The Creative Nook with Corey Nyhus
by Zachary Shiffman A red-skinned demon. A winged abomination with a curved blade. An insect – wide-eyed and dying – ripped from the pages of Kafka. These are images that can only come from the mind of an artist. I wanted to gain a glimpse into that mind, so I invited Corey Nyhus, an artistContinue reading “The Creative Nook with Corey Nyhus”
Submissions Open: The Jon Meyers Gothic Prize
The Jon Meyers Dark Humour Prize for Gothic Literature (a.k.a. The Jon Meyers Gothic Prize) This contest specifically centers on traditional Gothic stories that use dark humour. Humour, in this sense, comes from the 18th and 19th centuries when Gothic authors crafted literary works by using aspects of the comedic fool and, in greater extent, the art ofContinue reading “Submissions Open: The Jon Meyers Gothic Prize”
September New Release Books
It’s time to look ahead and see what the publishers are offering in our favorite genres. What mouth-watering, mind-expanding delights are awaiting us in the up-coming month? There are a few on this list that I, personally, can’t wait to sink my teeth into. How about you? GOTHIC September 21th The Bronzed Beasts by RoshaniContinue reading “September New Release Books”
Reality Meets Fiction: Psychomanteum and Seeing the Dead in Mirrors
by Barry Pirro A woman walks into a dark room and sits in a comfortable chair. All around her, the walls are obscured by a black curtain, and in front of her is a mirror set at an angle so she only sees darkness reflected in its surface. The only light comes from a singleContinue reading “Reality Meets Fiction: Psychomanteum and Seeing the Dead in Mirrors”
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The Dark Forest is the blog page for THE DARK SIRE literary magazine, written by Eric Ruark. Look for interviews, genre-related articles, book reviews, writing tips, and much more every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 11am (EST).
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