Now that FESTIVE FEAR has been released, the reviews are starting to be published around the globe. All have been very positive and below you'll find a quote from a review just recently published on Horrorworld:

"...The highlight for many readers will be Steve Gerlach’s, WHITE CHRISTMAS, a tale that is as brutal as it is deranged.  Gore fans should consider this story their very own special Christmas present as Gerlach has penned a tale that is as disturbing and disgusting as it gets.  I wasn’t prepared for this story of extreme horror and found myself pausing often in disbelief at what I was reading… (to tell you the truth, I am not a fan of this type of hardcore horror and it really bothered me).  For those who love Ed Lee’s or Wrath’s type of horror fiction, Gerlach’s story should be very pleasing, but for those who have trouble sleeping at night after reading hardcore horror, it might be best if you skipped over this one."

It always makes me very happy to receive reviews like that one. You can read the full review here: http://www.horrorworld.org/reviews.htm

All remaining copies have almost sold out, so be sure to pick up a copy for yourself this Christmas, and one for the horror-lover in your life.

Only $15.95 US (with free shipping through Tasmaniac within US & AUS).
Pre-order now at: bugme@tasmaniacpublications.com

Other outlets:
Horror Mall (US)
Jeff 'n' Joys (UK)

The Aussie Christmas Anthology, FESTIVE FEAR, has escaped captivity and is now roaming the hills! Grab your copy ASAP, as I hear the final remaining copies for sale are going fast...even before the release date of Dec 5!

FESTIVE FEAR contains 14 all original stories from Australia's leading horror writers, and closes with my Christmas Screamer.... WHITE CHRISTMAS.

This edition is limited to 150 numbered softcover copies, and could easily sell out before the release date. It's a terrific collection of tales and perfect for those who like a little blood on the snow (or sand), come Christmas time.

The cover artwork and ordering details can be found below in my August 30 update.

WITHIN HIS REACH is available for order now. I'm excited and thrilled to bring this very special tale to you.

The cover artwork is by Alan M. Clark and it features a special introduction by William F. Nolan.

Find the cover synopsis and artwork below. Order yours from Tasmaniac Publications before they sell out!

Arnold Enright has been a prisoner for the past six years, confined to a cell not of his own making. Sentenced to viewing his world's reflection in a mirror and with little hope of escape, he is a man whose whole existence can be measured in feet and inches, his only companion the relentless wheeze of an iron lung.

In this hopeless life of scientific dead-ends, Arnold Enright is left to ponder, to regret, to constantly remember what was, and what might have been. Forever praying for an escape route and a way to end it all, Mr Enright is about to discover his prayers have been answered, but in a way he could never have imagined.

Praise for WITHIN HIS REACH:

"WITHIN HIS REACH is a gripping story, reminiscent of a top-drawer Twilight Zone episode. Steve Gerlach grabs you right at the start and holds you breathless until the very last line. I can imagine the spirits of Rod Serling and Charles Beaumont nodding their approval over this powerful novella--it's a terrific piece of work."

--Christopher Conlon, Bram Stoker Award finalist for Midnight on Mourn Street, Starkweather Dreams


"I've read and enjoyed everything Steve Gerlach has published but I never imagined he had the talent, the soul, and the insight to write a story like Within His Reach.  This is a wonderful tribute to Rod Serling --deeply moving, heartbreaking, even.  It's an emotional roller-coaster I'll be thinking about for a long time.  I can't recommend it highly enough."

-- John R. Little, Bram Stoker Award winning author of Miranda, The Memory Tree and The Gray Zone


Visit the Tasmaniac Publications website to place your order.

The very talented Alan M Clark has just finished the cover artwork and internal illustrations for WITHIN HIS REACH, and they look fantastic. I look forward to uploading them here in the near future once the final cover design has been approved.

Stay tuned, more updates to come soon....

You'll find my latest short story as part of Tasmaniac Publications' Christmas anthology FESTIVE FEAR, which is now available to pre-order. This new anthology contains all original stories from some of the leading horror writers working in Australia today!

It contains 14 disturbing tales that will make you wonder if Christmas really is something to look forward to.

This edition is limited to 150 numbered softcover copies with a release date of December 5th.



