Posted by Jeff Burk | Rose OKeefe Theres a cool diner down the far end of the beach run by an ex-marine and his wife, we always go to after. Nothing. Get in line early, and enjoy the hell out of the ride. Brian Keene, author of the Rising, When the cops were called to Harrington House Retirement Center, they had no idea of the madness that awaited them. Im a capital-A Artist. Ive lived in a lot of places, but nowhere has given me the kind of inspiration that LA does. Previously out of print and never before available as a stand-alone, this new edition of WHITE FIRE has been revised and expanded, and is considered the Authors Preferred Version. Hes definitely a writer to watch. fantasy/crime, and by Eraserhead Press publisher Rose Publisher of the very best in cult horror. If you have individual concerns, please share them with me via email at bizarrocon@gmail.com or publisher@eraserheadpress.com. This is a place to discuss horror literature. Also, I want to thank you for speaking out and being the person who urged us to create and implement the Anti-Harassment Policy at our events. Is Deadite Press still open? Click here! -Garret Cook, author of A God of Hungry Wallsand Crisis Boy, When I think about my favorite horror writers, many names come to mind. To that end, Im announcing the following changes, in response to your concerns: Jeff Burk, no longer editor of Eraserheads Deadite Press imprint, told Facebook readers that he parted ways with them due to artistic and creative differences. According to Chandler Morrison, one of those differences was the cancellation of Deadites plans to publish his book. Click here to buy from Barnes and Noble But I have reconsidered my position on this. This seems a conflict of Do you try to keep the peace? or Do you take major corrective actions?. White writes the kind of horror that gets under your skin, and reading his brand of hardcore fiction may have the unintended side effect of making you feelwrong. Man gets a lot more than he expected, Click here to buy from Amazon The people who have exhibited predatory behavior at past cons have never been officially banned from the con, a person [Brown] who had legal action taken against him for predatory behavior not only gets a new book out, he also got a beer to celebrate him! Also confirmed to attend are Richard Chizmar, Jeff Strand, Lynne Hansen, Dan Padavona, Discipline Theory, Chet Williamson, Stephen Kozeniewski, John Urbancik, Scott Edelman, Armand Rosamilia, Chuck Buda, Ralph Bieber, Somer Canon, Drew Williams, M. Stephen Lukac, Jay Wilburn, Christian Jensen, and many more, Posted by Jeff Burk | But behind the badger attacks an even greater danger is at play, one that could lay all the little people low. Yearwood, a 17-year-old junior at Cromwell High School, is one of two transgender high school sprinters in Connecticut, transitioning to female. And for the first time in almost a decade, we are opening our . That makes it the perfect filming location for a YouTube channel devoted to the exploration of abandoned places. With the advent of e-book publishing and POD, I have also chosen to focus on self-publishing as well as small presses, and I expect to start . Dave Brockie 5 talking about this. And the image for this post is a photograph taken Monday night in Kenosha, Wisconsin at a protest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake on Sunday. I went onto tell her it was actually a love story at its heart. From the celebrated author of the socially conscious horror novels THE VEGAN REVOLUTIONWITH ZOMBIES and BOOT BOYS OF THE WOLF REICH, David Agranoff, comes a brutal tale of eco-horror in the tradition of THE SHEEP LOOK UP and THE BRIDGE. These ranged from amusing monologues to such depravity that I dare not soil this page. In the meantime, check out some of the stuff she has available now. bringing together three of Lee's most controversial, over-the-top tales. Lester, Dark Scribe Magazine, Lakehouse Infernal is the coolest, ball-bustingest, most outrageous, and most ENTERTAINING horror novel youre likely to find in a long time. Click here to read on Kindle, Eight years ago, Joseph Miles went in search of a cure for a disease he was convinced was turning him into a monster. I cant speak for all the judges, but I echo what Gina said above about sitting there sort of stunned. Theres never really been a scene like bizarro beforegenre literature that often overlaps themes of violence, fetish, fantasy, sex, and the grotesque, while encouraging people to let out their inner weirdo/cult selves without being shamed for what theyre into. The creation of a BizarroCon Safety & Inclusion Committee. Deadite Press is dedicated