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In the world of literature, numerous awards celebrate the written word, but few do so with the distinct focus and reverence for nature as The Wainwright Golden Beer Prize. Established in 2014, this prestigious award recognizes outstanding achievements in books …

The Edgar Allan Poe Competition is an exciting opportunity for writers and Poe enthusiasts to showcase their talent and creativity. To ensure a fair and enjoyable experience for all participants, it’s important to familiarize yourself with the competition’s terms and …

The Gallows Pole

By Benjamin Myers David Hartley gathers a group of weavers and land workers from his secluded moorland home to start a criminal venture that threatens to collapse the economy, marking the biggest fraud in British history.

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Attention all Edgar Allan Poe enthusiasts! Here’s your chance to win an exclusive bundle filled with incredible Poe-themed goodies. Whether you’re a longtime admirer of his work or new to his tales of mystery and macabre, this bundle is sure …

Tell us about your latest book

Mapping the Interior
Mapping the Interior is a horror novella. Couple kids and a mom trying to make it, but the dead dad won’t let them be.

First memory of reading horror

Whitley Strieber’s …

Eric Scott Fischl

Tell us about your latest book

My latest book is “The Trials of Solomon Parker”, which is a loosely related follow-up to “Dr. Potter’s Medicine Show” … which is much more horrifying: the story of a traveling …

Tell Us About Your Latest Book

Release is a Midwestern Gothic tale of madness, murder, and matricide. It follows Stanley Fitzgerald, who was institutionalized for killing his mother and later befriended by Marina Gardner, a fellow inmate. Upon his release, …

By Janet Smyth

Fictionalized accounts of true events are a forte of novelists, allowing readers to immerse themselves in historical moments and ponder personal responses. This year’s program features intriguing books set against recent historical backdrops, providing deeper insights beyond …

Looking for bookish inspiration? Check out these gorgeous bookstagram accounts to follow. These 24 Instagram accounts from around the world showcase beautiful books.

The Halcyon Days of Summer

• Books Books Books: Siobhan, tweeting and goodreading in the UK.

Sophia

CrimeFest happens in May every year in Bristol, celebrating crime fiction. This is a new award celebrating young adult crime. The winner, Kid Got Shot by Simon Mason, was announced on May 21st.

THE WINNER

• Kid Got Shot by Simon