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AN OLD REVIEW OF THE BLEEDING
Category: Writing and Poetry

Appeared in Whispers of Wickedness some time ago.  Garry Charles (author of Heaven's Falling: Ascension & Heaven's Falling: Redemption) reviews my first book, a poorly printed chapbook now out of print and hard to find, I don't even have a copy.

THE BLEEDING

By Dustin LaValley

Reviewed by Garry Charles

Upon opening the envelope that contained THE BLEEDING I was left feeling a little disheartened for two reasons:-

1) The print quality of what should have been a stunning front cover was quite poor and did the excellent artwork no justice.

2) The package felt small in my huge, grubby paws.

Having now read THE BLEEDING I am reminded of two old sayings:-

1) Never judge a book by its cover.

2) Good things come in small packages.

THE BLEEDING is a collection of 12 short stories. I usually have a problem with very short stories – which a few of these are – I get annoyed that the story is lacking, that I want more and wishing for a grander portrayal. This is not the case with Dustin's work. The author chooses his words with care and manipulates the low word count into doing exactly want he wants. No matter how short the tale he manages to give it a beginning, a middle and an end that is not only satisfying, but often left me dumbstruck with horror, nodding in agreement or laughing in amusement.

As is my usual way with collections I have listed them below for your perusal.

An Usher of Self-Eradication

Less than a page long the opening of THE BLEEDING has a poetic feel. It unnerves and leaves the reader unsure of what lurks ahead.

An Unborn Dilemma

What's in the bag? The image of brain matter plastered on the wall still haunts me.

Baby Crane Adoption Agency

Funny, yet horrific without being graphic and tinged with a hint of absurdist style. I loved this one (does that make me a bad person?).

All But One and the Same

If Carlsberg wrote zombie stories this would be it!!! An original slant on a well worn genre.

Jumper

The weakest tale in the collection, but by no means a bad one. It just lacks something I can't put my finger on.

Antidote for Chronic Neurological Distress

A sad tale of pain, suffering and the need to die. A personal look at suicide with a touching end. A pleasure to read.

The Bologna Jesus Phenomenon

 F**king hilarious. The obvious explanation for all those 'I saw Jesus in my rice crispies' stories.

She Waits in the Moonlight

A spine tingling tale brimming with a sense of dread that permeates every word. Read in a minute, but lives on in memory.

Daddy J's Girl

The best reason ever to steer clear of chat rooms and using the internet for sexual kicks.

Sometimes

We started out with a poetic piece and that's how the chapbook ends.

Overall an excellent little taste of nastiness. The only complaint I have is that Naked Snake Press should consider using glossy paper for the cover and use a better printer. The art work for THE BLEEDING cover is superb and let down by this lack of quality.

Apart from that if you have a few pounds spare visit Project Pulp and see what you think.

Thank you and good night.

The Bleeding by Dustin LaValley. Pb, 40pp, $5 exP&P. Published by Naked Snake Press.

Currently listening : Meanderthal By Torche Release date: 2008-04-08

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YN3: PAJAMA PARTY MASSACRE REVIEW
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities

Fear Zone gave Pajama Party Massacre a great review, check it out below or visit the link to this cool site (which is new to me) and take a look around (after reading the review).

http://www.fearzone.com/blog/knetter-party-bingo

Currently listening : Nothing to Prove By H2O Release date: 2008-05-27

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WRITING UPDATES & HFW MARCH DC- 4/3/08
Category: Writing and Poetry

Looks like a few more books will be coming out in the not too distant future.  Not going to give much away, but I’m currently at work on some illustrated books (I’m the writing of course) with my buddies and you can count on them being included as greats of American Literature, being read on many college Literary programs after our deaths.  No, no they won’t.  Good, entertaining fun for fans of offbeat horror . . . with pretty pictures for you illiterate shits out there, yeah, I’m looking at all you morons who complain about subtitles on movies.  It’s on the same damn screen!  Stupid, just so so stupid.  But hey, keep checking back for more information on these projects and others coming soon.

I might as well mention that my collection from RDSP, Lowlife Underdogs, is going to be available in October, released at Zombiefest in Pittsburgh.

Horrorfind Weekend, March in DC was amazing as usual.  Good friends, new friends, nice people with good taste in movies, music and books.  If you didn’t go, get to the August HFW!  RDSP is blowing up and will, like always, be the booth to be at, the people to hang with and the toughest fuckers there.  (Seriously.)  Anyway, good times shared with good friends.  Late night 7/11 runs, porn stars, beautiful women not uptight and stupid, and of course once again, good times with good friends.

