So with her advice ringing in my ears I’ve been scouring forums, websites, and the neverending twitter-rolls for tidbits to pass along.  Who would have thought that I would have stumbled across a treasure trove of information within the subtly titled blog of the incomparable Chuck Wendig.  WWW.TERRIBLEMINDS.COM has proven to be an invaluable resource and a encourage other writers to bookmark this blog.

Chuck Wendig is equal parts novelist, screenwriter, and game designer. He is the author of the novels DOUBLE DEAD, BLACKBIRDS, and MOCKINGBIRD. In addition, he’s got a metric boatload of writing-related e-books available, including the popular 500 WAYS TO BE A BETTER WRITER. He currently lives in the wilds of Pennsyltucky with wife, dog, and newborn progeny.

PROLOGUE

March 4, 1957

Lake View Asylum

Bedlam Falls, Michigan

The soiled rag did little to silence the screams echoing throughout the hospital’s dank subterranean basement, but it did keep the young woman strapped to the examination table from biting through her own tongue. Small consolation, however, her sky-blue eyes had already been removed and tossed carelessly onto the morgue’s green-tiled floor. Through her muffled cries, blood-filled tears streamed down her face and onto the cold metal table where they collected in a growing pinkish-colored puddle.

Tall and slender, with silver hair falling to his shoulders, Dr. Wesley Clovis stood at the table and surveyed his handiwork. The woman had been brutally stripped naked, her head, wrists, and ankles secured to the table by soiled leather straps. With each spasm of pain, her full breasts heaved and the restraints dug further into her cold flesh, causing the white clad orderly standing at the foot of the table to squeal in obvious delight.

“Douglass, if you would be so kind,” motioning toward a cluttered tray of instruments near the table, Clovis directed his assistant, “I am in need of my scalpel.”

“Indeed,” the diminutive orderly responded, moving to the side of the table and the instrument tray. Douglas’s unsettling grin widened beneath a pencil-thin mustache, revealing a jagged row of yellow stained teeth, he asked in a sinister whisper that was dripping with vehemence. “You gonna cut her?”

Clovis paused, recasting his gaze from the prone woman on the metal table to the impish man in white. “Yes, Douglass, her blood shall flow,” he whispered tersely, and then continued, his voice filling with conviction. “For the life of the flesh is in the blood … for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.”

Twenty minutes later Dr. Wesley Clovis walked from the morgue, his starched white shirt soaked with the ‘life of the flesh’. Although, no closer to unlocking the secrets, which separated the living from the dead, he took solace in the knowledge that an unlimited supply of subjects remained at his disposal.

As the sound of Clovis’ thunderous footfalls echoed in retreat though the cavernous basement, Douglass Wyatt was in charge and to left to care for what remained of young Debra Moored. Shrugging free from his pristine hospital uniform, the pony-tailed orderly climbed atop the table, eager to explore the woman’s still-warm flesh before it grew cold.

CHAPTER 1: HEAD GAMES

“So tell me, Mr. Tanner, how’s that working for you?”

Brady responded to the acerbic inquiry with a corresponding sour smile and a long stretch of silence. His weekly tug-of-war sessions with Dr. Laurence Vredeveld were just now beginning to gain traction. Therapy hadn’t been his idea and he wasn’t quite ready yet to acknowledge April’s suggestion to “get some help” as a good idea. Yet he found himself looking forward to his Wednesday afternoon appointments nonetheless.

“As I was saying before I was so rudely interrupted,” Brady continued, allowing a brief smile to spread beneath his hazel eyes, “I’m too old for another run at American Idol – damn bastards and their age limits – so I decided to get back into the business of writing. Maybe start slow – fortune cookies and Dove Promise wrappers; nothing too complex right away”

Vredeveld’s shoulders shook with soundless laughter as he plucked the glasses from his face. The psychologist paused to let the mirth drift from the conversation before turning his naked eye to Brady. “Something tells me that’s a wise choice, Mr. Tanner.” He paused briefly, “So what does writing look like to you – a novel or maybe throwing your hat back into the media circus?”

