The Shadow’s Still Laughing

When I was a young, elementary school kid, I remember seeing my older sister constantly burying her nose in a book. One of those book covers started my own love of reading. ALFRED HITCHCOCK AND THE THREE INVESTIGATOR’S IN THE MYSTERY OF THE LAUGHING SHADOW. That cover spurred my imagination and made me excited to […]

GHOST GLEAMS: TALES OF THE UNCANNY BY WILLIAM J. WINTLE (1921) REVIEW

GHOST GLEAMS: TALES OF THE UNCANNY is a collection of short stories by William J. Wintle which was published by Heath Cranton in 1921. Born in 1861, Wintle distinguished himself as a versatile writer before becoming an Oblate for the Abbey of Caldey Island near Whales. It was there that he wrote these tales, specifically […]

Mac of BIOnighT Interview

Mac is an ultra-talented man. Primarily known for the tremendous music he composes and produces as Mac of BIOnighT, he’s also an evocative photographer, a lover of science fiction, horror and pulp literature, not-to-mention being an incredibly nice guy. Emanating from Italy, his huge library of music has spread throughout the world and is rapidly […]

Ramsey Campbell Novellas and Novelettes

Last year to honor my favorite writer’s birthday I took a look at several of his novels. This year we’re going to check out a few of his novellas and a novelette. Campbell is a master at creating the feeling of increasing unease and dread that mounts with each turned page. 1. “Needing Ghosts” (1990) […]