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Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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NESSIE NOW ON SALE AT THE GENRE MALL!
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Category: News and Politics
Nessie is a womanizing homewrecker, and we aim to tell the world!
In this second parody of tabloids, we go after all that dwells underwater.
Find out what Fish Men are good for. Discover what sog monkeys do after dark. Join us for a giant squid orgy and learn about the world's largest douchebag!
Here are five stories by S.D. Hintz and Jerrod Balzer, along with three by guest authors Garry Charles, Mike Jones, and Steve Vernon - who provided a twisted Captain Nothing tale.
Do you hear the Sirens' call yet?
Order your copy now!
http://www.genremall.com/skullvines.htm
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Friday, August 01, 2008
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Thursday, July 31, 2008
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Coming Halloween from Skullvines Press!
Current mood: excited
Category: Blogging
Cover art by Mark McLaughlin
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Tuesday, July 29, 2008
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SLOPPY SECONDS reviewed by Nick Cato!
Current mood:  amorous
Category: Writing and Poetry
Review by Nick Cato.
SLOPPY SECONDS by Wrath James White (2008 Skullvines Press / 48 pp. / cb)
After a funny introduction by Mark McLaughlin, the author gives a brief history of his involvement in the World Horror Convention's annual "Gross-Out" contests. We're then plunged head-first into five of Wrath's entries into this contest, in print here for the first time (a brutal 6th story, HURTING HIM, caps this truly demented offering off--if you're able to get that far!).
For those who don't know, the purpose of the Gross-Out contest is to (duh!) out-gross the other contestants--and the judges--for top prizes. How Wrath never won top prize (he usually came in 2nd) will blow your mind as you attempt to read these short and sick stories without gagging, losing your lunch, or having your head examined for being sucked into the author's relentless prose.
SLOPPY SECONDS isn't for everyone (myself included!). While I watched Wrath perform one of these stories, ALIVE, at the 2005 WHC in NY (about a cannibal who works in an abortion clinic), it's safe to say that if you're not a fan of the extremist of the extreme you'll probably get disgusted quite quickly. FELCHING THE WORM, despite being as extreme as any other story here, is absolutely hysterical. But don't say I didn't warn you.
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Sunday, July 13, 2008
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Friday, July 11, 2008
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PRE-ORDER ATTACK OF THE TWO-HEADED POETRY MONSTER!
Category: Blogging
When It Comes To Horror Poetry, Two Heads Are Better Than One!
Attack Of The Two-Headed Poetry Monster features more than 80 poems by McLaughlin and McCarty, including two long collaborative poems. The styles of the poems range from light-hearted to dead-serious – from whimsical to Gothic to midnight-horrific. The collection includes an Introduction by Bram Stoker Award-winning poet Rain Graves, an Afterword by prominent poet, editor and artist Sandy DeLuca, and cover art and interior illustrations by Mark McLaughlin.
If these poems don't make you laugh or scream, check your pulse. You're probably dead!
Pre-order it now at www(dot)skullvines(dot)com.
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Tuesday, July 01, 2008
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MEET SKULLVINES AT CONVERGENCE!
Current mood:  chipper
Category: Parties and Nightlife
By all means, stop by and see us. We'll be doing signings and selling books for reduced prices.
We're looking forward to meeting all of our supporters!
Friday 6:30pm - Film Remakes: Exhuming the Past? Movies/Bloomington Room
Everything old is new again. Why can't Hollywood come up with a new idea? Do new
interpretations of classic movies have their own merit?
Michael Beitscher, Todd C. Hansen, S.D. Hintz, Stephan Stomberg, Jason D. Wittman
Sunday - 12:30pm - Material Adaptation Comics/Atrium 3
What's the writing process like for adapting material from one medium (like a movie
script) to another (like a novel). What about using licensed characters that someone else
created? Roy C. Booth, S.D. Hintz, Vincent Truitner, Greg Weisman, Marv Wolfman
Sunday 2:00pm - Panel: Specters, Shades an..oplasm
The ghost story is a classic tale that never seems to die out. What's the nature
of the appeal of a good spooky tale about the restless dead? What do hauntings
say about us? Let's talk about the good, the bad and the ugly portrayals of
ghosts in genre fiction.
Jerrod Balzer, S.D. Hintz, Kenneth Hite, Catherine Lundoff
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Sunday, June 29, 2008
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Thursday, June 26, 2008
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Garry Charles reviews INTO THE CRUEL SEA
Current mood:  focused
Category: Writing and Poetry
INTO THE CRUEL SEA
Rich Ristow
Skullvines Press
52 Pages
Before I review this I have an urge to shout at the author, RICH RISTOW. I want to grab him by the lapels and scream, the veins in my neck standing proud as my spittle sprays his face.
"Why so mad?" you query.
Because INTO THE CRUEL SEA should be a full sized novel. It is screaming out to be extended, filled out and made real. Rich, you must go back to the PC and give the readers what they deserve. Make this into a novel…Go on, do it now!!!
But, joking aside, this novelette from Skullvines Press is a stunning read and one I ate up within an hour without putting it down. RICH RISTOW has penned a neat little story about love, life and murderous sea creatures that I can't recommend enough.
RICH manages to fit a hell of a lot into the short page count and (despite still wanting to see it as a novel) I do believe he has created a satisfying tale with fully fleshed out characters.
I refuse to give anything else away about this little jewel of a book. All I can say is that if you have some spare change hanging around get it together and order INTO THE CRUEL SEA
-- Garry Charles
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Friday, June 20, 2008
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DOUBLE-D AVENGER PRICE CUT AT THE GENRE MALL
Current mood:  aroused
Category: Movies, TV, Celebrities
http://www.genremall.com/contents.htm
William Winckler's The Double-D Avenger by Jerrod Balzer
The bikini bar owner, Al Purplewood, is up to no good with his murderous strippers, and only big-bosomed Chastity Knott can stop them.
Will her superhuman abilities as the Double-D Avenger be enough to save the day?
William Winckler, the Ed Wood of this century, created an instant cult hit with his hilarious film of a top-heavy superhero and sexy villains, reuniting some of the original Russ Meyer girls.
Now, fans won't want to miss Jerrod Balzer's wild novelization based on William's screenplay.
With over 100 references to breasts, the fun never stops!
And original film stills included throughout the novelization!
All books ordered will be signed by the author.
U.S. Orders: $17.95 THE GENRE MALL PRICE: $17.25
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