Script to Scream: The Time Out Discussion on Cult Adaptation (at Cine-Excess VI)

Posted on April 28, 2012 by frazerlee

Early warning that i will be speaking on the Script to Scream: The Time Out Discussion on Cult Adaptation panel at Cine-Excess VI, on May 24th at 6:30pm in That London. I am honoured to be part of a line-up including Enzo G. Castellari, Sergio Martino, Julian Richards, and Robert D. Weinbach. The Chair is Time Out critic Tom Huddleston. Click the linky for further details, including ticket info: http://www.cine-excess.co.uk/script-to-scream.html and be sure to check out all the other weird and wonderful events on offer at Cine-Excess VI – hope to see you there!

Posted on April 28, 2012 by frazerlee

Thanks to Pat Dreadful for the interview, win an ebook & read on for all things horror in books, movies, new projects!

Dreadful Tales

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with one of the coolest, funniest and genuinely good guys in the genre, Frazer Lee. Frazer and I talked everything from Samhain to giallo and everything in between.

Frazer has also been kind enough to offer a free e-copy of his Stoker-nominated novel, THE LAMPLIGHTERS to one lucky reader who leaves a comment in this post. I hope you have as much fun reading this as I had being a part of it.

Enjoy!

Frazer

Pat Dreadful: First off, thank you so much for taking time for Dreadful Tales. We greatly appreciate it.

Frazer Lee: Thank you for having me! Does that sound dirty? Or dreadful? I hope so!

Pat Dreadful: How about we settle for dreadfully dirty?

Frazer Lee: We have a winner!

Pat Dreadful: Since this is a celebration of Samhain and the amazing stable of authors they have published, I…

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The Lamplighters by Frazer Lee

Posted on April 26, 2012 by frazerlee

Fantastic review of The Lamplighters! “Think the mystery of ‘Lost’ mixed with the bizarre beauty of Dario Argento and you might just be close to THE LAMPLIGHTERS…THE LAMPLIGHTERS marks the emergence of Frazer Lee as an elite voice in the genre.” (Pat Dreadful, Dreadful Tales)

Dreadful Tales

It is rare to find a book that can combine so many different styles and attack you on every front. That is what the Stoker nominated novel, THE LAMPLIGHTERS will do to you. Prepare to get out your Hawaiin shirt, flip flops and sunscreen as we take a trip through Frazer Lee’s brilliant story. Just don’t forget to keep checking your back because this paradise isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be.

From Samhain:

Marla Neuborn has found the best post-grad job in the world – as a ‘Lamplighter’ working on Meditrine Island, an exclusive idyllic paradise owned and operated by a consortium of billionaires. All Lamplighters have to do is tend to the mansions, cook and clean, and turn on lights to make it appear the owners are home. But the job comes with conditions. Marla will not know the exact location of the island, and she will…

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“Mad as a March Hare”

Posted on March 23, 2012 by frazerlee

March gets hare-y!

Head on over to Gabriella Hewitt’s amazing blog for a series of March Madness blog interviews including yours truly and Samhain Horror editor supremo Don D’Auria.

There’s a signed copy of The Lamplighters paperback up for grabs for one lucky commenter! (be sure to include an email address in your comment to be eligible for the prize).

In other news:

Panic Button (that horror/thriller feature film what I co-wrote) had its USA premiere at the Omaha Film Festival this month – and screens at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFFF), April 14. (I was at BIFFF in 1999 with ‘On Edge’, it truly is a fantastic film festival, climaxing with the legendary all night ‘Bal des Vampires’ party…)

Drop by the Samhain Cafe for the online Sammie Awards, March 24 (2 pm-10 pm EDT).

The Panic Button movie novelization is still riding high at #1 in the Amazon Kindle Horror/Thriller chart.

The Bram Stoker Awards™ are to be webcast live on March 31 (9pm US Mountain Daylight Savings Time).

Thanks for reading,
Frazer x

Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass: Panic Button Q&A

Posted on February 16, 2012 by frazerlee

Looking forward to participating in the special ‘Panic Button‘ Guerilla Filmmakers Masterclass q&a event with the movie’s producers in London tomorrow.

The ‘Panic Button’ q&a kicks off a weekend masterclass in getting your first feature film made, check the site for details: http://www.guerillamasterclass.com

If you’re at the q&a tomorrow, be sure to say hi!

‘Panic Button‘ is out now on dvd / bluray / itunes.

My movie novelization is also out now, in paperback and ebook – only £0.99 / $1.57 for a limited time! Get yours now from Amazon UK: http://amzn.to/zKPm77 & Amazon.com: http://amzn.to/xLIBEn

I love to read your reviews of the book/film, so send me links if you have ’em!

Praise for ‘Panic Button’:

“The best British horror in years” ☆☆☆☆ (Adam Stephen Kelly, Ain’t It Cool News)
“The Social Network of Shocks. A chiller so timely, gripping and smart” ☆☆☆☆ (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 Lamplighters (un)bound: paperback release day

Posted on February 7, 2012 by frazerlee

The Lamplighters releases in paperback today!

