Posted inInstigation

Twisted Prompts for Sicko Writers

"Creative Oppositions" + Imagine an awful way to die. Now physically turn the victim upside-down. Write. + Choose a common horror icon or trope. Put the word "Anti-" in front of it. Consider that your title. See what turns up. + Describe a notorious painful experience (root canal, etc.) from the viewpoint of a character who finds it pleasurable. *** If you publish or post something instigated by this department, let me know and I'll mention it here!
April 28, 2005Posted inInstigation
Posted inArnzen News

Poker Faced at World Horror Con 2005

Last weekend, I attended World Horror Convention 2005 in NYC, where I sat on a panel, performed readings, did a few interviews, and generally had a lot of fun. I can't possibly write a "con report" because it would go on forever, but I met a lot of friends old and new, talked to numerous readers and editors, and enjoyed every waking moment. One highlight for me, though, was getting the chance to see the "model" for the sculpture-bound, special edition (a.k.a. "Grim Grimoire") edition of my novel, Play Dead, pictured above. The resemblance is uncanny...hah! The book, if you…
April 14, 2005Posted inArnzen News
Posted inArnzen News

Pre-Order Play Dead!

Are you ready to play...dead? I'm pleased to announce that you can now preorder my next novel, PLAY DEAD, at Shocklines.com ($27, signed) and ProjectPulp.com ($25.59) and get the book delivered to you piping hot off the press when it's published this August. Note: pre-orders from these online bookstores are for the trade hardcover edition, not the special limited "Grimoire" collector's edition (which likely be priced over $100 and probably sell out fast to collectors after its announcement). PLAY DEAD will also be available on publication through amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, booksamillion.com and directly from the publisher. If you want…
March 29, 2005Posted inArnzen News
Posted inArnzen News

Playing Dead Cards

My next novel, PLAY DEAD, is being published in a collector's edition that will not only have a "sculpted" cover but also include an actual pack of playing cards -- all with original artist renderings in the spirit of the book. My publisher (Raw Dog Screaming Press) provided this sneak preview of a few of them (yes, the digits are on the wrong side...this is just a draft to give you an idea of what they'll look like). Cool, no? If all goes well, this deck might even be available in time for World Horror Convention in NYC this April,…
March 16, 2005Posted inArnzen News