I loved every word. Matt Hayward, Bram Stoker nominated author ofWhat Do Monsters Fear? When it comes to some art or performances, everything comes down to the audience. You have a highly anticipated splatter western that recently came out with Deaths Head Press. I appreciate you calling me out over this. Youre not supposed to take it seriously. Posted by eraserheadpress | Scott. I noticed the other day I hadn't seen anything on social media in a long time and checked and it's been well over a year. Click here to read on Kindle, Eight years ago, Joseph Miles went in search of a cure for a disease he was convinced was turning him into a monster. After their mother doesnt come home and their drunk dad refuses to contact the authorities, the kids take it upon themselves to uncover their familys secrets. they published a new ed lee collection in july of this year called mr tilling's basement and other stories. Im a capital-A Artist. Especially to my fellow women and to anyone who has felt harassed in any form. Footage of death and panic and random citizens being massacred by terrorists or crazies. Click here to read on your Kindle. Meanwhile, Chandler Morrison wrote a blog entry today trying to ameliorate public reaction to his BizarroCon Showdown performance by explaining its symbolic meaning. Posted by Jeff Burk | Might be a good idea to tune into The Horror Show with Brian Keene Podcast for the next couple of weeks. Chandler Morrisons performance during the Ultimate Bizarro Deadite Press brings you the very best in cult horror fiction. In addition, Keene now feels compelled to apologize for not No matter how unique you think your concept isit isnt. After 2 minutes, if the story entertains the audience enough they are allowed to continue. Creation of a Social Media Policy for Eraserhead Press which will outline best practices and standards for online conduct of our editors and authors. Jesus. This was about feelings and sensibilities being hurt in a venue where people could have walked out. The biggest event at BizarroCon is The Ultimate Bizarro Showdown: [The] banquet hall is transformed into Bizarro Thunderdome! MONSTERS and ANIMALS are two novella-length prequels to the cult favorite hardcore horror masterpiece SURVIVOR. Sadie Hartmann has helped a lot with that, tooshes basically a modern Pauline Kael for the literary world, and the way shes championed my work has had quite a bit to do with the scope of its reach. Yes, everything we took for granted is going extinct, as are we. celebrates his rich legacy, featuring some of horrors biggest names alongside tomorrows stars in a massive career-spanning tribute. I was fired in 2019 and no one was hired to replace me. New Release: Not Seeing Is A Flower by Erhu Kome, New Release: Full Metal Octopus by Carlton Mellick III, New Release: Snap! For the millions of people stuck, the city has turned into a death trap. This post is a follow-up to my facebook post of 1/24/19 addressing your recent feedback regarding BizarroCon 11 and elsewhere. Bryan Smith You may see an occasional release once or twice a year from Deadite moving forward but I wouldn't count on it. He sees the writing on the wall, and transcribes it for the world in a language as breathtaking as it is blasphemous. Allins stage antics. You seriously go to a gross-out contest and have triggers? I barred him from the convention and have had no contact with him. It was a fun and interesting challenge that I enjoyed a lot, and Ill probably never write within that genre again. My Top 13 Transgressive Novels to Read Before You Die by Stephen J. Golds, An Interview with Five Decembers Author James Kestrel, An Interview with the King of Controversy and Author of Dead Inside Chandler Morrison by Stephen J. Golds, 10 (Plus) Great Crime Comics By Anthony Perconti, The Weight by Jeff Boyd a Punk Noir Book Review by Scott Cumming. Really? Deadite Press is proud to present a new novella from Wesley Southard, a work of surreal horror sure to please fans of SILENT HILL, JACOB'S LADDER, and LOST HIGHWAY. But the mall isnt as empty as it seems and the residents have sinister obscene plans for them. If so, how long does it take for him to save Gotham City by stopping the Deadites? Brian Keene, author of The Rising. With the current Eraserhead Press editors (Deadite is an imprint of Eraserhead), there really isn't anyone that a big fan of extreme horror so there's not much interest in pursuing it. Who will be joining us live and in-studio for the telethon? On a personal note, I need to deeply apologize for things that have gone on in our community. None of our staff and no one on the Board of Directors draws a salary. And he writes with originality, panache and style. Today is the 57th anniversary of the historic March on Washington where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his I Have a Dream speech. Robert Devereaux There are still a few surprises we have in store for you. In this town anything is possible, except making it out in one piece. But I have reconsidered my position on this. The 2018 Horror Show with Brian Keene Telethon will begin at noon (EST) on May 11 and end at noon (EST) on May 12. You have always been an advocate for more diversity in the scene