What advice would you give to up-and-coming indie authors? I am truly sorry. Fans of the grotesque and disturbing. Showdown at BizarroCon In the end, I married the two together by weaving in this metafictional narrative about an embellished version of myself as he struggles to write the Western. Get in line early, and enjoy the hell out of the ride. Brian Keene, author of the Rising, When the cops were called to Harrington House Retirement Center, they had no idea of the madness that awaited them. MONSTERS and ANIMALS are two novella-length prequels to the cult favorite hardcore horror masterpiece SURVIVOR. I loved it! Brian Keene, author ofThe Rising, A gritty and authentic rampage through Rock n Roll. Brain Nuggets: The Blog of Scott Emerson. In contrast, Chandler Morrison has do to heal the community and keep the con viable, Changes in Store for BizarroCon | File 770, Pixel Scroll 4/24/19 The Scroll Of The File King From Pixel Gynt | File 770. If you have individual concerns, please share them with me via email at bizarrocon@gmail.com or publisher@eraserheadpress.com. Actions such as establishing an anti-harassment policy, appointing a trained counselor to handle issues that arise, recruiting the assistance of security professionals and military veterans from within our community to help during the event, banning offenders and unwelcome individuals privately rather than publicly and making unilateral decisions on who to welcome into our scene have not eliminated the sense of unease that many are expressing. Brian Keenes Second Live Scares that CareTelethon, Project Entertainment Networks YouTube channel. But the mall isnt as empty as it seems and the residents have sinister obscene plans for them. OKeefe also said Eraserhead Press was dropping two books by G. Arthur Brown. Topics include The Evil Dead as punk rock cinema, the Deadites' (demon-possessed undead) place in the American zombie tradition, the powers and limitations of Deadites, evil as affect, and the films' satire of neoliberal individualism. 2 talking about this. I appreciate you calling me out over this. 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. In true Deadite Press style this anthology will be brutal and uncompromising. Effective February 28, 2019, G Arthur Browns KITTEN and GODS MEAN OLDER BROTHER will no longer be published by Eraserhead Press. Home of Brian Keene, Edward Lee, Bryan Smith, J.F. Director, BizarroCon. 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. Discovering Wesleys work has been a joy, and you should seek out his books too. Author Scott Emerson's blatherings about fiction, film, and whatever pops into his brain. Erik Williams The author Wrath James White had written something beyond dark, beyond morbid. He really thrust me into the indie lit scene and did a lot to hype me up, and its safe to say I wouldnt be where I am without him. Effective immediately, Chandler Morrison's DEAD INSIDE has been removed from Deadite Press's 2019 publication schedule, and the book contract has been canceled with all rights reverting to the author. Two titans of modern horror-Brian Keene and Bryan Smith-team up for the terrifying crossover sequel to both Keene's URBAN GOTHIC and Smith's THE FREAKSHOW. Now, it is a crumbling reminder of how both have fallen-an architectural ghost, haunting the outskirts of society. Ill still be interested to see/hear if he has any additional thoughts on the podcast, but the text of his other comments makes his thoughts pretty clear. In light of recent events, the time has come for me to directly address the controversial performance that has now brought about the pulling of my book, Dead Inside, and the subsequent termination of Jeff Burk, head editor of Deadite Press. Across America, small communities of survivors are rebuilding and trying to recreate the world that was lost. This years event will be hosted by Deadite Press head editor, Jeff Burk, and hell also be providing valuable and awe-inspiring prizes! 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. Meanwhile, Chandler Morrison wrote a blog entry today trying to ameliorate public reaction to his BizarroCon Showdown performance by explaining its symbolic meaning. Bake on high at 666 degrees. Puke: Basic Deadites will now projectile vomit on Survivors, dealing damage. But behind the badger attacks an even greater danger is at play, one that could lay all the little people low. Author : Ron Riekki Independent Publisher of Bizarro Fiction Even if the world has ended, you gotta go on. We have already reached out to many of our favorite horror writers and the responses have been inspiring! When I think of authors capable of crafting truly creepy narratives, the list is great. To kick off, can you tell our readers a little bit about how you got started in writing and the Indie Literature scene? And for the first time in almost a decade, we are opening our . I am deeply regretful for this and it is my greatest wish to continue to work together to find meaningful resolutions to those problems and develop actionable plans to improve our future. For the police now stuck in this nightmare, there may be no way out. Its shiny and beautiful on the surface, but a few layers beneath the glittery exterior is something ugly and diseased. So, what is there left for us to do, but burn this motherfucker down! Gonzalez and horror fiction. Well, the staff of The Horror Show will be there, of course myself, Dave Thomas, Mary SanGiovanni, Mike Lombardo, Geoff Cooper, and Phoebe. Cameron Pierce won, rapping humorous poetry under the moniker Young Stepdad. Danger Slater sang Rainbow Connection in a Kermit the Frog voice, wearing a green bodysuit and face paint and strumming a cardboard banjo, while Karl Fischer gave a pitch about teaching horses to ski, stopping here and there to moon the audience who in turn pelted him with oranges. Edward Lee author of CITY INFERNAL, A road trip through Hell in the spirit of Skipp & Spectors The Scream and Grady Hendrixs We Sold Our Souls. I am dedicated to making BizarroCon, Eraserhead Press, and our online communities safe and comfortable for all. When a freak storm hits, time is the enemy as a government-created super virus gets loose and spreads through the quiet little town of Godfrey, Illinois. Up until now, Ive been clinging to the admittedly pretentious hope that someone was going to figure out the message I was trying to convey with the skit in question. I was interested in doing something similar to that, while also lampooning it in a way. Spring-breakers, drug-runners, and religious nuts. The Coloureds were there. 