Only one more show and heavy metal guitarist Spencer Hesston can finally quit Rot in Hell. I see you and I hear you. especially a bizarro convention), why do you get to pick and choose whats considered offensive? Also, shutting down concerned voices as a first response has been the worst possible move this week. A controversial figure on the indie lit scene I caught up with him to pick his brain and find out what exactly makes the man tick! And in another juicy bit of irony, these same people decrying censorship are calling for the author to be banned from future conventions and are even trying to get his book pulled. I went onto tell her it was actually a love story at its heart. So as gross and ugly as all this sounds, the discussion around it has me hopeful for the longer run. Director Rose OKeefe has answered with her own apology and told what shell My Top 13 Transgressive Novels to Read Before You Die by Stephen J. Golds, An Interview with Five Decembers Author James Kestrel, An Interview with the King of Controversy and Author of Dead Inside Chandler Morrison by Stephen J. Golds, 10 (Plus) Great Crime Comics By Anthony Perconti, The Weight by Jeff Boyd a Punk Noir Book Review by Scott Cumming. One final thought on the young author in question. 11, simulating sex with an aborted fetus, not only provoked a flurry I feel the same way about the performance art that I read here to reading about G.G. I was interested in doing something similar to that, while also lampooning it in a way. avg rating 4.21 85 ratings published 2015. And the image for this post is a photograph taken Monday night in Kenosha, Wisconsin at a protest following the police shooting of Jacob Blake on Sunday. If you look at this list of books from Deadite, https://deaditepress.com/books/, 5 through 112 were all my projects. He is used to staging massacres, assassinations, and create the kind of terror that will allow the powers that be to control the public and the world. We would like to assure you that Mr.Wight would never be involved in anything like this and the presence of such entity in any of his sexual encounters. Great motto for a press containing the prefix of "dead". Click here to buy from Amazon Click here to buy from Barnes and Noble Crisis Boyis an extreme horror novel of conspiracies, secret societies, and of how love and kindness can fuck-up the best-laid plans. Ill be interested in his perspective. March 8, 2018 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment. GONZALEZ edited by Brian Keene OutNow! Ryan Harding Going forward, I will also institute the following changes. I am sorry for what you went through. Im the same age as Brian Keene, and I thought, well the whole thing sounds really stupid to me, Not my scene but whatever floats boats. That responsibility will now reside with the Safety and Inclusion Committee. Fuck You! MONSTERS AND ANIMALS by J.F. Across America, small communities of survivors are rebuilding and trying to recreate the world that was lost. We are currently CLOSED to submissions. Our affair would have been tabloid fodder for months. This edition also includes two more bonus stories, Shooting Schedule and Mabels Recipes, that further explore the world of SURVIVOR and an introduction from Brian Keene. To Constance, I wish I would have acted more swiftly and decisively when the time came to defend you. Im a capital-A Artist. Click here to buy from Powells Books Hes done a ton of good work over the last few years covering various issues involving the horror end of the genre. Dave Brockie When I think of authors who can do all that with inimitable style, a single name is left: Gina Ranalli. Gabino Iglesias, author ofZero SaintsandCoyote Songs. Seriously wrong. Scott. Ive seen some characterizing him as an edgelord. But with the arrival of more women, also came the arrival of some predatory shitbirds. Their motto, No gig is too small, used to mean they would perform anywhere. While Brown is not addressed by name in todays statement, part of OKeefes apology is addressed to Tiffany Scandal, whose extensive comments about BizarroCons latest issues included this said about Gary (Brown): But this performance [Morrisons] is just one of many events that brought people to this point. Systemic racism is hardwired into the US justice system. Edward Lee, Posted by Jeff Burk | But the venue isnt interested in only putting on a kick-ass show. You have a highly anticipated splatter western that recently came out with Deaths Head Press. will be published by Deadite Press in paperback and ebook formats with an anticipated release date in early 2021.Stay tuned as things develop for information about how you can get involved! Publisher, Eraserhead Press Click here to buy from Amazon I got to thinking how the hell did Chandler Morrison sell this book to his publisher, if I was apprehensive about explaining it to my nearest and dearest? ORourke, an author published by Eraserhead Press Deadite imprint, wrote This year that stream will be via theProject Entertainment Networks