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4.0
I’m going to put all my cards on the table – Women in horror are nailing the genre with a razor-sharp cleaver right now. Daughters of Darkness was an anthology that was read quickly and with ease. The authors created characters that I had instant connections with, characters that I loved to hate, and these women are consummate storytellers that bridged the gap and allowed me to walk straight into their worlds. The authors that contributed are ones that I will always read, in fact I have purchased anthologies containing these authors and I have never been disappointed.
Theresa Derwin knows how to deliver a short sharp shock with her stunning poetry, that leaves nothing to the imagination. The imagery is vivid and ethereal like and leaves me in awe at her skill. my favourite story in this anthology was the two parter, Whitechapel Transfer and The Giant said, to Jack. Instantly you know this author has done her homework and it resembles the tone and atmosphere of Arthur Conan Doyle. Gothic and mystifying. Another story that stood out to me was Tummy Bug – holy hell what a story, exactly what horror ought to be. It really is a thing that nightmares a borne from.
Stephanie Ellis’ writing is as always amazingly eerie but with purpose and understanding. It’s got to be said that her writing always triggers something within me. She always manages to create connections between her readers and her narrative echoes through the pages to be consumed with passion and vigor. Her short stories, Painted Ladies and Beyond Hope are just two examples of why Stephanie Ellis is one of my “read everything” authors. Just like the other authors the fuel that keeps me coming back for more is their characterization – its strong and realistic.
A new to me author is Ruschelle Dillon. This author blew me away with her awesome and deeply haunting story, Catatonic. This story is one of those you just must stop what you’re doing and read…absorb every haunting word…absorb her mastery at the shock factor. It truly deserves all the praise. I was moved by the relationship between owner and sick cat. Her delusion and instant dismissal of its nonsense had me hooked. The intensity and feeling made the story both taut and strong. Her dark humor tickled me pink and just added another layer to her mastery.
Alyson Faye is another favourite of mine. She always blows my mind with her wily ways of spinning a horrific yarn. I would go as far as to she is the Queen of the creature feature. She just has an amazing way of describing them…they instantly come to life.
Daughters of Darkness is adrenaline fueled journey that made my heart pump, my nerves tingle and my blood pressure rise. The emotional resonance just highlighted just how much horror there is in everyday life.
Theresa Derwin knows how to deliver a short sharp shock with her stunning poetry, that leaves nothing to the imagination. The imagery is vivid and ethereal like and leaves me in awe at her skill. my favourite story in this anthology was the two parter, Whitechapel Transfer and The Giant said, to Jack. Instantly you know this author has done her homework and it resembles the tone and atmosphere of Arthur Conan Doyle. Gothic and mystifying. Another story that stood out to me was Tummy Bug – holy hell what a story, exactly what horror ought to be. It really is a thing that nightmares a borne from.
Stephanie Ellis’ writing is as always amazingly eerie but with purpose and understanding. It’s got to be said that her writing always triggers something within me. She always manages to create connections between her readers and her narrative echoes through the pages to be consumed with passion and vigor. Her short stories, Painted Ladies and Beyond Hope are just two examples of why Stephanie Ellis is one of my “read everything” authors. Just like the other authors the fuel that keeps me coming back for more is their characterization – its strong and realistic.
A new to me author is Ruschelle Dillon. This author blew me away with her awesome and deeply haunting story, Catatonic. This story is one of those you just must stop what you’re doing and read…absorb every haunting word…absorb her mastery at the shock factor. It truly deserves all the praise. I was moved by the relationship between owner and sick cat. Her delusion and instant dismissal of its nonsense had me hooked. The intensity and feeling made the story both taut and strong. Her dark humor tickled me pink and just added another layer to her mastery.
Alyson Faye is another favourite of mine. She always blows my mind with her wily ways of spinning a horrific yarn. I would go as far as to she is the Queen of the creature feature. She just has an amazing way of describing them…they instantly come to life.
Daughters of Darkness is adrenaline fueled journey that made my heart pump, my nerves tingle and my blood pressure rise. The emotional resonance just highlighted just how much horror there is in everyday life.
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