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The New Black (Dark House Press) releases TODAY!
Posted on May 13, 2014 2 Comments
Today is the official release date of THE NEW BLACK! This neo-noir anthology is the first I’ve ever edited and it’s also the first Dark House Press title. I’m honored that so many gifted authors were willing to be a part of this book. I can’t thank them enough for taking the time, and for […]
I’ve signed with Random House Alibi for TWO BOOKS.
Posted on May 4, 2014 12 Comments
BIG NEWS! I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve signed with Random House Alibi for a two-book deal. The first book is DISINTEGRATION—the second is still TBD. This will only be available in eBook format, to start. For those that know me, you’ve been hearing about this book for many (six?) years—a neo-noir transgressive thriller that […]
The first blurb for THE NEW BLACK is Jack Ketchum
Posted on February 23, 2014 Leave a Comment
The first blurb for THE NEW BLACK, a neo-noir anthology that I edited for Dark House Press, is now in. It’s from horror giant, Jack Ketchum: “THE NEW BLACK ought to be the New High Standard for dark fiction anthologies. It’s loaded with intelligence and talent. Every one of the pieces in this extraordinary compilation […]
Book Covers: Work Edited and/or Published by Richard Thomas
Posted on January 31, 2014 Leave a Comment
I wanted to start a list of the beautiful book covers that I’ve either edited or published or both. I hope you enjoy the art and if you want more information, I’ve included links to Amazon, for those books that are already on the website. They are in reverse chronological order. UPDATED: July, 2016 Scratch […]
Chiral Mad 2 Table of Contents Set
Posted on December 6, 2013 Leave a Comment
Love the cover art, and this TOC is so amazing. Honored to have my story “Playing With Fire” in here. It’s got more wolves, fireflies, a hut on a hill, a man alone trying to fix his broken heart, and a giant tree branch that may be his undoing. Looks like Michael Bailey and Written […]
Complete List of Stories in Print
Posted on October 25, 2013 2 Comments
Here is a complete list of all of my stories that are in print, or digital-only format. It’s in reverse chronological order. Enjoy! UPDATED: December 19, 2024 And One Day We Will Die: Strange Stories Inspired by the Music of Neutral Milk Hotel “Naomi Ascends” (PB Books) The Earth Bleeds at Night “Supplication” (Eerie River […]
Fear the Reaper is OUT NOW. Includes my story, “The Culling.”
Posted on October 24, 2013 Leave a Comment
Fear the Reaper (Crystal Lake Publishing) is now out (print and ebook). My story “The Culling” is in here. Thrilled to share a spine with so many talented authors. Just in time for Halloween! Here’s the opening line from my story: “Danielle stands at the long mirror brushing her dirty blonde hair, tears running down […]
“Playing With Fire” accepted for Chiral Mad 2, out in December
Posted on September 14, 2013 2 Comments
Thrilled to join Jack Ketchum, Ramsey Campbell, Mort Castle, Max Booth III, Gene O’Neill, Gary MacMahon, Erik T. Johnson, Andrew Hook, David Morrell, and many others in this anthology of psychological horror, edited by Michael Bailey for Written Backwards press, and out this December. Chiral Mad was nominated for a number of awards, and even […]
New Storyville Columns—UPDATE!
Posted on July 3, 2013 Leave a Comment
Boy, I’ve been bad about updating my Storyville columns. So, here is an update, all of the new columns in one list. Enjoy! Storyville 19 Happy Not Sappy Storyville 20 Where To Submit Your Stories Storyville 21 My 10 Favorite Short Stories Storyville 22 Writing Dialogue Storyville 23 Best American Short Stories—Resource Storyville 24 […]
Interview Up At Mourning Goats. The Goat Asks Me 20 Questions.
Posted on May 10, 2013 Leave a Comment
So, I finally got the call. I made the big leagues! Mourning Goats has been doing interviews with some of the most compelling, visionary, and talented authors out there—so many of my idols, mentors and peers. I’m thrilled that I got to sit down with the smelly beast and answer some of the most thoughtful […]
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