Weird Tales Magazine + New Contest

It’s been a wild few weeks, keep reading for updates on my story in the new issue of Weird Tales magazine and a new contest.

I’ve just wrapped up the last legs of the MAN, F*CK THIS HOUSE (AND OTHER DISASTERS) book tour with stops at the Louisiana Book Festival and Octavia Books in New Orleans. I ate my weight in shrimp and grits and had a blast with my friends Philip Fracassi, Christina Henry, Delilah Dawson, and Jenny Kiefer, all of whom have new books out you should check out. Here’s us in Baton Rouge:

From Left to Right: Christina Henry, Jenny Kiefer, Delilah Dawson, Some Asshole, Philip Fracassi

Writers are the coolest, I think we can all agree! As I mentioned, all my friends have new books out, so make sure you check out THE PLACE WHERE THEY BURIED YOUR HEART, CRAFTING FOR SINNERS, THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, and HOUSE OF IDYLL. All come highly recommended!

Weird Tales

Next, I am incredibly proud to announce the single biggest short story sale of my career. My cryptid story “Cry of the Yeti,” about the Borrego Sandman legend, will be published in the next issue of Weird Tales. My recurring occult PI character, Dex Craven, investigates a yeti kidnapping.

Being a part of a magazine with a 100-year tradition of publishing the best in weird fiction (literally the market where HP Lovecraft first published “The Call of Cthulhu”) is a very special moment for me. I can’t wait for you all to read this story. You can pre-order HERE.

New Contest: Horror Safari!

And finally, I’m excited to announce a new contest: MAN, FCK THIS SAFARI! The rules are simple: I need you to capture pictures of my latest book, MAN, F*CK THIS HOUSE (AND OTHER DISASTERS), in the wild and post to social media.

Just go to any bookstore or library, find a copy of the book on the shelf or at a table display, and take a picture. Post to Instagram and tag me (@thebrianasman) to be entered to win a $50 gift card and a signed copy of any of my books, your choice. Contest runs through the end of November, I’ll pick a winner on December 1st. So you’ve got plenty of time to hunt down my latest and enter.

Here’s an example to get those creative juices flowing:

Tour Recap, GOOD DOGS Giveaway, and More!

Y’all…last week was NUTS. I had an absolute blast on the MAN, F*CK THIS HOUSE (AND OTHER DISASTERS) Tour, and thanks to everyone who came out. For those of you who follow me on social media (@thebrianasman on all platforms, I’m mostly Insta and Facebook these days) you’re probably seen some pics, but if you haven’t, I’ll be recapping a bit down below.

GIVEAWAY!

BUT FIRST….Blackstone is doing an amazing giveaway right now., If you buy a print copy of MAN, F*CK THIS HOUSE (AND OTHER DISASTERS) from any retailer, you can get a FREE copy of the GOOD DOGS audio book! It’s a smoking hot deal. Oh, and with the holidays coming up, you can grab print copies for your friends and family and send them audio codes as well, ensuring everyone has a spooky holiday season!

So to recap:

STEP 1: Pick up a print copy from any retailer. Artifact Books has signed copies you can order, and the owner has a BLOOD MERIDIAN tattoo, so you’ve got multiple reasons to support them. Or you can order here, but def recommend you support indie bookstores if you can!

STEP 2: Cut a hole in the box…wait, NO, just fill out this form. That’s it. The first 30 folks to submit will get a free audio book. And btw, if I didn’t mention it, the audio production is INCREDIBLE.

ANOTHER GIVEAWAY!

Also, you can head on over to BookFunnel and grab a bunch of FREE cool horror ebooks to load up your tablet this spooky season, from writers like Rektok Ross (SKI WEEKEND), Viggy Parr Hampton (A COLD NIGHT FOR ALLIGATORS), and many more, including my own OUR BLACK HEARTS BEAT AS ONE!

MAN, F*CK THIS TOUR

And finally, the tour was SO much fun! I started off at Mysterious Galaxy here in San Diego with Philip Fracassi (oh, and they still have signed copies of both our books available to order, just ignore the event details and scroll to bottom). Then it was on to the Poisoned Pen in Arizona, where bookseller Patrick asked the tough questions of myself and Philip. I also got to see BREATHE IN, BLEED OUT author Brian McAuley, as well as writers Bridget Brave, John Baltisberger, and lots more folks. A great time was had by all.

Next up was Fright Night in Albuquerque, sponsored by Books on the Bosque, a very rad indie bookstore. Joining me onstage for a super fun panel and signing were some absolute TITANS of horror, including Clay MacLeod Chapman, CJ Leede, T. Kingfisher, Nat Cassidy, Philip Fracassi, Ramon Emerson, Jennifer Givhan, and Keith Rosson. After a delicious and hatch chili-filled lunch, the BotB team shepherded us to the National Hispanic Cultural Center, where over 200 attendees convened to watch us chat all things horror. An absolutely incredible event, and I was so honored to be a part of it.

