Release day today: THE PARASITE AND OTHER TALES OF TERROR

It's release day today! Extremely thrilled (and proud) to see this in print: THE PARASITE AND OTHER TALES OF TERROR by Arthur Conan Doyle, 6^th volume in the series: Haunted Library of Horror Classics, presented by the Horror Writers Association.

This series is curated by myself and Leslie S. Klinger, intended to present seminal texts for a modern audience, and are publishing quarterly by Poisoned Pen Press, an imprint of SourceBooks! Les and I add annotations, study discussion questions, reading lists, author biography, and more. PLUS! Every volume opens with an introduction by leading author or expert in the field. This volume’s introduction is by none other than Doyle-authority, and award-winning author, Daniel Stashower!

Available at Amazon and other online distributors: https://www.amazon.com/Parasite-Terror-Haunted-Library-Classics/dp/1492699802 

Third volume of the Haunted Library of Horror Classics is coming out!

I somehow forgot to announce (“brag”) that this third volume I’ve put together with co-editor Leslie S. Klinger is coming out soon!

VATHEK, by William Beckford, volume III of the Haunted Library of Horror Classics, presented by The Horror Writers Association (HWA), Poisoned Pen Press, and SourceBooks!

As it just received a nice mention in Library Journal!

https://www.libraryjournal.com/?detailStory=rise-of-the-monsters-horror-genre-preview-2020

“ …series editors Les Klinger and Eric J. Guignard bring back even older titles from the vast vault of horror’s past. One of their 2020 novels, VATHEK by William Beckford (Aug.), is a gothic tale of greed and damnation, and includes an introduction by multiple Bram Stoker Award–winning author and screenwriter Joe R. Lansdale.”

And more info on the series here: http://ericjguignard.com/haunted_library.html

Offering review Desk Copies for Writing Instuctors

ATTN: CREATIVE WRITING INSTRUCTORS

If you are involved in a creative writing program, I’m offering complimentary desk copies of books that might be of interest.

I’m involved in two series of books that are being published and made for students in mind (along with libraries) that discuss horror or dark fantasy in broad, low-level terms, as accompaniment to fiction works, i.e. adding value to classrooms/ students of creative writing (high school or college).


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PRIMERS: EXPLORING DARK SHORT FICTION

The first is my PRIMER series, EXPLORING DARK SHORT FICTION. Each volume explores modern masters of literary dark short fiction through a selection of short stories, each with commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD, and beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich, along with author essay, author interview, and more.

The scholarly portion is nothing too in-depth or ivory tower, but meant for the average reader to develop a deeper understanding of writing, both in terms of creativity and in meaning.

The volumes so far include:

#1: Steve Rasnic Tem (July, 2017)
#2: Kaaron Warren (May, 2018)
#3: Nisi Shawl (December, 2018)
#4: Jeffrey Ford (September, 2019)
#5: Han Song (Scheduled later for: 2020), which will be original translations of his Chinese work
#6: Ramsey Campbell (Scheduled later for: 2020), England’s most prestigious horror author

These books are (or will be) available in Hardback, Paperback, and E-book.

And more about the series is listed on my website here: http://www.darkmoonbooks.com/primers.html


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HAUNTED LIBRARY OF HORROR CLASSICS

The second series is the Haunted Library of Horror Classics through SourceBooks. Leslie S. Klinger and myself co-edit this series, rereleasing classic horror literature books from over the past 250 years.

Each volume includes the original text, as well as classroom discussion questions, light text annotations, a suggested further reading list, and more.

This series has just started, but here are the first 12 volumes planned for 2020-2022:

1. The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux (January, 2020) with introduction by Nancy Holder
   
2. The Beetle by Richard Marsh (April, 2020) with introduction by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
3. Vathek by William Beckford (July, 2020) with introduction by Joe R. Lansdale
4. The House on the Borderland by William Hope Hodgson (October, 2020) with introduction by Ramsey Campbell
5. The Parasite and Other Tales of Terror by Arthur Conan Doyle (2021) with introduction by Daniel Stashower
6. The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers (2021) with introduction by Nic Pizzolatto
7. Of One Blood: or, The Hidden Self by Pauline Hopkins (2021) with introduction by Nisi Shawl
8. Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M.R. James (2021) with introduction by <TBA>
9. The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole (2022) with introduction by <TBA>
10. The Mummy! by Jane Webb (2022) with introduction by <TBA>
11. Fantasmagoriana (2022) with introduction by <TBA>
12. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (2022) with introduction by <TBA>

These books are (or will be) available in Paperback and E-book.