and have inspired so many of the writers who have emerged since the early 2000s. Oh, and no, its not censorship to decide you dont want to be a party to something. Carlton Mellick III The doll was a full-grown baby shape, not a cluster of cells. August 15, 2018 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment. And for those who dont know me, Ive been around for decades and have either organized or participated in (or both) gross-out contests at several major conventions, some of which ive chaired or co-chaired. Relaxed by the ocean, we eat pancakes, talk and then when weve reached the peak of our comfort well both take out a book to read while we take advantage of the bottomless coffees. The titles will be removed from distribution and all rights will revert to the author. A twisted, horrible, fucked-up love story. While Brown is not addressed by name in todays statement, part of OKeefes apology is addressed to Tiffany Scandal, whose extensive comments about BizarroCons latest issues included this said about Gary (Brown): But this performance [Morrisons] is just one of many events that brought people to this point. Hellbent on mischief and cruelty, the Coloureds have massacred those unlucky enough to encounter them. I feel about the whole concept like I did about the olden days when GWAR would show up at DragonCon. Cameron Pierce won, rapping humorous poetry under the moniker Young Stepdad. Danger Slater sang Rainbow Connection in a Kermit the Frog voice, wearing a green bodysuit and face paint and strumming a cardboard banjo, while Karl Fischer gave a pitch about teaching horses to ski, stopping here and there to moon the audience who in turn pelted him with oranges. Adam Pepper But then, so had the entire world after the dead rose and began consuming the living. The Good Life by Jay McInerney. Great motto for a press containing the prefix of "dead". with Zombies (TVR) is an unrelenting, if at times subtle, tongue in cheek . So Ill shift the question to this: If the performer didnt want to say brown skin he should have put more care into picking a red fake blood to cover it, because many audience members saw brown. In alignment with the Society of Authors, Booksellers' Association and The Publishers Association we announce that we have adopted a Code of Coduct (available on our website). We are all in this together. Click here to buy from Barnes and Noble Due to COVID-19 we are not accepting or considering any new work at this time. The people who have exhibited predatory behavior at past cons have never been officially banned from the con, a person [Brown] who had legal action taken against him for predatory behavior not only gets a new book out, he also got a beer to celebrate him! Im the same age as Brian Keene, and I thought, well the whole thing sounds really stupid to me, Not my scene but whatever floats boats. With the human race facing sudden extinction, the world descends into chaos. In light of recent events, the time has come for me to directly address the controversial performance that has now brought about the pulling of my book, Dead Inside, and the subsequent termination of Jeff Burk, head editor of Deadite Press. I didnt hold authors accountable for what they said on social media. A brave writer who is not afraid to freak out her readers with high concepts, fully realized characters and important ideals that sometimes challenge and often amuse. When they didnt, I again mistook this for Well, they are into it, Brian, and youre just an old mainstream guy who doesnt get it. Spec Ops: The Line creative director and Nine Inch Nails guitarist announce Eyes Out, their new game studio,The creative director of Spec Ops: The Line and guitarist from Nine Inch Nails are partnering to make some cosmic horror at Eyes Out. You can find submission details here. With love, Its all I ever wanted to do, and Im very lucky to have had such clarity in my life-direction. Nothing. Deadites "consume" the souls of their victims after which they take over their bodies. Director Rose OKeefe has answered with her own apology and told what shell Well, the staff of The Horror Show will be there, of course myself, Dave Thomas, Mary SanGiovanni, Mike Lombardo, Geoff Cooper, and Phoebe. Andre Duza The only way we will change this is for more women to get involved. When I think of authors who can do all that with inimitable style, a single name is left: Gina Ranalli. Gabino Iglesias, author ofZero SaintsandCoyote Songs. That makes it the perfect filming location for a YouTube channel devoted to the exploration of abandoned places. Author Chandler Morrison spent more He is voiced by Ted Raimi, brother of Sam Raimi. When I think of authors capable of crafting truly creepy narratives, the list is great. You see!? Additionally, effective immediately, I would like to establish a Safety and Inclusion Committee for BizarroCon. I really cant answer this with anything other than an aborted fetus, can I? Reading about GG Allin has inspired at least one song I really like: Pingback: Changes in Store for BizarroCon | File 770, Finally Dan Hartnett, the projectionist for the performance, came out. But I also dont see any official announcement anywhere either. Our books are