Firstly, what makes fiction gothic? In a nutshell, gothic fiction contains a mix of romance and fear, a gloomy or bleak atmosphere, death and decay and madness and the supernatural, the story held together by mystery and suspense – all of these elements aiming to heighten emotions in readers. Gothic isn’t horror and often fallsContinue reading “Six Reasons Why I Love Gothic Fiction”
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Book review: Crazy-Ass Stories for Crazy-Ass People by Andy Rausch
About Crazy-Ass Stories for Crazy-Ass People This quirky collection of short stories (and one novella) by Andy Rausch contains something for readers of every stripe. Rausch touches on a variety of genres, including horror, comedy, crime, and even Western, but every story features his unique, offbeat wit, superb writing, and razor-sharp dialogue, all deliveredContinue reading “Book review: Crazy-Ass Stories for Crazy-Ass People by Andy Rausch”
Book Review: Jon Richter’s Disturbing Works Vol 2
About Jon Richter’s Disturbing Works Another compendium of delightfully macabre stories by Jon Richter, author of Deadly Burial and Never Rest. Jon’s first short fiction collection was described as ‘Black Mirror meets Tales Of The Unexpected’, and here he brings you another chilling assortment of twisted tales encompassing killer creatures, terrifying technology, and scientific experimentsContinue reading “Book Review: Jon Richter’s Disturbing Works Vol 2”
Book Review: Follow Him by Craig Stewart
About Follow Him True love doesn’t die – it devours. Just outside the sleepy town of Dreury, a mysterious cult known as The Shared Heart has planted its stakes. Its followers are numerous. More join every day. Those who are lost and suffering seem to be drawn to it; a home for the broken. WhenContinue reading “Book Review: Follow Him by Craig Stewart”
Book Review: The Spirits of Six Minstrel Run by Matthew S Cox
Here’s my slot on The Spirits of Six Minstrel Run Blackthorn Book Tour. About The Spirits of Six Minstrel Run A move to the small town of Spring Falls, New York, is the perfect cure for Mia Gartner’s horrid commute. However, her new home isn’t quite empty. She adored working in fine artContinue reading “Book Review: The Spirits of Six Minstrel Run by Matthew S Cox”
Blackthorn Book Tours Review: Rose by Rami Ungar
Rose Taggert awakens in a greenhouse with no clear memory of the past two years and, to her horror, finds her body transformed into an unrecognizable form. Paris Kuyper has convinced Rose that they are lovers and as Paris could not bear for her to die, he has used an ancient and dark magic to saveContinue reading “Blackthorn Book Tours Review: Rose by Rami Ungar”
Book Review – Sangre: The wrong side of tomorrow by Carlos Colon
About Sangre: The wrong side of tomorrow The harrowing saga of Nicky Negron’s tortured soul continues as the inner and outer demons shadowing Newark, New Jersey’s undead vigilante have no intention of letting him rest in peace. Knowing his paranormal existence can only lead to complications, Nicky tries not to draw too much attention toContinue reading “Book Review – Sangre: The wrong side of tomorrow by Carlos Colon”
A Time for Violence anthology wows readers
A Time For Violence: Stories with an edge is out to rave reviews and little wonder. This anthology contains many top names in the scene including several who have co-written with Stephen King. I am chuffed to have one of my shorts included. Along with many of the authors, I was interviewed on T. FoxContinue reading “A Time for Violence anthology wows readers”
A Time For Violence Anthology Podcast with T Fox Dunham
What Are You Afraid Of? – Podcast with T Fox Dunham and David Walton NEW EPISODE 115 – CURSE OF THE BLACKTHORN “Author T. Fox Dunham interviews Australia’s noir and horror writer, Isobel Blackthorn. Isobel answers questions about her writing, the state of women authors in the industry, her thoughts on crafting and shares someContinue reading “A Time For Violence Anthology Podcast with T Fox Dunham”
Book review: The Unknown by Phil Price
About The Unknown It happens every year. A select few disappear, never to return. From The Falkland Islands to the Himalayas, Puerto Rico to England – people are vanishing without trace or explanation. A young man who’s lost everything stumbles across an ancient secret. Can he unlock the mystery? Will he find those who needContinue reading “Book review: The Unknown by Phil Price”
Isobel Blackthorn 