News — Kealan Patrick Burke

*originally posted to the #TeamHorror Patreon last week

IN THE PANIC ROOM

Writing in Times of Crisis

When this pandemic began, all desire to create fled my body with the aplomb of a parachutist ejecting from a burning plane. Instead, I developed an addiction to the news, watching this country’s disastrous response with all the fascination of a spectator on the ground as that plane careened to the earth. As I’m sure I don’t need to tell you (unless you’re one of those batshit conspiracy nuts who thinks wearing...

Happy Friday Night Worms! This weekend I’m on vacation at this adorable cabin in the middle of the woods. Before you ask, yes, I am keeping an eye out for hauntings in the woods and also for murderers while I’m at this secluded location. I did bring 16 books with me, because who doesn’t bring too many books on vacation? One of them is Dead Leaves, a seasonal collection of short stories by Kealan Patrick Burke. I actually just finished the last story on the drive here and let me tell...

Happy Friday the 13th Night Worms! Since today is Friday the 13th AND a full  moon, I have put together a list of 5 slasher (a la Friday the 13th) or spooky (a la the full moon) books I’ve read this year that would be great to read today! I know that I’m a superstitious gal, so I plan on hunkering down and reading today to avoid any weird or bad things that may happen. So, if you plan on being like me today, check out the list for some fun reads!

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