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EARTHLING PUBLICATIONS Announces THE HAUNTED FORREST TOUR by STRAND and MOORE

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on July 16, 2007 EARTHLING PUBLICATIONS has announced the new book in their Halloween series. THE HAUNTED FORREST TOUR by JEFF STRAND and JAMES MOORE will be book 3 in the series. It will be published in the fall of 2007 in two states: 500 numbered hardcovers, bound in cloth and signed by James A. Moore and Jeff Strand on an illustrated limitation sheet and 15 lettered, slipcased hardcovers, book and slipcase completely hand made using the finest materials, with silk ribbon page marker, and signed by James A. Moore, Jeff Strand, and Glenn Chadbourne on an illustrated limitation sheet. Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Haunted Forest Tour! Sit back and enjoy a smooth ride in air-conditioned comfort as your heavily armored tram takes you through nature's most astonishing creation. The forest is packed to capacity with dangerous and terrifying creatures of all shapes, sizes, and hunger levels, and you'll get to observe these wonders in complete safety. Howl with a werewolf! Gaze into the glowing eyes of a giant spider! Look right through a spooky ghost! See horrific monsters you couldn't even imagine, only inches away from you! Things with fangs, things with claws, things with dripping red jaws—you'll see them all! Not thrilling enough? Well, it's Halloween, and so we're offering a very special tour through the Haunted Forest. The new route goes deeper into the woods than any civilians have ventured before, and you're guaranteed to get a good scare! Rest assured that every possible security precaution has been taken. The Haunted Forest Tour has a 100% safety record, and technical difficulties are unheard of. You will be in no danger whatsoever. We promise. Source: Earthling Publications (http://www.earthlingpub.com/jmjs_forest.htm)

EARTHLING PUBLICATIONS Updates on Two Books

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on July 16, 2007 EARTHLING PUBLICATIONS has updated information on MICHAEL MARSHALL SMITH'S THE SERVANTS (The Limited and Lettered Hardcovers are sold out; The trade paperback is left) is almost due out. And THE SNOWMAN'S CHILDREN by GLEN HIRSHBERG has shipped. (http://www.earthlingpub.com/index.htm)

ASH TREE PRESS Updates on Newly Announced Projects

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on July 13, 2007 AT EASE WITH THE DEAD. (javascript:void(0);/*1184352679763*/)As well as updates on other projects including COLD HARBOUR, PASSOF A GOD AND OTHER STORIES, and MASQUES OF SATAN (javascript:void(0);/*1184352679763*/)

THE DEMONOLOGIST by MICHAEL LAIMO Available from DELIRIUM BOOKS

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on July 13, 2007 Book number 4 in the Dark Essential Series is now available for pre-order from DELIRIUM BOOKS. THE DEMONOLOGIST by MICHAEL LAIMO will be released sometime in December. The final book in Delirium’s Dark Essentials Series Volume 4 is now up for order (single copies). Those of you who subscribed to the series will get this title in December, so no need to order. For those of you who didn’t get the subscription, these copies should go fast so grab yours before this (and the series) becomes officially sold out.DELIRIUM'S edition will include material note available in the mass market paperback edition. Source: Delirium Books (http://www.deliriumbooks.com/insider/?p=319)

CEMETERY DANCE Is Shipping SIDES by STRAUB and MIDNIGHT PREMIERE

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on June 28, 2007 CEMETERY DANCE has announced that they are shipping the trade hardcover of SIDES by PETER STRAUB and the limited edition of MIDNIGHT PREMIERE edited by TOM PICCIRILLI. Today our printer delivered the Limited Edition of Midnight Premiere (http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/piccirilli02) (Ketchum, Braunbeck, Monteleone, Garton, Garris, Hodge, Gorman, Piccirilli, and more!) and the Trade Hardcover Edition of Midnight Premiere (http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/piccirilli02) or CEMETERY DANCE website (http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/BreakingNews). Source: Cemetery Dance (http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/BreakingNews)

THE GINGERBREAD GIRL Excerpted at Esquire.com

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on June 27, 2007 Haven't decided if dropping $4.99 for a magazine with a original STEPHEN KING novella is worth it? Well Esquire.com has excerpted THE GINGERBREAD GIRL on their website. Maybe this will help you decide between the magazine or that mega-rice krispy treat and coffee from Starbucks.

NOCTURNE PRESS Closing Up Shop

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on June 25, 2007 It seems that NOCTURNE PRESS is closing up shop because of financial difficulties. NOCTURNE is reverting the rights back to their original owners and finishing up their order fulfillment. (http://p082.ezboard.com/fshocklinesforumfrm2.showMessage?topicID=48113.topic)

STEVE NILES Appearances: FANGO CON, NJ and Others

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on June 20, 2007 STEVE NILES (30 Days of Night (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0971977550?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=0971977550), Dark Days (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/193238216X?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=193238216X), The Complete 30 Days of Night (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1932382178?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=1932382178)) has posted a few upcoming appearances on his Myspace page. He will be attending the Fangoria Convention in NJ, Comics great Steve Niles, creator of WAKE THE DEAD, CRIMINAL MACABRE, DARK DAYS, REMAINS, 28 DAYS LATER: AFTERMATH and many others, has joined the roster of the next Tristate area edition of FANGORIA’s Weekend of Horrors, to be held June 29-July 1 at the Meadowlands Crowne Plaza Hotel (2 Harmon Plaza, Secaucus, New Jersey). On Saturday, Niles will be previewing the eagerly awaited movie version of 30 DAYS OF NIGHT, which he adapted from his much-praised IDW graphic novel.He will also be attending a signing at FANTASY COMICS in Tuscon, AZ along with DAVID SCHOW and TIM BRADSTREET. Folks in the Southwest may want to plan a little weekend trip to Arizona to help celebrate the big Anniversary of Fantasy Comics in Tucson Arizona. Why? Glad you asked. Because these types of gatherings do not happen very often outside of a major show. The store signing will be a much more intimate setting to ask questions, look at originals, and listen to these guys talk about what makes them tick. Where and when will all of this happen? SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd from 2 - 6pm. FANTASY COMICS 2595 N. 1st avenue, Tucson Arizona, 85719 For a map click HERE (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8 hl=en msa=0 om=1 msid=112812854809229946316.0000011281a39b1c2a31c ll=32.252406,-110.960884 spn=0.004918,0.010042 z=17) For more information contact Fantasy Comics through their website (http://www.fantasycomics2595.com/)As always you can see upcoming events at the HFNN Events Calendar. (http://horrorfictionnews.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro Itemid=379) Source: Steve Niles (http://bulletin.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=bulletin.read messageID=3739731073 MyToken=66f935f2-42f8-48cc-8a9d-82da2525dc95)

IHG Announces the IHG Award Nominees

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on June 15, 2007 The International Horror Guild (IHG) has announced their nominee list for their annual award. Ramsey Campbell is the living legend. Thanks to Bev Vincent for the heads up. The award winners will be announced at the World Fantasy COnvention in Saratoga, NY in November 2007.

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