Pour your favorite autumnal beverage, because we're talking horror books written by Latine authors. Continuing my appreciation for Latine Heritage Month, I’m including some more reviews of work by Latine horror writers. These reviews by no means present an exhaustive list, so please comment with your recommendations for Latine horror authors. You know I love to enrich my TBR shelves! Goddess of Filth by V. Castro You know that scene in Gerta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie, the one w

Welcome to Latham's Last Words, where I give you my last words on vintage horror books I've read. Let's look at The Howling from 1977! I won't be comparing the book to the movie, but I will say I wish I had read the book before seeing the movie. They are both equally as good in my eyes, and the movie was pretty close to the book. One of the biggest themes in the book is isolation. The town of Drago is secluded and that amplifies the feeling of alienation the Karyn feels whil

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (which runs from 15 September until 15 October), Kerry E.B. Black is posting two reviews of works by her favorite Puerto Rican author, Cynthia Pelayo. For those who don't know this soft-spoken, elegant, intellectual, Ms. Pelayo is the first Puerto Rican to win the Bram Stoker Award. She writes fairy tales that blend genre and explore grief, mourning, and cycles of violence. Her love of Chicago, which she described as her "cosmology," is evi

Happy Saturday! I am here with what’s New, Next, and on Deck for Uncomfortably Dark Horror, where you can find all the latest and upcoming releases along with what else the UDH authors are up to whether it’s events, cover releases, a signing, or an interview, etc. We are here for it all. Enjoy! What's New and Upcoming from the UDH authors... PJ Verfall has a new release!! 13 KISSES is an incredible book, be warned, it's definitely on the extreme side! It's available on Godles

books and cocktails, a brilliant collaboration Uncomfortably Dark Horror and Black Moon Poetry are celebrating the release of a brandy new book of poetry, and I've reviewed it to join the fun. Cheers! Book Review: Molotov Cocktail Hour by M. Ennenbach Molotov Cocktail Hour, a collection of poetry by M. Ennenbach released by Blood Moon Poetry and Uncomfortably Dark Horror is filled with interesting word play. The collection begins with a bold statement. “Be it art or chaos, ma

Grab a cuppa and a stack of books and let the reading begin! Happy Book Birthday to Patrick Tumblety's In Light of Darkness Patrick Tumblety wrote a deeply personal collection of poetry and short works, In Light of Darkness, released by Blood Moon Publishing and Uncomfortably Dark. Through reading it, I feel as if I have met Patrick. I know he was an often misunderstood boy who loved comics (especially Superman) and video games. D&D factors into some of the poems, too. He is

Uncomfortably Dark celebrates National Service Dog month by looking at dogs in horror.

Bryan Smith is an icon in the horror industry, with two Splatterpunk awards and dozens of novels, novellas, and collections that showcase his incredible range. His new novel, MONSTROUS released today from Flame Tree Press and it is an outstanding read. MONSTROUS By Bryan Smith SYNOPSIS: Accompanied by an unsuspecting target, an aspiring serial killer journeys to a remote mountainous location at the same time as a woman looking to bury evidence of a heinous crime walks the sam

Kerry E.B. Black reviews Itch by Gemma Amor and The Spirit Bares Its Teeth by Andrew Joseph White

This week's Horror Happenings: Events, Reviews and more from the Indie Horror World! If you're an indie horror author or a horror industry creative, publisher, or press, with news to share, let us know! *Email us your news to share at editor@uncomfortablydark.com. No ai content will be shared or promoted-please do not send it or ask. UPCOMING INDUSTRY EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND! MURDER AT THE MEADERY! Happening Sept. 20, 2026! Apis Meadery, Carnegie, PA Come See Candace N

Uncomfortably Dark Presents a brand-new release from author PJ Verfall! 13 KISSES BY PJ Verfall In a world driven by greed--the filthy rich and powerful can do as they please. They used Katerina, they fed her to a demon from the pits to further their own desires for power. She didn’t die, she became something else, driven to have revenge. They may have it all, but will that be enough to defend themselves from what they created? Who will receive 13 Kisses? PRE-ORDER THE PAPER

Happy Saturday! I am here with what’s New, Next, and on Deck for Uncomfortably Dark Horror, where you can find all the latest and upcoming releases along with what else the UDH authors are up to whether it’s events, cover releases, a signing, or an interview, etc. We are here for it all. Enjoy! What's New and Upcoming from the UDH authors... M Ennenbach has a new release. MOLOTOV COCKTAIL HOUR m ennenbach is back with an explosion of nihilist poetic observations on life, lov

Uncomfortably Dark looks at the way aging is represented in Horror media