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Post by andydecker on Sept 18, 2020 17:35:18 GMT
Good news.
Chrissie's work deserves to be put on paper.
And Craig's title has a nice and catchy ring to it.
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Post by cauldronbrewer on Sept 18, 2020 17:42:20 GMT
I've really enjoyed Chrissie Demant's Vault advent calendar illustrations and wondered at the time if/when her work would appear elsewhere. Good to hear. Chrissie's work deserves to be put on paper. I third that emotion.
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Post by Jojo Lapin X on Sept 18, 2020 18:46:20 GMT
I have a soft spot for green covers. Green books are good. I read only green books.
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Post by helrunar on Sept 19, 2020 1:45:50 GMT
Marvelous news! Congratulations David, Craig, Chrissie and all!
cheers, H.
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Post by David A. Riley on Sept 29, 2020 12:38:52 GMT
Another update. A second volume of Kitchen Sink Gothic is going to be published by us in the next few weeks. This time all royalties will be donated to charities for the homeless, for which reason every author has contributed their stories for free. Nevertheless, I believe the quality is just as good as for our first volume, with some fascinating tales. Contents are: THE RING ON THE ROOF - James Harper THE CHRISTMAS TREE - Eric Nash VLOG'S LEGS - Shaun Avery THE CAPSULE - David A. Sutton WAKE UP SCREAMING - Adrian Cole THE BOY ON THE TRAIN - Paul Lewis DOUBLE EXPOSURE - Jonathan Mitchell NIGHT FLIGHT - Eric Ian Steele THE LONELY PASSION OF JIMMY TATE - Trevor Kennedy THE DOOMED EMPIRE - Andrew Darlington REAL LIFE - Franklin Marsh STONES ARE BREATHING TONIGHT - Russell Hemmell WINTER DISCONTENT - Stephanie Ellis THE ADELPHI - Alyson Faye PAIN - Mark Reece The cover is the work of well-known American artist Allen Koszowski. I will post again when the book is available to order, either as a paperback or an ebook. Parallel Universe Publications
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Post by fritzmaitland on Sept 29, 2020 16:32:43 GMT
Woo-hoo! Some aspects of 2020 are definitely rose-tinted! Thanks David!
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Post by David A. Riley on Oct 4, 2020 11:03:55 GMT
KITCHEN SINK HOTHIC 2I am delighted to announce that our latest publication, Kitchen Sink Gothic 2, is now available as a paperback and ebook, the royalties from which will be donated in full to charities for the homeless. You can order the paperback either through amazon, etc., or direct from Parallel Universe Publications, free postage and packing to anywhere in the world. The ebook is only available through amazon, though. To order a copy from PUP click on this link. This is a link to amazon.co.uk. Stories and authors in this book are: THE RING ON THE ROOF - James Harper THE CHRISTMAS TREE - Eric Nash VLOG'S LEGS - Shaun Avery THE CAPSULE - David A. Sutton WAKE UP SCREAMING - Adrian Cole THE BOY ON THE TRAIN - Paul Lewis DOUBLE EXPOSURE - Jonathan Mitchell NIGHT FLIGHT - Eric Ian Steele THE LONELY PASSION OF JIMMY TATE - Trevor Kennedy THE DOOMED EMPIRE - Andrew Darlington REAL LIFE - Franklin Marsh STONES ARE BREATHING TONIGHT - Russell Hemmell WINTER DISCONTENT - Stephanie Ellis THE ADELPHI - Alyson Faye PAIN - Mark Reece THIS LITTLE PIGGY - Teika Marija Smits
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Post by David A. Riley on Oct 9, 2020 10:39:34 GMT
Out now in hardcover, this is the second collection of stories written by Craig Herbertson to be published by Parallel Universe Publications. A musician and songwriter, Craig lives in Edinburgh with his partner and children. Craig is one of the original authors included in the infamous Pan Book of Horror Stories series. Two of his stories received honourable mentions in Ellen Datlow's renowned lists - The Best Horror of the Year. When not writing Craig is playing folk music, mostly Scottish, or watching football. Some of the stories in this collection show the influence of some of his favourite writers, including Philip K. Dick and J. G. Ballard. An ideal present for Christmas for anyone who loves well-written, dark, sardonically macabre stories, complete with several spot illustrations by Chrissie Demant and one illustration by Craig himself. Published in hardcover with an illustrated dustjacket, this is one of the best collections we have ever published. To order this book direct from us click on this link. Amazon.co.ukAmazon.com
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Post by dem bones on Oct 9, 2020 19:24:59 GMT
Parallel Universe in overdrive. Great news about the Kitchen Sink Gothic sequel while a second Craig collection is long overdue. Having browsed the table of contents, it's fair to say Vault vets may well recognise some old friends from advent calendars past. Well done David, Linden and all the contributors. What with the BHF Book, Anna Taborska's collection and the impending Terror Tales ..., things have suddenly perked up on the short horror fiction front.
