Sounds like hes an artist of the same caliber as the Doonesbury character JJ. Im so sorry to you all. Effective immediately, Jeff Burk has stepped down as Head Editor of Deadite Press and is no longer employed by Eraserhead Press. We still have work to do but I want to thank you for everything you have done to help us continue to improve. He has been quoted in a numbered of national news sources regarding his political work, including the Pittsburgh Post Gazette, Fort Collins Now, [12] and others. Postscript: In case you wondered what artistic achievements are ordinarily presented at this event, author Z Burns (BizarroCon 11) conreport describes 2019s winning entries: Then came the highlight of the convention: the Ultimate Bizarro Showdown. Spring-breakers, drug-runners, and religious nuts. >I assume Morrison has no intention of ever attempting to direct a Disney movie or become the Florida Secretary of State in future years; if he did he probably should give up on those now. In that sense, LA is the embodiment of a Chandler Morrison character, so its a natural setting for my work. First and foremost, Jeff Burkthe former editor of Deadite Presstook a chance on me when I was a no-name, self-published author nobody had heard of. That responsibility will now reside with the Safety and Inclusion Committee. And I apologize to anyone who felt their voice was shut down. Two final thoughts: And for the first time in almost a decade, we are opening our . The reason I advised we not burn bridges with him was because I was trying to avoid creating a hostile competitor. funny, lewd, rude, and just out there.. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I'm pretty sure u/JeffBurk could answer this question. Sign up for our mailing list to receive the latest Eraserhead Press news! They went from selling out stadiums to scavenging for food, shelter, and supplies. From one of the most creative and innovative authors in modern horror comes an insane story of technicolor terror, violence, and LSD. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. He begins to question his role in this massive manipulation of society. Hes definitely a writer to watch. As for the indie scene, I guess it happened pretty organically. The air is becoming unbreathable, the water supply is contaminated, and the survivors are losing their sanity and grip on their humanity. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. First and foremost, Jeff Burkthe former editor of Deadite Presstook a chance on me when I was a no-name, self-published author nobody had heard of. A month ago, I cracked open Chandler Morrisons Dead Inside at the breakfast table. Swarm of Flying Eyeballs a school bus of children on a field trip must survive an unimaginable nightmare a swarm of vicious flying eyeballs! Click here to read on your Kindle, Posted by Jeff Burk | To that end, Im announcing the following changes, in response to your concerns: Going forward, I will also institute the following changes. In a way the way people are discussing and processing the whole thing makes me feel more hopeful than I have in the past about these kinds of blow ups. THANKS FOR YOUR INTEREST IN SUBMITTING TO ERASERHEAD PRESS. CLICKERS FOREVER: A TRIBUTE TO J.F. This is a place for all readers of extreme horror & splatterpunk. Rate this book. Hes done a ton of good work over the last few years covering various issues involving the horror end of the genre. implemented: I am dedicated to making BizarroCon, Eraserhead Press, and our online communities safe and comfortable for all. And he writes with originality, panache and style. The city itself is its own character. Apologies. Discovering Wesley's work has been a joy, and you should seek out his books too. Please check back at a future date or inquire with the publisher. Can Batman save Gotham? His prose hits like a fist of razor blades. Posted by eraserheadpress | Remember the early days when it was just us and one or two other women amongst all the men? MONSTERS In one familys home, there is a section of the basement locked-up. So I missed the earlier entry (linked above). performance, while raising wider implications for the BizarroCon community. Gonzalez.The basic premise of the novel was originally published by Delirium Books in 2002 as a novella entitled Maternal Instinct.The book is cited by most critics as operating in the subgenre of "hardcore horror" as Gonzalez' novel explores in graphic details controversial themes such as bestiality, cannibalism, mutilation, necrophilia, and snuff films. To anyone (especially Raye, Nikki, and Jaime) who has complaints about the online conduct of any of the authors I publish, I sincerely apologize. avg rating 4.21 85 ratings published 2015. I thought a long minute about lying but didnt. on Facebook: Personally, I