Paura

Paura (Spanish for "fear") is a new anthology series of contemporary terror, just released from Bibliopolis Fantastica in Spain. It includes a Spanish translation (my first!) of my short story "Spring Ahead, Fall Back." Also representing the US in this volume is Melanie Tem, with a translation of her story, "The Dancing Doll."

Twisted Prompts for Sicko Writers

+ Write an instructional guide for making something ghastly, but don't refer to the thing itself. Have your reader try to guess what it might be. + Discover an alien ear. + Describe a monstrous living landscape. *** Instigation is a WEEKLY department in Hellnotes newsletter (returning in February). If you publish or post something instigated by this department, let me know and I'll mention it here!

Taboo Taxidermy

Rogue Taxidermy A Case of Curiosities Experimental Taxidermy in amazing 3D! *** I dedicate this month's entry to my brother, Dan, who gave me the wonderful "Magic Mummified Miniature Mystery Hand" you see pictured above as a Christmas gift. This exquisite piece of art is a Custom Creature original by rogue taxidermist, Sarina Brewer.