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Slip & Fall: A Review

I was down to two choices last week: the latest offering from a popular crime author, or Slip & Fall by Nick Santora. The latter caught my eye with its red cover, “Borders Exclusive” sticker, and simple design. I’d glanced at it a few times in the past, so I finally gave the dust jacket [...]

Dark Scribe Digs Brimstone Turnpike

Still haven’t purchased Brimstone Turnpike? Dark Scribe Magazine gave it a solid review. The enjoyed the stories and the concepts, but felt the unifying Johnny Divine character could have been fleshed out a bit more.
The short, short summary:
“Burke should be commended for pulling together another stellar lineup and giving them the freedom to run in [...]

Why You Need JHMD!

Yes, need the chapbook Jack Haringa Must Die!
This review tells you all about it.

New RFB Review

Jeff Burk posted a review of Restore from Backup on his blog.
An excerpt:
Restore from Backup is a refreshingly original and thrilling story, combining the occult, conspiracy theories, and cubicle work. In a time in which the horror genre is dominated by serial killers and zombies, a story featuring the Jewish Kabbalah and computer programming is [...]

MacBook: First Impressions

It’s here!
Originally uploaded by MikeOliveri.

The MacBook arrived today. I’m tapping out this blog post on it right now, in fact.
I have to give credit to Apple, they certainly know how to handle product presentation. White isn’t my first color choice, but though it pervades everything from the packaging to the laptop itself, it gives the [...]

Horror Web Reviews Restore from Backup

Horror Web’s HorrorWench has posted a good review of Restore from Backup, my collaborative novella with JF Gonzalez published by Bad Moon Books. She has kindly given us 4 1/2 stars out of 5. Among her comments:
Where this gets interesting in afterthought is the style. It’s an interesting collaboration. Having read both of [...]