to publishing the very best in extreme horror and splatterpunk fiction. After reading a lot of his words I can safely say Morrison is 100% the latter. He must be one helluva salesman. I thought my only role was to hold authors accountable for the words I printed in their books. Bryan Smith . They may also audit panels for diverse panelists and topics. You have a highly anticipated splatter western that recently came out with Deaths Head Press. April 3, 2018 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment. I appreciate you calling me out over this. This edition also includes two more bonus stories, Shooting Schedule and Mabels Recipes, that further explore the world of SURVIVOR and an introduction from Brian Keene. Gagliani and DavidBenton. Thanks! DONT F[BLEEP]K WITH THE COLOUREDS by Andre Duza, Andre Duza is one of the most exciting new voices in horror fiction. He's worked with alot of the big horror publishers/authors, so if anyone would know it would be him. Actions such as establishing an anti-harassment policy, appointing a trained counselor to handle issues that arise, recruiting the assistance of security professionals and military veterans from within our community to help during the event, banning offenders and unwelcome individuals privately rather than publicly and making unilateral decisions on who to welcome into our scene have not eliminated the sense of unease that many are expressing. In the general realm of the convention, even one as out there as this one seems to be, I think harassment policies and general Con behaviour rules outside of understood, unambiguous performance space should be very much like the developing set of policies that is beginning to come together in The other various cons. In alignment with the Society of Authors, Booksellers' Association and The Publishers Association we announce that we have adopted a Code of Coduct (available on our website). In that sense, LA is the embodiment of a Chandler Morrison character, so its a natural setting for my work. Author Scott Emerson's blatherings about fiction, film, and whatever pops into his brain. I will also be expanding and improving the BizarroCon committee, establishing clear lines of responsibility, and delegating some of the roles and responsibilities that are in the best interest of the community. January 14, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment. I didnt hold authors accountable for what they said on social media. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I like that ones cover. Deadites are reanimated corpse-like Monsters kept in The Facility. September 30, 2018 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment. 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars. I was the former head editor of Deadite Press from around 2009 to 2019. When you read Garrett Cook, you never quite know what kind of madness youre going to get. Carlton Mellick III, Click here to preorder from Amazon We are currently CLOSED to submissions. People seem to be responding well to it, though, so I think it paid off. He's basically Ash's personal half-deadite/ half midget trash-talking side-kick. To any non-female identifying people who have felt harassed. You speak up and vote no, and its just going to be another case of, Brian Keene was an asshole and ruined BizarroCon. 1) I assume Morrison has no intention of ever attempting to direct a Disney movie or become the Florida Secretary of State in future years; if he did he probably should give up on those now. The last book they released and their last twitter post was in 2020. John is a Crisis Boy, created by the secret organizations that really pull the strings behind the scenes of government and economics. You have five minutes to read the story you WILL be cut-off at five minutes! Its aspirational. on January 21: The realism of the performance is an issue here. It does require noting that Rose OKeefe, after endless criticisms of the bizarro scene being a boys club over the years, did make great effort to bring more women into the scene and largely succeeded. Ordinarily, we open a submissions window once a year (it historically occurs April-June). David Agranoff When I was writing it, though, I was watching a lot of New French Extremity movies, which have a way of juxtaposing artistic beauty with visceral violence. RING OF FIRE by David Agranoff OutNow! Click here to buy from Amazon We have an exciting future ahead of us. It was a fun and interesting challenge that I enjoyed a lot, and Ill probably never write within that genre again. Also, shutting down concerned voices as a first response has been the worst possible move this week. Brain Nuggets: The Blog of Scott Emerson. Two final thoughts: I am sorry for what you went through. Someone that he knows is supposed to die, but hes going to do everything he can to prevent it. On a long enough timeline, no one benefits but predatory shitbirds. The distinguished bizarro judges will choose the top three readers. I got to thinking how the hell did Chandler Morrison sell this book to his publisher, if I was apprehensive about explaining it to my nearest and dearest? If you could go on a drinking binge with any five writers alive or dead, who would you choose to party with? Id have taken Joan home at the end of the night. I suppose the toughest aspect of the project was navigating what I wanted to do with it versus what I thought my fanbase was going to want from it. So I didnt.. OKeefe says she will be making other changes to BizarroCon and Eraserhead Press. Two titans of modern horror-Brian Keene and Bryan Smith-team up for the terrifying crossover sequel to both Keenes URBAN GOTHIC and Smiths THE FREAKSHOW. BRIAN KEENE Winner of the World Horror Convention Grand Master Award and author of over fifty books, comics, and movies. And he writes with originality, panache and style. I am truly sorry. When I think of authors who can do all that with inimitable style, a single name is left: Gina Ranalli. If you read a lot of LGBTQ+ fiction, you probably have heard of Dreamspinner Press. But then, so had the entire world after the dead rose and began consuming the living. After a century of artists exploring actions like this, it is no longer innovative, no longer something that enhances our awareness of taboos, or starts up fresh conversations about what the human race really is.. When I think of authors capable of crafting truly creepy narratives, the list is great. Props and costumes are highly encouraged! July 2, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment. Any book is up for discussion as long as that discussion is respectful. We are dedicated to publishing the goriest, craziest, and strangest stories in existence. Freedom of the Press will not be stifled by a controversial new anti-spying law, the Government vowed yesterday. 11, simulating sex with an aborted fetus, not only provoked a flurry I barred him from the convention and have had no contact with him. Deadite Press is proud to present a new novella from Wesley Southard, a work of surreal horror sure to please fans of SILENT HILL, JACOBS LADDER, and LOST HIGHWAY. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. I'm pretty sure u/JeffBurk could answer this question. And in another juicy bit of irony, these same people decrying censorship are calling for the author to be banned from future conventions and are even trying to get his book pulled. The reason I advised we not burn bridges with him was because I was trying to avoid creating a hostile competitor. July 1, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment, I get it potential reader, you hear it all the time, this writer is special and like no one else, but I gotta say I really cant compare Gina Ranalli to anyone. Click here to read on your Kindle (coming soon), Posted by Jeff Burk | threads with hundreds of comments protesting and defending Morrisons You see!? For the millions of people stuck, the city has turned into a death trap. Hellbent on mischief and cruelty, the Coloureds have massacred those unlucky enough to encounter them. We will also be opening up for submissions soon. implemented: I am dedicated to making BizarroCon, Eraserhead Press, and our online communities safe and comfortable for all. Please check back at a future date or inquire with the publisher. Remember the early days when it was just us and one or two other women amongst all the men? Autumn, thank you for your insights and useful feedback, as well. He writes primarily in the noir and dirty realism genres and is the co-editor of Punk Noir Magazine. Sh. The people there have been experimenting with the undead and Serpentines music could hold a key to moving forward in a world dominated by the walking dead. Click here to read on your Kindle, Posted by Jeff Burk | What was that process like? Click here to buy from Amazon He sees the writing on the wall, and transcribes it for the world in a language as breathtaking as it is blasphemous. Never forget your fans. It is ethically responsible to consider the behavior online and offline of the authors with whom I choose to share my platform. With an introduction by and officially endorsed by splatterpunk legend Edward Lee, LAKEHOUSE INFERNAL is an official entree in Lees infamous INFERNAL series. Now Joseph has a problem he is convinced that his torturer passed