Brady shrugged. “That’s the rub – I’m just not sure; perhaps both.”

Vredeveld considered the reply as he perched his wire-framed glasses once again on the end of his nose. “Can you be more specific? Something tells me you’ve given this some thought.”

Brady fidgeted anxiously in his chair, bringing to mind a sense of déjà vu as he recalled his first visit to Dr. Vredeveld’s office some six weeks prior. A large mahogany desk dominated the space and book-laden shelves lined the taupe colored walls. The combination of furnishings brought to mind the movie, Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy, starring the incomparable Will Ferrell. During Brady’s favorite scene from the film, Ferrell’s character claimed his self-importance by bragging of his collection of several leather-bound books and an apartment that smelled of rich mahogany. Brady had spent his entire first visit with Dr. Vredeveld stifling nervous laughter and doing his best to resist the temptation to scan the shelves looking for leather-bound books.

“The hospital,” he finally responded, shaking free from the urge to chuckle. “I want to write about the hospital.”

Vredveld sighed noisily. Brady had picked up on his doctor’s “tell” early on in their therapy sessions. A sigh from Vredeveld usually meant he didn’t think whatever Brady was contemplating was a good idea.

“”I’m confused, Brady. During our sessions you’ve done nothing but talk about how badly you wish you could just forget about the whole affair. It seems to me that writing about it is an odd way to forget.”

Brady glanced down at his wrist, much the way someone would glance at their watch to see when they would be released from whatever Hell they had currently found themselves in – work, school, a crowded elevator – or in this case, a therapy session. Yet it was no time-piece that Brady looked to. Instead, encircling his wrist was a simple band of thin plastic. Brady had never once spoken of it in therapy, but Vredeveld could sense its hold over his patient.

“Maybe forgetting isn’t the best option,” Brady stated simply, not wanting to admit aloud that it didn’t appear to be an option at all. Brady’s hopes of moving beyond the unexplainable experiences he had shared with his small circle of friends over the past several weeks were foolhardy, at best. The hospital bracelet about his wrist guaranteed it.

“Can you at least tell me what has changed,” Vredeveld asked, probing for insight. “Haven’t you seen progress, Brady? You’re sleeping better, right – the night terrors and sleepwalking have subsided?”

Brady nodded slowly, “Yeah, I’ve seen progress.” Brady’s short reply hid the truth. The progress which he spoke of was not the kind Vredeveld was referencing. Brady’s battle with the vengeful spirit Ellis Arkema for control over his fragile mind had come to a crease-fire of sorts. Whatever else the plastic hospital bracelet was, Brady believed it was no longer a danger to him personally. There was no malicious intent from its original owner. Ellis’ vengeance, Brady had come to understand, was being redirected elsewhere. That’s not to say that Brady’s role in the matter was resolved. A doorway had been opened inside him – a doorway that led…beyond. The veil has been parted, the once-cryptic message, now rang clear in his tired mind.

“Listen, I’m not saying it’s the right thing to do or the wrong thing to do,” he continued. “I’m just saying that it’s the thing I need to do.”

The silence hung between them. Once again they had reached the familiar impasse. Brady had shared only bits and pieces of his recent brush with the supernatural. Partly because he had hoped that denial would somehow make it all go away, but mostly because he feared the doctor’s ability to have him escorted away for an undisclosed amount of time for intensive treatment. The irony of which, considering his past experience with Janie’s Law and the treatment of individuals with mental illness, was not lost on him.

All sense of joviality was removed from Vredeveld’s voice when he finally spoke. “This writing you plan to engage in, it’s not going to interfere with our sessions, correct?”

Brady’s mischievous grin spread once again across his face. “I wouldn’t think of it.”

Grave Undertakings concludes the story introduced in my debut thriller Asylum Lake.

With more than thirty 5-Star reviews, Asylum Lake recently cracked the Top 100 List on Amazon Kindle and made it to #3 in the horror genre. Classically creepy, Asylum Lake blends dark humor, chills, romance, and a mystery that will leave you hanging till the very end. I encourage you to dip your toe into the chilling waters of Asylum Lake in preparation for Grave Undertakings to be unearthed in the very near future.

