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briankeene · 1 year

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Cognitive Disarray

When I turned 50, I told Mary that I was going to pretend that I was developing dementia, so I could say and do anything I wanted to. Tell an editor how I really feel about them? “Sorry, I have dementia.” Decide I’m tired of signing books and want to go take a nap? “Sorry, I have dementia.”

Mary asked how that would be any different than the way things already were. She said, quote: “You already tell people what you really think of them.” to which I responded, “Nah, I’ve been holding back all these years.”

It was a joke, of course, And before anyone thinks I’m making light of dementia, I’ve had several loved ones and friends go through the utterly gut-wrenching horrors of that disease. Gallows humor is how I’ve always dealt with things, and I don’t care that it’s 2022 — gallows humor is how I’ll continue to deal with things in my fashion.

The problem is, five years after making that joke, I’m starting to wonder if maybe karma has decided to teach me a lesson about that particular gallows humor…

Case in point: When Cathy Gonzalez told me she’d like to see the Clickers franchise continue with new books by J.F. Gonzalez’s friends and peers or by newer authors who were inspired by him, I lined some folks up. The first of those books, CLICKERS NEVER DIE by Stephen Kozeniewski and Wile E. Young, is available in paperback and eBook from the following places:

Paperback: Amazon - BAM - Book Depository - Waterstones

eBook: Kindle - Nook - Kobo

Both Stephen and Wile were fans of Jesus’s, and fans of the Clickers series, and they were the perfect choices to kick off the new continuation of the franchise. I then tapped some other folks to write new additions. Jay Wilburn and Kristopher Rufty were working on one when Jay passed away. Kristopher is finishing it. Jeff Strand and Kenzie Jennings have an invite to write one when deadlines permit. Livia Llewellyn expressed to write a solo novella, focusing on the Dark Ones. And I talked to a few other people, as well.

The problem is, I’m no longer sure who — exactly — I talked to.

I have a memory of approaching author Candace Nola about writing one. In my memory, this occurred at a party Mary and I had here at the house this past summer. In my memory, I advised Candace to reread the original books and think about who she might like to collaborate with, and what her story idea was. I am sure this happened. So, yesterday, when I updated the public on the forthcoming books in the Clickers franchise, I mentioned Candace.

But this was all news to her, and I was absolutely mortified and embarrassed. Even more mortified and embarrassed than when I wore this outfit for charity.

I asked Mary if she remembered me talking about it with Candace at the party. She said, “No, but I remember you telling me you thought Candace would be a good author to play with the Clickers.”

So… even though I have this clear memory of inquiring with Candace, none of that apparently happened.

Now, something you may not know about me is I can be a little bit — just a little, mind you — bit of a hypochondriac. When Geoff Cooper is holding court, he enjoys telling people about how I convinced myself I had cancer while I was writing TERMINAL. Mary loves to tell people about the week I was convinced I had contracted leprosy. Bob Ford can rattle off a litany of the supposed maladies I was positive that I had, and texted him about in a panic. And if Jesus and Tom Piccirilli were still here, they could sigh heavily and nod and tell you about all the times they talked me off the ledge when I called them late at night convinced I’d come down with scurvy or scabies or a host of other things.

So, my immediate go to after yesterday was to worry all night long that maybe I really am beginning to develop dementia. Because this is not the first thing like this that I’ve done, and things like this are happening more and more frequently. Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disarray.

It’s not dementia, of course. I may be a hypochondriac but I’m healthy enough to know that I’m a hypochondriac. No, what it is is exhaustion. At 55, I’m still trying to go at the same speed I ran at 25, 35, and 45. I posted my daily work schedule in my newsletter two weeks ago. Have a look. But now add to that the fact that I’m trying to be a good father to both my sons — ages 14 and 32 (so there’s completely different levels of parenting involved), and trying to make sure the time I spend with Mary is quality time, and then toss in Jesus’s estate, Dave Thomas’s estate (which has been dominating a lot of my free time lately), Scares That Care, wedding planning, and all the other things that don’t constitute writing … and yeah, I’m worn thin.

I’m not complaining about those things. I love my sons and Mary and I have been very good about not letting writing take precedence over any of them. And I love the work we do with Scares that Care. And Jesus’s estate is pretty easy at this point, and Dave’s estate — while currently a lot of work — will get easier in the months to come. And I enjoy the wedding planning, too. (I’ve been put in charge of DJing, and invitations, and as I told Christopher Golden and Maurice Broaddus yesterday, hold off before you book a hotel room folks, because I’m going to get us a group discount on rooms).

