HOH Best of 2010 on sale NOW!

House of Horror best of 2010 Anthology is now on sale for just £11.99 with free shipping. Containing all the best work from House of Horror from Issue #8-17 including interviews, book reviews, artwork and photography. Grab a copy now and mention a contributor on the order form. Doing this will give them a $5 royalty each time and also £1 from every sale goes to our childrens charity fund.

260 pages of terror that awaits you in every room, this book is a great present for any horror fan. Take a look below at who made the cut this year.

House of Horror Best of 2010 Line Up.

Issue #8

The Rock Garden By Stacey Boli
Blind Date By John F Taylor
Bloody Cup By Kim Talafuse
Dies Irae By Sharla Anderson
Elsie's friend By Sharon M. White
Photography By Roy Walker

Issue #9

My Sweet Prince By Nandy Ekle
Rope – Gayle Arrowood
Lunch Date By R.A. Hunter
Shane Mckenzie Interview

Issue #10

My Final Masterpiece By Richard H. Fay
Dark Water By George Wise
Route Cobra By Jason Duke
Fur to Suite By Rhonda Parrish

Issue #11

Leech By Travis Gate
The Victim By Jason D. Brawn
Mike Patterson By Joleen Kuyper
Cactus Face By Joseph Hill
Lori Titus Interview
Night Knuckles Review

Issue #12

A Little Bit of Heaven By Aaron J. French
Presence By Charlotte Gledson
Death Comes in Pieces By Shells Walter
There's a Light By A.E. Churchyard
Family Legacy By John Miller
David Dunwoody Interview
Inside the Perimeter Review
Artwork By Darren James, Nick Rose and Sandy Swagger

Issue #13

A New Day By Alva J. Roberts
Pocket Giant By Gary McKenzie
Grandpa Jack O Lantern By Ken L. Jones
Price to Sell By Kevin L. Jones
Unbound and Other Tales Review
Ruthless Review
Eric S. Brown Interview

Issue #14

Phases By J. Derris Ward
Incarnation By E.W. Bonadio
The Disappearers By Jeffery B. Burton
Night of the Demon By Stephanie Smith
Jerrod Brown Interview
Artwork By Bret Jordan
Articles By Shells Walter and A.E. Churchyard

Issue #15

Bad Teeth By Marc Lyth
Mayonaise By Neil Leckman
Serial By Stephen D. Nadaud II
Darkness Within By Ash Krafton
Kevin Wallis Interview
Suza Kates Interview
Whispers of a Witch Review
Lucky Stiff Review
Artwork By A.W. Gifford

Issue #16

Raggedy Hag By William Andre
The First Cut By Doree Weller
Getting Home By David Bernstein
Dinners on the Table By Chris Dean
Tonia Brown Interview
Desiree Review
The Occult Files of Albert Taylor Review

Issue #17

Theatre of Pain By Lee Pletzers
Suffering Begins in the Mouth and Ends in the Belly By Alan Spencer
Blood Bound By Graylin Fox
Rattle Them Bones

Artwork By Gary McKlusky

The Duel: The Next Level

The Duel is once again upon us. The House Madame had so much fun the last time, she wishes for more brave contenders to sign away their lives and fight to the death in her dungeon.

Do you have the guts to put your name forward?

But last time was way too easy. This time, the Madame has reduced the word count to just 500words. Now you're really beginning to question your bravery aren't you?

We're looking for 30 brave contenders to sign up with their dueling names before the 3oth of November 2010. There is an entrants fee of $3 this is to cover the price of the prizes and anything left over, cash prizes for the top three contenders.

The Game

Every 2 weeks, two writers are given a prompt and have three days to write a 500 word story. They then email them to the House Madame where they will be posted in the dungeon at House of Horror http://www.houseofhorror.org.uk/ They have 7 days to get as many votes as possible and the winner stays on and the next contender goes up. The winner of the final round will play two other plays that had the most winning rounds before they were knocked out. The overall winner takes home the prizes of books, t-shirts and cash. All stories then go into an anthology which those three will receive a free copy of.