CLICK HERE to purchase Asylum Lake for Kindle for only $2.99. CLICK HERE to purchase an autographed copy of Asylum Lake in print for only $15.

You may wonder exactly what this resolution means. I know I have been promising a certain sequel for some time. Trust me, I am just as disappointed as you are that Grave Undertakings has been so slow in hitting the shelves.  I rushed Asylum Lake and as any reader can confirm -  it shows. The book was riddled with typos and formatting errors. The vast majority of you have looked past these errors to appreciate the characters and storyline – and for that I will be eternally grateful. Your kind words, positive reviews, and general support for my debut novel are the sole reason for me dipping my toe back into the water so to speak.  But things are different now; no more rookie mistakes are accepted.  A self-published debut is allowed some latitude when it comes to the basics. The sophomore effort,  however, demands perfection.

Enter Doree Anne.  I’ve connected with a very talented editor to save me from myself. Apparently I like ellipses a little too much and my punctuation in general leaves a little to be desired.  And don’t even get me started on spelling! All of these little things that I overlook are now her responsibility. Doree has recently completed work on editing Asylum Lake and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

Yes, I said Asylum Lake – sometimes it’s one step back to take two steps forward.  Thousands of you have dipped your toe into its chilling waters and with the pending release of Grave Undertakings I am hopeful that thousands more will follow. As those familiar with Bedlam Falls know -  you have to be introduced to the likes of Lionel Collins and Ellis Arkema before you can hope to understand the elusive Dr. Wesley Clovis! Simply put – I want the next wave of Asylum Lake readers to experience a polished tale free from typos and errors so they can focus on the important elements - like what rests within the Reed family’s kitchen sink!.

Bottom line – Asylum Lake is now available on Kindle in a freshly edited form! The print edition will soon follow.  Now, Doree can focus her attention, and red pen, on Grave Undertakings.  I’ll keep you updated on her progress and will break the news of a shelf date for Grave Undertakings here first.  In the meantime, I leave you with the dust-jacket copy.

Beneath the sparkling surface of Asylum Lake, Brady Tanner has discovered his family’s dark legacy and with it the chilling secret which has haunted the small town of Bedlam Falls for more than half a century.  From deep within the abandoned Lake View Asylum to the very bottom of the nearby lake which bares its name, the unremembered have grown restless…and vengeful.

Now Tanner, accompanied once again by an ill-fated cast of characters, must lead the search for the elusive Dr. Wesley Clovis – an ageless and faceless specter whose menacing shadow once filled the hospital’s hallways and now promises a return to complete the unfinished task of parting the veil between life and death itself.  As the mysteries surrounding the man’s sinister plans begin to bubble to the surface, Tanner is left to ponder just what could lead a man to such Grave Undertakings.

Souls will be lost and answers found

as the final mysteries of Asylum Lake are revealed.

CLICK HERE to connect with Dorre Anne. her specialty is zombies and I cannot wait to turn her loose on my own undead project FLIGHT. And finally, if you have read Asylum Lake I encourage you to visit Amazon and leave a review. Reviews are the lifeblood for authors – like word of mouth on steroids!

Asylum Lake

Christmas is coming a week early in these parts.  For today only I am offering free downloads of my chilling debut novel on Kindle. Come tomorrow I’ll be taking the title off the shelf temporarily to do some “remastering” of what many are calling “One Creepy Read!”.  So if you’ve been tempted to dip your toe into the chilling waters of Asylum Lake but just haven;t found the courage, please dive in today… on me.

For those of you who choose to wait -and pay the $3.99 when the title goes live again – you will find the same dark tale, all cleaned up, and with the Asylum Lake bonus cut included. Hell – you might just want to download the free version and then pay for the new!

Merry Christmas friends, fans, and followers.

CLICK HERE to dive into Asylum Lake for free!