YouTube channel. I actually dont drink anymore, but that wouldnt stop me from lighting the town up with the likes of Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Richard Yates, Joan Didion, and Eve Babitz. Passing judgment over the night will be: This years event will be hosted by Deadite Press head editor, Jeff Burk, and hell also be providing valuable and awe-inspiring prizes! with Zombies (TVR) is an unrelenting, if at times subtle, tongue in cheek . I shouldnt have to explain myself. His books are Say Goodbye When Im Gone, Ill Pray When Im Dying, Always the Dead, Poems for Ghosts in Empty Tenement Windows I Thought I Saw Once, Cut-throat & Tongue-tied, Bullet Riddled & Gun Shy and the story and poetry collection Love Like Bleeding Out With an Empty Gun in Your Hand. Contents 1 Physical Descriptions and Attributes 2 Appearances 3 Inspiration 4 Trivia 5 Gallery Physical Descriptions and Attributes When I think of authors who can do all that with inimitable style, a single name is left: Gina Ranalli. The songs Narcissus and Joyride are exquisite. Discovering Wesleys work has been a joy, and you should seek out his books too. However things play out for Morrison individually, the lid has come off a much wider discussion about BizarroCons handling of antiharassment issues. Fans of the grotesque and disturbing. Click here to buy from Amazon I didnt tell my publisher I was doing it, so it was a risky approach. Lester, Dark Scribe Magazine, Lakehouse Infernal is the coolest, ball-bustingest, most outrageous, and most ENTERTAINING horror novel youre likely to find in a long time. The Showdown event is intended to be a fun, interactive, entertaining time and I deeply regret that didnt happen this year. Director, BizarroCon. Who will be joining us live and in-studio for the telethon? Revisions to the format of the Ultimate Bizarro Showdown. Hes probably the closest thing we have to a modern Fitzgerald, and he writes about my favorite subjectsad, attractive, rich people with horrible personalitieswith such tenderness that you often forget how awful everyone is. Every so often me and my girlfriend will drive down to the beach to do a bit of surfing as the sun comes up. Click here to read on your Kindle (coming soon), Posted by Jeff Burk | Im glad they are trying to be more diverse and inclusive and Im glad there seems to be a recognition that more women in a particular scene leads to people with bad behaviours trying to take advantage of it, and that the recognition is certainly arriving more quickly than it has with the general SF and skeptic gathering scene. implemented: I am dedicated to making BizarroCon, Eraserhead Press, and our online communities safe and comfortable for all. Shane McKenzie When I was writing it, though, I was watching a lot of New French Extremity movies, which have a way of juxtaposing artistic beauty with visceral violence. To that end, Im announcing the following changes, in response to your concerns: Jeff Burk, no longer editor of Eraserheads Deadite Press imprint, told Facebook readers that he parted ways with them due to artistic and creative differences. According to Chandler Morrison, one of those differences was the cancellation of Deadites plans to publish his book. Swarm of Flying Eyeballs a school bus of children on a field trip must survive an unimaginable nightmare a swarm of vicious flying eyeballs! Its no longer an innovation to be naked, or cut your chest open, or have an orgy on stage, or do anything regarding blackface or incest or involving suspension or projectile vomiting or threatening to cut off an audience members hand. You see!? Keep an eye out for that release when it drops in the near future. Relaxed by the ocean, we eat pancakes, talk and then when weve reached the peak of our comfort well both take out a book to read while we take advantage of the bottomless coffees. Thats the type of character I write about. To kick off, can you tell our readers a little bit about how you got started in writing and the Indie Literature scene? If you think you have what it takes, send an email to GrossOutContest at Gmail dot Com with the subject line: GROSS OUT SIGN UP. They're one of the bigger LGBTQ+ independent publishers around, founded in 2007 by Elizabeth North, who remains Executive Director today. How did you go from Indie author to celebrated author? I let you down. When it comes to some art or performances, everything comes down to the audience. celebrates his rich legacy, featuring some of horrors biggest names alongside tomorrows stars in a massive career-spanning tribute. They are able to possess both the dead and the living. I will also be expanding and improving the BizarroCon committee, establishing clear lines of responsibility, and delegating some of the roles and responsibilities that are in the best interest of the community. Later, they are seen during the System Purge . do to heal the community and keep the con viable: What I understand is that people are feeling unheard and are dissatisfied with my response and/or