Scared yet?

If you wish to sign up please click the link below which will take you to paypal. Pay the fee then email your receipt along with your real name and your dueling name to horrorhouse.editor@yahoo.com

Many will join, but only one will be victorious. Will that be you?

Good luck people... You're guna need it!

HOH Best of 2010 Available to order NOW!

House of Horror Best of 2010

Its almost here, ladies and gentlemen. The long awaited second collection of all the best work from House of Horror ezine. Including horrific and terrifying stories, bloody poetry, and horrotica to stimulate your fetish for sexual horror. Also including artwork, photography, news, reviews and interviews and also work from the editors, Sam, Charlotte and Nandy. Come grab your copy now for just £11.99 with FREE shipping HERE

When you order, don't forget to quote a contributors name and they will receive $5 every time you do. Help House of Horror and help these fantastic writers, artists and photographers. £1 from every book sold goes towards our childrens charity where we hope to make a big pledge for Children in Need this coming November.

Just a thank you to everyone and updates from House of Horror

I just wanted to show my appreciation to everyone who has supported House of Horror as we head into our second year of publication. All of you who have submitted your stories and shared links with friends, it is you who keep House of Horror alive. Without your submissions, House of Horror would cease to exist. We now have over 100 members at House of Horror and if you haven't joined us yet, please do. Every month you will recieve an emailed newsletter every month to keep up to date with everything that is going on including a first look at open sub calls for special issues and anthologies.

I also want to say a huge thank you to my hard working staff. Charlotte Gledson, for taking poetry submissions and choosing the best and Nandy Ekle, for copy editing the anthologies and other works that come through the doors of House of Horror, its a well oiled team with us girls at the helm. And also a big thank you to AJ Brown for proof reading works for me and the artists who do book covers for us too.

After Christmas, we do not plan on doing any anthologies for at least 6 months. Instead, weare embarking on a new adventure and taking novel submissions. We already have two being looked at and I hope to receive more over the next 6-12 months. This also includes poetry collections, sort story collections and chap books. All works will be looked at by all three editors and we will all work together to bring out some fantastic titles. For this seperate venture, we may open up a new site just to keep it seperate from House of Horror Ezine.

If you have any last minute submissions for the special halloween edition of House of Horror out on the 31st October, please get them in asap. I am already working on the issue but will accept submissions until I am finished.

Submissions for Tales of a Woman Scorned Anthology are now closed. The book should be available in around 3 weeks time.

House of Horror Best of 2010 is now available for pre-order from the House of Horror Book Shop. 300 pages of pure terror from behind the doors of House of Horror. The book is filled with stories, poetry, artwork, interviews, book reviews and also work from the editors too. You can pick it up now for £11.99 HERE

The Duel Anthology is now on sale for just £9.99 including shipping from the House of Horror Book Shop. This anthology is a collection of all the stories and duellers that took part in the House of Horror Duel. 14 competetors took part but only one won. It was a lot of fun and please, if you would like to join in the next duel, keep your eyes open for news updates when it will start.

Last of all, please please please go and pick up one of books. If you do and you quote a contributors name, then said contributor will receive a royalty payment of $5 each time and also £1 from every sale goes into a childrens charity fund. If everyone who is a fan of House of Horror just bought one book, just think how much we could pledge this year for Children in Need.

Thank you so much to everyone and hope to work with some new writers and some golden oldies very soon. For now, I hope your nights are filled with bloody nightmares and your days are filled with terror.

Darkets Regards

The House Madam!

Editor, House of Horror

http://www.houseofhorror.org.uk/

The Duel Anthology Volume One is available now!

The long awaited Anthology of the House of Horror Duel is out now and available for purchase from The House of Horror Book Shop now and from Amazon in couple of weeks. Come grab a copy for just £9.99 with free shipping! Quote a contributors name on the paypal order and said contributor will receive $5 each time. £1 from every book sold goes towards our childrens charity where we hope to make a hefty pledge this coming November for Children in Need. The book is 150 pages long. Please look out for upcoming details on the next Duel coming soon...