quirky, campy, freaky, After making contact with one, Serpentine travels there to do what they were born to doplay a goddamn rock-and-fucking-roll show! Im behind in my reading and started working from newest to oldest. It isnt soft to talk about consent of an audience, or about whether the artists intent is to dominate a crowd and hurt themversus illuminating concepts about the barbarism and strangeness of the human psyche. If their story fails they are fucking decapitated! After a century of artists exploring actions like this, it is no longer innovative, no longer something that enhances our awareness of taboos, or starts up fresh conversations about what the human race really is.. Heres their official statement about the anthology: BURN THA MOTHERFUCKA DOWN! Also, shutting down concerned voices as a first response has been the worst possible move this week. Click here to read on your Kindle (coming soon), Posted by Jeff Burk | A brave writer who is not afraid to freak out her readers with high concepts, fully realized characters and important ideals that sometimes challenge and often amuse. You have five minutes to read the story you WILL be cut-off at five minutes! andThe Faithful. The distinguished bizarro judges will choose the top three readers. The new movie follows Beth (Lily Sullivan) as she visits her sister, single mother Ellie (Alyssa Sutherland), and her children in Los Angeles, where the book of the dead has found its way into. Man abducts woman. He really thrust me into the indie lit scene and did a lot to hype me up, and its safe to say I wouldnt be where I am without him. The smoke was so thick that Dan couldnt see if Joe was hurt or even if they were continuing with the act. Everybody kind of knows everybody. Effective immediately, Chandler Morrisons DEAD INSIDE has been removed from Deadite Presss 2019 publication schedule, and the book contract has been canceled with all rights reverting to the author. Suburban Gothic Brian Keene and Bryan Smtih $18.39 add to cart White Trash Gothic 2 Edward Lee $16.04 add to cart Don't F [Bleep]k with the Coloureds Andre Duza $16.09 add to cart Little People, Big Guns Matthew Quinn $14.94 add to cart Prey Drive White writes the kind of horror that gets under your skin, and reading his brand of hardcore fiction may have the unintended side effect of making you feelwrong. fantasy/crime, and by Eraserhead Press publisher Rose The vast majority of my success can be attributed to other people. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. CLICKERS FOREVER: A TRIBUTE TO J.F. But his help may have very different ideas for him, Click here to buy from Amazon (coming October 15th) When I talk about bizarro legends, some names come up. It is ethically responsible to consider the behavior online and offline of the authors with whom I choose to share my platform. Woman smirks. Lester, Dark Scribe Magazine, Lakehouse Infernal is the coolest, ball-bustingest, most outrageous, and most ENTERTAINING horror novel youre likely to find in a long time. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and literary journals. Gonzalez, Wrath James White,. We have given a home to some of the top writers in the genre including Brian Keene, Edward Lee, Bryan Smith, J.F. No more touring, no more fighting, and no more unwanted advances from the lead singers girlfriend. Honesty is the foundation to any good relationship after all. Our affair would have been tabloid fodder for months. Brown has been a past subject of sexual assault allegations. With the aid of a lonely guard and a young model, he will try to get out. A lot of people seem to think Im a shock-jock who just wants to get a rise out of the audience, but thats never been my goal as an artist. Chandler Morrison is the author of Human-Shaped Fiends, Along the Path of Torment, Until the Sun, Dead Inside, Hate to Feel, and Just to See Hell. To Laura, Mary, Querus, Lori, Erin, Sophia, Shailah, Jaclyn, Christine, Emma, Kelli, Liznel, Maria, Katy, Courtney, Reba, Liz, Molly, Amber, Tamara, Violet, Kirsten, Mona, Larissa, Heather, Leza, Christina, Cecily, Helen, Hope, Melanie (all 3 of you), Erika, Zoe, Devora, Spike, Sonya, Melinda, Carrie, Andy, Kara, Amanda, Rebecca, Shanna, Whitney, Sarah, Jessica, Jes, Deb, Teresa, Eliza, Alicia, Madeleine, Betty, Farah, Michelle, Melissa, Melinda, Misty, Amy, Monica, Anya, Lena, Tracy, Becca, Michele, Chrissy, Rachel, Gwen and all the other women who have come to BizarroCon or have been a part of the bizarro fiction community over the years. Edward Lee, Posted by Jeff Burk | On a personal note, I need to deeply apologize for things that have gone on in our community. May 25, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment, This is a serial cannibalistic killers wet dream come true. Also, I want to thank you for speaking out and being the person who urged us to create and implement the Anti-Harassment Policy at our events. I made a lot of new friends over the course of those very special few days, and I am deeply troubled that some of those friends were hurt by an act that was clearly in poor taste and insensitive to the audience to whom I was presenting. July 1, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment, I get it potential