lack of response to past as well as to present grievances related to their experiences at BizarroCon and in our community. Morrison says his act symbolized his feelings about the Pizzagate conspiracy theories bandied about in the media. From what information can be gathered about his past, Sam's criminal life was . In contrast, Chandler Morrison has Andre Duza CLICKERS FOREVER: A TRIBUTE TO J.F. Gonzalez, Wrath James White,. lead some to believe he had used his penis. Publisher of the very best in cult horror. The vast majority of my success can be attributed to other people. Due to COVID-19 we are not accepting or considering any new work at this time. Man hates women. When a young man gets caught up in the scene and disappears, his friends go in search. The Authors: J.F. When I talk about bizarro legends, some names come up. Garrett Cook,A God of Hungry WallsandCrisis Boy, When I think about my favorite horror writers, many names come to mind. Well, she surfs and I try not to drown. For now, one thing we can share is that in addition to the creation of the Safety and Inclusion Committee we will be crafting changes to the Ultimate Bizarro Showdown that will fully empower the hosts, the judges and the audience. I like that ones cover. Heres their official statement about the anthology: BURN THA MOTHERFUCKA DOWN! The Coloureds were there. Sorry, and maybe I am SOOOO not PC on this one but if you go to a horror convention, and a gross-out contest (or even an open mic what do you believe youll get at a horror convention???? Click here to read on Kindle (coming soon), Posted by Jeff Burk | Discovering Wesleys work has been a joy, and you should seek out his books too. From Andre Duza, celebrated author ofDead Bitch ArmyandWZMB, comes a groundbreaking horror novel told as a transcript of a rockumentary about the first band to go on tour after the zombie apocalypse. Theres nothing revelatory or illuminating about it. Thank you for loving bizarro fiction enough to speak out and help us become better. I loved it! The Many Lives of Scary Clowns. I do appreciate the way Brian Keene was honest about his reactions and thought process in the situation and grappled with what he should have done in retrospect. Sh. As for the indie scene, I guess it happened pretty organically. Brain Nuggets: The Blog of Scott Emerson. insufficiently addressed for years. (Warning: this article includes some descriptive From the celebrated author of the socially conscious horror novels THE VEGAN REVOLUTIONWITH ZOMBIES and BOOT BOYS OF THE WOLF REICH, David Agranoff, comes a brutal tale of eco-horror in the tradition of THE SHEEP LOOK UP and THE BRIDGE. Since the convention Facebook has played host to discussion First and foremost, Jeff Burkthe former editor of Deadite Presstook a chance on me when I was a no-name, self-published author nobody had heard of. Posted by Jeff Burk | I was fired in 2019 and no one was hired to replace me. Now, it is a crumbling reminder of how both have fallen-an architectural ghost, haunting the outskirts of society. Fifteen years ago Joseph Miles was abducted, tortured and almost killed by a serial killer with the taste for blood, but Joseph got away. But its also a scene thats got almost no firm boundaries for whats acceptable, for consent and respect, because all scene performances or art/literature exists in the name of free expression. A few tips and tricks for learning to MOBA with Pokemon Unite,IF you're brand new to the MOBA world, this smattering of Pokemon Unite tips should help you get up to speed quick. Nothing. So I didnt.. And I havent gone soft at all. Smirk Man sees woman. What matters is how you tell the story. In the general realm of the convention, even one as out there as this one seems to be, I think harassment policies and general Con behaviour rules outside of understood, unambiguous performance space should be very much like the developing set of policies that is beginning to come together in The other various cons. In addition, Keene now feels compelled to apologize for not Not worth bothering about beyond really ignoring it. Independent Publisher of Bizarro Fiction He is voiced by Ted Raimi, brother of Sam Raimi. GONZALEZ edited by Brian Keene PreorderNow! Shock and grossout for their own sake is not my thing. Remember the early days when it was just us and one or two other women amongst all the men? Now that no one has anything to lose, hidden horrors are unearthed and brought . OKeefe also said Eraserhead Press was dropping two books by G. Arthur Brown. Ive always been writing. Edward Lee He begins to question his role in this massive manipulation of society. Garrett Cook (Goodreads Author) (shelved 2 times as deadite-press) avg rating 3.37 281 ratings published 2015. In hindsight, it clearly wasnt. I cant speak for all the judges, but I echo what Gina said above about sitting there sort of stunned. Like I said, I should have spoken upand I didnt, because of my own personal insecurities. There is trouble in paradise. Gonzalez, Wrath James