Check today’s Horror Writers Association Blog for the announcement.

And go here if you’d like to see an excerpt, read reviews and maybe pick up a copy.

Now for some coffee to celebrate, then it’s back to writing…

x Frazer

Lamplighters Paperback Release Countdown: 1 Week to go!

Posted on February 1, 2012 by frazerlee

Here they are my f(r)iends, The Lamplighters paperbacks have landed!

Only a week until the official street date of Feb 7 – Amazon.com is reporting it already has the paperback in stock (but it may take a coupla days more than is usual to reach customers). And the Samhain Horror Store is offering 30% off for limited time: http://bit.ly/v4m4e9 . Your local bookstore/library will also stock the book if you request it, the ISBN # is: 978-1609286705

Remember you can win a freebie copy at the Goodreads Giveaway, which runs til Feb 14 (so for one lucky winner it will be a Happy Valenslime’s Day!)

And just ahead of the paperback release, this review came in from the British Fantasy Society. My thanks to reviewer Dave Brzeski.

‎”The Skin Mechanic is destined to become one of the great monsters of modern horror”
(click to read full review)

Thanks for reading!
Frazer x

Lamplighters Paperback Release Countdown: 2 Weeks to go

Posted on January 23, 2012 by frazerlee

Helluva week so far in Lamplighters-land and it’s only Monday!

The Lamplighters was included in the Bram Stoker Awards™ Preliminary Ballot (Note: *NOT* “nominated” at this stage). A real honour to be longlisted alongside so many great authors and works. You can see the full line-up here: http://www.horror.org/blog/?p=2245

‎“The Lamplighters is the real deal and Frazer Lee a new talent to keep a close eye on” Hunter Shea (author of ‘Forest Of Shadows’ and all-round awesome guy) gave the book a rave 5-Star review at Amazon.com & Barnes & Noble: http://amzn.to/v3mhBu

Over 600 entries in the Goodreads Lamplighters book giveaway so far, which ends Feb 14th so if you fancy a free copy for you (or your Valentine!) then enter for free here: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/18454-the-lamplighters

THE LAMPLIGHTERS is published in paperback in just 2 weeks on Feb 7. Go here for an excerpt and more: https://frazerlee.wordpress.com/the-lamplighters/

And there’s 30% off The Lamplighters paperback at the Samhain Horror Store for a limited time!
http://www.samhainhorror.com

See you on Meditrine Island!
x Frazer

More praise for The Lamplighters

Posted on December 19, 2011 by frazerlee

More praise for The Lamplighters:

“This tale of isolated terror on an island deserved to be part of a line up that (includes) such genre giants as Ramsey Campbell and Greg Gifune” (Top Ten Discoveries of 2011 – Jim Mcleod, Ginger Nuts of Horror)

What others are saying about The Lamplighters by Frazer Lee (Samhain Publishing):

“The Skin Mechanic is one of the darkest characters I have ever had the pleasure of reading about…(Frazer Lee) not only takes you to the edge, but he shoves you into the darkest depths of true human vanity.” (S. Siferd, Night Owl Reviews. Reviewer’s Top Pick)

“Lee’s horror/mystery hybrid reimagines the Irish myth of Tír na nÓg, the land of eternal youth. Readers will want to uncover the island’s dark secrets…” (Publishers Weekly)

“In The Lamplighters, Frazer Lee has written a tale of horror that keeps you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.” ( Russell R. James, author of ‘Dark Inspiration’)

Buy the ebook (out now):

Samhain Horror (direct from publisher)
Amazon.com (kindle)
Amazon.co.uk (kindle)
Barnes & Noble (nook)

Pre-order the paperback (out 7 Feb 2012):

Amazon.com
Amazon.co.uk
Barnes & Noble

Also available:
buy Panic Button by Frazer Lee movie novelization from Amazon.co.uk

PANIC BUTTON movie novelization by Frazer Lee

Buy at: Amazon.com
Buy at: Amazon.co.uk

Posted on December 16, 2011 by frazerlee

Amazing Samhain author Jonathan Janz interviewed me for his blog – cheers J.J.!

Jonathan Janz

Frazer Lee is one talented dude. He also happens to be hard-working, versatile, and very down-to-earth. Talking to him, you’d never guess that he wrote the screenplay for Panic Button, which is only one of the most talked-about suspense movies of the year.

He also wrote a book called The Lamplighters(published by Don D’Auria and Samhain Horror), a bloodcurdling affair with twists, turns, and a villain that will haunt your nightmares. If you haven’t read it yet, you should. And if you still don’t believe me, just read the interview below. Afterward, I suspect more than a few of you will want to read Frazer’s work and experience his chilling world…

1. You’re both an author and a filmmaker. A question I kept pondering as I read The Lamplighters was how many characteristics do novel-writing and screenwriting share? When you write a scene in a novel, do you…

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