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Post by David A. Riley on Oct 9, 2020 23:39:59 GMT
Coming close on the heels of Craig Herbertson's Christmas in the Workhouse Parallel Universe Publications has another book to announce: Swords & Sorceries: Tales of Heroic Fantasy Volume One.The contents are: INTRODUCTION - David A. Riley THE MIRROR OF TORJAN SUL - Steve Lines THE HORROR FROM THE STARS - Steve Dilks TROLLS ARE DIFFERENT - Susan Murrie Macdonald CHAIN OF COMMAND - Geoff Hart DISRUPTION OF DESTINY - Gerri Leen THE CITY OF SILENCE - Eric Ian Steele RED - Chadwick Ginther THE RECONSTRUCTED GOD - Adrian Cole The cover and all the interior artwork is by Jim Pitts - and some absolutely stunning work there is too. It may come as a surprise to some of the Vault's members that the inspiration for this book came from Charles Black. I was told at his funeral that he had dearly wanted to publish a book like this himself, which he had hoped to run alongside his Black Books of Horror. Unfortunately, though, ill health and his untimely death prevented him from carrying out this ambition. Which is why Swords & Sorceries is dedicated to Charles and to the spirit of Robert E. Howard. The book is available now from the usual online retailors, like amazon, and also directly from Parallel Universe Publications itself. amazon.co.uk amazon.com Parallel Universe Publications
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Post by fritzmaitland on Oct 16, 2020 10:29:32 GMT
Another update. A second volume of Kitchen Sink Gothic is going to be published by us in the next few weeks. This time all royalties will be donated to charities for the homeless, for which reason every author has contributed their stories for free. Nevertheless, I believe the quality is just as good as for our first volume, with some fascinating tales. Contents are: THE RING ON THE ROOF - James Harper THE CHRISTMAS TREE - Eric Nash VLOG'S LEGS - Shaun Avery THE CAPSULE - David A. Sutton WAKE UP SCREAMING - Adrian Cole THE BOY ON THE TRAIN - Paul Lewis DOUBLE EXPOSURE - Jonathan Mitchell NIGHT FLIGHT - Eric Ian Steele THE LONELY PASSION OF JIMMY TATE - Trevor Kennedy THE DOOMED EMPIRE - Andrew Darlington REAL LIFE - Franklin Marsh STONES ARE BREATHING TONIGHT - Russell Hemmell WINTER DISCONTENT - Stephanie Ellis THE ADELPHI - Alyson Faye PAIN - Mark Reece The cover is the work of well-known American artist Allen Koszowski. I will post again when the book is available to order, either as a paperback or an ebook. Parallel Universe PublicationsReceived! Many thanks David. Really looking forward to this. My October 16th story will come from here.