a virus on to him. The result was a killing spree that left a string of dismembered and cannibalized bodies from San Francisco to Seattle. Jonathan Janz, author of The Siren andthe Spectorand Exorcist Falls, KILLER LAKE by W.D.Gagliani and David Benton, I get it, potential reader, you hear it all the time, this writer is special and like no one else, but I gotta say I really cant compare Gina Ranalli to anyone. Gonzalez and horror fiction. What they find is more disturbing than they ever could have imagined. Take a medium-sized cult and their best demonic summoning. This will ensure I see them promptly and respond in kind. putting a stop to it: Watching the crowd from the judges table, I saw people who were clearly entertained by the performance in question. Posts about Deadite Press written by Scott Emerson. A brave writer who is not afraid to freak out her readers with high concepts, fully realized characters and important ideals that sometimes challenge and often amuse. Let this be your one stop shop for book recommendations, new book announcements, horror news, discussions + more. And this sounds like a story that he would investigate (i.e. Here at Deadite Press in Portland, Oregon we are entering our 14th week of downtown protests for black lives and we have barely recovered from the shock of unidentified federal officers illegally abducting people off the streets in unmarked vans. To contribute to the cause and engage our community of creators and readers, I can share with you now that we are putting together an anthology of extreme horror stories about police brutality and systemic racism. Our affair would have been tabloid fodder for months. I realize that folks want to defend the scene from any attack, and there have been needless ones in the past, but now an outcry over a performance has become an outcry over trending sexual impropriety and is on the verge of becoming an exodus of those concerned voices etc etc etc. LOS ANGELES - The Hollywood Foreign Press Association, which hosts the Golden Globes, is under fire after a former president of the organization sent an anti-Black Lives Matter email. Everybody kind of knows everybody. A controversial figure on the indie lit scene I caught up with him to pick his brain and find out what exactly makes the man tick! These were responses to Chandler Morrisons act at the Showdown two weekends ago (described in A Reckoning for BizarroCon). Hey Chandler, thanks a lot for agreeing to this interview. convention which one commenter says has been Few Millennium-era horror authors left as big an imprint on the genre as J.F. I demanded too much from my audience. Suburban Gothic. The Resurrectionist by Wrath James White the kind of novel that can unsettle even the most hardened gore fanatic. Fuck You! Monica J. Click here to buy from Barnes and Noble The vast majority of my success can be attributed to other people. He begins to question his role in this massive manipulation of society. Omar Suleiman explores the life, mission, and teachings of Jesus from and Islamic perspective.Part of the "Approaching Jesus as Muslims" Coll. . If that has always been the case, I cant say because Ive never really noticed this con before. They are crisis actors.. And I suppose you take the risk of seeing something that goes too far, or stumbles into some things that are taboo even in a we break all taboos space, and then standards or rules have to be set for the future. So Ill shift the question to this: If the performer didnt want to say brown skin he should have put more care into picking a red fake blood to cover it, because many audience members saw brown. I want to thank everyone for sharing their thoughts and experiences both publicly and privately. The last book they released and their last twitter post was in 2020. After a busy 2018, Deadite Press is ready to kick off 2019 and 2020 with some kick-ass fucked-up horror fiction! With the current Eraserhead Press editors (Deadite is an imprint of Eraserhead), there really isn't anyone that a big fan of extreme horror so there's not much interest in pursuing it. ROSE OKEEFE Head publisher of the HWA Specialty Press Award winner, ERASERHEAD PRESS, who has released over 400 titles in bizarro, extreme horror, and alt lit genres. Across America, small communities of survivors are rebuilding and trying to recreate the world that was lost. He is the only survivor. Monica J. O'Rourke, New Release: SUBURBAN GOTHIC by Brian Keene and BryanSmith, BURN THA MOTHERFUCKA DOWN AnthologyAnnouncement, DONT F[BLEEP]K WITH THE COLOUREDS by AndreDuza, KILLER LAKE by W.D. In hindsight, it clearly wasnt. 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