…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!”

Fall in Love with Reading Again – by Zaq Cass

From favorite colors to favorite songs to food I hate, the only thing that has ever remained the same since I was a kid is the fact that I am a reader. Approximately sixteen weeks ago, I realized that I wasn’t enjoying reading anymore. Sure, like anyone else who reads and reads and reads, IContinueContinue reading “Fall in Love with Reading Again – by Zaq Cass”

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”

Interview w/ author Emma E. Murray about her NEW RELEASE The Drowning Machine and Other Obsessions

The Drowning Machine and Other Obsessions just hit bookstore shelves two weeks ago, released by Undertaker Books, with eighteen stories from author Emma E. Murray! I’ve been hearing great things about Emma’s work, and I know Undertaker Books never fails to release some of the freshest, most quality content in the industry, so I wantedContinueContinue reading “Interview w/ author Emma E. Murray about her NEW RELEASE The Drowning Machine and Other Obsessions”

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 Symbolism Behind Funeral Flowers, by Nora B. Peevy

                Appropriately, I just got back from a walk in the cemetery on Samhain. The winds are raging, and I’m chilled to the bone. HAHAHA. And you, dear reader, are here because you want to learn about the symbolism of funeral flowers or you’re killing time at work. (I’m killing it! Get it! HAHAHA. Yeah,ContinueContinue reading “The Symbolism Behind Funeral Flowers, by Nora B. Peevy”

“What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” (Exploring the SCREAM Franchise for Answers) by Kasey Hill

What can we expect with the news of Scream 7 in the preproduction phase? Let me break it down for you. (This is your official SPOILER ALERT! This article digs deep into the Scream movies. You have been warned…) Following the Scream Franchise, we know that the franchise took a turn with movie four whenContinueContinue reading ““What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie?” (Exploring the SCREAM Franchise for Answers) by Kasey Hill”

“Buttzville, you say?” – by Nora B. Peevy

Wondering what weird town names there are in the good ole USA? Well, I’ve pulled an all-nighter, and I am wondering. You try sleeping with a twenty-four-pound Pitbull mix who loves to snuggle and a jealous Bombay cat waiting to strike her on the nose the first chance she gets. The dog is a heftyContinueContinue reading ““Buttzville, you say?” – by Nora B. Peevy”

Interview w/ author Thom Brannan, by Lindsey Goddard

Hi, Thom. Thanks for joining us. Howdy hey, thank you for having me! It’s a joy to be on any website with “weird” in the title! How long have you been writing? I’ve been at it seriously since 2008, with a big old vacation in the middle there, from about 2015 until late last year.ContinueContinue reading “Interview w/ author Thom Brannan, by Lindsey Goddard”