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3 NEW BOOKS FOR 2008
Category: Writing and Poetry

LOWLIFE UNDERDOGS
release date - 2008
publisher - Raw Dog Screaming Press
http://www.rawdogscreaming.com/lowlife.html

LaValley’s collection of stories drags us under to face the lows of society—the helpless and the morally corrupt. Snippets of our own lives can be found between the moments of brutality, a reminder of our younger years when we were bullied apathetically, almost as an afterthought, by bosses, teachers, and others. Recalling silly, failed romances and hours wasted in style with friends who had nothing to lose or gain. And in those brief moments of recognition the lowlifes become underdogs who, though seriously misguided, never stop fighting.

10 NAILS ON A SCREAMING CHALKBOARD
release date - 2008
publisher - Raw Dog Screaming Press
http://www.rawdogscreaming.com/10nails.html

Illustrated Bizarro collaboration including stories by D. Harlan Wilson, John Edward Lawson, Dustin LaValley, Andersen Prunty, Bradley Sands, Vincent W. Sakowski, Gina Ranalli, Sean Kilpatrick, Nicole Del Sesto and Brandon Duncan.

THE ULTIMATE SLASHER MOVIES
release date - 2008
publisher - Hadesgate Publishing/Gorezone Magazine
http://www.hadesgate.co.uk/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1191435024&archive=&start_from=&ucat=&

Just some of the contents on offer:

NICK CATO, BRYN HAMMOND, MARK BENNETT, VINCE LIAGUNO, SCOTT NICHOLSON, GREG LAMBERSON, GARRY CHARLES, PETER TENNANT, ALIYA WHITELEY, RACHEL KENDALL, JEFF STRAND, LYNNE HANSEN, JOE CASTRO, MIKE MCCARTY, MIKE BRACKEN, CJ LINES, DUSTIN LA VALLEY, ANDREW BARKER, SARAH DOBBS, NICHOLAS GRABOWSKY, JESSE BAGET, JOHNNY KALANGIS.....PLUS MANY MANY MORE!

FORTY-TWO slasher films as experienced by horror authors, SFX experts, film directors, columnists from both the UK and the USA.

WORLD EXCLUSIVE from Romano Scavolini (Nightmare in a Damaged Brain)
COMMENTS from Jamie Rose (Just Before Dawn), Ryan Nicholson (Live Feed), Victor Miller (Friday 13th), to name a few.

Throw in a mix of all time ’top tens,’ articles in association, and an introduction by ADAM GREEN ’HATCHET’ you’ll see just why Hadesgate has been getting a lot of interest.

Currently watching : He Was a Quiet Man Release date: 15 January, 2008

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THE ULTIMATE SLASHER MOVIES
Category: Writing and Poetry

Coming from Hadesgate Publishing/Gorezone Magazine in 2008, The Ultimate Slasher Movies.  Read on and visit the website.

Just some of the contents on offer:

NICK CATO, BRYN HAMMOND, MARK BENNETT, VINCE LIAGUNO, SCOTT NICHOLSON, GREG LAMBERSON, GARRY CHARLES, PETER TENNANT, ALIYA WHITELEY, RACHEL KENDALL, JEFF STRAND, LYNNE HANSEN, JOE CASTRO, MIKE MCCARTY, MIKE BRACKEN, CJ LINES, DUSTIN LA VALLEY, ANDREW BARKER, SARAH DOBBS, NICHOLAS GRABOWSKY, JESSE BAGET, JOHNNY KALANGIS.....PLUS MANY MANY MORE!

FORTY-TWO slasher films as experienced by horror authors, SFX experts, film directors, columnists from both the UK and the USA.

WORLD EXCLUSIVE from Romano Scavolini (Nightmare in a Damaged Brain)
COMMENTS from Jamie Rose (Just Before Dawn), Ryan Nicholson (Live Feed), Victor Miller (Friday 13th), to name a few.

Throw in a mix of all time 'top tens,' articles in association, and an introduction by ADAM GREEN 'HATCHET' you'll see just why Hadesgate has been getting a lot of interest.