And more about the series is listed on my website here: http://ericjguignard.com/haunted_library.html


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Additionally, I’ve published two other anthologies that are meant to broaden horror fiction in different ways. Both of these following books are available in Hardback, Paperback, and E-book.


The first is A WORLD OF HORROR, which promotes diversity in reading horror fiction from authors in different nations.

A WORLD OF HORROR
Released: September, 2018

A World of Horror is an anthology of all new dark and speculative fiction stories written by authors from around the world.

“This breath of fresh air for horror readers shows the limitless possibilities of the genre.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“A fresh collection of horror authors exploring monsters and myths from their homelands.”
—Library Journal

Publisher’s Link: http://www.darkmoonbooks.com/world_of_horror.html



The second anthology book is THE FIVE SENSES OF HORROR, which is an interaction of horror fiction with the five human senses, along with psychological analysis of what this means, as well as how it ties into creative writing, and more!

THE FIVE SENSES OF HORROR
Released: July, 2018

The Five Senses of Horror is an anthology of horror and dark fantasy stories, along with psychological and literary commentary, that explores the relationship and inspiration between fiction and the five senses. (The fiction stories are reprints, but the non-fiction is all original to this anthology).

Publisher’s Page: http://www.darkmoonbooks.com/five_senses.html


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If you’d be interested in receiving desk copies of any of these books that have come out, or if you’d like to be slated to receive a copy of future releases, please email me at: eric.guignard@gmail.com

The Haunted Library of Horror Classics is off with a blast!

The first volume of the Haunted Library of Horror Classics, being The Phantom of the Opera, is already published, and volume 2, The Beetle, is scheduled for early next month.

Reviewed by the New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Library Journal, and more! Read more on my website about this groundbreaking series I am putting out with co-editor, Leslie S. Klinger, through SourceBooks!!!

OR HERE: http://ericjguignard.com/haunted_library.html

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Series editors Eric J. Guignard and Leslie S. Klinger bring back seminal titles of the horror genre from over the past 250 years, making them easily available to modern readers.

The Haunted Library of Horror Classics editions are quality trade paperbacks (and ebooks), carefully curated to follow the definitive text of the original publications, while being presented at reasonable prices for a mass market.

Each volume of this series includes:

• introduction by a renowned contemporary horror writer, editor, or scholar
• annotations and/or endnotes to define or give context to obscure words and phrases
• a teacher’s guide of discussion questions for classroom use
• an author biography
• a list of similar titles for suggested further reading
• …and more!

Read more here: http://ericjguignard.com/haunted_library.html

 

Nice write-up this morning in Publishers Weekly

Nice write-up this morning in Publishers Weekly about a new series of books Leslie S. Klinger and I are heading up!!! The Horror Writers Association Presents: HAUNTED LIBRARY OF HORROR CLASSICS

Beginning with The Phantom of the Opera, to be published on Jan. 7, 2020.

To be published by Poisoned Pen Press, an imprint of Sourcebooks.

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/81354-poisoned-pen-launches-horror-classics-line.html

ARCs for TWO different new books I’ve been working on!

Received ARCs in the mail on the same day for TWO different new books I’ve been working on!!!

Exploring DarkShort Fiction #4: A Primer to Jeffrey Ford. Created by Eric J. Guignard, with short fiction by Jeffrey Ford, Academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD, and gorgeous illustrations by Michelle Prebich.

Available now from Dark Moon Books, here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0998938386

AND!

The Horror Writers Association Presents: Haunted Library of Horror Classics, VOLUME 1: The Phantom of the Opera. Curated by Eric J. Guignard and Leslie S. Klinger, a new release of the classic novel with ancillary material, including introduction by Nancy Holder!

Coming soon via Poisoned Pen Press, an imprint of Sourcebooks.