did not care for the performance. Systemic racism is hardwired into the US justice system. They may also audit panels for diverse panelists and topics. Only reason I compared them was to illustrate the Showdowns origins. Now that no one has anything to lose, hidden horrors are unearthed and brought . A series of wildfires are popping up and threatening tosurround the city. They're one of the bigger LGBTQ+ independent publishers around, founded in 2007 by Elizabeth North, who remains Executive Director today. But the virus isnt the only threat. Whats it about? my girlfriend asked. like a recently extracted fetus, using a dildo positioned adroitly enough to . Gonzalez, Brian Keene, Jonathan Maberry, Mary SanGiovanni, David J. Schow, John Skipp, Jeff Strand, Weston Ochse, Wayne Allen Sallee, Kelli Owen, Nick Mamatas, Wrath James White, Jonathan Janz, Robert Swartwood, Kristopher Rufty, Adam Cesare, Gene ONeill, John Urbancik, Gord Rollo, Gabino Iglesias, Monica ORourke, Mike Oliveri, Matt Hayward, Robert Ford, Mike Lombardo, Jeff Burk, Lesley Conner, Matt Serafini, Stephen Kozeniewski, Michael T. Huyck, Jay Wilburn, Geoff Cooper, Charles Rutledge, Wesley Southard, Kyle Lybeck, Amber Fallon, Dave Thomas, and Wile E. Young. So, what is there left for us to do, but burn this motherfucker down! Deadite Press is an imprint of Eraserhead Press that specializes in weird and extreme horror. I acknowledge that I have made mistakes and that there are problems in our community. When I think of authors who can do all that with inimitable style, a single name is left: Gina Ranalli. Gabino Iglesias, author ofZero SaintsandCoyote Songs. Now Joseph has a problem he is convinced that his torturer passed a virus on to him. I hope the changes we are making will make things better for all of us. Might be a good idea to tune into The Horror Show with Brian Keene Podcast for the next couple of weeks. A Home Office minister insisted that the National Security Bill is intended only to . OKeefe also said Eraserhead Press was dropping two books by G. Arthur Brown. The vast majority of my success can be attributed to other people. But the venue isnt interested in only putting on a kick-ass show. Across America, small communities of survivors are rebuilding and trying to recreate the world that was lost. From Wonderland Award-winning author, Gina Ranalli, comes two novellas of terror, monsters, and pure insanity. First, to the people who witnessed or heard about The Ultimate Bizarro Showdown performance at BizarroCon 11 and were hurt by it, and in particular to those of you who experienced PTSD responses, Im so sorry. He lives in Los Angeles. STC is a completely volunteer organization. Monica J. O'Rourke, New Release: SUBURBAN GOTHIC by Brian Keene and BryanSmith, BURN THA MOTHERFUCKA DOWN AnthologyAnnouncement, DONT F[BLEEP]K WITH THE COLOUREDS by AndreDuza, KILLER LAKE by W.D. If you read it totally straight, it doesnt make a lot of sense. lead some to believe he had used his penis. do to heal the community and keep the con viable, Changes in Store for BizarroCon | File 770, Pixel Scroll 4/24/19 The Scroll Of The File King From Pixel Gynt | File 770. First, to the people who witnessed or heard about The Ultimate Bizarro Showdown performance at BizarroCon 11 and were hurt by it, and in particular to those of you who experienced PTSD responses, Im so sorry. I hope that in the middle of this we can all remember what we are fighting for. Brain Nuggets: The Blog of Scott Emerson. On a long enough timeline, no one benefits but predatory shitbirds. The people there have been experimenting with the undead and Serpentines music could hold a key to moving forward in a world dominated by the walking dead. Deadites are demonic spirits and zombies which are controlled by the Necronomicon. Publisher of the very best in cult horror. Im a capital-A Artist. Creatures born from animated television who do not follow our rules of reality or morality. Spec Ops: The Line creative director and Nine Inch Nails guitarist announce Eyes Out, their new game studio,The creative director of Spec Ops: The Line and guitarist from Nine Inch Nails are partnering to make some cosmic horror at Eyes Out. I got to thinking how the hell did Chandler Morrison sell this book to his publisher, if I was apprehensive about explaining it to my nearest and dearest? I need to publish a book soon and they are my main go-to at the moment so it would be pretty sad if they are defunct. Suddenly theyre all offended. Chandler Morrisons performance during the Ultimate Bizarro We will be accepting manuscripts from April 1st, 2019 to July 31st, 2019. And I suppose you take the risk of seeing something that goes too far, or stumbles into some things that are taboo even in a we break all taboos space, and then standards or rules have to be set for the future. Creation of a Social Media Policy for Eraserhead Press which will outline best practices and standards for online conduct of our editors and authors. Our goal for this year $20,000 is 24 hours. June 15, 2019 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment, Lakehouse Infernalis the coolest, ball-bustingest, most outrageous, and most ENTERTAINING horror novel youre likely to find in a long time. She laughed, smiled and I told myself what a lucky bastard I was again. It was originally written as an origin story to present Tommy Jarvis as the new hockey-masked maniac, but the film created such a controversy among fans that the storyline was ultimately scrapped. 