STRANGE NEW MOONS is Running Wild!

Hi everyone!

You might already know that for the last year, I've been working my tail off (ha!) on a werewolf anthology. I'm happy to announce that it's finally here! I proudly present to you STRANGE NEW MOONS.

 

You can hardly swing a dismembered deer carcass these days without hitting a “No vampires, no zombies, and no werewolves” sign on an anthology.

Well, to that we say “Pshaw!” And also, “Awooo!”

Because what readers really don’t like are dull werewolf stories. So, we tasked the horror community with writing the weirdest, wildest, most creative, utterly bonkers tails (ha!) of lycanthropic lunacy possible.

And did they ever deliver! Wait until you read:

- a brutal, boneshattering peek at the kind of “dogfights” the super-wealthy watch to amuse themselves

- a story of two inquisitive city employees trying to find out who (or what!) keeps pooping on a local landmark

- a ride along with a delusional cop trying to prevent the total werewolf apocalypse. Werepocalypse!

Plus werewolf Frankenstein! And werewolves in space! This book is all gore and no bore.

With a lineup running the gamut from brand, spanking new cubs to heavyweight timber alphas, you’d have to be the weakest elk in the herd not to slobber all over…

STRANGE NEW MOONS

Featuring:

Somer Canon

Simon Clark

Matthew R. Davis

Kayleigh Dobbs

John Durgin

Amanda Headlee

Stephen Kozeniewski

Tim Lebbon

Keawe Melina Patrick

Rebecca Rowland

Mary SanGiovanni

EJ Sidle

Rose Strickman

STRANGE NEW MOONS is edited by myself and Kayleigh Dobbs, and our pack is comprised of authors we invited, and those that most impressed us through our open submission period. Our main aim was to create an anthology of unconventional werewolf stories - different takes, different perspectives, new rules, and twists on the tropes we know and love. Our authors really delivered. We have a little of the old, a little of the new, and a little of the 'what the hell is that?!'

I want to once again thank our Kickstarter backers for making this possible. Thanks to them, we were able to assemble the authors we wanted, plus get amazing cover art from Matt Seff Barnes.

You can find STRANGE NEW MOONS at:

AMAZON

ILLUSIONS OF ISOLATION is Available for 99c!

Hi everyone! We've got a limited deal for you for this week ONLY. Brennan LaFaro's horror collection, ILLUSIONS OF ISOLATION is available in the USA, UK, Australia, and Canada for only 99c.

Is anyone ever really alone?

When a young man’s wife goes away for the weekend, he lies awake all night wondering what the otherworldly sound in the attic is and why only he can hear it.

After her husband’s death, a mother who interacts with her son exclusively through stationery notes grapples with the strange ways her lost love seems to be haunting them both.

And inch by inch, room by room, a young girl’s home is overtaken by a savage jungle, even while her parents are being gradually replaced by somewhat…wilder housemates.

In this debut collection Brennan LaFaro, the author of NOOSE and SLATTERY FALLS, brings you these stories of creeping dread and much, much more. Contained within are thirteen tales of horror, humor, and heart, (including nine which have never before seen the light of day) and an introduction by the legendary Jonathan Janz.

Is anyone ever really alone? Or are they merely suffering…

ILLUSIONS OF ISOLATION

Take a look at some of the reviews:

"It was a blast not knowing what tone the next story would take! Even for a handful that started out deceptively calm, they soon took a turn that got me every time! And the range here is wild! From cosmic horror to real-world horror, from creature stories to slashers, and so much more, this collection covered a lot of ground! "

- Erica Robyn Reads

"All stories are delivered with LaFaro presenting unique insights into the background and publication histories of the story. Each is well positioned so one tale flows to the next. Illusions of Isolation is a well-constructed set of stories that shows why LaFaro is an author to watch."

- Horror DNA

"I was sincerely blown away by it."

- Happy Goat Horror

This deal is running for this week only so if you want to get your hands (or eyes!) on your copy, be quick! You can find ILLUSIONS OF ISOLATION for only 99c (USA, UK, Australia, Canada) from:

AMAZON
GOOGLE PLAY
BARNES AND NOBLE
KOBO
APPLE BOOKS

Farpoint 32 or Bust!

Hi everyone, it's that time again...time for Farpoint! I always participate in this annual event: it's fun, it's bookish...it's a grand old time, as the British might say.

It's a great event for readers - a place to chat with your favorite authors, get your books signed, and hang out with other book lovers. It's also a great place for writers! Wherever you are in your career, there are learning programs, tutorials, etc., basically everything you need to keep you inspired. There are also vendors, so lots of books and cool merch available to buy.

