Category Archives: horror novel

…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!”

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”

The Day Of The Door By Laurel Hightower – Book Review

The Day of the Door sunk its hooks in me right away. I had no knowledge of the plot going in. Hadn’t even read the synopsis. And this story touched on all my deepest cringes. I’ve never been able to wrap my head around harming a child. The character of Stella is exactly the typeContinueContinue reading “The Day Of The Door By Laurel Hightower – Book Review”

Meet Horror Host Miss Misery

I first met *Horror Host Miss Misery* because I’m a spooky author, and she writes and compiles spooky books. A friendship meant to be! She’s a fellow horror addict, and I dig that. I know her as Reyna. But no matter her title, she’s a great guest, and I’m thrilled to have her join us for a Q & A sesh here at Weird Wide Web!

What Do Ya Know! It’s Caitlin Marceau!

Caitlin Marceau is a queer author and lecturer based in Montreal. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing, is an Active Member of the Horror Writers Association, and has spoken about genre literature at several Canadian conventions. She spends most of her time writing horror and experimental fiction, but has also been published for poetry as well as creative non-fiction.

Book Review: Plank Children by Michael Schutz

I love the horror genre, but sometimes I’m desensitized to things that frighten the average person… because I’ve read and watched SO MUCH horror. That being said, Plank Children was a fun dose of fright, and it was not without its scares. The story begins with broken-hearted Miles, who has recently suffered the loss ofContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Plank Children by Michael Schutz”