So, no. I’m not complaining.

And on top of all those commitments, I still try to take time to interact as much as I can, and respond to folks, etc.

I’ve tried countless times over the years to wall myself off from some of those public duties, but it never sticks. And the reason it never sticks is because I still enjoy it. For every young asshole gunslinger who wants to make a name for themselves by taking a shot at me on Twitter, or for every douchebag who asks me to do something for them and then gets mad when I say no, by and large 90% of the public are great, and I enjoy interacting with them.

I just see that I’m starting to do it at a slower pace.

And that’s probably not a bad thing.

It’s not dementia. It’s just… exhaustion. The type of mental exhaustion that comes with trying to do 50 things for 50 people at once.

So, anyway… yeah, Candace, I want you to write a Clickers novel. I have some ideas for co-writers, and I’ll run those by you next week.

Unless I forget. ;-)

(And if there’s anyone else out there who I actually did approach about doing Clickers, and I didn’t mention you yesterday, then that means I forgot, and you should reach out).

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duranduratulsa · 4 years

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My thought...These are my favorite horror authors in order...

21. Kristopher Rufty #kristopherrufty #book #books #novel #fiction #horror #oakhollow

#kristopher rufty #book #books #novel #fiction #horror #oak hollow

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dlsreviews · 5 years

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NEW REVIEW: Splatterpunk Zine - Issue 7 (2016)

Next up on DLS Reviews we have a full dissection of ‘Splatterpunk Zine – Issue 7’ (2016). It was another highly entertaining issue, packed with gritty, uncompromising short stories, book reviews, and an excellent piece on the films of Eli Roth by Jeff Burk.

This issue sold out ages ago, so if you didn’t manage to get your hands on a copy at the time, then here’s what you missed…

https://www.dlsreviews.com/splatterpunk-zine-07.php

#splatterpunk zine #splatterpunk #Jack Bantry #Jeff Strand #Adam Cesare #Kristopher Rufty #Garrett Cook

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michaelpatrickhicks · 7 years

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Review: Something Violent by Kristopher Rufty

Something Violent by Kristopher Rufty My rating: 4 of 5 stars Well now, this was a delightfully F'd up read, and one I'm hesitant to say too much about (there's a book description up at NetGalley, but not here on Goodreads; the story's initial hook is all the more shocking if you don't bother with the official synopsis). Something Violent is a serial killer story of the 80s slasher horror movie mold, first and foremost, but it's also a wonderfully sick, twisted, pervy little love story to boot. Our killers are a fun-loving couple, although their idea of fun and their practice of dating rituals are a little...um, outside the norm, let's say. The idea of blood lust has a couple layers of meaning with these two. The only problem is, their relationship has hit a bit of a slippery slope, and author Kristopher Rufty gives us a good look at the history of their relationship. Relationships are a lot of work, you know? Couples need to be open with each other and have a good line of communication, and there's always this constant bit of upkeep to keep things running smoothly. It's a complicated series of give and take, and things get even more difficult when you're being hunted by the law, trying to dispose of dead bodies, and dealing with issues like rape, kidnap, murder, and psycho hillbillies. You know, relationship stuff. Rufty's good at giving us two deplorable figures to root for, usually because most of the people Jody and Seth target are even more disgusting wretches. We're constantly reminded that neither are exactly humanity's cream of the crop, but there's a certain likability to this couple that proves necessary in order for the story to work. It's dark, but there are also odd moments of light, and Rufty taps into a certain Stockholm effect between readers and his depraved couple. Something Violent may not be good, clean fun, but it damn sure is entertaining and more than a little bit frisky. [Note: I am a member of the DarkFuse Reader's Group and received an advanced copy of this title from the publisher via NetGalley.] View all my reviews

Buy Something Violent At DarkFuse

#DarkFuse #NetGalley #DarkFuse magazine #Kristopher Rufty #Something Violent #horror #serial killer #slasher #book review #book reviews #book blogger

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horror-oasis · 2 years

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THE DEVOURED AND THE DEAD BY KRISTOPHER RUFTY [#BOOKREVIEW] FULL REVIEW AVAILABLE AT HORROROASIS.COM (LINK IN OUR BIO) "It is grotesque, very bloody, and sometimes shocking, and absolutely meets the standard you have come to expect from this series." - @rickreadshorror — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/3tCYKrZ

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suspensethrillernovelsaddict · 6 years

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PILLOWFACE BY KRISTOPHER RUFTY

( Befriending A Psychopath )

SYNOPSIS

Twelve year old Joel Olsen loves all things devoted to horror. Movies, comics, books, and of course his true passion, special effects. Being raised by his older sister Haley after the sudden death of their parents Joel is in a world truly of his own.

