New novel ‘The Jack in the Green’ out today in ebook & paperback!

Posted on October 1, 2013 by frazerlee

‘The Jack in the Green‘ release day is upon us dear f(r)iends.

To celebrate the release of my new Samhain Horror novel I’ll be posting an extract over at the Samhain Cafe, giving away a paperback copy on Goodreads, and signing books at the British Fantasy Society open night book launch party in London.

I hope you’ll pick up the novel, and if you do I’d love to hear what you think of it on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Amazon etc.

Meanwhile, here’s a tune to wish you all a green day before Jack puts out the light…

“An intriguing tale filled with genuine horror and a plot that explores some very dark territory…” Horror Novel Reviews

Everything’s gone green: using a mood board

Posted on September 26, 2013 by frazerlee

I think visually, so when it comes to writing a new novel a mood board is an essential I can’t do without. Lucky for me there’s so much foliage around these parts, as when the time came to draft my new Samhain Horror novel ‘The Jack in the Green‘ (out in paperback and ebook, October 1st) I found inspiration during every stroll.

Some of the images made it straight into the text (readers of ‘The Jack in the Green’ will know the importance that trees joined at their roots have in the overall story), while others simply served to get me in the mood before writing. Like music (or in my case in addition to music) an evocative image can help fast-track you into your writing process. And, as was the case with many of the images included in the gallery below, I occasionally got lost inside of them.

I hope if you pick up my new book that you’ll enjoy getting lost in those forests too.

Just watch out for ‘The Jack in the Green’. “He’s in the trees…he’s waiting.”

Panic Button: USA iTunes release day!

Posted on August 20, 2013 by frazerlee

Social networking horror/thriller feature film PANIC BUTTON is released today on iTunes USA. Follow the link to check out the trailer in iTunes, where you can also rent or buy the movie cited as “The best British horror in years” by Ain’t it Cool News.

Prices start at $3.99 so why not give Panic Button a pop and support indie filmmaking? I’d love to hear what you guys think of the movie! Just don’t forget to “check the Terms & Conditions”… (evil laugh)

And while I got your attention, just a quick reminder about the movie novelization and soundtrack score. How very transmedia and multi-platform of me 🙂

Praise for Panic Button:
“The best British horror in years” ☆☆☆☆ (Adam Stephen Kelly, Ain’t It Cool News)
“The Social Network of Shocks” ☆☆☆☆ (Alan Jones, Film4 Frightfest)
“This is British horror at its bloody best” ☆☆☆☆ (Sky Movies)
“Nail-bitingly terrifying” ☆☆☆☆☆ (Abertoir Film Festival)
“Just excellent” ☆☆☆☆ (Screenjabber)
“Totally terrifying!” (Billy Chainsaw, Shock Horror)

The Jack in the Green: Book Giveaway

Posted on August 13, 2013 by frazerlee

The postman came a-callin’ today with a big box o’ books, and I knew it was that George McFly ‘Back to the Future’ moment as I tore into it and saw the Samhain Horror logo peeking out from a gap in the cardboard. It’s an undeniably good feeling to hold your new book in your hands and sniff the pages. If it ever stops being so, it’s probably time to hang up the pen.

Yes, my author copies of ‘The Jack in the Green‘ had arrived. Aren’t they handsome?

There are only 10 of these author copies in existence and you can grab one by entering the Goodreads Giveaway.

And I hope you’ll check out the book anyhow when it releases on Oct 1st in ebook and paperback.

He’s in the trees. He’s waiting…

The Lucifer Glass – unofficial soundtrack blog post #2 (of 6)

Posted on June 4, 2013 by frazerlee

It’s release day for The Lucifer Glass!

In celebration, I’m posting a series of tunes that make up the ‘unofficial soundtrack’ for the novella.

So raise a glass with me and turn the volume up to 13.

Cheers!

Track #2 – Daniel Gates meets a flame haired demoness. Her eyes burn with the creepiest green light and he finds himself drawn to her shadow domain…

The Lucifer Glass is published today. To read an excerpt, click here.

The Lucifer Glass – unofficial soundtrack blog post #1 (of 6)

Posted on June 4, 2013 by frazerlee

It’s release day for The Lucifer Glass!

In celebration, I’m posting a series of tunes that make up the ‘unofficial soundtrack’ for the novella.

So raise a glass with me and turn the volume up to 13.

Cheers!

Track #1 – We’ve all been there. Down at the crossroads, tempting fate. Daniel Gates certainly has. And perhaps will again.

The Lucifer Glass is published today. To read an excerpt, click here.

Which cocktail would you mix in Lucifer’s glass?

Posted on May 27, 2013 by frazerlee

Post a cocktail recipe fit for the Devil himself over at my Facebook page (or in the Comments box below) and you could win Lucifer Glass goodies!

With the release of The Lucifer Glass, my new Samhain Horror novella, just a week away I thought it timely to have a fun contest – and it’s a great time to be drinking horror cocktails. Yesterday we celebrated the Peter Cushing Centenary and today marks Sir Christopher Lee’s 91st birthday, and the anniversary of Vincent Price’s birth. A horror icon triple whammy worthy of a toast…or three!

I once invented a cocktail called ‘The Frazizor’, but it was banned shortly afterwards as authorities deemed it “a risk to public health…and decency”. (Think ‘Pan Galactic Gargleblaster’ nailed to Old Scratch’s cloven hoof then rammed into your brainstem and you’re halfway there.)

But i know you can do better.

So get posting (or Commenting in the box below) your luciferous liquor libations, and make sure they’re 66.6% proof…

Cheers!

Dead Pics

Posted on May 10, 2013 by frazerlee

Dead By Dawn 2013 was an absolute blast. It was funtimes all the way watching a dazzling array of horror movies and hanging with horror family in the Filmhouse bar.

Friday night’s double bill of Basket Case and Brain Damage, introduced by the mighty Frank Henenlotter and aided and abetted by the demented antics of Albert Cadabra, was an absolute highlight. Frank also directed the audience in a series of Dead Pics – you can witness the results at the official Dead By Dawn Fassbock Page.

For ace in-depth coverage of the festival, look no further than Brutal As Hell where the reviews are second to none.

Meantime, here’s a handful of pics I took during the frivolities, before I was carried away by the deadite hordes to my tequila-flavoured doom.

Dead By Dawn, I salute you. Klaatu…barada…nikto!

: hell-o old f(r)iend

: the First lady of Horror Adele Hartley intros the mighty Frank Henenlotter

: Albert Cadabra prepares to swallow a length of balloon then hammer a fork into his brainpan

: Cake of the dead

: …and cut! (sorry)

: the awesome Samhain-sponsored Dead By Dawn goodie bag, chock full o’ horror treats

‘It May Cost You Your Soul’

Posted on May 3, 2013 by frazerlee

My new Samhain Horror novella The Lucifer Glass is released in just one month, and I can now reveal the synopsis for the book which is available to pre-order through Amazon.

Check out the synopsis and an exclusive extract at The Lucifer Glass page.

But be warned – it may cost you your soul.

Samhain Horror at Dead By Dawn 2013

Posted on April 25, 2013 by frazerlee

Check out my guest author blog post at the Samhain Horror website where I chit chat about the incredible Dead By Dawn Horror Festival in Edinburgh (now in its 20th year). Samhain Horror authors will be out in force with myself, Peter Mark May and Maynard/Sims in attendance. I’m doing a live reading on Saturday ahead of the first feature presentation, look forward to seeing some of you guys there!