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1. In the City of Hell Chronicles (CoH) you have created quite a desolate landscape for your cadre of authors to populate with their stories of survival, death, and debauchery. Talk to me about the inspiration for this collection and why you chose to approach it via an anthology as opposed to your own tale.

It’s been an idea I’ve had rattling around my head for a while now. I like the idea of shared worlds and the myriad stories that can be told within these themes. I think the idea originally came from a writing podcast that was discussing shared-worlds. Over time I built up this idea and eventually committed the details to paper. I chose to do it as an anthology mainly to collaborate. Any idea benefits from the input of others, and I wanted to see where this theme could go. Also, by doing it as anthology, I can bring in unique and distinct voices. It’s not to say I won’t do solo projects within the City of Hell (I have a number of novellas planned), but I do like the vitality an anthology of different authors brings.

2. I was impressed with the amount of science that lives and breathes within City of Hell. Describe the research that went into creating the City of Hell.

I have to be totally honest here and say that isn’t really down to me. I was lucky enough to have some amazing contributors who took it upon themselves to do some research into ant colonies. Through a forum I setup we discussed the various approaches, and the authors did the rest. We were also lucky to have a qualified scientist on board: Victoria Griesdoorn, who was responsible for the wonderful medical report. I felt it really added some gravity to the whole anthology.

3. I’ve read the works of several of the authors who participated in the anthology and am impressed with how their unique brands of storytelling feel right at home within the overarching plot and landscape. How much control did each of the authors have in crafting their own storylines and what role did you play in ensuring consistency throughout?

I set-out ground rules within a scope document, but generally left it up to the contributors to provide an outline of their story. We collaborated on some, and on a few I gave some guidance. We all critiqued each others stories (including my own) so although the stories are individual to the respective author, as a group we worked on the project as a whole. There were few situations where I had to insist on certain things to ensure consistency, but it wasn’t too difficult because we were communicating throughout the project. I really was blesses with an amazing group of authors. They all worked really hard and had as much passion as me for this project, I couldn’t have asked for a better group of writers, they are a special group of people.

4. The illustrations included within City of Hell are amazing and really place the reader much more deeply within both the setting and inside the hearts and minds of the characters. Talk to me about the illustrations, the illustrator, and why you felt the need to include artwork.

As for why, I just thought a project like this would benefit from some visuals. I’ve always loved illustrated books, and you don’t see it very much these days. I wanted this book to stand out and be different from all the other anthologies, and I felt that the illustrations would dovetail nicely with the stories and offer the reader something extra. The illustrations were done by an artist called Thomas Boatwright. He is mostly a cartoonist, but is very skilled. I’ve worked with him on other projects and knew he would be perfect for this. After I had the initial outlines by the contributors, I forwarded them to him and he interpreted them perfectly, capturing the essence of the stories in the illustrations wonderfully well. It is an added expense in the production of the book and makes formatting for print and eBook a much harder proposition, but like anything in this world, you get out what you put into it, and I feel along with the stories, it adds a touch of quality to the product.

5. As a writer and fan of horror, Colin - what frightens you?

Not a great deal to be honest. I’m kind of desensitized to most things these days. There’s nothing supernatural or paranormal that scares me. It’s the closer more personal things like losing my sight, or a family member, or getting dementia (my nan had Alzheimer’s and that was horrific to watch) that scares me.

6. I understand that there will be more to read from City of Hell. What can you share about plans for the future?

There certainly will be more. I’ll be opening submissions for Volume 2 of the anthology shortly after the launch of this first one. I intend to release 2 volumes a year (Until everyone gets sick of it!). I’m also currently in the outline stage of a couple of novellas in the City of Hell world. I do have plans to write a collaborative novel, but that is someway off. My aim is to create an enduring mythos that I can visit often, kind of like Robert E. Howard or H.P.Lovecraft with their respective worlds. I see it as a kind of playground that you can return to and play about in.