At the launch of summer vacation Joel finds lying bloodied and near death in his backyard a masked man…

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#BOOKS #Bookstagram #fiction #Horror #Paranormal #Recommendations #Serial Killer

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momkittycat · 7 years

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Please tell us about your upcoming books and their production schedule.

I’m currently talking about my re-released pieces. My first novel, THE HAUNTED HALLS, the story of an evil-as-all-hell spirit that takes up residence at a small Maine inn and wreaks all sorts of havoc, has a new eBook edition from Matt Shaw Publications and a new, beautiful print edition from Shadow Work Publishing. Two of my Samhain Publishing novellas just came back out in new editions from Crossroad Press, too. ABRAM’S BRIDGE is a small town mystery/ghost story. Has more of a Ketchum vibe with real life horror at home. THINGS WE FEAR is probably my most ambitious novella in regards to how many issues I tried to tackle within its pages. Each character has their own fight with fear, and of course, it all comes together like one immense car crash. Those are available now.

My next new release will be my novel, BECOMING. I’m aiming to get it out for April 1st.

This one is about a town where people are vanishing or changing. The stranger things get, the more trouble my three main characters realize they are truly in. Inspired by a mix of James A. Moore’s RABID GROWTH and King’s THE TOMMYKNOCKERS, I’m excited for people to read this one.

Who are the authors that have influenced your writing the most?

For me, King, of course, and Richard Laymon, Jack Ketchum, Bentley Little, and more recently Ronald Malfi and Brian Moreland.

I love the way King and Ketchum work horror into reality. That’s what makes them so huge. Little is just nuts and fun, Laymon had a way of bringing this insanity and viciousness into a pulpy, movie-like realm and keeping you at the edge of your seat. He got a bit ridiculous at times, but like the other, he was fearless in his writing.

Malfi and Moreland are the two authors I look at as my modern gold standard. To me, they’re head and shoulders above the rest right now. They should be publishing with the majors. They are my next King and Ketchum. Their writing is beautiful and characters and stories are fresh and inspiring.

Who would you like to have drinks with?

Well, I had a drink in my hand and a good buzz when talking to Jack Ketchum at a Samhain after-party…does that count?

That was cool. I’d love to have a beer and take in a Red Sox game with King. Can we get that arranged?

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If you could live in (or just visit) any world, real or imaginary, where would it be and why?

Man, I’d love to visit Australia. It seems so cool. I mean, besides all their freaky, poisonous critters. I’d consider moving to the west coast of the US, too. New Mexico, Arizona, or maybe Oregon or Northern California.

Most authors have held many many jobs on their way to becoming successful. What are some of the jobs you have had?

Too many. I loved delivering newspapers in the middle of the night. Did that for a long time for extra money. I’d listen to Coast to Coast AM and get all freaked out. Also worked at movie theaters a few times. Free movies is always a great benefit. My current hotel job allows for a lot of reading time during the day and writing time on my overnights.

If you were able to trade bodies with one person for one day who would it be and why?

Axl Rose. I’d love to get up there with that voice and those songs, with Slash and Duff and just go for it.

What are you reading now?

I just started Stephen King’s IT and Michael McDowell’s THE ELEMENTALS. I’ve never read either of them. I’m already in reading heaven.

I’m also going to squeeze in Kristopher Rufty’s new one, SOMETHING VIOLENT.

Do you have any guilty pleasure books/authors? You know the ones…stuff you don’t let your friends see you reading.

Not really. I don’t care what people think. I can admit to enjoying Dan Brown, can’t I?

THE DAVINCI CODE is amazing. I don’t think “page turner” has ever been more appropriate.

What do you like to do when you’re not writing or reading?

Hang with my wife and kids and listen to tunes or watch movies.

What five people living or dead would you invite to a dinner party?

Stephen King, Bruce Springsteen, Noel Gallagher, Quentin Tarantino, Steve Irwin.

