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1. Horror books & their direction October 16, 2009 Horror books & their potential The direction of horror books lately has been one of great celebration and controversy. Much of the newer work coming out of the field is extreme horror, which as many of us know is controversial especially among the more literary crowd of horror books. Bizarro fiction is also becoming increasingly popular, although bizarro horror is less controversial it isn't always a favorite among more literary groups. And as novels continue their selling dominance, publishers like Dark Regions Press are continually releasing quality short story and poetry collections ... (read more) Author: Emory Foley

2. An Exceptional Collection Of Short Horror Fiction September 17, 2009 On the Verge of Madness by George Wilhite is like a perfectly cooked steak...dark on the outside and a little bloody in the middle. This collection of fiction features eight very different stories, each showcasing Wilhite's considerable talent and vast knowledge of the horror genre. His work has already drawn comparison to Poe and Lovecraft. But let me tell you, Wilhite's own twisted style and warped voice is evident on every page. The opening novella, Victor Chaldean and the Portal is worth the price of admission. Victor is desperate to solve the disappearance of his wife. After he begi... (read more) Author: William Potter

3. Horror books and the Independent Press September 09, 2009 Horror books and the Independent Press The independent press is rising again! Yes, we can all celebrate, for it is long overdue. Smaller time horror books publishers are receiving attention never once possible thanks to a particular medium that has opened countless doors for countless people: the internet. While it's true the internet does allow people with less talent and experience to receive recognition for their horror books, this is not such a bad thing! Over saturation in actuality raises the bar, it forces writers to create more original, interesting and well written stories... (read more) Author: Skip Longing

4. Review-Edgar Allan Poe's Annotated Short Stories September 09, 2009 Edgar Allan Poe’s Annotated Short Stories, Andrew Barger (ed.), 2008, ISBN 9781933747187 Edgar Allan Poe is one of America’s most famous, and most misunderstood, men of letters. As this book shows, he was much more than just a horror writer. He made his living, such as it was, with his pen, so he did all sorts of writing. He wrote satire, comedy, poetry, adventure and gothic stories. He was also one of the originators of the mystery genre, along with being an inspiration for Arthur Conan Doyle. Poe was also known as a literary critic; others may have disagreed with him, but they co... (read more) Author: Paul Lappen

5. Horror books and the Increasing Number of Sub Genres September 01, 2009 Horror books and the Increasing Number of Sub Genres What is a sub genre? A sub genre is what could be described as a category within a category. For example, "Horror" is a genre (or category), but "Surreal horror" is a genre of "Horror", thus "Surreal horror" is a sub genre of "Horror". More and more sub genres for horror books are emerging. Whether it be surreal horror, extreme horror, bizarro horror and many more, it seems that horror books are capable of spawning an endless web of genres, sub genres and even sub-sub genres. Yes, there are those who also object to labeling, b... (read more) Author: Charlie Brown

6. Horror books and why they're growing in popularity August 26, 2009 Horror books and why they're growing in popularity A little over a decade ago, people were pessimistic about the horror books industry. The industry was in decline, and even Stephen King was in a lull of his career. Well, in the early 2000's, things started changing. Now horror books are surging again, becoming one of the most demanded genres in literature. Why have horror books become so popular in recent years? Well, there's many possible explanations, and while no single explanation can explicitly be claimed to be the sole reason, we can do a little speculation. Bush crea... (read more) Author: Tambor Leez

7. Horror books and the Digital Age August 20, 2009 Horror books and the Digital Age Technology has always been a terrifying yet progressive force, especially with the book industry. Whether it be movies, scanners or e-books, the book industry has faced threats before. But is the oncoming digital age for books a threat to the Horror books industry or is it a blessing? This is a topic of heated debate for many. The horror books collectors claim that digital books also known as e-books is a bad step for the industry, while many more casual readers claim that the digitization of horror books is simply a natural progression and necessary st... (read more) Author: Sharon Blaker

8. Horror books and the state of horror literature August 18, 2009 Horror books and the state of horror literature It's no secret that Horror books are booming again. Thanks to authors like Edward Lee, Brian Keene, James Wrath and many others we're seeing a surge in the industry not seen in years. Some claim the new surge of Horror books is largely due to the political climate (or was during the Bush junior era) which certainly could be true. However, I believe that it's more due to the economic climate. People need a means of escape, and what better way to escape from the hard economic times than good Horror books and a glass of wine? Recent tren... (read more) Author: Henry Bleker