7. Where can readers go to learn more about City of Hell, the contributing authors, and even about your dark mind?

Thank you for asking. We have a dedicated website for City of Hell, which can be found at: www.cityofhellchronicles.com. You can also find links to all the contributors’ websites on there. My own site is at: www.colinfbarnes.com and the publishing name that I’m putting CoH out under also has a website that will have news of new anthologies: www.anachronpress.com and submission opportunities for future projects.

CLICK HERE to explore the City of Hell Chronicles for only $2.99 on kindle!

About The City of Hell Authors

1. Genesis – by Colin F. Barnes.

This is the start of it all. Franklin Garrett, an old embittered clock-maker is pivotal in the bringing about of the destruction of humanity and the rise of the Great Maurr. This tale will take you from events just before Maurr’s ascension to the beginnings of his domination. It’s grisly, insane, and a little bit twisted.

2. Centipede Medical Report – by V.D Griesdoorn.

Our resident scientist Victoria Griesdoorn applies her specialist scientific background to give us a harrowing view into an autopsy-gone-wrong on one of Maurr’s diabolical scouts: the gigantic centipede. The dispassionate and exacting detail of a scientist truly brings us the horror of this hideous creature.

3. The Door From Below – by Ren Warom.

This story, set in Hong Kong, follows the crazy band members of C.I.D as they struggle to deal with the creepy and sinister ‘Stock Takers’ as they come up from underground via diabolical doors direct from Maurr’s dominion. Japcore Punk, Gore and terrifying monsters. What more can you want?

4. London Calling – by Kendall Grey.

A tale of hope and faith gone wrong. A young girl stumbles across a group of priests holding out from Maurr’s minions in St. Peter’s cathedral. Let’s just say her stay isn’t what she hoped for. A gruesome tale of purest horror, this story will have you wincing.

5. The Lucky Ones – by Anne C. Michaud.

When everything is taking away from you by Maurr’s minions there’s not a lot of options left. This is a tale of desolation, loneliness and final choices. A chilling tale with deep emotions, this will tug at your heart strings as well as your gag reflex.

6. The Final Passage – by Belinda Frisch.

This take place inside the City of Hell itself. You’ll get a glimpse of the horrific tortures that Maurr has applied to mankind. Read the terror as he instructs his hybrid creatures to use humans to breed hybrids and work in the ‘social stomach’ rooms. This is a tale of one family’s desire to escape; and their willingness to do anything to get away from the diabolical City of Hell.

7. The Nursery – by Amy L. Overley.

Another story that takes us inside the gigantic City of Hell. This time we see what happens when a lone survivor is forced to fight against the giant soldier-ants and evil hybrids. A terrifying story at all levels, you’ll be rooting for the protagonist as she battles against Maurr’s irresistible influence.

8. Sanguine – by V.D. Griesdoorn.

Victoria rounds up our first volume with a tale about blood. That life force that becomes so precious. Set in Moscow, we follow the events of the young protagonist as she struggles to stay alive and look after the last few remaining survivors in an old hospital. Evil is everywhere, but the job still needs to be done. Can she succeed?

1. Your novel Rabbits In The Garden has everything a good horror novel should – thrills, chills, a mystery to unravel, and even an asylum. The story centers on a 12-year-old girl, Avery Norton, and her discovery of a secret crypt in the basement of her home. Talk to me about the challenges of having a 12-year old be the main character in a story written for adults and with adult themes.

Luckily, I’d had some experience in writing young characters by the time I wrote “Rabbits in the Garden”. I learned a thing or two while writing my Arthurian Legend novel, “Camelot Lost”. The characters of Mordred and Amr (King Arthur’s sons) are young children in a violently ambitious world. Similarly, the character of Delaney Lortal in my novel “Song of Eidolons” is childlike, despite being 22. Until that age, she’d never been outside her grandfather’s house, which made her an innocent character to suddenly barrage with the world’s rough edges. I find ‘youth in turmoil’ very fun to write because I remember being a youth in turmoil. Although I have no firsthand experience with stumbling upon a basement full of corpses, I can surmise how my 12 year old mind and body might react to such a sight. I can surmise how I’d react if a bunch of adults were telling me I was crazy. Even if I was 100% sure I was sane, they are adults and they know more than me. Maybe I wasn’t 100% sure. Maybe they saw something in me I just couldn’t see…Maybe, maybe, maybe.