Contributors:

Mandy Ward
Bob Eccles
Jared Blair

William Pauley
Sean Grigsby
Adam Bloomquist
David Harlow
Alan Baxter
Anne-Marie Bogart
Kaolin Fire
Lucas Pederson
AJ Brown
Sharon M. White

Review of The Occult Files of Albert Taylor by Derek Muk

Meet Albert Taylor, an anthropology professor who investigates cases of the paranormal on the side.

The Occult Files of Albert Taylor written by Derek Muk, is a collection of stories told from the point of view of anthropology professor, Albert Taylor. Each story is sectioned into cases from a haunted asylum, a vampire on the University Campus to Jack the Ripper coming back from the Dead.

Personally, this book wasn't my cup of tea – I can only tell the truth, but that is not to say that it isn't an enjoyable book. I thought the stories that I read were interesting and the plots very well thought out and I am sure anyone who enjoys paranormal investigative collections, would love to get their hands on this book. There are eleven stories in this collection, though I am sure that after reading all about Albert Taylor, you will want to learn more about him.

One thing that I personally think this book could have benefited from was some sort of introduction to Albert Taylor, as I felt that his character was repeatedly described in every story and wasn't needed. If we had learned something about his character in an introduction then I think I personally wouldn't have rolled my eyes every time his character was described. Other than that, I thought the stories were very interesting and executed excellently and the other characters making an appearance in each one stood out as likable.

The Occult Files of Albert Taylor was published by Impact Books in 2010 and printed in the USA. A handful of the stories can also be found in various other publication on and off the web including Sonar4 Magazine, Switchblade Magazine and Night to Dawn, to name just a couple.
The Occult Files of Albert Taylor can be found at Amazon.com Amazon.co.uk and all other good. retailers

Review of Desiree By Ken Goldman

Don't kiss Desiree Chappelle!

Desiree is a weird and wonderful tale by author Ken Goldman, of a young woman who literally possess the kiss of death. Anyone who gets close enough to touch her lips becomes madly obsessed with Desiree up until the point she is practically controlling their every thought and move.
On the outside Desiree looks and acts like a normal beautiful young woman, but even at the age of thirteen, she was desired by almost every adolescent boy. They all strangely wanted to be near her.

The story begins at Tommy and Tamara (twins) thirteenth birthday party. The young teens decide to play a game of spin the bottle. Tommy finally gets his wish to kiss Desiree Chappelle but at what cost? As Goldman puts it, it was Tommy's best birthday ever, but it would also be his last.

Goldman then takes us through various point in the characters life, winding strange little side tales within each section. There really are no chapters, just broken up sections. One thing that did annoy me about this layout, was that I occasionally got lost within the story because each section did not always follow suit. But it did make me go back to sections and made sure that I did not skip any parts. I did however like the twist that Goldman set up towards the end.

Desiree was published by Damnation Books in 2010, was edited and copy edited by Heather Williams and Penny Lockwood Ehrenkranz. The cover art was created by Julie D'arcy and the book layout by Ally Robertson.

Review of The Horror Zine Volume 2: Twice the Terror by Jeani Rector

The Horror Zine- Twice the Terror, edited by Jeani Rector, editor of The Horror Zine, is a wonderfully put together collection of works that have appeared on The Horror Zine at some point. This 370 page collection is filled with stories poetry and fantastic artwork. Twenty-Six stories by such authors as, David Bernstein, Chris Reed, and Bentley Little, sixteen poems by authors such as Joe R. Lansdale, Peter Steele and Jane Blue, and work from fifteen artists, this book is jam packed with everything a horror fan would want. This collection also include two very interesting stories by the editor her self, Under the House and The Burial.

The Book is beautifully and professionally edited by Jeani and very well presented. The stories are easy to find by the contents table and I like how each section is broken up into categories with artwork opening each section.

