I've been quieter than usual...much quieter. Anyone would think I've been plotting and planning something. Well...I have  - along with horror writer Steve Emmett. Today sees the launch of the first issue of Massacre Magazine - a collection of short stories, interviews, points of view and more. I am officially the Catcher of Souls and Steve is the Curator of Concepts. We also have a Keeper of the Keys who stays hidden...even from me...I'll have to hunt him down...

We've met some great new writers over the last few months, and we're thrilled to finally unleash their stories on you. There's been blood (his), sweat (erm...his :-) ) and almost tears...(his), but we think it's been worth it  - we hope you do too...
Open the pages of the first issue of Massacre Magazine and release a plague of darkness.
Nearly thirty thousand carefully crafted words from some of today’s most promising horror writers. Bestselling author Rupert Smith talks about his first horror novel, GRIM, and the importance of community in tales of the mysterious and macabre.
Matt Harrah asks Burning Questions in his flash fiction winner, and Jake Sheridan reveals what glides down mountains full of sin in his distinctive,The Voice.
Marc E Fitch rolls up his sleeves for a bit of Savage Work. Talking of savage work, we have two very different twists on The Ripper theme in Paul Holbrook’s short story, Chain Me Not in Heaven, and a poem from Anthony Crowley. Jake Swan provides a warning to the desperate in There Are Worse Things Than Loneliness. Steve Emmett (that's him ;-) ) takes us to the German countryside in Head of the House, a simmering and atmospheric tale of sweet revenge. Sailing holidays will never be the same once you’ve visited Julia Kavan’s (that's me - :-) ) Safe Harbour, where reality and nightmare lap at the shore. Winter wouldn’t be complete without a Christmas story, but in Demon Darkling author Dana Wright provides more red than Santa’s suit.
Our non-fiction contribution comes from Tracy Kuhn who takes exception to the theory that Horror is for Boys.

We also run flash fiction competitions and are always looking for adult horror that pushes the boundaries. You can find all the information on the website and sign up for the free newsletter: http://massacrepublishing.com/

If you'd like to know more pop over to Catherine Cavendish's blog where we are having one of our usual ...erm...friendly...chats.

Massacre Magazine is available for Kindle now from Amazon and will soon be in a print version and available from other retailers. Follow the website and get the newsletter to keep up to date.

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