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Vaughn A. Jackson

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Vaughn A. Jackson is an Horror Writers Association affiliated author, editor, and sometimes poet of dark speculative fiction. His work generally focuses one one of three categories: Creatures, Kaiju, or Cosmic Horror. Often blending elements of fantasy, science fiction, and horror, he refers to his works as unholy abominations of terror. His published novels include the Kaiju thrillers Up from the Deep and Deepspore: Death Below the Sea, the cosmic horror Touched by Shadows, and the vampire hunter revenge novel Southern Cross. He is also the co-editor of the diverse cosmic horror anthology Beyond the Bounds of Infinity. When not writing, he can usually be found hanging with his wife and pets, cracking jokes, and making sure H.P. Lovecraft t ...more

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It's So Close You Can Touch the Shadows!

Picture Oh dear god, it has been forever hasn't it? Over a year since I've been on here. But I come bringing fantastic news!

Touched by Shadows is coming out in 11 days! December 10th. Mark your calendars, because that's literally right around the corner, and I am incredibly excited. I'm a little bummed that I didn't get to do a cool build up to a fancy cover reveal, but here it is in all of it's glory. T Read more of this blog post »
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