODAY! Rituals in the Night by Jon Cohn

Congratulations to Jon Cohn with the release of the first book in the Odder Alaska series, Rituals in the Night! In the town of Odder, the night remembers what the town tries to forget. Nineteen-year-old David Warren has spent the last year haunted by a single night. A reckless search for the supernatural ended with his friend losing an arm to an impossible beast. Now, guilt drives him back into the abandoned corners of Odder in search of answers, and forgiveness. Instead, he finds something else. After a violent encounter with a monstrous creature, David begins to change. He’s becoming something frightening, a creature of the night with transformative powers and a hunger he barely understands. His new condition ties him to a dangerous and alluring woman, drawing David into a forbidden world he was never meant to see. As David struggles to control what he’s becoming, he finds himself the target of a powerful, dangerous figure. Tony Hart, a ruthless industrialist, is hunting for a mysterious spellbook that could doom everyone he loves. The truth leads back to a dark ritual performed by people closer to him than he realizes. With Tony closing in, a relentless monster hunter on [&# Continue Reading

Interview: Del Sandeen on These Walls Remember and Gothic and Historical Horror

Del Sandeen is the author of This Cursed House and her highly anticipated upcoming release, These Walls Remember. Sandeen is becoming a fan-favorite in the genre, praised for her expertly crafted, unputdownable gothic and historical horror stories. Her work has appeared in FIYAH: Speculative Literary Magazine, Uncanny Magazine, Nightlight Podcast, and Gay Magazine. She can … Continue Reading! "Interview: Del Sandeen on These Walls Remember and Gothic and Historical Horror"

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8/13/26

…about how important women like Sarah Langan, Sarah Pinborough, Mary SanGiovanni, and others from that time were to the genre, and the direct line that exists between their efforts and the opportunities… Continue Reading

Cover Reveal for the next Brad Ricks novel coming January 2027!

Cover reveal for Ravenous by Brad Ricks. When hunger becomes something monstrous, it becomes Ravenous. Cover art by Maarten van Vuuren. Ravenous will be released January 15th, 2027. Until then be sure to read Brad’s The Night Crew series.

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One Final Show Before the Infinite

I am listening to the final hours of a radio station, and I am thinking about death. About death, about ends, about how things that unite us, define us, still pass. 100.7 The Bay has been on the air for decades. I used to listen to this station when I was young (and still inside … Continue Reading

Review: These Walls Remember by Del Sandeen

These Walls Remember by Del Sandeen  Berkley (August 18, 2026)  Reviewed by Haley Newlin Del Sandeen became a horror author to watch after her previous release, This Cursed House, which was a personal favorite of mine among 2024 horror book releases. With her new release, These Walls Remember, Sandeen has further established herself as a … Continue Reading! "Review: These Walls Remember by Del Sandeen"

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8/12/26

I know that friends like Bryan Smith and the departed J. F. Gonzalez take that sentiment as sacrilege, but it is what it is. The trope felt tired and stretched thin to me, with only an occasional moment of true brightness and creativity Continue Reading

Beneath Ceaseless Skies Issue #464


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Beneath Ceaseless Skies Issue #464 Nat Katz et al.

Issue #464 of Beneath Ceaseless Skies online magazine, featuring stories by Nat Katz and Lars Wehman Dabney and cover art by Sam Jumisko.… More

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Weird Horror 13


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Weird Horror 13 Michael Kelly et al.

Welcome to the new pulp! Weird Horror magazine is a new venue for fiction, articles, reviews, and commentary. We expect to publish twice-yearly. Long live the new pulp!… More

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Review: Them by W.H. Chizmar

THEM by W.H. Chizmar Gallery Books (August 11, 2026) Reviewed by Abby Wolf This review is based on my personal reading experience. All opinions are my own. Science fiction and horror have always shared common ground. Both ask us to confront the unknown, in the stars, the depths of the ocean, or the darkest corners … Continue Reading! "Review: Them by W.H. Chizmar"

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Writing Cults That Feel Believable and Dangerous

Learn how to write believable cults in horror fiction by focusing on recruitment, charisma, isolation, coercive control, rules, language, belonging, and danger. This guide helps horror writers create cult stories that feel realistic, emotionally compelling, and terrifying without relying on clichés, cartoon villains, or shallow ritual imagery alone. Continue Reading

Veni Vidi Venti


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Veni Vidi Venti Ian Shoales

Ian Shoales’s acerbic commentary cuts to the core of issues of the day and to the philosophical puzzles that have intrigued and annoyed us since we first fell out of the trees. His lyrics, light verse, comical vignettes,… More

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Podcast episode 2-5 transferred

podcast episodes 2-5, featuring works by Eve Ott, Jim Calvert, Celeste Oster, and Ida Fogle, have been copied to the website. Continue Reading

Review: Hellbound Bastards

Martha shares her review of Hellbound Bastards by Chris McGuinness! Cosmic horror + western + horrible people! Continue Reading

Recently watched: The Odyssey

The Odyssey is not so much "a cinematic interpretation of" as "a horror movie based on." But it is an excellent horror movie. Continue Reading

Falling Angels: The Labyrinth Book 4 Preorders

Preorders have begun for the signed, limited edition hardcover of FALLING ANGELS: THE LABYRINTH Book 4. Cost is $125. Print run is limited to 248 signed copies. Click here to reserve your copy. The book is expected to ship later this Fall. (A paperback and eBook edition will be released in late December, and an audiobook will be released in early 2027.