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How do you want the world to remember you?

However they want, just remember me!  I hope to leave a few great books behind.

He’s off to a great start! This is one author you won’t soon forget.

Follow him on Twitter

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I read Abram’s Bridge. This was a ghost story that was every bit as poignant and heartwrenching as anything to come from the pen of Willie Meikle. Originally published by the now defunct Samhain, it is currently being published by Crossroads Press. I believe it was Glenn’s debut novella.

It depicts the dark side of life in a small, rural town. Secrets are handed down from generation to generation. You’ll be glad you read this.

Buy ABRAM’S BRIDGE at Amazon.com

Read an Interview with @grolfehorror at CatAfterDark. #horror https://tinyurl.com/mhfhd5m Please tell us about your upcoming books and their production schedule. I’m currently talking about my re-released pieces.

#Amazon #author #book review #ghosts #Glenn Rolfe #horror #occult

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booksboxesandbaubles · 3 years

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Book Review: Bigfoot Beach by Kristopher Rufty

Title: Bigfoot Beach Author: Kristopher Rufty Published: 2015/04/01 Genre: Horror (Is there a genre for so terrible it is funny?) Rating: ★★★★ Synopsys A bizarre, brutal murder. A missing woman. And a giant footprint in the sand. Now, the dying beach community known as Seashell Cove finally has a hook to attract the tourists—a Bigfoot on the beach! As the summer season winds down, the…

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#Fiction #Horror #Kristopher Rufty

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raiyine · 3 years

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AUTHOR INTERVIEW: Kristopher Rufty

Meghan: What is your favorite part of Halloween? Kristopher: I’m in love with all of it. Have been since I was a kid. Now, I get to enjoy it with my own children, which makes the holiday even more fun. We’ll bake Halloween cookies, using spooky cookie cutters and carve jack-o-lanterns and all. It’s always a fun time in the Rufty house. Meghan: What is your favorite Halloween…

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briankeene · 1 year

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Scares That Care’s AuthorCon II Programming Schedule

What follows is the official Programming Schedule for AuthorCon II (a Scares That Care charity event) taking place March 31 through April 2 in Williamsburg, VA. Fans, readers, and attendees can refer to this schedule to help them plan their weekend. Click here to purchase tickets to the convention or the special on-site events, view the Film Festival schedule, our Guests of Honor, hotel information, and more.

FRIDAY

Opening Ceremonies – 4:00pm to 5:00pm (First Floor, Auditorium): Brian Keene, Joe Ripple and the rest of our staff and volunteers welcome all Guests of Honor, vendors, and attendees, give you important information for the weekend, and present the 2023 Charity Award and the first annual Wilburn-Thomas Award. Attendance by all is strongly encouraged.

Vendor Hours (Vendors are located in the main Vendor’s Room and on both the First and Second Floors) – 5:00pm to 9:00pm

Silent Auction (First Floor, Auditorium) – 5:00pm to 9:00pm

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe – 9:00pm (First Floor, Auditorium): A one-hour program with dramatic performances of “The Tell Tale Heart” and “The Raven”. Actor Campbell Harmon speaks in character as Poe with the audience about the author’s life, his death, and his profound influence on American literature, dispelling the myths that have surrounded his legacy to show how his works continue to influence literature and culture today. Suitable for all ages. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at convention registration.

Workshop: Writing Personal Horror – 9:00pm to 11:00pm (Second Floor, Room 15): In order to write effective and original horror, you have to dig into your own psyche and find out what scares you. By focusing on your own personal fears and giving them shivery life on the page, you’ll be connecting to your audience – guaranteed. In this session, participants will learn techniques from instructor Tim Waggoner for drawing on their past, their presents, hopes, dreams, fears, obsessions, and current observations to create horror that stands out from the pack. Participants should bring something to write with/on. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at convention registration.

