The Agent 411 and My Unabashed Fave

In his article "Web Ways" in the Horror Writers Association's July newsletter, Jeff Ryan mentions a number of interesting blogs. He talks specifically about Neil Gaiman's blog...one of my personal faves.

Jeff Ryan writes:

"One of the most popular of genre writers, Neil Gaiman, shows that it's quite easy for him to be charming and deferential and interesting and British, all while staying in Wisconsin. Check out this great exchange with a literary agent for aspiring writers: http://www.neilgaiman.com/journal/2005/01/
everything-you-wanted-to-know-about.asp. Voice to imagine reading his blog: David Thewlis."

The journal entry was made in January of 2005, but it's still pertinent. If you have a moment and you're at all interested in info about literary agents, you might want to have a read of this post in Neil's journal. Editor of Tor Books, Teresa Nielsen Hayden, gives her thoughts on agents and provides quite an array of resources to explore.

If you have no interest in the treacherous world of agents, but you haven't checked-out Neil's journal, it's worth a visit. There's always something interesting to peruse in Mr. Gaiman's wonderful world. He's a man who not only knows how to write a wicked tale, he's a master of the blog. Like I said, he's my fave...in more ways than one. *wink*

Thanks for reading!

Wickedly Yours,
Fran Friel

The Bad Boy in Coming...


















MAMA'S BOY is shipping as I write this, and he'll soon be in a mailbox near you...that is if you were brave enough to nab one. If you're still getting up your nerve, there are a few copies left at Insidious Publications and Shocklines.

Enjoy! And please let me know what you think...the good, the bad and the ugly.

Thank you all for your AMAZING support. I simply cannot thank you enough for your kind words of encouragement, and for taking a chance on my little book. You've all earned a place in my warm and wicked heart.

Wickedly Yours,
Fran Friel

Garry Charles - UK's Fast Rising Star







Garry Charles had weathered the latest nightmare of transatlantic travel, when I met him at Horrorfind in Maryland this past August. Even after the madness of traveling from the UK on THE day that toothpaste was no longer allowed, Garry was great company and just a delight to get to know.

He talks about his HEAVEN'S FALLING series with AD John at the great Australian site, HorrorScope, and there they give us one of the most colorful and enjoyable interviews I've read to date.

Read the interview HERE!

And be sure to grab a copy of HEAVEN'S FALLING, VOL. 1 - available in the UK from Hadesgate Publications and in the US at Shocklines.com. The copies at Shocklines are signed by the great Garry himself. HEAVEN'S FALLING, VOL. 1 is a brilliant page-turner of a horror/fantasy read that you won't soon forget! Get it...today...NOW!

And be sure to vist Garry at www.GarryCharles.com and at MySpace. Tell 'em, Fran sent ya'. *wink*

Thanks for reading!

Wickedly Yours,
Fran Friel

Horror News Gluttony

Up for a Little Gluttony? Or is that an oxymoron? Either way...here it is!


THE LAIR

First, I'd like to share the launch of my new website with you! It's been in the making for a few months now and we've finally put on the finishing touches. With that said, there's still plenty more to come, so please stop by and check-out the Latest News, Contests, Games, Free Art E-Cards, Photo Gallery, Videos, tons of Links and more! Leave me a message at the Guest House, and be sure to sign-up for the Newsletter...you could win stuff! Thanks to the wonderful and talented Deena Warner for her website design!

DARK RECESS PRESS - ISSUE 4

Our second bit of news is a reminder to stop by at Dark Recesses Press for a FREE PDF download of Issue 4. It will only be available for at the website for a couple more weeks. After that you'll find it on CD ROM at Shocklines.com.

Issue 4 is packed with excellent dark fiction, fantastic illustrations and a brilliant interview with Bestselling author, John Skipp. www.DarkRecesses.com


INSIDIOUS REFLECTIONS - ISSUE 6

Insidious Reflections now has national distribution, so not only will it be available at InsidiousReflections.com, you'll be able to find it at your local bookstores and chains around the country.

From InsidiousReflections.com:

"-Terror-full tales from Weston Ochse, David Niall Wilson, J.F. Gonzalez and other twisted fiends of the macabre.

"-Exclusive interviews with Bram Stoker award winning zombie master Brian Keene, Edward Lee and Wrath James White, as well as a Scream Queen that will take your breath away.

"-Articles of the horrific fantastic including Jeff Strands Seriously Whacked Point Of View and Jenny Orosel’s Splattering of a Nation: Life in the Midst of Uber-gore.

"-Dark art from the industry’s finest.

"-Book and Film reviews."

