New Story Out
Posted on August 6, 2023 1 Comment
My story, “An Unusual Pedigree” is in this new anthology, Azathoth: Ordo ab Chao (Journalstone). One heck of a TOC. Honored to be in here. From Aaron French, his words below:
For those interested, our new Azathoth: Ordo ab Chao anthology is out today! All-new stories engaging the theme of order and chaos through a Lovecraftian lens. Check it out! Featuring wonderful illustrations from Yves Tourigny, Andrej Kapcar, Ayham Jabr, and Sofiya Kruglikova. Brand new stories from T. Kingfisher, Ruthanna Emrys, Adam L. G. Nevill, Kaaron Warren, Brian Evenson, Donald Tyson, Richard Thomas, Richard Gavin, Matthew Cheney, Erica Ruppert, Jamieson Ridenhour, Maxwell Ian Gold, Lena Ng, Nathan Carson, Samuel Marzioli, Lauri Taneli Lassila, Akis Linardos, and R. B. Payne.
Initial blurbs are already rolling in… 
“Aaron J. French has conjured that most enviable of things – an accessible and invigorating Lovecraft anthology that will delight and thrill aficionados and neophytes alike. Brace yourself for a wild ride into the deep dark chaos of the Mythos. One of the finest Lovecraftian anthologies of recent years.” – Michael Kelly, Winner of the Shirley Jackson Award
Please support the authors by spreading the word and picking up a copy, and thank you!
Journal stone link: https://journalstone.com/bookstore/azathoth-ordo-ab-chao/
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/Azathoth-Ordo…/dp/B0CBGKKYX4/ref
I Have a Story in the Deathrealm: Spirits Anthology. What a TOC!
Posted on July 25, 2023 Leave a Comment
Check this out! What a great lineup. Honored to be a part of this anthology, with my existential horror story, “Ripples in a Pond.”
FULL TOC: Linda D Addison * Meghan Arcuri * Larry Blamire * Maurice Broaddus * Heather Daughrity * Timothy Glen Huguenin * Brian Keene * Ronald Kelly * Joe R. Lansdale * Kasey Lansdale * Eric LaRocca * Trish Wilson * Elizabeth Massie * Bridgett Nelson * Errick Nunnally * Jeffrey Oliver * Jessica Amanda Salmonson * Richard Thomas * Tony Tremblay * David Wilson
Incarnate Sold to Podium!
Posted on July 22, 2023 Leave a Comment
It’s official! I’m thrilled to announce that my fourth book, Incarnate, an arctic horror, sin-eater novel, will be out with Podium in 2024. Excited to work with Stephanie Beard (Turner, Sourcebooks) again, and things are already in the works for the print, ebook, audio, foreign, and film/tv versions. Very exciting. I think this is some of my best work to date and I can’t wait for you all to read it.
I’m Doing an Apex Workshop on How to Transition to a Career as an Author
Posted on June 29, 2023 Leave a Comment
I’m doing a workshop at Apex on how to transition to a career as an author. Come join the conversation and I’ll tell you all of my secrets. https://www.apexbookcompany.com/products/how-to-transition-to-a-career-as-an-author
Signature Sheets for Christmas Horror, Volume Three (Dark Regions Press)
Posted on June 29, 2023 Leave a Comment
I love doing signature sheets for signed/limited versions of books. This is for Christmas Horror, Volume 3, out with Dark Regions Press, shipping soon. Hope you got your copy!
This anthology features stories by authors Richard Chizmar, Norman Partridge, Stephanie M. Wytovich, Jeff Strand, James Chambers, Lisa Morton, Richard Thomas (that’s me), William Meikle, Jason V Brock, John Palisano and Simon Strantzas!
Author of the Week, Richard Thomas, May 15
Posted on May 18, 2023 Leave a Comment
Getting some love here from Paula. THANKS!
AUTHOR OF THE WEEK May 15
Richard Thomas
( Dark Fiction, Horror Novels, Short Stories. Publisher, Editor, Teacher)
“To me, the best horror is a balance between terror and horror—the clues, the foreshadowing, the uncertainty, the unknown paired with the horror of the reveal, the truth, the violence, the monster come home to roost.
“I’m also drawn to more psychological horror, how the layers of body, mind, and soul go deep into the storytelling to get you to turn the page, feel strong emotions, and then blow your mind, staying with you long after you put the book or story down.”
“You know that part of your writing that you question—that’s weird and doesn’t fit neatly into a genre or mold? Write more of that. Please.”
“What I’m looking for in my writing these days is the journey—up and down, left and right, dark and light—landing somewhere that holds promise…
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“Oscillation” Accepted at Lightspeed
Posted on April 21, 2023 Leave a Comment
I’m thrilled to announce that my short story, “Oscillation” will be published in an upcoming issue of Lightspeed magazine. Excited to work with John Joseph Adams, and I have to admit that this is a white whale, a market I’ve been trying to get into for a long time. Very excited. More news and release date/issue to come.
Vote in the Locus Awards!
Posted on April 12, 2023 Leave a Comment
Only 4 days left to vote in the Locus Awards. Anyone can vote! Anyone! And you can write in votes as well. Easy-peasy. Vote for your faves.
Check Out the Artwork for Cemetery Dance #78.
Posted on April 8, 2023 Leave a Comment
Got my contributor copies of CEMETERY DANCE #78 today. Excellent artwork by Chad Savage. Hope you dig my story! https://www.cemeterydance.com/cemeterydance78
Cemetery Dance #78 is Now Out, With My Story, “Battle Not With Monsters.”
Posted on March 31, 2023 Leave a Comment
Cemetery Dance #78 is now up on their website. It contains my story, “Battle Not With Monsters.” Excellent TOC.
- Richard Thomas - 