White, Robert. ISBN 10: ISBN 13: 9781936383917 Publisher: Deadite Press, 2011 Softcover The Mi., 2004 Softcover. A God of Hungry Walls (Kindle Edition) by. A month ago, I cracked open Chandler Morrisons Dead Inside at the breakfast table. When I talk about bizarro legends, some names come up. Stephen J. Golds was born in North London, U.K, but has lived in Japan for most of his adult life. In this town anything is possible, except making it out in one piece. Our books are quirky, campy, freaky, I kept thinking, Okay, this is going to go somewhere. Our goal for this year $20,000 is 24 hours. He looked really shaken he said the peformance had started out with porn films projected on a screen, Joe Coleman had made his entrance by swinging through the screen, and then took out a couple of pet mice and bit their heads off. I need to publish a book soon and they are my main go-to at the moment so it would be pretty sad if they are defunct. Get in line early, and enjoy the hell out of the ride. Thank you for your support and for calling out bad behavior. The Deadites - The Worlds Finest Monster Hunting Electronic Band., There is a tape circulating of Tiny Wight, Paris Hilton, Jenna Jameson, Britney Spears, and the corpse of Marilyn Monroe. He kills 6 more with the propeller blades fashioned to the car, as part of making it a battle mobile. You have always been an advocate for more diversity in the scene and have inspired so many of the writers who have emerged since the early 2000s. This issue is not limited to women. The money goes directly to the families in need. Once you start operating in that world, you just get swept along with the current. From Grandmaster of Horror, Brian Keene, comes a pandemic tale of survival and terror. Just throw the Versace Medusa logo on there and call it a day. The smoke was so thick that Dan couldnt see if Joe was hurt or even if they were continuing with the act. But then, so had the entire world after the dead rose and began consuming the living. Here at Deadite Press in Portland, Oregon we are entering our 14th week of downtown protests for black lives and we have barely recovered from the shock of unidentified federal officers illegally abducting people off the streets in unmarked vans. From the homeless on the streets to City Hall, from the firefighters on the front lines to media covering the crisis, Ring of Fire is a kaleidoscopic look at the ecological collapse in the first world. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Jesus. A brave writer who is not afraid to freak out her readers with high concepts, fully realized characters and important ideals that sometimes challenge and often amuse. J. F. Gonzalez He blasts another Deadite with his boomstick, runs another over with the car, and kills 6 more with the propeller blades. Its shiny and beautiful on the surface, but a few layers beneath the glittery exterior is something ugly and diseased. Story means almost nothing. bringing together three of Lee's most controversial, over-the-top tales. Click here to buy from Barnes and Noble 900 Gotham inhabitants are instantly transformed into Deadites (Evil Dead). But what the viewers at home dont see are the agendas these attacks are pushing or that those victims are trained actors paid to be a part of the scene. Deadite Press is an imprint of Eraserhead Press. Showdown at BizarroCon Suddenly theyre all offended. Deadites "consume" the souls of their victims after which they take over their bodies. Crackle! If they didnt get it, thats not on me.. And I apologize to anyone who felt their voice was shut down. We are dedicated to publishing the goriest, craziest, and strangest stories in existence. First, the public was in shock, then the government built a wall, and as time passed it became another urban legend. For the millions of people stuck, the city has turned into a death trap. Erik Williams I have remained silent until now because I was listening and reflecting. Expect to see more book announcements as the year goes on. To that end, Im announcing the following changes, in response to your concerns: Going forward, I will also institute the following changes. With the aid of a lonely guard and a young model, he will try to get out. In rural Oklahoma, little person Gordon Trask has just been killed and eaten by mutant badgers. Yearwood, a 17-year-old junior at Cromwell High School, is one of two transgender high school sprinters in Connecticut, transitioning to female. I see this moment as an opportunity for change and I am ready to embrace it. Spring-breakers, drug-runners, and religious nuts. Gonzalez, Wrath James White, Robert Devereaux, and Shane McKenzie. Now, sick of a world of discrimination, this pint-sized posse is armed to the teeth and ready for revenge. The primary antagonists of the Evil Dead franchise, Deadites first appeared in the 1981 film The Evil Dead . The Resurrectionist by Wrath James White the kind of novel that can unsettle even the most hardened gore fanatic. 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