Great News!

John Mantooth just sold his story "Shoe Box Train Wreck" to the Ellen Datlow and Nick Mamatas edited anthology Haunted Legends. Talk about making it into a big-time market.

Also, Petra Miller’s story "Drain" recently was accepted by Doorways Magazine, edited by Mort Castle.

Postcards From Purgatory

Doorways Publications will soon be releasing Postcards From Purgatory by Sam W. Anderson. With an introduction by Thomas Tessier, you'd be bug-eating insane to miss this brilliant collection of short stories. Watch Sam's web site for pre-order information.

MySpace and Me

I have boldly gone where many already are, MySpace. Check out my page: www.MySpace.com/kimdespins.

Bookgasm Review

Dark Distortions I is out in the world and charming the pants off of readers everywhere. Bookgasm posted this review of DDI. Check it out. If you haven't gotten your copy yet, visit Scotopia Press and get yours. Don't you know that pants are uncomfortable?

Dark Distortions I Review

Wanderings Magazine reviewed the anthology and called it "the most charming threat to your sanity that you will ever read." Check out editor Mike Wever's review. If you haven't pre-ordered your own copy, visit Scotopia Press and reserve yours. I hear it may come with a coupon for a free straight jacket. Just don't quote me on that.

Dark Distortions

My story Onus will appear in the inaugural edition of the Dark Distortions anthology printed by Scotopia Press. The book is due out in March, but you can order it now at Scotopia Press. What are you waiting for!?

HL2 Review at The Fix

Michele Lee write a great review of Horror Library, volume 2 at The Fix. Here's what she said about Crushed Neem:

“Crushed Neem” by Kim Despins is a fiery ghost story boasting a chilling setting as it pits Sam against his own will. Despins puts a winning lottery ticket in front of Sam, and only a door—and the myriad of specters that haunt his apartment building, keeping him and his neighbors captive in what should be their safe haven—stand between Sam and his million dollars. The story reads effortlessly, its parts blended together like a fine recipe. While it’s neither the darkest nor the most horrific story in this anthology, it is a fine example of horror.

Check out the rest of the review here.

November at the +Horror Library+

Ever worry that the over-sized spider spinning his web in your garage has thoughts of revenge? Perhaps you should. Don't miss my latest contribution - Ambush at the +Horror Library+. While you're there, check out the Fresh Meat.

An Anthology Worthy of a Stoker Nomination

Check out this review of +Horror Library+ volume 2 by Joe McKinney. He was also kind enough to recommend the antho for a Stoker, proving just how good this collection really is. Don't have your own copy yet? Get one at Cutting Block Press. You need a copy. Yes, you do.

NiNe QuestioNs with AJ Brown

I told AJ all of my deepest, darkest secrets in this interview. Okay, maybe they aren't dark or deep, or even secrets, but he put together a great interview and you should check it out.

Gyarrr...

My story The Black Mary appears in the Black Sails anthology, published by 1018 Press. This antho filled with swashbuckling nightmares is still available at Lulu.