Thursday, June 21, 2012

Artwork for the 30th anniversary of "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" is just not scary!



THIS is what I was talking about on the radio show last night (for those who were listening). The publishers of probably my favorite book from when I was a kid, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, decided to replace the original artwork (on the left by Stephen Gammell) with what is in my opinion watered-down illustrations for the 30th anniversary edition. The original art is what scared me the most when I first read this book (way back in third grade I believe). It was haunting and beautiful in it's scratchiness and simplicity. This new artwork (on the right by Brett Helquist) is just not cutting it. No disrespect, because he is very talented, but it doesn't even come close to capturing the terror of these tales and does absolutely nothing for me. I'm especially disappointed with the art for my favorite story in the whole book, the one about the girl and the spider (artwork at the top). The new art is just too...pretty! There is no terror in her face. In fact, she looks too peaceful. I don't mean to bitch, but this really got to me because in my mind, this book is a classic and the artwork was a major part of why I think so. Not liking this at ALL.

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

DBH Giveaway: SCI-FI Cinema Double Feature DVD



I thought since we talked about some science fiction on last week's episode of DBH radio, I'd incorporate that theme into today's giveaway! One lucky DBH reader will win a Sci-Fi double feature DVD of the classic films Assignment Outer Space and Destroy All Planets! A few other horror trinkets will be thrown into the package as well. All you have to do is leave a comment to this post with your name and email address or email me the same info at Rhonnyreaper@yahoo.com. The winner will be chosen July 4th and announced on the site. Good luck!!!

Prepare for a "Blitz"...



Hey everybody! It seems this is the season for published stories here on DBH and Eric is no exception. My latest short story "Blitz" has just been published as part of International Short Story Day over on the http://thehorrificallyhorrifyinghorrorblog.com .

The story is about one Black Friday at a Wal-Mart take goes horribly, horribly wrong. If you love George Romero's zombie films, I'm sure you'll love this story. Just click the link below, enjoy the other free stories that made cut, and hopefully enjoy mine when you get to it. http://thehorrificallyhorrifyinghorrorblog.com/2012/06/20/2227/

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

On the Next Episode of DBHR...

Get your Pop Rocks, Pepsi, and frozen kidneys ready this week as Rhonda, Brandon, and Eric discuss some famous and not-so-famous urban legends. Join in the fun  Wednesday at 8 pm EST by calling in at 1-877-552-4073.

Sunday, June 17, 2012

I Just Couldn't Wait till Next Week...


Killers Anonymous: Volume 1 is now available for download FREE on Smashwords!!! Just click the link and choose the format you want! https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/173206

Killers Anonymous is a fictional series of short e-stories that follow murderers, psychopaths, and serial killers on their road to recovery. In each volume, you will meet a new member of the support group as they tell their stories and share their personal struggles with the demons within.

Dollar Bin Horror Spotlight - The Sky Has Fallen

Within a couple of hours, a new disease wipes out almost all of mankind. Trying to avoid infection, people flee to remote locations, but they start seeing mysterious black figures, carrying away the dead and experimenting on them. Now, Lance and Rachel, two survivors determined to fight back, must kill the leader of these creatures before the rest of humanity disappears.