*Review originally appeared at Hell Notes* Published by P.I.C. Publishing, 2017 464 pages The Starving Queen, Dean Italiano’s most recent novel, is every bit as terrifying as it is true for far too many of us. The insidious force of Dean’s villain burrows into those she seeks when at their weakest moments, no matter how […]
REVIEWING STEPHEN KING’S REVIVAL
Hell Notes hosts my first review of the year, which I hope you’ll check out before doing yourself a favour and grabbing a copy of Revival to read. I haven’t given King a chance since trying to wade through From a Buick 8 way back when, but let’s just say I am a […]
Author Interview with James Newman
I recently had a chance to sit down with author of Midnight Rain, Holey Rollers, Ugly as Sin and several other outstanding works. And by sit down, I mean the way most conversations take place these days – online.I think this is about the third time James has allowed me to pick at his grey […]
Interview with Tom Monteleone and F. Paul Wilson
Following my review for their collaborative novel, Definitely Not Kansas, which you can check out HERE if you haven’t already, is an interview with authors Tom Monteleone and F. Paul Wilson. I think Hell Notes did a beautiful job of laying it out and their choice to include those two pics added a nice touch, […]
Gifted Trust by John Paul Allen – Interview and book review
I recently had the pleasure of not only reading a fucking fantastic novel that hit all kinds of nerves, but I also had the chance to sit down (virtually speaking) with author John Paul Allen regarding his novel Gifted Trust. By no means was it an easy novel to read if only because of its […]
Amara’s Prayer by Steve Wedel: Review and Exclusive Author Interview
As most Dark Bite regulars know, I’m a big fan of Steve Wedel and his work and a constant burr in my side is that he hasn’t been deservedly picked up by a major publisher. Yet. His latest offering brings even more proof that his work is folds above most of its ilk. The kind […]
F. Paul Wilson’s Dark City reviewed with bonus interview
New and old fans of F. Paul Wilson are no doubt anticipating the release of the complete Repairman Jack Early Years Trilogy. The second in the prequel series, Dark City, will satisfy Wilson’s constant readers and ought to bring many new ones to the table as it did your’s truly. You can read what […]
EVIL DEAD – A film review, presented by Hell Notes
I’ve talked enough with enough people to know that if you’ve already seen this film, there’s a decent chance you may not agree with the level of enjoyment I got out of seeing this on the big screen. Mileage definitely caries on opinions and tastes so if you haven’t seen it yet, I suggest you […]
Hell Notes Reviews Little Deaths
Here’s my review on Books of the Dead Press’ recent publication, Little Deaths. This gorgiosuly wrapped collection of macabre tales is John F.D. Taff’s debute launch into what should be a very promising career of leaving behind his nightmares for us to enjoy. No doubt, John will be a name you will want to keep […]
Hell Notes Reviews The Hungry 3: At the end of the World
My latest review featuring Steven W. Booth and Harry Shannon’s The Hungry 3: At the End of the World is live On Hell Notes’ review section. You can check my review of The Hungry 3 right here. Feel free to leave a comment and like it if you’ve read it. I can tell you right […]
HELL NOTES IS BORN BAD – A book review
In case you missed it, or are sadly oblivious to the many great reviews available at Hell Notes, here’s a link to a recent book review written by your’s truly: Barry Hoffman’s Born Bad in review. For more great stories from Barry Hoffman, or other rare collectibles from his award winning publication company, Gauntlet Press, […]
Hell Notes Reviews Interloper
Hope you all had a fantastic weekend. To kick things off nice and easy this week, here’s a review of mine recently published by Hell Notes. Interloper is a prequel to Barry Hoffman’s Born Bad series. It’s a fast, mean read so I hope you check it out. Currently, I’m reading Barry’s Stoker nominated first […]