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The Penultimate Chapter In Bestselling Author Brian Keene’s Universe-Ending Opus!

Frankie has stood against it all. From the zombie-infested shadows of the Baltimore City Zoo to the flood-ravaged ruins of an Earth swamped by global supernatural storms, Frankie always remained standing.

Now, she’s falling — passing uncontrollably through steadily fracturing dimensions of time and space, plummeting into increasingly terrifying realities, and helpless to act as the universe itself begins to disintegrate around her, consumed by a ravenous, encompassing evil. F Continue Reading

A Coven of Witches by Alexis Powell Illustrated by Marina Vidal


 A spellbinding collection of 20 original spooky tales that reimagine witches from folklore, myth, and history.

A girl receives a Christmas gift far worse than coal. An sideshow lures in new recruits. A birthday party turns into a grisly scavenger hunt. A werewolf stalks a ghostly graveyard. A train ride proves quite deadly. These stories are as enchanting as they are eerie, shining a light on the magical world of these legendary witches.

Features stories inspired by Baba Yaga, Marie Laveau, Circe, the Salem Witch Trials, La Lechuza, and more. All brought to life through gorgeous full-color illustrations.




This gorgeous book with glow in the dark cover and beautiful illustrations contains 20 scary stories for kids.

They each have a spookiness rating of 1-3, so you know in advance if it may be too scary for younger children.

Every story begins with its own full color illustration and ends with some fascinating information about the origin of the witch in the story.

The stories are separated into sections of Folklore, Mythology, and History with a brief explanation of each. Of course, my favorites Continue Reading

Open Call: Cheat Code

Did you ever glitch your old Pokemon games to find MissingNo.? Try to access the Cow Dimension in Diablo? Get a glimpse of Bigfoot in GTA San Andreas? SUBMISSION WINDOW: September 1—December 31, 2026. WORDCOUNT: no minimum. 8K maximum (no exceptions PAYMENT: $25USD + paperback + ebook. LINK TO ORIGINAL CALL WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR: Did you ever glitch your old Pokemon games to find MissingNo.? Try to access the Cow Dimension in Diablo? Get a... Continue Reading

Podcast episode 1, Zombie Tanka #2 by Carl Bettis

Podcast episode 1, Zombie Tanka #2 by Carl Bettis Continue Reading

Women of the Weird West Anthology

Candi shares her thoughts on the Women of the Weird West anthology edited by KC Grifant, author of the Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger books Continue Reading

Scott Edelman - Keeneversations - Ep 51

Brian sits down Eating the Fantastic-style for a dinner conversation with the legendary Scott Edelman about autobiographies, legacies, podcasting, and awards. Listen now via Spotify or right here in your browser.

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Updates: New Story, Fitness & Writing, The Horror We Keep

My most recent short story, “Luke and Amy’s Final Project,” is now available in THE HORROR COLLECTION: HALLOWEEN EDITION, edited by Kevin J. Continue Reading

The House That Eats the Dead by Max Doty


 A family moves into their dream home—only to discover that it hides an insatiable hunger—in this dread-laced and darkly outrageous domestic horror novel.
The new house is a fresh start for Claire and her family. It's a move away from the cityscape of a declining San Francisco and towards the quiet suburban life she has craved since her turbulent childhood; a step up the corporate ladder for her husband, Tom; and a safe haven for their two children.
Yet as they unpack their boxes, she senses something is wrong. Fresh flowers dry up, store-bought eggs are inexplicably hollow, and her daughter's favorite toy disappears. Claire soon confronts a series of impossible The house is hungry. It's devouring anything that was once alive. And only Claire and Tom, the owners of the house, will remember that this "food" ever existed.
When Claire exploits the house's power in a moment of weakness, she and the house forge a fragile bond. But as its hunger intensifies and Claire loses control, she fears who else might be drawn to her home—and what sinister appetites they’ll bring.
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Why Unanswered Questions Can Be Scarier Than Answers

Discover why unanswered questions make horror fiction scarier than clear explanations. This guide explores ambiguity, uncertainty, reader imagination, unresolved endings, monster reveals, emotional mysteries, and lingering dread to help horror writers create stories that feel meaningful, unsettling, and unforgettable without confusing or frustrating their audience. Continue Reading

Falling Angels - Sig Sheets

Pre Orders for the signed, limited edition of FALLING ANGELS: The Labyrinth Book 4 begin this Sunday, August 9, exclusively via Thunderstorm Books.

If you would like more details or a sneak peek at the signature sheets, I’ve recorded this free video.

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The State of the Cushing: August 2026

Alas, I will not be attending this year’s Necronomicon Providence convention. My family commitments, day job commitments, personal finances,”been there, done that” ennui, and aching world-weariness prevent me from making the road trip. Writing weird fiction has always been a playful activity for me. (Even when the work has been dark, the generation of the […] Continue Reading

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