The Dunwich Horror was written by H P Lovecraft in August 1928 and is considered one of the core tales in his Cthulhu mythos. There are several significant literary influences on the tale. The central premise – the sexual union of a ‘god’ or monster with a human woman – is taken directly from Arthur […]
I’m not one for wanting to meet authors. I’m that type of person that sees people going gaga over getting signed copies and think “Er…okay? What’s the big deal?” (Other than maybe at some point they might be worth something.) So this Top Ten Tuesday topic (brought to you via Broke and Bookish) was a […]
Today I have a guest post from fellow blogger Richard Klu. He specializes in all things Horror. Richard is sharing with us his favorite horror book. The Hellbound Heart My favorite book is “The Hellbound Heart” by Clive Barker. I think that this book is the best of Barker. It’s one of his first publications […]
The decision to fall in love with a writer should NOT be taken lightly. Writers are strange and interesting creatures, who need to be handled with extreme care. If you are on the verge of falling in love with a writer, please consider the following points below.
For those of you who may not know the movie “Hellraiser” and the franchise it spawned was based on the novella “The Hellbound Heart” by Clive Barker. When I first read “The Hellbound Heart” it was because I had seen that Hellraiser was based on a novella and I thought to myself (having not overly […]
via 5 Things “The Hellbound Heart” Taught Me About Writing — Richard Klu – On Horror
Originally posted on Richard Klu – On Horror: I am a big fan of Lovecraft’s works. The rich history of his cosmic horror has always fascinated me. Cthulhu is one of his most popular creations. This is one Ancient One with an exciting past. Cthulhu, in the mythos, was conceived on the planet Vhrool in…
via Cthulhu’s Personal History – H.P. Lovecraft — Cabal of Horror
Book Description: A retired detective and a young woman are about to face their worst fears. Vicki Reiner is emotionally isolated and craves the fleeting happiness she experienced in the years prior to her college graduation. In an attempt to recapture this, she invites her former friend and room-mate, Laurie, for a break at […]
via The Girl On The Bus by @normthewriter @Bloodhoundbook — bytheletterbookreviews
Publisher: W & N Publication date: 27th April 2017 It’s such a pleasure to kick back and settle down with a book from an author who is reliably brilliant; other than knowing you’re in for a treat you have no idea what to expect, as every story has been utterly unique in their presentation, plot, […]
via Book Review: Don’t Let Go, By Michel Bussi — Little Bookness Lane
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