Readings:

5:30pm – 6:15pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Sarah Matthews and Jenny Allen

5:45pm – 6:30pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Lucas Milliron and J.P. Behrens

6:00pm – 6:45pm (Second Floor, Room 12): Jason Parent and Joseph Pesavento

6:30pm – 7:15pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Jeff Strand and Max Booth III

6:45pm – 7:30pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Todd Keisling and Kevin Lucia

7:00pm – 7:45pm (Second Floor, Room 12): Tim Lebbon and Rio Youers

7:30pm – 8:15pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Laurel Hightower and Red Lagoe

7:45pm – 8:30pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Anton Cancre and Pamela K. Kinney

8:00pm – 8:45pm (Second Floor, Room 12): L. Marie Wood and Sonora Taylor

8:30pm – 9:30pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Wesley Southard, Lucas Mangum, and John Wayne Comunale

Panels:

5:00pm – 6:00pm (First Floor, Auditorium): Help, I Married A Horror Writer – A mystery panel of six author’s spouses and partners spill the tea on the trials, tribulations, and triumphs of being in a relationship with a horror writer. Moderated by Brian Keene

5:30pm – 6:30pm (Second Floor, Room 16): So You Want To Publish An Anthology? – Kenneth W. Cain (moderator), Rachel A. Brune, Rebecca Rowland, Robert Sargent, and Candace Nola guide you step-by-step through the process of editing and publishing an anthology.

5:45pm – 6:45pm (Second Floor, Room 17): Horror Poetry – Jacob Haddon (moderator), Cynthia Pelayo, John Urbancik, M Ennenbach, and Anton Cancre discuss their creative process and some of their favorite horror poets.

6:00pm – 7:00pm (Second Floor, Room 18): The New Slashers – Crazed killers are making a comeback in both horror fiction and film. Preston Fassel (moderator), Adam Cesare, Kristopher Triana, Kristopher Rufty, Scott Cole, and Jason Myers discuss the new wave of slashers.

6:45pm – 7:45pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Collaborations – Stephen Kozeniewski (moderator), Wile E. Young, Wesley Southard, Ruthanne Jagge, Daron Kappauff, and RJ Roles discuss the ins-and-outs of writing with a partner.

7:00pm – 8:00pm (Second Floor, Room 17): Writing The Badge and The Bus – Joe Ripple, Ronald Malfi, and Amanda Headlee lead this Q&A on the correct way to write law enforcement procedure, tactics, and investigations, and EMT procedures for medical emergencies and trauma.

7:15pm – 8:15pm (Second Floor, Room 18): Body Horror Beyond – Lucas Milliron (Moderator), Hailey Piper, Bitter Karella, Gemma Amor, and Matt Serafini discuss the latest in body horror fiction and film.

8:00pm – 9:00pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Military Ops – Veterans of the United States Armed Forces and Alphabet Agencies discuss their military service, how they’ve utilized it in their fiction, and how you can, too. Scott M. Baker (moderator), Rachel A. Brune, Stephen Kozeniewski, John Lynch, and L.P. Hernandez.

SATURDAY

Vendor Hours (Vendors are located in the main Vendor’s Room and on both the First and Second Floors) – 10:00am to 6:00pm

Silent Auction (First Floor, Auditorium) – 10:00am to 5:00pm (winners will be announced at 5:00pm sharp)

A Tribute To Jay Wilburn – Noon to 1:00pm (Second Floor, Room 18): Friends and peers of author Jay Wilburn, including Armand Rosamilia, Max Booth, Jeff Strand, Daniel J. Volpe, John Urbancik, Stephen Kozeniewski, and Thomas R. Clark, share personal stories and tributes.

Workshop: Writing For Video Games (What You Need To Know) – 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Second Floor, Room 15): Video game industry veteran Richard Dansky (Red Storm, Ubisoft) leads this highly interactive seminar on how to write for video games. Participants should bring something to write with/on. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at convention registration.

An Evening with Psychic and Medium Dakota Lawrence – 7:00pm (Second Floor, Room 17): In this group setting, renowned psychic and medium Dakota Lawrence will conduct live readings regarding loved ones, participant’s lives, and more. This is a ticketed event. Tickets are available for purchase at convention registration. Please note that participants will be chosen at random, and a ticket does not guarantee a reading.

Breast Cancer Walk – 9:00pm (approximately) (First Floor Lobby and Bar area) — Brian Keene, John Anderson, and Grim.

The Gross-Out Contest – 10:30pm (Second Floor, Room 18): A bevy of your favorite horror authors square off once again in the literary world’s most vile, hilarious, and incendiary showdown. Each has five minutes to gross out the crowd and impress host Brian Keene, bouncer Armand Rosamilia, and judges Maurice Broaddus, L. Marie Wood, Mary SanGiovanni, Bridgett Nelson, and Candace Nola. Adults Only. No One Under 18 Permitted. Attendee Discretion Is Strongly Advised.

