Greetings, my wicked darlings!

Happy Halloween or Samhain if you celebrate its original name. What did the Cryptkeeper always say? “Hello, boils and ghouls!” That seems appropriate.

It has been a busy Halloween, as it always is for every horror author. To celebrate, I sent three of my favourite stories set during the Halloween period: Respect, The Road Revenant, Gomorrah. Which was your favourite? Let me know by pinging me an email.

In Scotland, people would peel apples in one strip (it took me several attempts) and throw the peel over their shoulder to reveal the initial of their future husband. The only thing it revealed to me was that my husband will be a complete mess.

In Wales, people believed that spirits called ‘Ysbrydion’ (try pronouncing that) roamed the land, and bonfires were lit to ward them off.

But enough facts, I’ve been writing, talking, chatting, and pondering about my future. I’m looking forward to continuing that at the Horror Writers’ Association Halloween party tonight (come and join us, it’s at The Angel near Tottenham Court Road Station, from 19:30). Tales of the Macabre 1–4, or its collective name, The Macabre Codex, has been such a huge part of my life for the last three years. Before that, I wrote a novel, Nestor Lynch, which has many flaws, but it was only one of four novels I’ve written in my career and set me up as an author.

What next? Well, I’m not sure. I’ve been writing and experimenting with my next new project, which I am hoping will be long form. But, me being me, I’ve already written three more short stories.

The other consideration is fiscal, what with the cost-of-living crisis. So, I’m investigating Patreon and Substack Premium. What do you think, my dears?

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Tales of the Macabre, Vol. 4.

Respect: 1980s Splatterpunk Short Story: On Halloween night, a debauched party in an East End funeral home turns into a bloodbath.

The Road Revenant: A Supernatural Horror Short Story: After a drunken David tries to seduce Mia while driving, their already dreadful night takes a deadly turn.

Gomorrah: A Contemporary Supernatural Slasher Novella: A group of hedonistic friends having a Halloween rave in an abandoned vicarage awaken the spirit of a vengeful 16th-century Bishop.

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