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. Featuring stories set in Gonzalezs literary worlds of CLICKERS, SURVIVOR, PRIMITIVE, and RESTORE FROM BACK-UP; examinations of his creative It is ethically responsible to consider the behavior online and offline of the authors with whom I choose to share my platform. Can Batman save Gotham? Thank you to all of the Deadite Press writers and fans who have supported Deadite for many years. September 30, 2018 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment. Okay, no. Now, with the daylight still hours away, both the hunters and the hunted will fight to stay aliveand desperately try to make it home. That makes it the perfect filming location for a YouTube channel devoted to the exploration of abandoned places. April 16, 2018 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment, Note ebook will be available on April, 15th, Posted by Jeff Burk | During the big battle, Ash first kills 2 Deadites by driving the Delta through a drawbridge, crushing them. Deadite Press is dedicated to publishing the very best in extreme horror and splatterpunk fiction. Like Casablanca, just with dead bodies and and other stuff. In that sense, LA is the embodiment of a Chandler Morrison character, so its a natural setting for my work. When I talk about bizarro legends, some names come up. To allies, thank you. process and the lasting impact of his seminal works; personal tributes and anecdotes from those who knew him best; and much more. Never forget your fans. Our goal for this year $20,000 is 24 hours. The contest is simple your goal is to tell the most extreme, gag-inducing, vile-filled, piece of literary excrement that your twisted mind can summon. The primary antagonists of the Evil Dead franchise, Deadites first appeared in the 1981 film The Evil Dead . Fuck You! From police shootings and brutal beatings of unarmed black people, to mass incarceration and longer prison sentences for minorities and people of color, conviction of innocent men due to prosecutorial misconduct, laws that target minority communities with harsher sentences for marijuana and crack than for cocaine, designer drugs, and prescription opioids, anti-immigration laws that overwhelmingly target black and brown countries, bathroom bills and denial of healthcare for transpersons, the gay/ trans panic legal defense and the failure to prioritize and prosecute the murder of transwomen, it is clear the system is rigged against us. Join the cult of Gina. David Agranoff, author ofThe Vegan Revolutionwith ZombiesandRing of Fire, Alternatively intense and whimsical, dark and absurd, Ranalli is a Bizarro and horror master. Chandler Morrison is the author of Human-Shaped Fiends, Along the Path of Torment, Until the Sun, Dead Inside, Hate to Feel, and Just to See Hell. Revisions to the format of the Ultimate Bizarro Showdown. They're one of the bigger LGBTQ+ independent publishers around, founded in 2007 by Elizabeth North, who remains Executive Director today. I acknowledge that I have made mistakes and that there are problems in our community. Posted by Jeff Burk | Burn Tha Motherfucka Down! Stephen J. Golds was born in North London, U.K, but has lived in Japan for most of his adult life. Brian Keene, author of The Rising. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SUBMITTING TO ERASERHEAD PRESS. As I watched hundreds of peoplesome of whom had been at BizarroCon, most of whom had nottake me to task in dozens of various social media threads, I ping-ponged back and forth in my head about whether or not I should respond. controversial arc in the history of The Walking Dead comic book series. Jesus. I welcome the continued community feedback. You could overlay most of the scenes in it with a laugh track, and thats basically the point. June 15, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment, Lakehouse Infernalis the coolest, ball-bustingest, most outrageous, and most ENTERTAINING horror novel youre likely to find in a long time. The air is becoming unbreathable, the water supply is contaminated, and the survivors are losing their sanity and grip on their humanity. Then Joes wife (the lady in the druid costume?) "I would never touch Jonathan Janz, author of The Siren andthe Spectorand Exorcist Falls, KILLER LAKE by W.D.Gagliani and David Benton, I get it, potential reader, you hear it all the time, this writer is special and like no one else, but I gotta say I really cant compare Gina Ranalli to anyone. Books by Deadite Press Showing 1 to 30 of 43 results 1 2 Succulent Prey Wrath James White 15 Apr 2019 Paperback US$27.20 Add to basket A God of Hungry Walls Garrett Cook 01 Sep 2015 Paperback US$23.18 Add to basket Mr. Tilling's Basement & Other Stories Edward Lee 26 Jul 2022 Paperback US$23.44 Add to basket Cupid in Bondage Wrath James White He was created to be shot, stabbed, and blown-up and yet recover as no human should be able. BRIAN KEENE Winner of the World Horror Convention Grand Master Award and author of over fifty books, comics, and movies. GONZALEZ edited by Brian Keene OutNow! They were listed on the white board and bet on by the Story Department. Also, I want to thank you for speaking out and being the person who urged us to create and implement the Anti-Harassment Policy at our events. The last book they released and their last twitter post was in 2020. 