Happy Saturday! What do today’s Uncomfortably Dark reviews have in common? The three authors are incredibly talented and amazing people. And all three of their books are an easy five stars. Without a doubt. Enjoy! THE DEAD HEART by Lucas Milliron "Dead men didn't argue. They never complained about their shortcomings or apologized for cumming too quickly. They never spilled seed or forgot to pull out or try their bullshit machismo banter. The dead played best, the silent, subm

It's Pride Month and I've gathered some interviews with some amazing LGBTQIA+ authors which I will be posting throughout the month. Tell us a little about yourself. Hi! I’m Taylor Z. Adams (she/they) and I’m a horror author. I’m a proud transgender woman and lesbian, living with two of my partners and a small army of cats in Toledo, OH. Besides being crazy about horror and all things spooky, I’m also deeply passionate about hardcore punk music and old PS1/N64 video games. H

IS THIS THE REAL LIFE? IS THIS JUST FANTASY? Sometimes, writing can be a risky business. Readers can respond to your work in ways you never imagined. At worst, you could be publicly shamed, at the least, you get a review that leaves you scratching your head. My latest novel, Harmed and Dangerous, from Crystal Lake Publishing recently received the kind of attention that left many people bamboozled. It started a few months ago, when a woman called Jade Austen posted on s

Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on books I've enjoyed. It's Pride Month so let's talk about We're Here from Gloom House Press! "Even in fiction, we live our truths." If there was ever a tag line that perfectly described a book, this would be the one. A group of insanely talented LGBTQIA authors came together to create an anthology full of persecution, assault, revenge, love, hope and living your truth. It's very hard to pick a favorite. Here ar

THE 2ND ANNUAL SACRED CRYPT AWARDS CELEBRATING THE VOICES REDEFINING INDEPENDENT HORROR. The Sacred Crypt Awards is an annual celebration dedicated to recognizing excellence across the independent horror community. Created by Voices From the Mausoleum, the awards honor outstanding achievements in horror literature, film, and digital content creation while shining a spotlight on the creators who continue to shape the future of the genre. Now in its second year, the Sacred C

It's Pride Month and I've gathered some interviews with some amazing LGBTQIA+ authors which I will be posting throughout the month. James has this positive energy about him. You can't help but feel at ease in his presence. He's always a joy to be around. Tell us a little about yourself. My name is James Carlson. I’m an author, editor, and publisher from Pennsylvania. Over the last twelve years, my partner and I have fostered and adopted several rescue animals, and that ende

The Home by Judith Sonnet THE HOME by Judith Sonnet is a delightfully twisted journey that combines small-town horror with cosmic horror in an almost perfect tale. A story that focuses on friends bound by tragedy, how grief and terror ties us, changes us, and can twist us into something else. But maybe it’s more than that too, maybe it forces us to take a look at who really are, who our friends are, how well do we know those that we would blindly follow into Dante’s Inferno w

Have you missed any recent reads from extreme horror author Brian Bowyer? Did you know we proudly have several of his titles in stock and ready for you? Brian is one of the most prolific authors in the indie horror community, writing mostly within the extreme horror subgenre. Grab a couple new reads today! STORYSLAVE by Brian Bowyer STORYSLAVE Three novelettes and a memoir from Splatterpunk Award-nominated and Godless Award-winning horror author Brian Bowyer. SCARLETT A seria

It's Pride Month and I've gathered some interviews with some amazing LGBTQIA+ authors which I will be posting throughout the month. Michael R Collins, or Mick, is a phenomenal author and human being. I immediately knew this was someone I wanted in my circle and he is such a wonderful person to be around. Tell us a little about yourself. My name is Mick and I write under Michael R. Collins and Mick Collins. I’ve been publishing for about 12 years at this point. I’ve written

Today, we have another guest review from local Pittsburgh author, Kerry E.B. Black! Check out her thoughts on her most recent read below! I just added this one to my TBR. You should too! Curdle Creek by Yvonne Battle-Felton Set in an ambiguous past, the award-winning novel Curdle Creek by Yvonne Battle-Felton tells of a young widow in the Curdle Creek community. This all-black settlement has some unsettling traditions and celebrations that are meant to bring such literary