900 Gotham inhabitants are instantly transformed into Deadites (Evil Dead). The color of the doll was a darker brownish color, not a bright blood red. -Garret Cook, author of A God of Hungry Wallsand Crisis Boy, When I think about my favorite horror writers, many names come to mind. Now, with the daylight still hours away, both the hunters and the hunted will fight to stay aliveand desperately try to make it home. Wrath James White Edward Lee, Posted by Jeff Burk | Thank you for your support and for calling out bad behavior. I will also be expanding and improving the BizarroCon committee, establishing clear lines of responsibility, and delegating some of the roles and responsibilities that are in the best interest of the community. This new edition features two bonus stories of bizarro horror, Retrograde and Night of the Day of the Celebrated Folks., Click buy from Amazon 11, simulating sex with an aborted fetus, not only provoked a flurry And this sounds like a story that he would investigate (i.e. Morrison says his act symbolized his feelings about the Pizzagate conspiracy theories bandied about in the media. The Coloureds were there. Their motto, No gig is too small, used to mean they would perform anywhere. June 15, 2018 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment. Stir. When I talk about bizarro legends, some names come up. John Rizo, HorrorNews.Net, The Resurrectionistby Wrath James White is the kind of novel that can unsettle even the most hardened gore fanatic. August 15, 2018 | Categories: Uncategorized | Leave a comment. Garrett Cook (Goodreads Author) (shelved 2 times as deadite-press) avg rating 3.37 281 ratings published 2015. If you could go on a drinking binge with any five writers alive or dead, who would you choose to party with? And in case that sounded inconsistent with what people are used to from her, Robin explained: How can I, who regularly has explored surrealist and dadaist and cathartically ritualistic performances over the course of my life, who has almost ALWAYS played devils advocate for free speech, how could I suddenly make a declaration that shocking for shocks sake is low, is crass, is a form of sadism? I could relate to what he was saying because you do hit an age when you start to wonder if you are just an old fart and if thats what the kids are into, hey, we had our time, let them have theirs. A Deadite Infestation overtakes Gotham City. To any non-female identifying people who have felt harassed. No matter how unique you think your concept isit isnt. It was truly never my intent to inflict mental harm or emotional distress, but thats no excuse, and I am genuinely sorry. Dann: He was sitting in the front row as a judge for the performance. White writes the kind of horror that gets under your skin, and reading his brand of hardcore fiction may have the unintended side effect of making you feelwrong. It wasnt because of the prosthetic penis, or because of the baby doll (the view from the judges table was that the doll looked dead and bloody which mirrored the dead fetus of the story in question. "I would never touch Theres nothing revelatory or illuminating about it. And for those who dont know me, Ive been around for decades and have either organized or participated in (or both) gross-out contests at several major conventions, some of which ive chaired or co-chaired. From Andre Duza, celebrated author ofDead Bitch ArmyandWZMB, comes a groundbreaking horror novel told as a transcript of a rockumentary about the first band to go on tour after the zombie apocalypse. When I think of authors capable of crafting truly creepy narratives, the list is great. Effective February 28, 2019, G Arthur Browns KITTEN and GODS MEAN OLDER BROTHER will no longer be published by Eraserhead Press. I loved it! But their path will lead them to the darkest pits of human desire. Cameron Pierce won, rapping humorous poetry under the moniker Young Stepdad. Danger Slater sang Rainbow Connection in a Kermit the Frog voice, wearing a green bodysuit and face paint and strumming a cardboard banjo, while Karl Fischer gave a pitch about teaching horses to ski, stopping here and there to moon the audience who in turn pelted him with oranges. 