I first met Lucas Mangum five years ago when he was living near me in Pennsylvania. He was a force then who brought writers together with his staged recorded readings. Since moving to Texas he’s continued his force in the horror community, writing and talking about books and movies. I’m excited to share his debut novel here, FLESH AND FIRE, the 8th book in Journalstone's Doubledown Series and featured alongside DARK OF NIGHT, a new novella by Jonathan Maberry and Rachael Lavin. Read my interview Read more [...]Interview with horror author Lucas Mangum + a review of his debut Flesh and Fire!
I first met Lucas Mangum five years ago when he was living near me in Pennsylvania. He was a force then who brought writers together with his staged recorded readings. Since moving to Texas he’s continued his force in the horror community, writing and talking about books and movies. I’m excited to share his debut novel here, FLESH AND FIRE, the 8th book in Journalstone's Doubledown Series and featured alongside DARK OF NIGHT, a new novella by Jonathan Maberry and Rachael Lavin. Read my interview Read more [...]
I'm thrilled to have my friend and super talented writer, Janice Gable Bashman, on today talking about writing romance amid high stakes and high action. Janice's debut young adult novel, Predator, just released to high praise! New York Times bestselling author Nancy Holder says "Predator is a fast-paced, creepy page-turner!" and Suspense Magazine says "Every twist and fascinating revelation fell into place smoothly, with an ending that will leave readers wanting more." For a unique werewolf tale 
In some movies and books the monsters are obvious. But are the monsters inside us?
In my paranormal suspense, A Human Element, X-10 appears to be the obvious monster. He kills. He seeks blood and revenge. He has no remorse. Yet as we come to discover it’s a combination of his genes and environment, can we blame him?
My short story collection The Dark Inside features stories about the monsters inside us; the things we fear, battle, and seek escape from. Sometimes we need to face them 
Happy New Year all! First, I am so thrilled to share the money raised toward the Pearl S. Buck Welcome House Adoption Program. For two weeks in December, I promised to donate $1 from each book sale of A Human Element, print or ebook. With your help I sold 71 books and am donating $71 to this wonderful program! Thank you!
Now here's a look back at 2012!
Top visited guest posts on my blog in 2012:
#1 Allison Brennan: How to knock off your characters
New York Times and USA Today bestselling