Characters like Avery Norton are absolutely real to me while I’m writing them, so I’ll admit I feel a bit bad about what I put them through. But I like to think it makes them stronger by the end.

 2. Setting plays a critical role in your story. Martha’s Vineyard is rarely associated with darkness or evil. How did the setting for Rabbits in the Garden help you develop the story?

A good portion of “Rabbits in the Garden” came straight from a dream. It was one of those magical dreams that had a beginning, middle, and end, and I actually didn’t change a lot of the plot as I dreamt it. Although I’m not versed in the history of the decade, I woke up knowing it was based in the 1950s. Although the setting in the dream wasn’t clear, it seemed a sweet, sleepy place where horror and sorrow couldn’t trespass—and did. Martha’s Vineyard was my first, last, and only choice. I’d actually been wanting to set a story there for quite a while, as I spent many childhood vacations there. My mother’s side of the family is from Martha’s Vineyard, so while I had many vivid memories I wanted to use, I also interviewed my mother, aunts, and uncles about their childhoods. Those stories really breathed life into “Rabbits in the Garden”. Martha’s Vineyard is a beautiful place, but it can be quite pricey. So, if someone wants a glimpse of the island but doesn’t want to spend a lot of money, read “Rabbits in the Garden”. It’s a lot cheaper.

As for choosing Taunton Asylum, there really wasn’t any choice in that either. It turned out to be something of a spook story on Martha’s Vineyard and the Massachusetts mainland. Even my father growing up in Ashland had heard tales of Taunton. Sometimes I have to try to find the perfect setting for my stories. Sometimes they find me. “Rabbits in the Garden” unfolded itself in the way every writer hopes.

 3. The relationship between Avery and her mother plays a pivotal role in the story. How do you incorporate your own personal relationships into those of your characters?

First off, I’d like to state that my mother is nothing like Faye Norton. She’s not nearly as scary and she’s way less judgmental. Luckily, no one I’ve met is like Faye Norton. As for my characters’ relationships, I don’t usually set out to base them on real life ones. I will put in personal touches based on real life events or conversations though. For example, I’ve never set out to capture the relationship between my mom and me, but elements sometimes come out. I actually explore the parent/child dynamic quite a bit, but I don’t stick to personal experiences. I like to explore all kinds, especially the kinds I don’t have.

When it comes to inventing characters, I’m a people-watcher. It sounds a tad creepy, yes, but it helps me develop my characters. There are so many different personalities and relationships in the world, and it’s much more fun to venture beyond my own.

4. Sanity is also central to Rabbits in the Garden. As a horror writer myself I am often asked about my own sanity. Do you think writing horror makes us more or less likely to cross that line?

Absolutely. I think we have to be willing to cross that line. A lot of people might think I’m a little wrong in the head; a lot of people ask me how I’m able to sleep at night. It’s something that non-writers don’t automatically understand. Writing is playtime to me. I can’t be afraid there. Even though I try to scare myself when I write horror, ultimately, I can’t be afraid. Writing allows me to do anything I want without consequence. It also allow me to do things I’d never want to do…but some might. It goes back to my love for writing characters that aren’t anything like me. I understand the “insanity” label because it does sound a bit like I have D.I.D., but I don’t believe “sane” and “insane” apply to writers, especially horror writers. We can’t be insane because we make a conscious decision to delve into the darkness and let it bleed across the page.

I think everyone has those twisted thoughts inside, but some people are just too timid to expose it. And if you’re not an artist, why would you want to expose it? I’ll admit I had some reservations at the beginning of my writing career. A lot of horror I wrote when I was 19 is incredibly tame compared to the horror I’m writing at 29. Pieces of “Rabbits” were actually written when I was 21 as part of a different story, one I stopped writing because the gory bits freaked me out. I don’t have that problem anymore, especially after writing my most recent novel, “PINS”. After describing murder scenes in “PINS” to my husband, he looks at me like I’ve really lost it. I feel like I’ve finally found it.