-Dustin

Currently listening : Social Distortion By Social Distortion Release date: 12 March, 1990

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10 NAILS ON A SCREAMING CHALKBOARD
Category: Writing and Poetry

Follow the link to view the upcoming release of the graphic novel, 10 Nails on a Screaming Chalkboard.  10 writers, one artist, included stories by D. Harlan Wilson, John Edward Lawson, Dustin LaValley, Andersen Prunty, Bradley Sands, Vincent W. Sakowski, Gina Ranalli, Sean Kilpatrick, Nicole Del Sesto and Brandon Duncan.  All art by Brandon Duncan.

http://www.rawdogscreaming.com/10nails.html

Currently listening : Rubberneck By Toadies Release date: 23 August, 1994

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LOWLIFE UNDERDOGS - COMING 2008
Category: Writing and Poetry

Dear Suicidal Lurkers,

Follow the link for a glimpse at my new short story collection, Lowlife Underdogs. 

http://www.rawdogscreaming.com/lowlife.html

Sincerly,

Dustin

Currently listening : Sins By Irreversible Release date: 29 January, 2008

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REVIEWS - A CHILD’S GUIDE TO DEATH
Category: Writing and Poetry

Take a gander at the following reviews for the collaboration, A Child's Guide to Death.

http://www.dreadcentral.com/node/25383

http://www.cinemaeulogies.com/Childs_guide_to_death.htm

From the reviews -

"I'll be honest, 'A furious force of chocolate and raspberry jam colored speckles accompanied by tender, blood-coated anus tissue…' kind of made me throw up in my mouth a little . . ."

"In all, it's a must-have for anyone that is a fan of dark humor, weird books, or just twisted childhood-type things."

Currently listening : Juggernaut By Bracewar Release date: 07 August, 2007

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INTERVIEW AND NEW COLLABERATION
Category: Writing and Poetry

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Just Announced

10 Nails on a Screaming Chalkboard edited and illustrated by Brandon Duncan coming 2008 Illustrated Bizarro collaboration including stories by D. Harlan Wilson, John Edward Lawson, Dustin LaValley, Andersen Prunty, Bradley Sands, Vincent W. Sakowski, Gina Ranalli, Sean Kilpatrick, Nicole Del Sesto and Brandon Duncan.

Now Available —A Child's Guide to Death

For a limited time the book is available for a discount on our site. Unlike some classics A Child's Guide to Death not only ages, but also ends childhood in a single sitting! Because if you make a wish upon a star it doesn't matter who you are...you're still gonna die. NEW SIZE WITH 20% MORE DEATH

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Featured Author—Dustin LaValley

The book is a collaboration between 4 very twisted minds. How did the idea behind A Child's Guide to Death come about? I was working at a movie store with good friend Mark Sullivan. Sunday's were mostly slow and together (as the only employees with multitasking skills) we would finish the day's basic labor within the first hour on the clock. One day I came into work with an idea of a child's picture book that taught the ABCs. We both remembered those boring alphabet books and decided to make learning fun for troubled children like we had been. A few hours later we had a few letters noted and some sketches on a yellow note pad. Mark still has that piece of paper somewhere, it's very interesting. We should dig that out . . . Do you enjoy the collaborative process? How is it different from working on your own? I love collaborating. My first collaboration was with Robbie Ribspreader on the screenplay for Rise of the Ghosts. It's interesting to work with other creative minds and what they have to bring to the topic. Luckily I got John Edward Lawson involved and every time we would exchange emails I'd have to contain my laughter to get any work done. Writing is a lonely process; alone at the computer, maybe some North Side Kings or CIV playing in the background, besides that it's rather mundane. When another writer is brought in to help out, it's always exciting to see what they have for you. What was the reaction to the book's debut at Zombiefest? Word of mouth got around quick. There were people coming up and buying the book because someone had shown them a copy. One woman bought three copies at once, explaining that two were 'Christmas presents.' People were recognizing Darin's black, red and white cover art. Each book opened brought out the demented inner-child in everyone, laughter was abundant at the RDSP booth. As a martial artist and an author you seem to take both the body and the mind to extremes. What drives you in these areas?Both are ways of life. They're forms of self-preservation, mental and physical growth, and outlets for anger, frustration, sadness - anything that can't be held in. Through writing and training in the martial arts, I'm training my body and mind beyond the norm of society. Do the two disciplines overlap and feed into each other or are they totally separate for you. What can't be said with a punch can be said with the nastiest of words, and vice-versa. There have been a few instances where I've been performing a kata or meditating and have been hit with a sudden urge to get up and jot down some notes. There are hints at my training in some of my writing. A reader with common knowledge may be able to pick it up and say, "Hey, that's a textbook instruction for bassai-dai bunkai." Both writing and martial arts demand a high amount of self-discipline and respect.

Taken from the December, RDSP Newsletter.

Currently listening : Set Your Goals By CIV Release date: 01 August, 1995

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