This year's participating authors are:

Steven H. Wilson
Robert Greenberger
Michael Jan Friedman
David Gerrold
Danielle Ackley-McPhail
Mike McPhail
Howard Weinstein
Mary Fan
Aaron Rosenberg
Phil Giunta
Kathleen David
Keith DeCandido
Rigel Ailur
Jonathan Roth
Zack Be
JL Gribble
Glenn Hauman
MJ Blehart
Gregory Wilson
John L. French
Kim Headlee
Diane Lee Baron
Stephen Kozeniewski (hey...that's me!)
Mike D'Ambrosio
Jennifer Povey

I hope to see you all there - don't be shy, come say hi!

Dates: Friday through Sunday February 7-9

Location:
Double Tree by Hilton
1726 Reisterstown Rd
Pikesville, MD 21208

Panels:

12:00 noon - Author Autographs - Preakness C, Author Autograph Table 1

1:00 pm - "Do You Have a Muse" - Belmont

5:00 pm - "That Bump in the Night" - Belmont

The Dark Drafts Festival or Bust!

Hi everyone! This weekend I'll be attending The Dark Drafts Festival and I think it's going to be awesome. This is an event that celebrates horror literature combined with dark draft ale! It's being hosted at Bube's Brewery, which is the LAST surviving, fully intact pre-prohibition brew house left in the entire USA.

As well as an all-around great time, this will also be your first chance to grab a copy of our brand new anthology, STRANGE NEW MOONS. We're releasing it to the masses a few days after the event, but you'll be able to get it early, exclusively at The Dark Drafts Festival! Be sure to swing by my table to grab your copy, full of werewolf savagery, with stories from Tim Lebbon, Mary SanGiovanni, Simon Clark, Rebecca Rowland, and more!

As well as a huge, crazy author line-up, there'll be events, readings, signings, and the Gothic Horror Masquerade Ball, so it's set to be an incredible weekend. Come on down (or up, depending on where you're coming from!), meet your favorite authors, get some books signed, and have an awesome bookish time with us!

Dates:  Saturday through Sunday January 25-26

Location:
Bube's Brewery
102 N Market St
Mt. Joy, PA 17552

Panels: TBD

2025 Appearances

Hey all!

Here is my schedule of appearances for 2025. As changes occur, I will update this page, so be sure to check back often. Events in red have occurred in the past.  Events in orange are tentative.

If you'd like me to make an appearance at a convention, signing, or other event you're organizing or attending, feel free to contact me and we'll discuss it. Most events in Baltimore or Philadelphia are a slam dunk for me to attend, but I'll consider travelling if invited.

The Dark Drafts Festival

Dates:  Saturday through Sunday January 25-26
Location:

Bube's Brewery

102 N Market St

Mt. Joy, PA 17552

Panels:

TBD

Farpoint 32

Dates: Friday through Sunday February 7-9
Location:
Double Tree by Hilton

1726 Reisterstown Rd

Pikesville, MD 21208

Panels:

12:00 noon - Author Autographs - Preakness C, Author Autograph Table 1

1:00 pm - "Do You Have a Muse" - Belmont

5:00 pm - "That Bump in the Night" - Belmont

Signing (w/ Kit Power)

Date: Saturday, March 23, 1:00-3:00 pm EST
Location:

Vortex Books and Comics
477 Locust St
Columbia, PA 17512

Panels:

TBD

Scares That Care Authorcon V

Dates: Friday through Sunday March 28-30
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton
50 Kingsmill Road
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185
Panels:

TBD

Mo*Con

Dates: Thursday through Sunday May 1-4
Location:

Candlewood Suites

7040 E. 21st St

Indianapolis, IN 46219

Panels:

TBD

KillerCon Austin

Dates: Friday through Sunday August 1-3
Location:

Holiday Inn Austin-Town Lake
20 North Interstate Hwy 35
Austin, TX 78701
Panels:

TBD

GenCon

Dates: Thursday through Sunday July 31 - August 3
Location:

ICCLOS

100 S. Capitol Ave

Indianapolis, IN 46225

Panels:

TBD

Killer Pride

Dates: Friday through Sunday September 26-28
Location:
DoubleTree by Hilton
50 Kingsmill Road
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185

Panels:

TBD

World Fantasy Convention 2025

Dates: Friday through Sunday October 30 - November 2
Location:

Double Tree by Hilton Brighton

Kings Rd

Brighton and Hove

Brighton BN1 2FU

United Kingdom

Panels:

TBD