Happy Saturday! No intro for these three, let’s dive right in! THE DWELLING by Judith Sonnet "There was something about the house, as simple as it was, that told her to turn and walk away. Something in the way the air now smelled, the way the rain fell like hot grease from a pan, the way the hairs on her arms and the back of her neck stood upright, despite being slicked by the elements. It was electric. It was powerful. It was scary." *** "Monsters were everywhere, flitting i

It's Pride Month and I've gathered some interviews with some amazing LGBTQIA+ authors which I will be posting throughout the month. Somehow, Izzy landed on my Instagram feed and I was instantly drawn to her work. I became an instant fan after reading Dandy Among The Dead and I am hooked on her unique way of telling a zompoc story. Tell us a little about yourself. I am a Texas woman of transgender experience. I have two amzing kids and married my best friend. I have been a l

Here I go, here I go again. What's my weakness? Books! I am back with another Book Brawl review. This time it's… YOU’RE NOT SUPPOSED TO BE HERE By: Mike Salt If you woke up after killing yourself and could live your dream life, what would you do? Gabe’s chance has arrived—but not without a cost. Will he seize the life he's dreamed of, or will he sabotage it like before? Do you ever read a book and think about it hours afterwards? This is one of those titles. Once it gets unde

Don't miss the new collection from Frank Duffy! WE TAKE THEM WHEN YOU'RE NOT LOOKING is receiving rave reviews from early readers and contains a wide variety of stories sure to raise the hair on the back of your neck and have you keeping the lights on long into the night! Wide Release on May 26, 2026 $4.99 eBook/ $17.99 paperback Artwork by João Fernandes USA Link: Amazon.com: We Take Them When You're Not Looking eBook : Duffy, Frank, Nola, Candace: Kindle Store UK Link: We T

Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on books I've enjoyed. It's Pride Month so let's talk about My Name Is Six by Izzy Von! If you think this will be an easy read because it's only 130 pages, you are very mistaken. This book will drag you down into an abyss so dark you won't know which way is up. Bleak, raw, and unapologetically real, this story is fiction, but it speaks truth about the terrors transgender people face daily. You will grieve and f

It's Pride Month and I've gathered some interviews with some amazing LGBTQIA+ authors which I will be posting throughout the month. Jason will always hold a special place in my heart, he took me to Bucc-ees for the very first time! Tell us a little about yourself. I'm a queer horror writer from West Virginia, where I live with my husband Jared and our three cats. I try to cover a range of horror styles with my writing, often involving queer characters. I've mostly worked in

Since Stokercon takes place this week, I wanted to share one of the first reviews we received for MOLTING by Kathryin Tennison. Mort Stone is one of our behind-the-scenes editors and reviewers as well as an author. When he finished edits on Kathryn's debut, he had nothing but great things to say. If you know Mort at all, you know he can be a harsh critic. He followed up his comments to me about the novel with the below review, which in itself, is a high compliment. We've gott

Uncomfortably Dark Presents a brand-new release from author PJ Verfall! CANIS LUPUS HUMANUS By PJ Verfall Walton McCoy is a young man who has done everything right in life. He’s ready to take a chance on himself and see the country to find out where he belongs in this world. Before he can leave, a night of passion and a simple scratch change his world forever. Now he must control himself while running from hunters who know all too well what you do with a beast that’s gone mad

It's Pride Month and I've gathered some interviews with some amazing LGBTQIA+ authors which I will be posting throughout the month. Our first interview is Erica Summers. A wonderful human being that I am so happy that I've gotten a chance to meet in person. She is always a joy to be around and her writing is phenomenal. Tell us a little about yourself. My real name is Erica Summers but I also write fiction under the pen names Odessa Alba and Trixie Fairdale as well to keep

Today, we have another guest review from local Pittsburgh author, Kerry E.B. Black! Check out her thoughts on her most recent read below! I love the cover for this one, gorgeous! THE BOG WIFE By Kay Chronister Deep in a secluded pocket in West Virginia, a once wealthy and important family tends a bog, as their family always has, but something is wrong in Kay Chronister’s Gothic folksy novel The Bog Wife. This is told from the perspective of each of the surviving siblings of