The Living Dark Reader, No. 2
A quarterly companion for deep reading. In this issue: the autumn longing, selfhood, language, and the hidden life of experience.
The Living Dark
Creativity, consciousness, religion, horror, culture, and the examined writing life.
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Writing at the Wellspring
Reflections on creativity, silence, and the deeper source of expression. "[An] intimate journey into the mystery of creativity and spirit.” (BookLife)
To Rouse Leviathan
Two decades of weird and cosmic horror stories. "[A] landmark collection" (Asimov's Science fiction)
What the Daemon Said
Essays on horror, religion, and reality. "A treasure trove for fans and scholars of weird fiction" (Laird Barron)
A Course in Demonic Creativity
A writer's guide to collaborating with the inner genius
Transmitting Vision
Seven essays on the writer's path
Journals, Volume 1 (1993–2001)
"Epic and intimate, a portrait of a mind and a milieu" (Booklife)
Journals, Volume 2 (2002–2022)
"A weird fiction authority's searching, incisive journals of this millennium" (Booklife)
Horror Literature through History
"An essential reference for horror fans" (Kirkus Reviews)
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