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VERTIGO to Publish PETER STRAUB Graphic Novel: THE GREEN WOMAN

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on June 4, 2007 Official Press Release New York, NY–New York Times #1 bestselling author Peter Straub and screenwriter/poet/actor Michael Easton have been signed by Vertigo, the for mature readers imprint of DC Comics, to co-write their first original graphic novel, THE GREEN WOMAN. The project was announced by Karen Berger, the SVP and Executive Editor of Vertigo during Book Expo America, on June 1, 2007. Peter Straub is best known for his critically acclaimed horror novels Ghost Story, Koko and The Hellfire Club. THE GREEN WOMAN will not be Straub’s first high profile collaboration; he has co-written two fantasy-horror novels with Stephen...

MICHAEL MARSHALL SMITH Upcoming Library Tour Dates

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on June 1, 2007 MICHAEL MARSHALL SMITH (Straw Men (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0515134279?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=0515134279), The Upright Man (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0515136387?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=0515136387), Blood of Angels (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0515140082?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=0515140082)) has posted a few upcoming library appearances. From 12-14 June Michael will be on a tour of libraries, along with writers Val McDermid and Stuart MacBride (12/13) and Stuart and Alex Barclay (14th). These dates will also be available in the Events Calendar (http://horrorfictionnews.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro Itemid=379). Tuesday...

TIM LEBBON’S AFTER THE WAR: TWO TALES OF NOREELA to be Published As Two Volume Novella

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on May 21, 2007 TIM LEBBON (Dawn (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553383655?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=0553383655), Dusk (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553383647?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=0553383647), Unnatural Selection (Hellboy) (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1416507833?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=1416507833)) has announced on his NOREELA website that SUBTERRANEAN PRESS will be publishing a two volume novella titled AFTER THE WAR: TWO TALES OF NOREELA. I'm delighted to announce that Subterranean Press (http://www.subterraneanpress.com/)will be publishing a two-novella volume called AFTER THE WAR: Two Tales of Noreela. This will contain THE BAJUMAN, which was serialised on this site 18 months ago, and VALE OF BLOOD ROSES, a brand new novella that will also appear in Subterranean Magazine...

NECESSARY EVIL PRESS Announces Pre-Order for New F. PAUL WILSON Book

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on May 21, 2007 NECESSARY EVIL PRESS has announced that they are now taking pre-orders for F. PAUL WILSON'S (Bloodline: A Repairman Jack Novel (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1887368930?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=1887368930), Conspiracies (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0812566998?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=0812566998), Harbingers (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/076531276X?ie=UTF8 tag=horficnewnet-20 linkCode=as2 camp=1789 creative=9325 creativeASIN=076531276X)) THE PEABODY-OZYMANDIAS TRAVELING CIRCUS ODDITY EMPORIUM. It will be issued in to states: 500 numbered and signed limited hardcover and a 26 signed and lettered hardcover in a metal tray case. The revised, expanded, definitive version of F. Paul Wilson's...

Upcoming Events for May 21 Through May 31

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on May 21, 2007 You can see the full calendar of events on the Horror Fiction News Network's Events Calendar (http://horrorfictionnews.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro Itemid=379). Below are the upcoming events for May 21 through May 31. 0

Upcoming Events for May 21 Through May 31

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on May 21, 2007 You can see the full calendar of events on the Horror Fiction News Network's Events Calendar (http://horrorfictionnews.com/index.php?option=com_jcalpro Itemid=379). Below are the upcoming events for May 21 through May 31. 0

DELIRIUM BOOKS Announces Trade Paperback Book Club

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on May 16, 2007 DELIRIUM BOOKS has announced that they will be starting a monthly book club featuring their new trade paperback line. Beginning in the fall of 2007 DELIRIUM BOOKS will release one trade paperback per month beginning with THE BLEEDING SEASON by GREG GIFUNE. The club features discounts and a liberal return policy for all members as well as access to book club member only content. You can read more about the book club at DELIRIUM'S Book Club website. (http://www.deliriumbooks.com/bookclub/?page_id=5) Source: Delirium Books (http://www.deliriumbooks.com/insider/?p=296)

CEMETERY DANCE Huge Production Update

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on May 16, 2007 CEMETERY DANCE has updated their breaking news page with a huge production update. It is so big that we are only going to excerpt a small portion on HFNN. You can go to CEMETERY DANCE'S website and read up on the rest of the production update. Here are some highlights: All of the preordered copies of The Other End (http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/shirley03) by John Shirley have shipped, and we're filling the rest of the distributor and bookseller orders this week. Sides (http://www.cemeterydance.com/page/CDP/PROD/straub01) by Peter Straub, Thrillers...

BLOOD COVEN by Fulbright & Hawkes available for Advance Order

Posted by Horror Fiction News Network on May 16, 2007 BLOOD COVEN available for Advance Order from Dead Letter Press. On the filthy streets of Victorian London’s East End, a centuries-old evil is amassing its forces. Only one man stands in its way: a legendary vampire killer called The Catcher. He’s been trained from childhood by a secret society within The Holy Church. He’s fast, efficient and totally professional. He’s also totally on his own … working undercover in the darkest quarter of the city … outside the law. Can he succeed where those before him have failed? Not even he knows for sure.The new vampire novella by Christopher Fulbright and Angeline Hawkes Limited...

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