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Primogen: The Origin of Monsters: Volume 1
Many stories of their origin have been lost. Until now, when the most decadent minds discover new origins to creatures that have haunted us through the ages. Their words face off with horror itself ...
381 pages, Paperback
First published February 16, 2018
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Donelle Pardee Whiting
18 books5 followersDonelle Pardee Whiting’s love for the written word has led her from helping friends in school with their papers to working at various small-town newspapers, and most recently, to editing for Stitched Smile Publications, where she is also a published author.
Her combined experience as a writer and editor, and her dedication to both the craft and the company gained her the title of Assistant Head Editor. Though SSP is an indie publishing house specializing in the horror and dark fantasy/sci-fi genre, Donelle enjoys reading just about anything.
Donelle lives in Illinois with her husband, Christian, who reminds her not to take life too seriously. She and Christian have a dog and a grown son, who married his high school sweetheart, and gave her four grandchildren (also known as her granlittles), two large breed granddogs, and a handful of grandchickens.
In addition to spending time with family, riding on the back of her husband's Harley, photography, traveling with her mother, and of course reading, Donelle enjoys a good cup of coffee, chocolate, and cookies.
Her combined experience as a writer and editor, and her dedication to both the craft and the company gained her the title of Assistant Head Editor. Though SSP is an indie publishing house specializing in the horror and dark fantasy/sci-fi genre, Donelle enjoys reading just about anything.
Donelle lives in Illinois with her husband, Christian, who reminds her not to take life too seriously. She and Christian have a dog and a grown son, who married his high school sweetheart, and gave her four grandchildren (also known as her granlittles), two large breed granddogs, and a handful of grandchickens.
In addition to spending time with family, riding on the back of her husband's Harley, photography, traveling with her mother, and of course reading, Donelle enjoys a good cup of coffee, chocolate, and cookies.
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February 18, 2018
Review: PRIMOGEN THE ORIGIN OF MONSTERS Anthology
The first word for this anthology is WOW!! Then, AWESOME!! Editor Donelle Pardee Whiting chose an absolutely stellar cast and truly superb stories. From the breathtaking first story, right through the last, I marveled, I boggled, I feared, and surely I didn't breathe. This is a truly outstanding anthology.
If you're really courageous, lock the doors, turn off the lights, read at night. If these stories don't raise goosebumps, stand hair on end {reading turned me into a twin of the Bride of Frankenstein....and speaking of twins....}, if this collection doesn't turn your hair white and leave you cowering in your Panic Room...well, you're braver than me.
One last note: thanks to the continuing generosity of Stitched Smile Publications, I was enormously privileged to read this anthology, in advance. But--on release date, I purchased a copy. That's how highly I value PRIMOGEN.
The first word for this anthology is WOW!! Then, AWESOME!! Editor Donelle Pardee Whiting chose an absolutely stellar cast and truly superb stories. From the breathtaking first story, right through the last, I marveled, I boggled, I feared, and surely I didn't breathe. This is a truly outstanding anthology.
If you're really courageous, lock the doors, turn off the lights, read at night. If these stories don't raise goosebumps, stand hair on end {reading turned me into a twin of the Bride of Frankenstein....and speaking of twins....}, if this collection doesn't turn your hair white and leave you cowering in your Panic Room...well, you're braver than me.
One last note: thanks to the continuing generosity of Stitched Smile Publications, I was enormously privileged to read this anthology, in advance. But--on release date, I purchased a copy. That's how highly I value PRIMOGEN.
May 29, 2022
Primogen: Origin of Monsters is a beautifully collected anthology of stories that reimagine the basis of many historic tales of the frightening. I love a good short story, and the theme of this collection holds a special place in my heart, as do some of the stories therein.
The anthology starts off strong with “I Know I Promised You A Story” by Gary McMahon. This first-person narrative is fast-paced and quite shocking. It left me wondering just what I was in store for with the rest of the collection.
Among my favorites is the second story, “Family Tree” by Nicholas Vince. It is one of the most original and intelligently crafted werewolf stories I have read.
Also of personal note, “Gin Laced with Juniper,” a beautifully brilliant tale by Alisha Jordan; and “Basic Shade,” a wildly dark and brutal prose by Josh Malerman. And, of course, there is a bonus excerpt from THE UNFLESHED: Tales of the Autopsic Bride by Lisa Vasquez, which is probably the most graphic and horrific of the stories.
While none of these stories fall within the realm of extreme horror, some of them are quite brutal and shocking. Others are simply dark, disturbing, thought-provoking. This is a brilliant collection of alternate history and alternative mythology.
The anthology starts off strong with “I Know I Promised You A Story” by Gary McMahon. This first-person narrative is fast-paced and quite shocking. It left me wondering just what I was in store for with the rest of the collection.
Among my favorites is the second story, “Family Tree” by Nicholas Vince. It is one of the most original and intelligently crafted werewolf stories I have read.
Also of personal note, “Gin Laced with Juniper,” a beautifully brilliant tale by Alisha Jordan; and “Basic Shade,” a wildly dark and brutal prose by Josh Malerman. And, of course, there is a bonus excerpt from THE UNFLESHED: Tales of the Autopsic Bride by Lisa Vasquez, which is probably the most graphic and horrific of the stories.
While none of these stories fall within the realm of extreme horror, some of them are quite brutal and shocking. Others are simply dark, disturbing, thought-provoking. This is a brilliant collection of alternate history and alternative mythology.
January 4, 2019
Great anthology!
Excellent concept, brilliant authors, and a fascinating read. The stories in this book are some of the best i have read in sometime.
Excellent concept, brilliant authors, and a fascinating read. The stories in this book are some of the best i have read in sometime.
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