9. Meet Horror Author George Wilhite August 11, 2009 I aspire to create quality supernatural fiction and dark fantasy--steeped in the traditions of Poe and Lovecraft! I have been an aficionado of the horror genre most of my life. The fascination began as a child, staying up late and watching "Creature Features" late at night with my father. I grew up in one of the golden eras of horror films--Hammer Horror was in full swing and as I grew older the iconoclasts came on the scene--Carpenter, Craven and Argento. Weekends at the drive-ins (often the only venues that would show these features) were a mainstay of my early adult life. Me... (read more) Author: William Potter

10. How to Draw Anime December 22, 2008 Learning how to draw anime, a Japanese style of animation that has become increasingly popular within the past various years, is straightforward than you think. Anime televisions shows and movies have influenced several folks into wanting to learn how to draw anime. Genres! There are several anime genres including action, adventure, children's, comedy, science fiction, horror, romance and erotica. There are a variety of different thematic elements when of this. Many anime shows amass a variety of unique genres in to one. It is not uncommon to have humor and romance in the same story.... (read more) Author: Ruel Hinaloc

11. Three Controversial American 20th Century Novels December 12, 2008 For those who aren’t impartial to the darker side of human nature, there are plenty of novels to keep you entertained. A lot of people opt for horror stories or science fiction to explore the recesses of humanity and beyond, but there are plenty of stories that stick within the boundaries of reality yet still instill a high degree of fear and repulsion. If you like cult novels with a dark edge, then here’s three recommendations to get you going, all of which have been made into films. American Psycho, by Brett Easton Ellis This sizeable work is a no holds barred examination of 1980s ... (read more) Author: Sarah Canes

12. Rising Popularity of Anime in the Western World October 15, 2008 Anime appeals to everyone ranging from children to adults and deals with diverse themes in science fiction, sports, horror and romance. Unlike animation, anime has a certain element of realism, like suffering, emotions and death which increases both the content and its pedagogical value. Popularity of anime is increasing steadily both in terms of audience and range. The craze of American children for the recent Pokémon series, including Pokémon cards and other Pokémon products, like video games attests to its wide appeal. One old controversy in anime fandom was over the watching of anime ... (read more) Author: Robert Bell

13. How to Choose the Greatest Horror Movie Titles September 12, 2008 Horror movie lovers watch horror movies for different reasons. Some watch them just because they are bored. Others watch horror shows because they think that nothing scares them. But by and large, most people watch horror movies because they want to be frightened. Now why would anyone want to do that to themselves? Well, for one, it's sometimes fun to add a little spice to our daily lives by having a horror movie give us a really good scare. For sure, we all know that it's fiction, and would be more than likely to have a really good laugh about it later on. However, there's nothing like s... (read more) Author: Gen Wright

14. Review-Portraits in the Dark August 06, 2008 Portraits in the Dark, Nancy O. Greene, 2006, ISBN 0595392806 Here are some rather macabre stories that look at the darkness and uncertainty that are part of the world and human nature. In Thailand, a lonely traveling salesman meets a mysterious woman who deals with sales and contracts of a very different sort. A very insecure man suspects that his wife is fooling around, so he takes matters into his own hands, though not in the expected way. A young woman tells the authorities why she did not splatter her mother’s blood all over their suburban kitchen. The mother was the sort of p... (read more) Author: Paul Lappen

15. Science Fiction Books - the Literature of Ideas June 16, 2008 Science fiction is the literature of highly creative ideas. By the mid '70s, the genre of science-based ideas had grown. Apart from book, science fictions come in the form of art, television, film, theater and game. Science fiction can be synonymous with the broader definition of 'speculative fiction' in organizational or marketing contexts. This is a highly creative works incorporating imaginative elements which is not found in contemporary reality. This includes horror, fantasy and related genres. This kind of books are also used to raise awareness of ecological ideas, narrates dystopia futu... (read more) Author: Alden Jerry

16. The Key (A Fairytale) — Chapter 7: A Step Above Oblivion (Part 5) June 13, 2008 I couldn't make out what it was at first, but then to my horror I discovered what was now curled in my robes; a large cobra! This was no imaginary ghost; this was real. I could hardly breathe. I immediately launched into the inner work to keep my body still, but it was impossible to concentrate on the breath in my nose; I was fixated on the pressure of the snake against my stomach and the movement of the diaphragm in my solar plexus as it rose and fell with my breathing. Any thought of the inner work had disappeared, everything in my mind vanished except the rising and falling of ... (read more) Author: anagarika eddie rock

17. Devil's Conversation June 10, 2008 contains thirty-two fictional horror short stories. It starts off with Graveyard Backwoods Rhythm, and her little friend live in the woods. They find out in Graveyard Backwoods , why humans should not walk on caskets! The Devil s Play , shows you a day in Satan s life with his child. Do you believe in the making of immortality, and zombies? If you are afraid of blood, beware. In Pricilla´s Curiosity , you will enter her life in a mental institution. From beginning to end, Pricilla´s Curiosity is a nightmare. A horror between mother with child, right from the start. Who wins mother or daughter?... (read more) Author: Marlene Thornton