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Post by Craig Herbertson on Nov 17, 2020 20:17:37 GMT
Coming close on the heels of Craig Herbertson's Christmas in the Workhouse Parallel Universe Publications has another book to announce: Swords & Sorceries: Tales of Heroic Fantasy Volume One.The contents are: INTRODUCTION - David A. Riley THE MIRROR OF TORJAN SUL - Steve Lines THE HORROR FROM THE STARS - Steve Dilks TROLLS ARE DIFFERENT - Susan Murrie Macdonald CHAIN OF COMMAND - Geoff Hart DISRUPTION OF DESTINY - Gerri Leen THE CITY OF SILENCE - Eric Ian Steele RED - Chadwick Ginther THE RECONSTRUCTED GOD - Adrian Cole The cover and all the interior artwork is by Jim Pitts - and some absolutely stunning work there is too. It may come as a surprise to some of the Vault's members that the inspiration for this book came from Charles Black. I was told at his funeral that he had dearly wanted to publish a book like this himself, which he had hoped to run alongside his Black Books of Horror. Unfortunately, though, ill health and his untimely death prevented him from carrying out this ambition. Which is why Swords & Sorceries is dedicated to Charles and to the spirit of Robert E. Howard. The book is available now from the usual online retailors, like amazon, and also directly from Parallel Universe Publications itself. amazon.co.uk amazon.com Parallel Universe PublicationsI have reviewed this here www.heavenmakers.com/?p=1029It's very good.
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Post by David A. Riley on Nov 25, 2020 12:24:33 GMT
We are pleased to announce that Craig Herbertson's latest short story collection, with illustrations by Chrissie Demant, Christmas in the Workhouse & Other Gruesome Tales is now available as a paperback and ebook (kindle). Amazon UKAmazon US This is the second collection of stories written by Craig Herbertson to be published by Parallel Universe Publications. A musician and songwriter, Craig lives in Edinburgh with his partner and children. Craig is one of the original authors included in the infamous Pan Book of Horror Stories series. Two of his stories received honourable mentions in Ellen Datlow's renowned lists - The Best Horror of the Year. When not writing Craig is playing folk music, mostly Scottish, or watching football. Some of the stories in this collection show the influence of some of his favourite writers, including Philip K. Dick and J. G. Ballard. An ideal present for Christmas for anyone who loves well-written, dark, sardonically macabre stories, complete with several spot illustrations by Chrissie Demant and one illustration by Craig himself. Also available in hardcover with an illustrated dustjacket, this is one of the best collections we have ever published. To order direct from PUP rather than through outlets like Amazon, just click on this link: Order Hardcover Books Direct We also have copies of Craig's first collection The Heaven Maker & Other Gruesome Tales, which can be ordered for the same price.
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Post by dem bones on Feb 25, 2021 9:50:29 GMT
To be published later this year by Parallel Universe Publications: The Ever More Fantastical Art of Jim Pitts. Since we brought out The Fantastical Art of Jim Pitts in 2017 Jim has been constantly busy, including interior artwork for Elak: King of Atlantis and After Nightfall & Other Weird Tales, covers for Phantasmagoria magazine, and a host of other projects, with new techniques and fresh designs. The Ever More Fantastical Art of Jim Pitts will be a fitting sequel to the first volume, published in hardcover and packed with black and white and full-colour illustrations. All pre-ordered copies will be signed by Jim Pitts and will include 5 black & white or colour prints (please select from here) and will be posted as soon as the book is published. Use the dropdown button below and select the region to which your order will be posted. If you have any queries please contact us at paralleluniversepublications ATgmx.co.uk (replace AT with @ )
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Post by David A. Riley on Feb 25, 2021 22:45:33 GMT
To be published later this year by Parallel Universe Publications: The Ever More Fantastical Art of Jim Pitts. Since we brought out The Fantastical Art of Jim Pitts in 2017 Jim has been constantly busy, including interior artwork for Elak: King of Atlantis and After Nightfall & Other Weird Tales, covers for Phantasmagoria magazine, and a host of other projects, with new techniques and fresh designs. The Ever More Fantastical Art of Jim Pitts will be a fitting sequel to the first volume, published in hardcover and packed with black and white and full-colour illustrations. All pre-ordered copies will be signed by Jim Pitts and will include 5 black & white or colour prints (please select from here) and will be posted as soon as the book is published. Use the dropdown button below and select the region to which your order will be posted. If you have any queries please contact us at paralleluniversepublications ATgmx.co.uk (replace AT with @ ) Thanks for that Dem. If anyone would like to check this out further this is a direct link to the website: The Ever More Fantastical Art of Jim Pitts
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