And finally, I ended up back in San Diego at the aforementioned Artifact Books. My fellow Blackstone author and San Diegan Jonathan Maberry and I teamed up to celebrate the release of my book and the latest Necrotek novel (also available signed from Artifact!). We had a wide-ranging discussion about weird fiction, Lovecraft, ghost stories, bucket list properties we want to write for, and much, much more!

All in all, the tour was incredible, and I am so grateful to my fellow authors, gracious bookstore hosts, and all the attendees. Up next, come see me at the Louisiana Book Festival!

Upcoming Virtual Event!

With the release of MAN, F*CK THIS HOUSE (AND OTHER DISASTERS) just a week away, a couple quick reminders!

If you’re looking for signed copies, you can grab them through my local bookstore, Mysterious Galaxy. I’ll even personalize them, just put what you want in the comments when you check out. And as a bonus, you order by Friday you can ALSO order a signed copy of Philip Fracassi’s newest, THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE. A slasher set at an old folks home? Sign me up!

Oh, and also? Ordering from them supports an awesome indie bookstore, which is even MORE important in this economy.

Also, for those of you who can’t make any stops on the book tour, I’m doing a virtual event with Gibson’s Bookstore and the Laydown podcast on Wednesday, October 8th. You can reserve your spot here. It’s going to be a great time and, because it’s virtual, I expect to see every single one of you there!

Book Tour + Announcements!

Okay, before we get into the details of my upcoming book tour—and I really hope some of you will be able to come out to see me—I’ve got a few housekeeping items! Scroll all the way down for tour details.

New Shorts!

I’ve had a few new short stories drop recently featuring my occult PI Dex Craven, one in the latest issue of FORBIDDEN FUTURES and the other in DREAD COAST. Proceeds from the sales of DREAD COAST will go to benefit LA wildfire relief, so grab some spooky SoCal stories for a good cause!

Also while it’s not a short story, GOOD DOGS, my 2024 werewolf slasher novel, is on sale over on the ‘Zon for a mere $10 for the paperback. That is only $1.60 more than the ebook, which is a mind-bogglingly good deal. If you haven’t checked it out yet (and you should, the legendary Brian Evenson called it a “stunning debut novel”), now’s the perfect time. As a bonus, they make the perfect spooky season gift.

MAN, F*CK THIS HOUSE (AND OTHER DISASTERS) PRE-ORDER

Next, with MAN, F*CK THIS HOUSE (AND OTHER DISASTERS) coming out October 7th, it’s ALSO the perfect time to get your preorders in. Preorders are absolutely HUGE for building buzz, so if you want me to write more books, which I’m guessing you do since you’re still on this mailing list, here’s some helpful links.

Note: all copies from my indie bookstore partners come SIGNED! If you’d like them personalized, please enter what you’d like in the comments when you check out.
Signed Copies (Mysterious Galaxy)

Signed Copies (Artifact Books)

Audio, ebook, regular hardcover, etc.

Many of you probably already have a copy of the old version of MFTH, but this new, remastered version features brand new chapters, accompanied by some of the scariest short stories I’ve ever written. I put together this helpful infographic explaining the differences between the old and new versions:

BOOK TOUR!

And finally, as promised, here are the details of my upcoming book tour. For many of these dates, I’ll be joined by Philip Fracassi, and a few other writers too. As always, I encourage everyone to order your books through the bookstores in advance if you plan on attending, just so we don’t run out! Hope to see you there!

A New Charity Anthology + A Sneak Preview

I’m very excited to announce my story “Skin in the Game” will appear in DREAD COAST, a charity anthology of SoCal horror. All proceeds will go to charities assisting with the devastating LA fires earlier this year.

In “Skin in the Game,” occult PI Dex Craven chases after a missing tattoo that used to adorn the back of an insane cult leader and MIGHT be some sort of doorway into other dimensions.

The anthology also includes stories by New York Times bestselling authors, Peter Clines, Jonathan Maberry, and Scott Sigler; USA Today bestselling author Luke Dumas; and many more! So much delicious horror, and for a very good cause. You can preorder the anthology here.

We’re four months out from the release of MAN, F*CK THIS HOUSE (AND OTHER DISASTERS). Keep reading for a sneak preview. The original book has been revised and expanded, and there’s some brand new Easter eggs (think Halloween store). This is the definitive version of the story of the Haskins family and their very strange house.

You might also have been wondering what these “other disasters” are. I recently released the TOC over on social media and did a brief explainer. Here’s a list of the six short stories included in the volume. Four of these have NEVER been published before anywhere!

