In The Scrape – James Newman and Mark Steensland

If it’s one thing James Newman knows how to do, it’s write an engaging coming-of-age tale. MIDNIGHT RAIN and ODD MAN OUT are as required a readings as is BOY’S LIFE when it comes to COA. With IN THE SCRAPE, I think him and Steensland have reached new heights. IN THE SCRAPE is as raw,Continue reading “In The Scrape – James Newman and Mark Steensland”

Group Read with James Newman

  On November 21, 2016, James Newman’s novella Odd Man Out will be coming out. As many of you know, James is the renowned horror author of such masterpieces as Animosity, Midnight Rain, Ugly As Sin, and The Wicked. Join us on the Goodreads group, Gore and More, in December as we read Odd ManContinue reading “Group Read with James Newman”

Midnight Rain – James Newman

Kyle is your typical twelve-year-old growing up in the late 1970s. His best friend is his bicycle, which he’s named Burner, and he enjoys hanging out in his secret place, an old, deserted hermit’s shack in the middle woods in Midnight, North Carolina. On a rainy night, he witnesses the murder of a young girlContinue reading “Midnight Rain – James Newman”

Best New Werewolf Tales, Vol. 1 -Edited by Carolina Smart

A compilation of short stories all pertaining to…you guessed it. Aahhrrrooooo! There were some absolute gems and a few clunkers. My absolute favorites were Maberry, Meikle, Newman, and Smith. Here’s the breakdown of each story: Like Part of the Family – Jonathan Maberry Mr. Hunter is a private detective that moved to Philadelphia. He canContinue reading “Best New Werewolf Tales, Vol. 1 -Edited by Carolina Smart”

Animosity – James Newman

I first discovered James Newman briefly in his excellent werewolf short story, The Virgin O’ Full Moon Falls and I was looking forward to the much hyped Animosity. Let me tell ya, the hype was warranted. Newman delivered and then some. Andy is a successful horor author. He’s a beloved figure on his cul deContinue reading “Animosity – James Newman”