Readings:

10:15am – 11:00am (Second Floor, Room 8): Carol Gyzander and Rachel A. Brune

10:30am – 11:15am (Second Floor, Room 11): Richard Dansky and P.D. Cacek

11:00am – 11:45am (Second Floor, Room 12): Cynthia Pelayo and Briana Morgan

11:15am – Noon (Second Floor, Room 8): Hailey Piper and Gemma Amor

11:30am – 12:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Tim Waggoner and Mason Winfield

Noon – 1:00pm (Second Floor, Room 15): Armin Shimerman (Reading, plus Q&A moderated by John Anderson)

12:15pm – 1:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Kenzie Jennings and Bridgett Nelson

12:30pm – 1:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Jonathan Janz and Justin Holley

1:15pm – 2:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Bitter Karella and Mary SanGiovanni

1:30pm – 2:15pm (Second Floor, Room 15): Maurice Broaddus and John Urbancik

1:30pm – 2:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Kenneth W. Cain and Tom Rimer

2:15pm – 3:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Katherine Silva and Mike Tyree

2:30pm – 3:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Dorian J. Sinnott and Daniel Braum

2:30pm – 3:15pm (Second Floor, Room 12): Tony Evans and Shawn Burgess

3:15pm – 4:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Mark Masztal and Nathan D. Ludwig

3:30pm – 4:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Joshua MacMillan and Megan Stockton

4:15pm – 5:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Ronald Kelly and Stephen Mark Rainey

4:30pm – 5:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Douglas Ford and Jeremy Megargee

5:15pm – 6:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Chase Will and Jay Bower

5:30pm – 6:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): R.J. Roles and Jason Myers

6:15pm – 7:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Robert Essig and R.J. Benetti

6:30pm – 7:15pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Nathan McCullough and L.P. Hernandez

7:15pm – 8:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Preston Fassel and M. Ennenbach

7:30pm – 8:30pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Adam Cesare, Scott Cole, and Clay McLeod Chapman

Panels:

10:15am – 11:15am (Second Floor, Room 16): Agent and Publisher Ethics – Matt Blairstone (moderator) Rio Youers, Laurel Hightower, L. Marie Wood, Kelley Jefferson, and D. Alexander Ward discuss what to look for – and what to run away from – when it comes to agents and publishers.

10:15am – 11:15am (Second Floor, Room 15): Queer Horror 2023 – Sam Richard (moderator), Bitter Karella, Jamie Flanagan, Rebecca Rowland, and Dorian J. Sinnott discuss the latest trends and the hottest books in queer horror.

10:30am – 11:30am (Second Floor, Room 17): Horror Comics – Interested in horror comic books and graphic novels but don’t know where to begin? Nathan McCullough (moderator), Clay McLeod Chapman, Mark Masztal, Scott Cole, and Wile. E. Young discuss some of their favorites.

10:45am – 11:45am (Second Floor, Room 18): The Psychology of Horror – How does human psychology apply to horror fiction? What makes for effective psychological horror? David Simms (moderator), Mona Kabbani, Tommy B. Smith, Daniel Braum, Jenny Allen, and J.P. Behrens discuss all this and more.

1:00pm – 2:00pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Road Dogs – What are some tips for setting up a book signing? How can one plan an economical book signing tour? What are the do’s-and-dont’s of setting up at conventions? Wesley Southard (moderator), Gemma Amor, Ronald Malfi, Joseph Pesavento, John Wayne Comunale.

1:15pm – 2:00pm (Second Floor, Room 12): Sherrilyn Kenyon Q&A (Kelly Jefferson moderator)

1:15pm – 2:15pm (Second Floor, Room 17): The Truth About Paranormal Investigations – What really happens during a paranormal investigation? What kind of tools and skills are used? And what does horror fiction get right and wrong? P.D. Cacek and Mason Winfield answer all your questions.

1:30pm – 2:30pm (Second Floor, Room 18): Self-Publishing 101: Sonora Taylor (moderator) discusses tips and tricks for self-publishing in 2023 with Jessica Eppley, B.C. Lienesch, Caterina Novelliere, John Durgin, Briana Morgan, and Jay Bower

2:15pm – 3:15pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Trauma In Fiction – Candace Nola (moderator), Kristopher Triana, Marian Elaine, Kristopher Rufty, Bridgett Nelson, Sam Richard, and Lucas Milliron discuss how trauma is used in fiction, why it is used, and the benefits of doing so.

