Author Archives: Steven

Happy Friday the 13th!

Posted on January 13, 2017 by Steven

Even though there’s not a single monster to be found in its panels, here’s a one-page story from comics’ Golden Age I thought you might enjoy because of its connection to this slightly spooky horrorday. “Fraidy-Cat Phil on Friday the … Continue reading →

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Happy 45th Anniversary, Carl Kolchak!

Posted on January 11, 2017 by Steven

Can you believe it? It was exactly forty-five years ago, on January 11, 1972, when Las Vegas reporter Carl Kolchak made his debut in the made-for TV vampire movie The Night Stalker! Portrayed by veteran character actor and occasional leading … Continue reading →

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A Harbinger of Darkness…and Epic Adventure!

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Steven

The final project we have to announce for the 2017 publishing list is Harbinger of Darkness, the second fantasy-adventure release scheduled this year from Richard C. White. Rich, in case you didn’t know, is the acclaimed author of the writers’ … Continue reading →

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The King Arrives in March!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by Steven

No, I’m not talking about Elvis Presley, I’m talking about the real king—the monster-ape king…the Eighth Wonder of the World: King Kong! Coming in March is King Kong, an e-book-exclusive reprint of the 1932 novelization of the original motion picture. … Continue reading →

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The Formidables 2 Now On Sale!

Posted on January 8, 2017 by Steven

Hey, superhero fans! Now available in English print and digital formats from French publishing house Oniric Comics is The Formidables #2, a series I’m currently editing. Created by writer/artist Chris Malgrain—my old creative partner from the one-off comic Stan Lee’s … Continue reading →

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The Ballad of Red Sonja at Comics for Sinners

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Steven

Over at the site Comics for Sinners, you’ll find my third installment of the occasional series of posts I call “It Came From the Bad-Girl Archives.” This one doesn’t involve a comic book, but rather “The Ballad of Red Sonja,” … Continue reading →

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Gun-Toting Vampires Aren’t Just in Movies, Y’know…

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Steven

Hey, vampire fans! Today is the U.S. release date for Underworld: Blood Wars, the fifth entry in Lakeshore Entertainment’s popular vampires-versus-werewolves movie franchise. Series star Kate Beckinsale returns to her iconic role as the death-dealing vampire Selene, continuing her war … Continue reading →

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Pandora Zwieback’s Vampire War Concludes This Halloween

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Steven

The wait is almost over! She’s been shot at by vampires, killed by a fallen angel, come back from the dead, and nearly trampled in a zombie stampede for sweets, she’s maybe started to fall in love with a boy … Continue reading →

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For a Few Gold Pieces More…You Can Buy a Lot of Trouble

Posted on January 4, 2017 by Steven

He’s a Man With No Name…but probably not the one you were expecting. Coming February 14 (Valentine’s Day!) is For a Few Gold Pieces More, a collection of ten critically acclaimed short stories by Richard C. White, author of Star … Continue reading →

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What Are SWC Horror Bites?

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Steven

“Short tales to appease your monstrous hunger for suspense” is how we describe SWC Horror Bites, a new chapbook series we’re introducing in February that will be available in print and e-book formats exclusively from the SWC webstore, and at … Continue reading →

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