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Top Ten Books of 2010

Now for my annual list of my favorite books from 2010. I managed to read 56 books this year, basically one a week. That is along with various magazines that I manage to squeeze in also; Diabetic Forecast; Home Theater … Continue reading

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Signed Copies of RAIJU

Author Karen Koehler, whose book Raiju I reviewed for Famous Monsters of Filmland has stated on her blog that her mother has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has to undergo a double mastectomy. For those who know someone stricken … Continue reading

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My Top Ten Vampire Books

To continue on with our Halloween celebration I’ve come up with a list of my favorite Vampire books. If you don’t find your favorite on my list, mention it in the comments section so I can see if I’ve read … Continue reading

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What I Love To Watch On Halloween

I know, I know, what are movies doing on a horror fiction site.  Well, sometimes we just have to put our books down and get our frights from another medium. Since this is the Halloween season, what better way to … Continue reading

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Win Signed Books For Halloween

As all you horror and Halloween fans know, Literary Mayhem’s first original fiction is just around the corner. On October 24, 2010, we will be publishing an original short story by none other than one of my favorite authors Mary … Continue reading

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Literary Mayhem’s Top Halloween Reads

As our ongoing celebration of all things that go bump in the night continues,  I humbly present what I feel are some of the best stories to get you in the Halloween mood. If you haven’t read these yet you … Continue reading

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The Best Opening Paragraph in Horror

Since October is tomorrow and we all know what the means…Halloween!!! I figured I’d start things off with what I feel is the best opening paragraph in horror fiction. Feel free to comment on whether you agree or disagree and … Continue reading

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A Nice Surprise From Dorchester Publishing

I arrived home from work at lunch today and as usual checked my mailbox. Much to my surprise there was a box from Dorchester Publishing. Those of you who were/are members of their horror book club know exactly what I … Continue reading

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A Sad Day Indeed

As many of you that are horror fiction fans have heard over the last few weeks Leisure Books / Dorchester Publishing have closed their mass market horror line. To put it bluntly this really sucks. There wasn’t a better deal … Continue reading

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Books Rule!!!!

Upon seeing the title, you may have thought to yourself,”Just what do you mean by Books Rule?”  I have nothing against TV, movies, video games, the internet or such; but when the time comes and I need a break from … Continue reading

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