Speaking of artwork, you should really check it out. I particularly like the piece that sits right on the very first page, before you even read anything about the book. The piece is by artist Adam Scott Miller. Amazing stuff. Other works included by Stefan Meisl, Jason Beam, Rosario Battiloro and many many more.

The Horror Zine's Mission is to provide a venue in which writers, poets and artists can exhibit their work. The Horror Zine is an online publication spotlighting the talents of creative people and displaying their deliciously dark delights for the world to enjoy. They are now accepting submission of fiction, poetry and art work all year round. I urge you to send them something if you want to get seen by the big boys and girls of the business. You can visit the site at http://www.thehorrorzine.com/

Volume two: Twice the Terror was published in the USA by Bear Manor Press, the book design by Brian Pierce of Red Jacket Press,. The front cover illustration was done by Dan Harding and the back by Larkin.

Over all this was a fantastic representation of what the Horror Zine is all about. If interested you can also look up volume 1: And Now the Nightmare begins.

HOH Best of 2010 Line up SO FAR. . .

House of Horror Best of 2010 Line Up.

Please Check if your name and story appears in the list. If it does then please email with confirmation that your story can be used in the anthology. Unfortunately there is no upfront payment for this book, but royalty payments will be made when someone orders a book quoting your name. Also you will be able to purchase a copy with free shipping. If you are friends with someone in this list then please let them know also. Please post this on your facebook account, blog and myspace to makesure everyone sees it.

Thank you

Sam, Editor of House of Horror

http://www.houseofhorror.org.uk/

Issue #8
The Rock Garden By Stacey Boli
Blind Date By John F Taylor
Bloody Cup By Kim Talafuse
Photography By Roy Walker

Issue #9
My Sweet Prince By Nandy Ekle
Rope – Gayle Arrowood
Lunch Date By R.A. Hunter
Shane Mckenzie Interview

Issue #10
My Final Masterpiece By Richard H. Fay
Dark Water By Geaorge Wise
Route Cobra By Jason Duke

Issue #11
Leech By Travis Gate
The Victim By Jason D. Brawn
Mike Patterson By Joleen Kuyper
Cactus Face By Joseph Hill
Lori Titus Interview
Night Knuckles Review

Issue #12
A Little Bit of Heaven By Aaron J. French
Presence By Charlotte Gledson
Death Comes in Pieces By Shells Walter
There's a Light By A.E. Churchyard
Family Legacy By John Miller
David Dunwoody Interview
Inside the Perimeter Review
Artwork By Darren James, Nick Rose and Sandy Swagger

Issue #13
A New Day By Alva J. Roberts
Pocket Giant By Gary McKenzie
Grandpa Jack O Lantern By Ken L. Jones
Price to Sell By Kevin L. Jones
Unbound and Other Tales Review
Ruthless Review
Eric S. Brown Interview

Issue #14
Phases By J. Derris Ward
Incarnation By E.W. Bonadio
The Disappearers By Jeffery B. Burton
Jerrod Brown Interview
Artwork By Bret Jordan
Articles By Shells Walter and A.E. Churchyard

Issue #15
Bad Teeth By Marc Lyth
Mayonaise By Neil Leckman
Serial By Stephen D. Nadaud II
Darkness Within By Ash Krafton
Kevin Wallis Interview
Suza Kates Interview
Whispers of a Witch Review
Lucky Stiff Review
Artwork By A.W. Gifford

Issue #16
Raggedy Hag By William Andre
The First Cut By Dorris Weller
Getting Home By David Bernstein
Dinners on the Table By Chris Dean
Tonia Brown Interview
Desiree Review
The Horror Zine Review
The Occult Files of Albert Taylor Review

Issue #17
Theatre of Pain By Lee Pletzers
Suffering Begins in the Mouth and Ends in the Belly By Alan Spencer
Blood Bound By Graylin Fox
The Secret By John Lewis
They Had Goat Heads Review