…And Out Come the Toys by Matt Brandenburg – a blend of Willy Wonka, Saw, and Five Nights at Freddy’s!

Hey, there! Lindsey Goddard here! I just finished a book, and my first thought was, “That was so weird, it deserves a spot on Weird Wide Web!” Spooky horror writer Matt Brandenburg released a new novel last Spring (…And Out Come the Toys) which blends his lifelong love of Willy Wonka and punk music withContinueContinue reading “…And Out Come the Toys by Matt Brandenburg – a blend of Willy Wonka, Saw, and Five Nights at Freddy’s!”

Tear Stained Pages: An Interview with Mercedes M. Yardley, by Devin M. Anderson

At the time of this interview (conducted the first week of June 2025), Love is a Crematorium by Mercedes M. Yardley was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award. On June 14th, 2025, Love is a Crematorium received the award, bringing home the author’s third Bram Stoker! The following interview is presented in its original form.ContinueContinue reading “Tear Stained Pages: An Interview with Mercedes M. Yardley, by Devin M. Anderson”

Slay the Lake LGBTQ+ Horror Book Fest – a brand new event coming to Kenosha, Wisconsin!

Hello out there to all my lovely weirdos! Thank you for dropping by the blog today. I am SO EXCITED to tell you about a horror event coming to Wisconsin on April 19th! I first learned of this event through fellow author, R.E. Bunch, whom I have encountered at a few conventions by now, becauseContinueContinue reading “Slay the Lake LGBTQ+ Horror Book Fest – a brand new event coming to Kenosha, Wisconsin!”

The Real Elizabeth Bathory vs. the Fictional Elizabeth Bathory in Curse of the Blood Witch by Dawn Colclasure

Say the name “Elizabeth Bathory” and most people will conjure images of a woman bathing in bathtubs filled with blood in their minds. Or they might recall watching a documentary exploring the historical scandals surrounding Bathory during her lifetime. And most historians worth their salt will claim that we have it all wrong. Or doContinueContinue reading “The Real Elizabeth Bathory vs. the Fictional Elizabeth Bathory in Curse of the Blood Witch by Dawn Colclasure”

I Believe in Mister Bones by Max Booth III– Book Review

I’m going to go on record as saying that I Believe in Mister Bones is my favorite horror novel of 2024. Why? The laughs, man! I needed the laughs! The laughs, the feels, and the vibe… (No, I’m not trying to sound cool; I just am)… I Believe in Mister Bones has it all. InContinueContinue reading “I Believe in Mister Bones by Max Booth III– Book Review”