“Beware the Hurlyburly”: a middle school outcast is stalked by a social media monster

“Seven Years”: Grant thinks he’s finally met the perfect girl. But Sasha’s afraid of mirrors, Deathly afraid, one might say…

:"In the Rushes”: A cycling trip turns deadly for a feuding mother and daughter.

“Razor Bill”: a group of teens investigate the legend of their desert town’s famous haunted out house.

“Line of Sight”: SUPERNATURAL meets THE SHIELD when a group of crooked cops hunts down a mysterious killer

”The Tire Swing”: a young boy faces off against an ominous plaything.

If you dig what I’m doing, preorders help a TON. You can preorder the new, remastered version of MAN, F*CK THIS HOUSE in hardcover, paperback, ebook and audio HERE.

And finally, as promised, here’s a sneak preview of one of the new chapters. Sabrina Haskins goes to prison:

Preorder Sale at Barnes & Noble -- 25% Off!

As you may have heard, there’s a gorgeous remastered edition of MAN, F*CK THIS HOUSE (AND OTHER DISASTERS) coming Oct. 7th from Blackstone. The original novella has been expanded with all new chapters, and there are six additional short stories, including “Line of Sight,” “The Tire Swing,” and “Beward the Hurlyburly,” which is currently being adapted for film. The new version will be available in hardcover, paperback, ebook and audio.

Right now, you can get 25% off at B&N with the code “PREORDER25.” Every preorder helps immensely, so grab yours (at a sweet discount) today!

New Short Story in DreadPop!

I’m very excited to announce that my latest short story, “Nostrum Diana,” has dropped over at DreadPop, with the gorgeous accompanying art by Jamie Stearns. If you haven’t heard of DreadPop, it’s a cool new online magazine that delivers 1 new short story per week to subscribers, plus exclusive interviewers and more. I definitely recommend checking it out in general.

“Nostrum Diana” is one of my favorite short stories I’ve ever written. It’s quite different than the stuff you’re used to seeing from me. It’s a dark fairy tale in the vein of Angela Carter (and is actually dedicated to her). I’m super proud of this story and I hope you dig it. Here’s a little preview:

The girl lives alone in a tarpaper shack beyond the edge of a town that, once a month, is cursed by the moon.

She’s lived like this for years since her father died. The townspeople shun her and name her witch. Modernity protects her from the gallows but cannot shield her from their whispers. When she trudges the miles into town to the grocery, the pockets of her house-dress clinking with coins saved from trading furs--a vocation passed down by her father, a great hunter--she feels their eyes upon her. Sees them cluck their tongues and clutch their children tight and move to the other side of the street. Their scowls brand her as surely as an iron. Once the mayor himself, behind the wheel of his brand-new Model A, took a screaming blind turn onto Main despite the yellowing of the town’s equally brand-new traffic light and nearly mowed her down, sending her tumbling to the curb and tearing her dress.

It’s unfair, the way the townspeople treat her, but she understands it, too.

For once a month, when the moon plumps like a witch-caged orphan ready for the cauldron, a beast stalks their town, ripping and rending and howling out its blood lust over hill and dale. Whether that beast is witch-conjured or witch itself, no one knows, but they suspect the girl who lives in the tarpaper shack beyond the edge of town, because who else can it be?

To read the rest, go check out DreadPop Magazine today! It’s paywalled but worth the low price of go check out DreadPop Magazine today

Free ebook!

Also, in case you missed it, for a limited time you can grab a free ebook of OUR BLACK HEARTS BEAT AS ONE plus a bunch of other cool horror books here.

Man, F*ck This Cover Reveal + Preorder

I am extremely excited to announce the cover of MAN, F*CK THIS HOUSE (AND OTHER DISASTERS) has been revealed and it is beautiful! Coming October 7th from Blackstone, MFTH(AOD) is an expanded and remastered version of the novella, accompanied by additional short stories, including 2 never-before-seen novelettes, “Line of Sight” and “The Tire Swing.”

Just for you, my beloved mauling list, I’m going to share some juicy additional details.

In “Line of Sight,” a crooked cop hunts the man who killed his partner in a very gruesome and seemingly impossible manner. It’s kind of like THE SHIELD with a supernatural twist, and I think you’ll dig it.

Then in “The Tire Swing,” a boy moves into a new house with his family and immediately feels uneasy about the old tire swing hanging in the woods. Who knows how long it’s been hanging there, waiting for someone to play with it…or what games it wants to play…

Full TOC will be announced soon.

Out October 7th in hardcover, paperback, audio and ebook, you can preorder your copy right now!

FRee books!

And also, score some free horror ebooks, including my novella OUR BLACK HEARTS BEAT AS ONE, over on BookFunnel.