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. The people who populate my books tend to be tan and blond and beautiful, but theyre sad and selfish and they hurt everyone with whom they come in contact. The Westgate Galleria Mall was once a sprawling, shining monument to American consumerism and suburban growth. Like I said, I should have spoken upand I didnt, because of my own personal insecurities. I wont list them here, but its become a thing. 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. But the virus isnt the only threat. 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. How did you go from Indie author to celebrated author? His prose hits like a fist of razor blades. Author Chandler Morrison spent more Might be a good idea to tune into The Horror Show with Brian Keene Podcast for the next couple of weeks. On a personal note, I need to deeply apologize for things that have gone on in our community. It isnt soft to talk about consent of an audience, or about whether the artists intent is to dominate a crowd and hurt themversus illuminating concepts about the barbarism and strangeness of the human psyche. This will ensure I see them promptly and respond in kind. Also, shutting down concerned voices as a first response has been the worst possible move this week. To Lisa, Jennifer, Liv, Sauda, and Sam, thank you for your direct and insightful commentary about the performance. But I also dont see any official announcement anywhere either. March 8, 2018 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment. Gabino Iglesias, author of Zero Saints and Coyote Songs. What if it were possible for demons to get a legendary themselves, like a temporary RNG possession or deadite that has a chance to break weapons? Note: You must be a registered attendee of Killer Con to compete. I hope that in the middle of this we can all remember what we are fighting for. He is voiced by Ted Raimi, brother of Sam Raimi. Brian Keene, a BizarroCon guest of honor and one of the events judges, 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! Andre Duza White writes the kind of horror that gets under your skin, and reading his brand of hardcore fiction may have the unintended side effect of making you feelwrong. BizarroCon It revealed to me the conflict of interest in being a book publisher and also being in charge of determining appropriate action related to harassment. Suburban Gothic Brian Keene and Bryan Smtih $18.39 add to cart White Trash Gothic 2 Edward Lee $16.04 add to cart Don't F [Bleep]k with the Coloureds Andre Duza $16.09 add to cart Little People, Big Guns Matthew Quinn $14.94 add to cart Prey Drive CLICKERS FOREVER: A TRIBUTE TO J.F. talk to actual people, dig up facts, etc.). Get in line early, and enjoy the hell out of the ride. 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. 1) I assume Morrison has no intention of ever attempting to direct a Disney movie or become the Florida Secretary of State in future years; if he did he probably should give up on those now. Remember the early days when it was just us and one or two other women amongst all the men? That in mind, there is an institutional problem (and now a proportional backlash to that problem) thats only grown over the past five or so years. If you read it totally straight, it doesnt make a lot of sense. If that is what the convention is supposed to be all about then thats what you sign up for. 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. It was tempting for me to jump in and say, Wait, no, you didnt get the allegory, what I meant was Whenever I started to type, though, I would think to myself, No, dammit. Lester, Dark Scribe Magazine. Oh, and no, its not censorship to decide you dont want to be a party to something. Sprinkle in a fancy log cabin mansion, a labyrinthine set of tunnels, and a secret ritual chamber. 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. " Wesley Southard's writing thrums with uninhibited energy that's both infectious and entertaining. Seriously wrong. DONT F[BLEEP]K WITH THE COLOUREDS by Andre Duza, Andre Duza is one of the most exciting new voices in horror fiction. His short fiction has appeared in numerous anthologies and literary journals. Effective immediately, Jeff Burk has stepped down as Head Editor of Deadite Press and is no longer employed by Eraserhead Press. especially a bizarro convention), why do you get to pick and choose whats considered offensive? I could relate to what he was saying because you do hit an age when you start to wonder if you are just an old fart and if thats what the kids are into, hey, we had our time, let them have theirs. If they didnt get it, thats not on me.. 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. But the venue isnt interested in only putting on a kick-ass show. Two novels I had been unable to place at Dell or Leisure found a place at Deadite Press, those being Slaughterhouse High (at one time called Ice Ghoul Daze) and Santa Claus Conquers the Homophobes. White writes the kind of horror that gets under your skin, and reading his brand of hardcore fiction may have the unintended side effect of making you feelwrong. J. F. Gonzalez. Click here to read on Kindle, A road trip through Hell in the spirit of Skipp & Spectors The Scream and Grady Hendrixs We Sold Our Souls. At its heart, its kind of this quirky satire about social outcasts and how their relationship is affected by conformity and the expectations imposed by polite society. It does require noting that Rose OKeefe, after endless criticisms of the bizarro scene being a boys club over the years, did make great effort to bring more women into the scene and largely succeeded. In rural Oklahoma, little person Gordon Trask has just been killed and eaten by mutant badgers. It was truly never my intent to inflict mental harm or emotional distress, but thats no excuse, and I am genuinely sorry. 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