18. I am Legend - Showing The Light April 10, 2008 “I Am Legend” is a fantastic horror movie and is an adapted version of Richard Matheson’s science fiction novel. The fictional concept in this novel was also appreciated all over the world. In the movie the main protagonist Wills Smith lives in fear and loneliness for around three years. The main spiritual theme in this movie is the struggle between 'Light' and 'Dark'. It means the fight between God and devil. Usually ‘light’ signifies goodness, purity and resolution whereas, the ‘dark’ signifies evil, misery and disaster. This movie develops a plot where, only two kinds of people are lef... (read more) Author: elaina anastasia

19. How to prove your theme in your story April 09, 2008 Your theme has to be something you can prove in your story - It does not have to be a universal truth. This means that your theme does not have to be something that happens in real life all the time (providing our logic can accept it, in order for us to believe it). Whatever story you choose to write, be it a contemporary or a story, which requires elements of fantasy such as in horror, science fiction etc… the events of that story has to appear logical. What is not logical and consequently not believable is… A character that has no knowledge of computers and overnight becomes a computer... (read more) Author: Sonu kumar

20. Horror Books: Get Frightened by Reading Them March 27, 2008 Man has a desire to get frightened. This is evident from the ghost stories told and retold over centuries. This desire to get frightened had given birth to thousands of horror stories over ages. Almost all the languages around the globe have a particular section of literature called horror literature which has gained prominence in the past few decades. Most often, horror stories are called fiction as they carry imaginary stories revolving around supernatural powers, evil forces and black magic. The fiction intended to scare, unsettle or horrify the audience gained popularity as literature... (read more) Author: Alden Jerry

21. Cheap Books: The Smarter Way of Reading March 25, 2008 One of the most common ways of gaining knowledge is reading books. In fact, the books provide many benefits to the customers. The readers can keep themselves updated about the latest happenings around the world and they can enrich their language proficiency also. Several kinds of books are available in the markets which are loved by the readers. These are fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, comedy, horror, crime, mystery, science fiction, etc. Everyone has his or her choices to read. A number of options are available to the readers these days. One can purchase books from many places like book ... (read more) Author: Adam Jaylin

22. Maximum Overdrive don't have a melt down when gadgets go wrong February 28, 2008 The 1986 comedy / horror film Maximum Overdrive directed by horror author Steven King tells the story of electronic devices having a mind of there own and attacking the general public. Thankfully this is a work of fiction and not likely to happen but electronic devices often do seem to have a mind of there own when it comes to doing what you want them to. It almost seems like some electronic devices have an internal clock telling them exactly when to stop working. This is normally at the most inopportune moment for the owner of the electronic device. It is even more annoying that these d... (read more) Author: Scott McBoyd

23. Horror Movie: Attracts the Movie Lovers February 25, 2008 Industry of movies offers numerous kinds of movies. These are particular genres of movies which entertain us. They make us laugh, make us cry and sometimes makes us scare also, but in any case we get entertained and feel excitement. Main movie genres can be categorised into 11 kinds. These 11 kinds of movie genres are Action Movies, Adventure Movies, Comedy Movies, Crime & Gangster Movies, Drama Movies, Epics/Historical Movies, Horror Movies, Musical (Dance) Movies, Science Fiction Movies, War (Anti-War) Movies and Westerns. As name suggests each genre of the movie is filled with the name... (read more) Author: Alden Jerry

24. Horror Books: Taking Into the World of Horror February 07, 2008 Books are considered as the source of knowledge and wisdom. It gives the required power of words which you can use in your speech. There are various kinds of books which are read throughout world. Some love studying fictions and some find it enjoying reading non fictions. However, there is some other group of people who like to read the books that cringes fear in their mind. It gives them a surprising pleasure when they go through these stories and begin dreaming as it they themselves are the part of the tale. There are many books that have been written on the theme of horror stories. Th... (read more) Author: Alden Jerry

25. Cheap books: Get a good price December 28, 2007 There are thousands of online shopping portals which provide books on every subject. You can select from the fiction, non-fiction, fantasy, thriller, comedy, horror, crime, mystery, science fiction and many more. Accompanied with several benefits and discounts, you can find best deals on the latest inexpensive books. Go through all the books available online and select the one you can afford. With unlimited choice and cheaper prices, you can select from a vast collection of books. The books can be explored by titles, author, publisher and prices. The avid book readers can enjoy reading... (read more) Author: Jacob Marshal

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