There’s a freedom in it, and yes, it’s scary. But to a horror writer, that’s the goal.

 5. Describe your personal writing space.

Inspired by my favorite author, Roald Dahl, I created my own little Writing Hut. It’s actually just a 2nd bedroom, but once you wade in through the notebooks and binders and endless sea of drained pens, there’s no doubt it’s a writer’s cluttered little world. But I will write anywhere. At any time. I carry a few pens and notebooks in my purse, but I’ve scrawled passages in lipliner on my arms and legs more than a few times.

 6. What is the last book you read that completely blew you away?

One was “Crooked Little Vein” by Warren Ellis. It was so bizarre, and it was so frank about being bizarre. I tore through it, and I’m sure I will at least twenty more times. The other was a book called “100 Jolts” by Michael A. Arnzen. It’s an anthology of one hundred pieces of flash horror. I did a sci-fi/fantasy/horror panel with Michael at the Frostburg Small Press Festival this year and I got the chance to learn a little bit about his style. This past year I’ve developed a great love for flash fiction, especially horror flash, and the pieces in “100 Jolts” are some of the finest I’ve ever read. It’s disgusting. It’s hilarious. It’s very very cool.

 7. Where can people go to learn more about you and your work?

I spend most of my time at my official author page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/author.JessicaMcHugh , but I also chill at my blog “No Vacation from Speculation” at http://mcnito.blogspot.com. www.JessicaMcHughBooks.com is a great place to check out excerpts from my books, watch my trailers, and check out my gallery. My books are available in print and ebook on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and the various other booksellers across the web, but feel free to contact me through any of my sites or @theJessMcHugh on Twitter with any questions.

About Jessica

Jessica McHugh is an author of speculative fiction that spans the genre from horror and alternate history to epic fantasy. A prolific writer, she has devoted herself to novels, short stories, poetry, and playwriting. She has had ten books published in three years, including “Rabbits in the Garden”, “The Sky: The World” and the first three installments in her “Tales of Dominhydor” series.

More info on Jessica’s speculations and publications can be found at JessicaMcHughBooks.com.

Everybody’s favorite author interview series makes its triumphant return on Wednesday, November 24 with horror writer Jessica McHugh answering questions about her truly creepy tale Rabbits in the Garden.

McHugh is an author of speculative fiction that spans the genre from horror and alternate history to epic fantasy. A prolific writer, she has devoted herself to novels, short stories, novellas, and even playwriting. She has had ten books published in three years, including “Song of Eidolons”, “The Sky: The World”, “Rabbits in the Garden”, and the first three installments in her “Tales of Dominhydor” series.

With 7 Deadly Questions you’ll get up close and personal with rising stars in the horror, thriller, urban fantasy, science-fiction and mystery genres. New interviews are posted each Wednesday. Plus, thanks to a partnership with DarkMediaCity, the 7 Deadly Questions interviews are also posted out on their social website.

If you know of an author who should be “put to the question” (well – put to 7 questions, actually!) feel free to drop me a line on twitter @raevanswrites.  I’m glad to be back and have a line-up of authors scheduled that will be sure to entertain, inspire, and creep you out!

So what do i need from the cosmos? I need the stars to align perfectly through word-of-mouth with friends, fans, and family alike helping me spread the message and push for more sales.  If you’ve followed followed my blog over the last few months you know that I compare selling books as an Indie Author to slinging crack rock ont he corner and even prostituting myself – so I have no problem begging for help to reach this milestone.

Asylum Lake is available on Kindle for only $.99! CLICK HERE for the link. if you don;t own a Kindle but still want to support me and my writing (or just purchase a great book as a gift for an avid reader) you can CLICK HERE to purchase an autographed print copy for only $15. Fonally, you can CLICK HERE to purchase Asylum Lake for only $.99 on NOOK.

Thanks again for your comments and support with Asylum Lake. I look forward to continued thrills and chills flowing from my dark mind to the pages (and pixels) of more novels in the near and distant future.