reader, you hear it all the time, this writer is special and like no one else, but I gotta say I really cant compare Gina Ranalli to anyone. So as gross and ugly as all this sounds, the discussion around it has me hopeful for the longer run. Edward Lee Click here to buy from Barnes and Noble Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Going forward, I will also institute the following changes. I.E. . Published by Leisure Books (2006) ISBN 10: 0843955678 ISBN 13: . Click here to buy from Barnes and Noble 2) everything I said is about the performance part of the controversy. Want to Read. Gaining recognition that there really are problems, and that they need to be dealt with, has been slow and painful but at least a consensus seems to be forming and picking up speed. The man can write. . I will not explain myself. Only reason I compared them was to illustrate the Showdowns origins. And I havent gone soft at all. To Tiffany, I want to clarify I had no intention of maintaining a working relationship with the person who harassed you. It revealed to me the conflict of interest in being a book publisher and also being in charge of determining appropriate action related to harassment. Its no longer an innovation to be naked, or cut your chest open, or have an orgy on stage, or do anything regarding blackface or incest or involving suspension or projectile vomiting or threatening to cut off an audience members hand. The reason I advised we not burn bridges with him was because I was trying to avoid creating a hostile competitor. Click here to buy from Barnes and Noble The performer said he was having sex with an abortion as part of his narrative. The rock band, Serpentine, had been through a lot of shit. MONSTERS AND ANIMALS by J.F. He kills 6 more with the propeller blades fashioned to the car, as part of making it a battle mobile. They went from selling out stadiums to scavenging for food, shelter, and supplies. than three minutes simulating sex with a doll covered in fake blood to look The reason I advised we not burn bridges with him was because I was trying to avoid creating a hostile competitor. Swarm of Flying Eyeballs a school bus of children on a field trip must survive an unimaginable nightmare a swarm of vicious flying eyeballs! Id also like you to know that I have sent a letter to Edgefield apologizing to the staff who were on-duty at the Showdown last week. Apologies. I welcome the continued community feedback. Independent Publisher of Bizarro Fiction Their animating spirits are from the Deadlands, a shadowy dimension that is a mirror image of the real world. Having met him, I dont think that is a fair characterization From what I know of him I think this young man has a good heart, and I hope he learns from this and is given that time. OKeefe announced many changes are in store, some already When animal control refuses to act and another little person is maimed, the local Little Persons Association springs into action to deal with the threat. But even after the apocalypse, they cant escape their biggest fanan undead groupie, dressed in a Serpentine t-shirt, that seems to be following them across the country. of protests, it ignited a wider discussion of predatory behavior at the Publisher of the very best in cult horror. Search for all books with this author and title. Click here to read on Kindle, Posted by Jeff Burk | 900 Gotham inhabitants are instantly transformed into Deadites (Evil Dead). Things are done a little differently out here: the trees have perverse urges, the spiders have human fingers, and every time they step outside the town transforms into a new hellish nightmare. The Westgate Galleria Mall was once a sprawling, shining monument to American consumerism and suburban growth. Hes definitely a writer to watch. If they are well prepared, have an idea of what they might get to see and most important if they trust the artist. Contents 1 History 1.1 Pre-Banishment 1.2 Post-Banishment 2 Powers & Abilities I loved it! The author Wrath James White had written something beyond dark, beyond morbid. Sounds like hes an artist of the same caliber as the Doonesbury character JJ. If you read it totally straight, it doesnt make a lot of sense. There is a lot that goes into running this thing and I know I am not alone in my desire to see this genre expand and improve and its level of professionalism increase. Wonderful thing for your grandkids to find on the internet some day. This year that stream will be via theProject Entertainment Networks YouTube channel. When you read Garrett Cook, you never quite know what kind of madness youre going to get. Carlton Mellick III, Click here to preorder from Amazon These ranged from amusing monologues to such depravity that I dare not soil this page. I was interested in doing something similar to that, while also lampooning it in a way. As for the dildo, even men close to the stage have said it was hard to tell whether it was real or a prosthetic, and the same with the eventual cum. They are crisis actors.. We would like to assure you that Mr.Wight would never be involved in anything like this and the presence of such entity in any of his sexual encounters. 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