Each story touches on the holiday spirit, from “Candy Cane” about a little girl who puts her bullies on the “naughty list” to “Blessed Silence,” about one character who finds complete silence during the holiday break.
One of my favorite stories is “Blacker than Coal,” where we focus on Santa Claus. He is watching Fox News and complaining about how everyone doesn’t fear Christmas because they can get whatever they want from Amazon.
Read MoreNow, this is by no means an “insert method of fixing everything” sort of article. I am not an expert in, well, anything. But that does not mean that we can’t write up an opinion piece to give some people a new frame of perspective, right? So, methods to overcoming writer’s block as a result of the world around you.
Read MoreElizabeth Suggs and Jonathan Reddoch will be performing LIVE tonight (December 17) on The Mugg Podcast.
The Mugg is a monthly virtual open mic, featuring poets, writers, and songwriters. Get your free ticket and more information here
Read MoreWhat About Stories is a new podcast by Editing Mee and Collective Tales Publishing, hosted by author, editor, and publisher Elizabeth Suggs and author and editor Brandon Prows.
What About Stories features industry conversations around books, producers, writers, and everyone else involved with story creation. Our first podcast is an interview with international bestseller fantasy writer Charlie N. Holmberg. We chat about her experiences as a writer, getting to where she is, and her latest release Spellbreaker.
Read MoreIf you missed the event, then never fear! we’ve got you covered. Check out the playlist below to watch your favorite authors (and some new ones!) play games, read their stories, and otherwise enjoy the holiday cheer!
You can watch the playlist of the videos here, or check out the videos below!
Sacrifice’s Incarnate by Christopher M. Fink is a horror short story collection. If you like monsters and psychological horror, then you’re going to like this collection. Each story can be easily read in a single session. In fact, the entire book is a quick, fun read!
Read More25 Gates of Hell: A Horror Anthology by John West et. al. is a horror anthology with twenty-five different horror stories that will lead you closer to the fiery depths of inferno.
If you like scary stories, especially ones with distinctive voices and styles, then this is the anthology for you. I was in awe of the different stories…
Read MoreThe Axion: A Varsian Kingdom Adventure by Jason Hein is a high fantasy stand-alone novel based in the world of Varsia. The characters in this book play important roles in the Varsian Kingdom Series. Hein emphasizes that while the fourth book in the Varsian Kingdom Series is not required reading to understand the story, it may help build the world of the book.
Read MoreWatch the owners of Collective Tales Publishing Elizabeth Suggs and Jonathan Reddoch unveil their new and customized horror music box created by Bridgette Brenmark. Get your own customized box from Music Boxes of the Macabre!
Read MoreClobet Valley by T.G. Sha is a video game and book. Below is my game review!
Read MoreUnkillable Joe by Joe Vallen is what happens when two realities collide, bringing in action with comical writing. This story is about Unkillable Joe, Joe’s “fictional” characters, the narrator, and a frog. If you’re not paying attention, the high-intensity back and forth may get confusing, and while this could be a detriment, I think it worked for this book. We start with the narrator who talks about Joe, a comic book creator and his comic book characters.
Read MoreWe Bleed Orange & Black—31 Fun-Sized Tales of Halloween by author Jeff C. Carter is a twisted short story collection with Halloween 2020 in mind. While many of the stories are not based around Halloween they range from a twisted faerie finding a lost child to an Old West Mars.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for something with clever writing and an exciting plot, then read Riley’s Excellent and not-at-all Fake Exorcism Service by Sophie Queen. When I first started this story, I had no idea what I was getting myself into, and from page one, I was hooked.
Warning, this blog has some spoilers!
Read MoreShadowy Natures edited by Rebecca Rowland is a horror anthology with twenty-one different stories of “serial killers and sociopaths, fixations and fetishes, breakdowns and bad decisions crafted by authors as diverse as their writing styles.” If you like horror, especially psychological horror, then you may find a new favorite horror story in Shadowy Natures.
Read MoreThe comic Marbles the Cat by creator and writer Matthew Myers is a unique science fiction adventure that follows a rescue cat named Marbles in 2089. Marbles uses his evolved superpowers to battle robots at the dawn of an alien invasion. This futuristic setting and retro look was captured wonderfully by the very talented artists Scott and Gemma Macniven, along with colorist Chloe Milton.
Read MoreRod Serling famously dubbed the expanse between our greatest fears and the apex of human knowledge the dimension of imagination, the Twilight Zone. The reference to twilight (half-light, half dark) is not lost on astute readers of speculative fiction, well-acquainted with the moral symbolism of light and dark. It is the darker edge of twilight merging with night that concerns us because this is where nightmares dwell. Delving deeper into the darkness is what fuels the fearful mind.
Read MoreThe Monster Brain: Conversations with OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) by Daniel Cureton deals with one author’s experience through OCD. I was in awe by his use of graphics, music, and poetic style to portray different pieces of his mind and memories. As someone who deals with their own version of mental illness, I feel like this paints a deep and truthful picture of what this really brings to the table for a person.
Read MoreIf you’re looking for something weird that touches on serious content, like dealing with autism, then you’ve got to read Brett Peterson’s new sci-fi anthology The Parasite from Proto Space & Other Stories. The book is dedicated to those on the “autism spectrum, those with mental illness, and those with disabilities both visible and hidden. My advice to you is to never stop pursuing what makes you happy.” I whole-heartedly agree with this sentiment.
Read MoreCollective Darkness reached #1 in horror anthologies. Thank you for everyone’s support and hard work. We couldn’t have done it without you!
Read MoreFinally, the long-awaited horror collection has arrived! To get your copy of Collective Darkness:
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