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Book one in Crystal Lake Publishing’s The Dream Weaver series…
Where Nightmares Come From focuses on the art of storytelling in the Horror genre, taking an idea from conception to reality—whether you prefer short stories, novels, films, or comics.
Featuring in-depth articles and interviews by Joe R. Lansdale (Hap & Leonard series), Clive Barker (Books of Blood), John Connolly (Charlie Parker series), Ramsey Campbell, Stephen King (IT), Christopher Golden (Ararat), Charlaine Harris (Midnight, Texas), Jonathan Maberry (Joe Ledger series), Kevin J. Anderson (Tales of Dune), Craig Engler (Z Nation), and many more.
The full non-fiction anthology lineup includes:
Introduction by William F. NolanIT’S THE STORY TELLER by Joe R. LansdaleA-Z OF HORROR of Clive BarkerWHY HORROR? by Mark Alan MillerPIXELATED SHADOWS by Michael Paul GonzalezLIKE CURSES by Ray GartonHOW TO GET YOUR SCARE ON by S.G. BrowneSTORYTELLING TECHNIQUES by Richard ThomasHORROR IS A STATE OF MIND by Tim WaggonerBRINGING AN IDEA TO LIFE by Mercedes M. YardleyTHE PROCESS OF A TALE by Ramsey CampbellGREAT HORROR IS SOMETHING ALIEN by Michael BaileyA HORRIFICALLY HAPPY MEDIUM by Taylor GrantINTERVIEW WITH JOHN CONNOLLY by Marie O’ReganTHE STORY OF A STORY by Mort CastleWRITING ROUNDTABLE INTERVIEW with Christopher Golden, Kevin J. Anderson, and Silvia Moreno-GarciaHOW I SPENT MY CHILDHOOD LOOKING FOR MONSTERS AND FOUND POETRY INSTEAD by Stephanie M. WytovichBITS AND PIECES INTERVIEW WITH JONATHAN MABERRY by Eugene JohnsonTHE REEL CREEPS by Lisa MortonTHE MONSTER SQUAD by Jess LandryWHAT SCARES YOU by Marv WolfmanPLAYING IN SOMEONE ELSE’S HAUNTED HOUSE by Elizabeth MassieCREATING MAGIC FROM A BLANK PIECE OF PAPER: Del Howison interviews Tom Holland, Amber Benson, Fred Dekker, and Kevin TenneyZ NATION: HOW SYFY’S HIT SHOW CAME TO LIFE by Craig EnglerLIFE IMITATING ART IMITATING LIFE: FILM AND ITS INFLUENCE ON REALITY by Jason V BrockWHERE NIGHTMARES COME FROM by Paul MooreSTEPHEN KING AND RICHARD CHIZMAR DISCUSS COLLABORATING by Bev VincentCHARLAINE HARRIS DISCUSSES STORYTELLING by Eugene JohnsonWHAT NOW? by John Palisano
This collection is perfect for…
writers of all genresauthors looking for motivation and/or inspirationauthors seeking guidancestruggling authors searching for career adviceauthors interested in improving their craftwriters interested in comicsauthors looking into screenwriting and filmshorror fans in generalthose looking to better understand the different story formatsauthors planning on infiltrating a different field in horror writingartists trying to establish a name brandauthors looking to get published
Come listen to the legends…
Cover design by Luke Spooner. Edited by Joe Mynhardt & Eugene Johnson.
Brought to you by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths.
Book categories:
Horror AnthologiesHorror non-fictionScience Fiction and FantasyThrillersAuthorshipWriting tipsScreenplaysOn WritingPublishingFilmComic books
From the Publisher
Tales from the Darkest Depths
Since its founding in 2012, Crystal Lake Publishing has quickly become one of the world’s leading publishers of Dark Fiction and Horror books. With multiple award nominations and wins (including the HWA’s Specialty Press Award), we put integrity, honor, and respect at the forefront of our publishing operations.
Crystal Lake Publishing is a part of Crystal Lake Entertainment, which is a multi-award-winning IP company weaving narratives across Horror, Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and the intricate spaces in-between.
Join the Crystal Lake adventure as we strive to present only the highest quality fiction and entertainment, while also supporting authors along their writing journey.
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Blurb
From the Bram Stoker-award-winning editor, publisher, and CEO of Crystal Lake Entertainment… The ultimate reference guide to science fiction, fantasy, and horror terminology. …focuses on the art of storytelling in the Horror genre, taking an idea from conception to reality—whether you prefer short stories, novels, films, or comics. …focuses on learning the craft in order to take your story from concept to completion. Some of the very best in the business from whom you can learn so much about the craft of horror writing. Features Horror, Science Fiction and Dark Fantasy’s most influential writers and filmmakers interviewed about the art and craft of their genres.
ASIN : B0776MT1LY
Publisher : Crystal Lake Publishing (November 17, 2017)
Publication date : November 17, 2017
Language : English
File size : 6056 KB
Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Not Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 316 pages
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Customers find the book offers helpful advice and perspectives from professionals. They describe it as an enjoyable, insightful read that covers a wide range of issues for writers. The mix of people interviewed is interesting, and the articles share experiences and explain various processes.
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