Newt's Free Horror #87

May 24, 2023

Newt's Update

NEWS

Let's kick things off with a bang. Or, more accurately, a whispering wind, carrying the echo of a death knell. That's right, despite all predictions to the contrary, yours truly, Newton - is turning 41 on Saturday. I'm as surprised as you are. Who knew the Grim Reaper gave rain checks?
To celebrate this not-so-grim milestone, I've set up a new Discord server. Now, I know what you're thinking - "Another one? I've got more servers than I have friends." But this isn't just any server. This is the ‘Crypt of the Macabre’, a cozy little corner of the internet where we can all huddle together and whisper about our favourite thing: the terrifying beauty of horror. Talk about your favourite cinematic screams, the literature that left you with nightmares for weeks, or just share your macabre musings. It's a fun place that doesn’t even need you to leave your house / mansion / castle / coffin.

WHAT AM I WORKING ON NOW?

Currently, I'm elbow-deep in 'A Chemical Connection'. A heartwarming tale of LSD, accountancy, rock music from the era of bell-bottoms and unfortunate haircuts, and my personal favourite - the final embrace of death. It's like 'The Sound of Music', but with more hallucinogens and existential dread.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Once I've dragged 'A Chemical Connection' kicking and screaming into existence, I'll be returning to 'The Blood Eagle', to lovingly apply some edits. Like a surgeon with a chainsaw, I'll make sure it's in top shape. And then? Flash fiction! I've been writing more sprawling sagas than Tolstoy lately, so it'll be a nice change of pace. Or a horrifying one. We'll see.

UPCOMING EVENTS

10th June: Join us for the book launch of 'Nestor Lynch'. Yes, a Saturday night in Project Orange, Clapham Junction, London, England. It's either this or karaoke with your in-laws. Your choice. The fun starts at 18:00 and ends when we've all had enough.
14th June: 'Nestor Lynch' officially hits the shelves. It's a young adult techno thriller filled with more murder and revenge than a Shakespearean tragedy.
5th July: Unleashing 'The Blood Eagle'. You'll never look at construction work the same way again.
6th September: Releasing 'Tales of the Macabre, Vol. 2'. Because the only thing scarier than a bestselling horror short story compilation is its sequel. Or interest rates in the UK.