THE LIGHTNING JOURNAL

Editor in Chief, Mark E. Deloy brings you the latest issue of The Lightning Journal in it's new fancy updated website! Check-out the Dark Ficton by AJ Brown, Lincoln Crisler, Jessica Penot, David Sowders, Michelle Fiscus, Gayle F. Arrowood, Larry Michael Garmon. Interviews with publisher Bailey Hunter, Dark Recesses Press, and RJ Cavender, The Horror Library. www.thelightningjournal.com


DOWN UNDER THE CELLAR





New comer ezine, Down Under the Cellar, is brought to you by Chief Editor, Jeff Cerone. He offers a feast of dark fiction and reviews in a sharp website format that will prove to be a haven for all the horror readers on the net. Stop by for a visit at www.DownInTheCellar.com! Tell him, Fran sent ya'.

THE HORROR LIBRARY





Last but certainly not least, is The Horror Library, my home away from home. The September feast of Fresh Meat has just been posted. Stop by for a taste or a full juicy meal of horror fiction, interviews, reviews and more! I still owe you Part Three of Fine Print, so be sure to check back later this month for the conclusion of the Three Part novella. And of course, it's all FREE! www.HorrorLibrary.net

So there you have it, as promised, news for the horror glutton in us all. I hope you'll stop by and see me at The Lair, and remember to sign-up for that newsletter so you can win cool stuff. You'll have a chance to win EVERY month!

Thanks for reading!

Wickedly Yours,
Fran Friel

YOU Helped Me Make the List!






I know you must be getting bored to tears with the MAMA'S BOY posts, but I'm pretty freakin' excited to share this with you, and to thank you big time for helping me make the list. Check-out #5 in the pre-order section. From Shocklines.com:

SHOCKLINES BESTSELLERS LIST:

New Shocklines Bestsellers lists up for the past month. Shockliners (those who post here) are highlighted in [red]. Congrats to all and thanks to everyone for supporting the Shockliners and Shocklines.com:

http://shocklines.stores.yahoo.net/besinbook.html

In-Stock Shockliners Bestsellers for the past month:
1) 4 Fear of by Richard Chizmar, Brian Freeman, Brian Keene, and Tom Monteleone with an intro by John Skipp
2) The Rutting Season by Brian Keene with cover art by Caniglia
3) Offspring by Jack Ketchum
4) The Little Brass Book of Full Metal Fiction by Douglas E. Winter with eye-popping cover art by Tom Monteleone!
5) Pressure by Jeff Strand
6) The Church of Dead Languages by James Newman and Jason Brannon with art by Keith Minnion
7) Hardboiled Cthulhu edited by James Ambuehl with work by Shockliners Steven L. Shrewsbury, Jeffrey Thomas, William Meikle, James Chambers, Cody Goodfellow, and J.F. Gonzalez
8) When Dark Descends: A Novelette by Charles L. Grant & Thomas F. Monteleone
9) Here Comes a Candle by Frederic Brown
10) Strange Seed by T.M Wright

http://shocklines.stores.yahoo.net/besadorit.html

Advance Order Shockliners Bestsellers for the past month:
1) Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
2) The Rising: Death in 4 Colors by Brian Keene
3) A Little Silver Book of Sterling Stories by Richard Matheson
4) A Little Gold Book of Gruesome Stories by TBA
5) Mama's Boy: A Novella by Fran Friel with an intro by James Newman and art by Tom Moran and Zach McCain
6) Falling Angel by William Hjortsberg
7) The Lady of Serpents: The Vampyricon, Book 2 by Douglas Clegg
8) The Tenant by Roland Topor
9) On Writing Horror: A Handbook, Revised Edition by the Horror Writers Association and Edited by Mort Castle including work by Shockliners Tom Monteleone, Michael A. Arnzen, Mort Castle, Nick Mamatas, Tom Piccirilli, Karen E. Taylor, W.D. Gagliani, Steven Savile, Joe Nassise, Weston Ochse, Lee Thomas, Lisa Morton, Yvonne Navarro, Judi Rohrig, John Everson, Bev Vincent, and Scott Nicholson (did I miss any Shockliners?)
10) The Long Last Call by John Skipp with art by Chad Savage


A special thanks to Matt Schwartz, owner of Shocklines.com for his kindness and support long before I wrote a book for him to sell. You're amazing, Matt! And thank you EVERYONE for your incredible love and encouragement, and for helping MAMA'S BOY celebrate such a wonderful launch. I simply cannot thank you enough! Woo-Hoo!

Wickedly Yours,
Fran Friel