20 authors enter, only one leaves victorious. But what the viewers at home dont see are the agendas these attacks are pushing or that those victims are trained actors paid to be a part of the scene. Man becomes smitten. details. This post is a follow-up to my facebook post of 1/24/19 addressing your recent feedback regarding BizarroCon 11 and elsewhere. Note: You must be a registered attendee of Killer Con to compete. Scott. I need to publish a book soon and they are my main go-to at the moment so it would be pretty sad if they are defunct. Gonzalez, Wrath James White, Robert. Fifteen years ago Joseph Miles was abducted, tortured and almost killed by a serial killer with the taste for blood, but Joseph got away. But I have reconsidered my position on this. You helped me understand the seriousness of this offense. That makes it the perfect filming location for a YouTube channel devoted to the exploration of abandoned places. Click here to buy from Amazon Now, it is a crumbling reminder . We will also be opening up for submissions soon. Click here to buy from Barnes and Noble I hope that the dialogue and conversation will take precedence over the finger-pointing and blame game. As a publisher, I provide a platform to the voices I think deserve to be heard. This edition also includes two more bonus stories, Shooting Schedule and Mabels Recipes, that further explore the world of SURVIVOR and an introduction from Brian Keene. Edward Lee author of CITY INFERNAL, Lake Misquamicus was an unremarkable lake in Florida, unremarkable that is until suddenly it was filled with six billion gallons of blood, bile, pus, piss, shit and things directly from the pits of Hell. A press conference scheduled to be held in Seoul with producer Jang Ho Ki, the production team, and winner Woo Jin Yong was canceled due to the finale allegation and contestant controversy. One final thought on the young author in question. From police shootings and brutal beatings of unarmed black people, to mass incarceration and longer prison sentences for minorities and people of color, conviction of innocent men due to prosecutorial misconduct, laws that target minority communities with harsher sentences for marijuana and crack than for cocaine, designer drugs, and prescription opioids, anti-immigration laws that overwhelmingly target black and brown countries, bathroom bills and denial of healthcare for transpersons, the gay/ trans panic legal defense and the failure to prioritize and prosecute the murder of transwomen, it is clear the system is rigged against us. While Brown is not addressed by name in todays statement, part of OKeefes apology is addressed to Tiffany Scandal, whose extensive comments about BizarroCons latest issues included this said about Gary (Brown): But this performance [Morrisons] is just one of many events that brought people to this point. For the millions of people stuck, the city has turned into a death trap. In alignment with the Society of Authors, Booksellers' Association and The Publishers Association we announce that we have adopted a Code of Coduct (available on our website). wrote Gonzalez, Wrath James White, Robert Devereaux, and Shane McKenzie. Im behind in my reading and started working from newest to oldest. WHEN ARE OPEN SUBMISSIONS HAPPENING AGAIN? Morrison is a young writer who thinks of himself in these terms: In todays overly sensitive snowflake society, in which art of a transgressive nature tends to be derided and scorned, Chandler brazenly dares to speak truths that others are afraid to even acknowledge to their innermost selves. Even if the world has ended, you gotta go on. I feel about the whole concept like I did about the olden days when GWAR would show up at DragonCon. Thank you for showing up. Everythings been done. had strapped what appeared to be firecrackers onto his chest and had lit the fuses. In the meantime, check out some of the stuff she has available now. Well, she surfs and I try not to drown. A lot of people seem to think Im a shock-jock who just wants to get a rise out of the audience, but thats never been my goal as an artist. His actions were focused on the issues of anti-war, feminism, LGBT rights, worker's rights, and drug law reform. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. GONZALEZ edited by Brian Keene OutNow! BizarroCon Director and Eraserhead Press publisher Rose OKeefe today posted an Open Letter To The Bizarro Fiction Community, a thorough and detailed apology for the Ultimate Bizarro Showdown at BizarroCon 11, and for failing to take appropriate steps when informed about the online conduct of some authors she publishes. 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