The current issue of kick-ass UK horror mag, SHOCK HORROR, contains a great review of my bizarro zombie novel, DROP DEAD GORGEOUS. You can pick up copies of the mag at various stores throughout the UK or at the mag’s own online store which can be found right here.

Thanks to reviewer, Garry Charles, for taking the time to both read and review the book.

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Well, it’s about time I gave a little update on here, isn’t it? And there’s lots to tell you, so let’s get started.

First of all, some folks are asking about the availability of my latest release, FEVER.

The book is due to be launched at the Cardiff Comic Expo on the 25th and 26th February. I did, however, have some preview copies with me at the SFX WEEKENDER. Amazon UK only have the book available via 3rd party sellers at present - that will change soon. You can, however, now order the book via the Book Depository and Waterstone’s. You can also check via Waterstone’s website if the book is available in your local store by simply entering your postcode (see below link). Starting next week, you should see copies of FEVER appearing on shelves throughout many branches of Waterstone’s, Eason’s in Belfast and Lisburn (HUGE thanks to store manager Trevor Proctor for his endless support there), and other independent retailers. Hope that clarifies things. Thanks for your support. Really hope you guys enjoy this one

In other news, I’m delighted to reveal that the translation rights to both DROP DEAD GORGEOUS and FLU have been sold to a Turkish publisher. More details to follow soon.

Elsewhere, the front cover to the German translation of DDG has been revealed.

Again, Voodoo Press is putting this one out in both Austria and Germany. The book is already selling very well at pre-order stage.

Getting away from publishing, I got really excited when those good people at DISTURBIA e-mailed today to say that their ltd edition HAMMER tshirts were now available. Needless to say, I immediately ordered this bad girl:

If you want to grab yourself one of three exclusive designs, better get in quick. They’ll sell out fast

Okay, that’s it for today. I’ll be back very soon with the first of my SNAPSHOTS series to celebrate FEVER’s release. You’ll be hearing from such writey celebs as Lawrence Block, Susie Maloney and David Moody, amongst others! So stay tuned for that

Til then…

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Just a reminder of some forthcoming events.

SFX WEEKENDER where I’ll be signing books and taking part in the following panel:

SCIFI LEGENDS: 10.15am/ Saturday 4^th February (where panel members discuss who they think
has made the greatest contribution to the genre).

And then it’s off to the CARDIFF COMIC EXPO on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th February to launch my latest novel, FEVER and take part in the following panel:

HORROR IS DEAD: 4.15pm/ Saturday 25^th February (With the growing popularity of Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance in recent years, and many Crime/ Thriller books embracing a more graphic approach to storytelling, as traditional horror become redundant?)

I’ll be moderating that one, with Robin Furth (Dark Tower comic series and researcher for Stephen King), Emma Barnes, (Snowbooks MD), John Shackleton (filmmaker, known for the recent PANIC BUTTON movie amongst others) joining me.

I guess the panel description is self-explanatory, really: we’re thinking not just of literature, but filmmaking too. I’ll be keeping it all very informal and chatty, with loads of audience
participation. This recent chat between horror vet Shaun Hutson and I on the matter might get you thinking on some of the issues that could come up for us…

Hope to see some of you there!

 

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Once again, I’ve had the pleasure to quiz horror master, Shaun Hutson, as part of his GOREFATHER column for THIS IS HORROR. Click here to check out Shaun’s thoughts on whether traditional horror has lost its identity…

And you can read my reviews of some of Shaun’s work here and here.

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Very honoured to be contributing to the forthcoming SPLATTERPUNK Magazine.

I’ll be writing a regular feature named PUNK ON PUNK, as well as interviewing some key players in the SP subgenre.

The 1st issue of the mag should be available in paper fromat from March 2012 – you’ll be able to order it online or pick it up at various stores within the UK.

For now, why not visit the mag’s blog to talk about your favourite Splatterpunk novel. Click here for more details.

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