I’m beyond thrilled to be working with Off Limits Press on my new novella, THE WORM AND HIS KINGS, a work of cosmic horror.
We’ll see you all in crowns this autumn.
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“What the Girls Are Doing” in The Ghastling; audio book announcement
The Ghastling #11 has released with a bang! Fully illustrated, beautiful artwork surrounds each story, one of them being “What the Girls Are Doing.” Some moms can be smothering, even beyond the grave
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Check it out in The Ghastling #11.
And …
Coming this summer to an audio book store near you: The Possession of Natalie Glasgow, narrated by the multi-talent Gemma Amor, beloved author, artist, and voice actor. I’ll post about it again closer to release, but late July looks likely, near the one-year anniversary of the paperback’s release. It’s going to be an exciting summer!
Benny Rose, the Cannibal King – new novella
Finally, it’s release day!
Unnerving’s Rewind or Die series is off to the races, and my new novella, Benny Rose, the Cannibal King, has been unleashed in both Kindle edition and paperback!
Praise from these incredible horror authors:
“Hailey Piper is a major new voice in the horror genre, and Benny Rose, the Cannibal King is the perfect place to start with her work. A short and magnificent shock to the system, this one has got everything: great characters, fantastic vintage horror vibes, and a terrifying urban legend at the center of it all. Keep an eye on Hailey’s work; she is seriously going places.”
–Gwendolyn Kiste, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens
“A good urban legend has a way of seeping into your bones and refusing to crawl out; Hailey Piper’s Cannibal King is certainly one of those that will be creeping into my mind, late at night and unbidden, for a long time to come. Benny Rose is an unforgettable terror, rivaled only by the gutsy teens who dare to go up against him.”
–Claire Holland, author of I Am Not Your Final Girl
“I see your slumber party massacre and raise you a taste of human tragedy, a funhouse ride of plot twists, and a heaping side of gore. Hailey Piper has the audacity to write teenage mean girls as thinking, feeling, bad-ass human beings.”
–Joanna Koch, author of The Couvade
“Sometimes when we tell ourselves stories, we unwittingly awaken and summon the very monster we thought only lived in our minds…. Witness a brilliant cast of characters take a chomping bite out of a local folk story that proves itself all too real. With haunted hearts and burning teeth, Piper’s sharp prose delivers a whirlwind tale; here, we peel back the layers of our strong, female leads and root for them to conquer the night.”
–Sara Tantlinger, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Devil’s Dreamland
“Crowning the Cannibal King” on Ginger Nuts of Horror
We’re about a week away from the release of my new horror novella, Benny Rose, the Cannibal King.
Anyone fiending for a few morsels of info should look to “Crowning the Cannibal King,” an article published today on Ginger Nuts of Horror, where I cover nostalgia, story roots, and give a glimpse of the characters, among them Benny himself.
Coming in 2020, Benny Rose: The Cannibal King
One more Halloween announcement–fitting because October 31st is his day.
Benny Rose, the Cannibal King will be released by Unnerving on January 23rd, 2020. Does his name sound familiar? All the kids of Blackwood, Vermont tell his stories, sing his songs, keep alive the memory of a man who never existed … or did he?
There will be more updates to come as the release date draws closer, but for now feast your eyes on the cover art.
And dread the legend of the Cannibal King.
Mega Mid-September Update
There’s much to address, but that’s because I’ve neglected the site over a busy week, so I have no one to blame but myself. One thing at a time!
First, due to popular demand, my debut novella The Possession of Natalie Glasgow is now available in paperback!
Second, I did an interview over at Planet Scumm. Dinosaurs, robots–it has it all! I’ll soon be adding a page for interviews and articles now that there are a couple of them.
Third, a recommendation. Each year, long-time horror editor Ellen Datlow releases a new entry in her Best Horror of the Year series. Volume 11 collects her best picks of 2018, but she also has an online recommendations. One of those stories is “The Man Upstairs,” published in Five on the Fifth back in November 2018. So check it out; it’s recommended.
Last, Demain Publishing’s Short Sharp Shocks! series is about to get longer. An Invitation to Darkness joins the ranks on September 27 as a standalone novelette. It’s available for pre-order on Amazon.
The Possession of Natalie Glasgow
My debut novella, The Haunting of Natalie Glasgow, is getting a coat of fresh paint with a new title conjured up by wonderful Steve Stred and cover art by the fantastic Eddie Generous.
THE POSSESSION OF NATALIE GLASGOW is the same under the cover, so take these words to heart:
“This is hands down one of the most original possession tales I have read. Ever. Full stop.” – Steve Stred, Kendall Reviews
“A quick, frightening read that touches on the primal fear within us all.” – Val, Cats Luv Coffee
“Totally had me completely creeped out. ” – Lilyn, Sci-Fi & Scary
Novella: The Possession of Natalie Glasgow
My debut horror novella, The Possession of Natalie Glasgow, is now available for purchase on Amazon.
“Throughout, there’s a sense of menace and danger, which is a hard thing to maintain, and the author handles it very well.” – Inconsistent Pacing Reviews and Discussion
“If you are looking for a quick, frightening read that touches on the primal fear within us all, this is your story.” – Cats Luv Coffee Book Reviews
(note: previously released under another title, updated July 2019)
Coming October 2nd
Something’s wrong with eleven-year-old Natalie Glasgow.
I am proud to announce the upcoming release of my debut novella, The Possession of Natalie Glasgow, available digitally at Amazon on October 2nd.
(note: previously under a different title, updated as of July 2019)