2:30pm – 3:30pm (Second Floor, Room 17): Golden Years – Jonathan Janz (moderator) talks with Ronald Kelly and Stephen Mark Rainey – veterans of the late 1980s/early 1990s horror boom, and Sherrilyn Kenyon, Maurice Broaddus, Tim Lebbon, Ronald Malfi, Mary SanGiovanni, and Tim Waggoner – veterans of the 2000s horror resurrection – on those golden years, and what possibly lies ahead for the genre.

2:45pm – 3:45pm (Second Floor, Room 18): Marketing 101 – Now, more than ever, authors are finding themselves responsible for their own marketing and promotion. Red Lagoe (moderator) discusses tip and tricks with Lucy Leitner, Aron Beauregard, Daniel J. Volpe, and Lucas Mangum.

3:30pm – 4:30pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Cryptids – Bigfoot, Mothman, and their kin are experiencing a resurgence in horror fiction. C.W. Briar (moderator), Bitter Karella, Laurel Hightower, Pamela K. Kinney, and Dan Franklin discuss the trend and some of their favorites.

3:45pm – 4:45pm (Second Floor, Room 17): Book Design 101 – Scott Cole (moderator) discusses the ins-and-outs of book design, from cover to bookstore shelves, with Todd Keisling, Lynne Hansen, John G. Hartness, and Kenneth W. Cain.

4:00pm – 5:00pm (Second Floor, Room 18): Screenwriting 101 – Preston Fassel (moderator) talks to screenwriters Jamie Flanagan, Clay McLeod Chapman, James Noll, and Nathan D. Ludwig about everything you need to know to write for movies and television.

4:45pm – 5:45pm (Second Floor, Room 16): Cosmic Horror – Mary SanGiovanni (moderator and “the Queen of Cosmic Horror”) is joined by Robert P. Ottone, Daron Kappauff, Dan Henk, Ben Farthing, and Tommy B. Smith to discuss the evolution of modern cosmic horror and where it might go from here.

5:00pm – 6:00pm (Second Floor, Room 17): Extreme Horror – Thomas R. Clark (moderator) is joined by Kristopher Rufty, Daniel J. Volpe, Carver Pike, Bridgett Nelson, and Eric Butler to discuss the resurgence in popularity of extreme horror and Splatterpunk and what the future may hold for each.

SUNDAY

Vendor Hours (Vendors are located in the main Vendor’s Room and on both the First and Second Floors) – 10:00am to 3:00pm

Readings:

10:15am – 11:00am (Second Floor, Room 8): Daron Kappauff and Nicholas Day

10:30am – 11:15am (Second Floor, Room 11): Shanna Robillard and Amanda Headlee

11:15am – Noon (Second Floor, Room 8): Scott M. Baker and John Lynch

11:30 – 12:30pm (Second Floor, Room 11): Jacob Haddon, D. Alexander Ward, and Chris DiLeo

12:15pm – 1:00pm (Second Floor, Room 8): Stephen Kozeniewski and Wile E. Young

Panels:

10:30am – 11:30am (Second Floor, Room 16): Found Footage – Tom Rimer (moderator and cohost of Found Footage Fridays), Matt Blazi, and Chase Will discuss the renewed popularity of found footage films and fiction.

10:30am – 11:30am (Second Floor, Room 17): Folklore and History – How can one accurately portray folk horror? What are some witchcraft tropes that practitioners would love to see put to the stake? How does a writer or researcher gain access to historical archives? Thomas R. Clark (moderator), Ruthann Jagge, Tony Evans, Mason Winfield, and Douglas Ford discuss getting your facts straight when it comes to Folk Horror, Historical Horror, and Witchcraft.

11:00am – Noon (Second Floor, Room 18): Writing Media Tie-Ins: Tim Waggoner, Mary SanGiovanni, and Brian Keene discuss writing for big media properties – how to get the job, what you can get away with, and what you can’t.

1:00pm – 2:00pm (Second Floor, Room 18): The Yell At Brian Keene Panel – Joe Ripple, Jake Lerner, Brian Keene, Sonora Taylor, Angel Hollman, and the rest of the Scares That Care staff welcome your feedback in this open forum, so that we can implement it next year. (Please don’t really yell at Brian, though.)

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