In recent years there has been a trend to make horror and thriller films that build in to long sagas with an extended mythos. Often, these films start with an interesting idea that is then complicated to enable a series of sequels and prequels. This not only hurts the initial film but leads to monotonous and repetitive future instalments.
Topics: alien, film, Film Review, review, blog
In the first part of this Q&A, authors featured in our new Alien Invasion anthology spoke about the inspirations behind their story. Today, we hear from them about their writing methods and the other Alien Invasion-themed stories that have really stuck with them the most. Like the previous books in the series, the new stories in this anthology will be accompanied by classic fiction from the genre: as well as the seminal work The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, short stories and novel extracts from Voltaire, Jonathan Swift, A. Merritt and more will make an appearance – you can see the full list of included authors here, in what promises to be an exciting line-up of otherworldly creations!
Topics: Gothic Fantasy, Short Stories, gothic horror, submissions, alien, gothic, Q&A
Alien Invasion, the next book in our Gothic Fantasy anthology series, brings together a mix of adventure, horror, humour and sadness in short stories that explore what we imagine outside of ourselves and our world. Whether it’s an attempt to colonise new territory, an impulse to reach out and welcome, or a response to perceived threat, the complex dynamics at play are brought to the fore in these striking tales. Below, contemporary authors featured in the anthology shed light on the inspirations behind their story…
Topics: Gothic Fantasy, Short Stories, short fiction, submissions, alien, Q&A
A limited edition digital pdf of the best classic Horror short stories.
Incredible Step-by-Ste Digital Art book, extracted from Dragon Art (Foreword by John Howe).
Fantasic Fiction: SF, Fantasy, Gothic, Horror, Crime and Mystery. Creepy stories, horror and ghost stories.