Gift Bearers:

Brett McBean
Marty Young
Martin Livings
Leigh Haig
Josephine Pennicott
Amanda J Spedding
B. Michael Radburn
Crisetta MacLeod
Stephen Studach
Felicity Dowker
Loretta Leslie
Mark Farrugia
Danielle Ferries
.. and myself, Steve Gerlach

Be sure to pick up a copy for the holidays or even buy one for the horror lover in your life - will make for a bloody good Christmas gift.

Only $15.95 US (with free shipping through Tasmaniac within US & AUS).
Pre-order now at: bugme@tasmaniacpublications.com

Other outlets:
Horror Mall (US)
Jeff 'n' Joys (UK)

The limited edition of THE NOCTURNE is now shipping. I am happy to bring you exclusive shots of the soon-to-be-released lettered edition.

The photos show once again the craftsmanship and level of dedication to each release by the team at Cargo Cult Press. I look forward to working with them on future releases.

I'm honored and proud to announce that William F. Nolan will be providing the introduction to WITHIN HIS REACH, which will be released by Tasmaniac Publications.

Everyone is very lucky that the planets aligned for this, and I think readers both old and new will get a real buzz out of this introduction. WITHIN HIS REACH is even more special now.

Alan M Clark will also be providing the cover artwork, which will be an absolute delight as well.

As a reminder, here's the synopsis below:

Arnold Enright has been a prisoner for the past six years, confined to a cell not of his own making. Sentenced to viewing his world's reflection in a mirror and with little hope of escape, he is a man whose whole existence can be measured in feet and inches, his only companion the relentless wheeze of an iron lung. In this hopeless life of scientific dead-ends, Arnold Enright is left to ponder, to regret, to constantly remember what was, and what might have been. Forever praying for an escape route and a way to end it all, Mr Enright is about to discover his prayers have been answered, but in a way he could never have imagined.

WITHIN HIS REACH
a novella by
Steve Gerlach

Order your copy of WITHIN HIS REACH now.

I have just submitted an extra special short story that will be delivered only to those who pre-ordered THE NOCTURNE from Cargo Cult Press.

It's an important story as it'll be one piece of a soon to be expanding puzzle. This "puzzle" will feature with all my Cargo Cult Press releases from now on. So, those of you who pre-ordered THE NOCTURNE are in for a real treat! Plus, you'll be lucky enough to "get in on the ground floor" so to speak.

I'll post more about the short story once it has been delivered with copies of the novel. Until then, we want to keep this one as a nice surprise for my fans and customers of Cargo Cult Press.

I've seen the first shots of THE NOCTURE hardback prototypes from Cargo Cult Press... couldn't wait to post these here. THE NOCTURNE dream is almost a reality! The limited edition will be shipping in two weeks, the deluxe edition will be shipping in four weeks.

I also want to say a big thanks to the Cargo Cult Press team for doing such a fine job.

...So what are you waiting for? Order your copy of THE NOCTURNE here!

Just finished my first holiday short story, White Christmas, which will appear in Tasmaniac Publications Festive Fear anthology, due in time for Christmas this year.

Head over to Tasmaniac Publications to find out more details.

WITHIN HIS REACH was submitted to Tasmaniac Publications late last month. It's a very interesting story and I think you'll enjoy it. Preview reviews have been very positive, and it's a strange and interesting tale that's "a little bit different." There's some exciting extras that will - hopefully - make up this release, but I'm sworn to secrecy for now. More news on this if and when the planets align...

Vince Natale's fantastic artwork for THE NOCTURNE has been accepted into the Spectrum Annual of Fantastic Art for 2009. This is terrific peer recognition for Vince and proves once again why he's the best in the business.

Congrats to Vince from all of us!

I will be visiting the Horror-Mall chatrooms this Thursday and Friday nights to chat about the upcoming release of THE NOCTURNE by Cargo Cult Press.

The chats take place Thursday night, April 30 at 9:30pm US EST, and then again Friday night May 1 at 9:00 Aust EST. This way, I hope to talk to as many people as possible in both hemispheres of the globe!

There's some exciting added extras for those who order THE NOCTURNE in either Limited or Lettered editions before they're sold out, so make sure you order now and find out what you have to do to go into the draw for some exciting prizes from the Gerlach Archives. During the chats I'll let you know what's up for offer! There are multiple prizes for both editions... and they are truly one-of-a-kind opportunities! So order your copies today, as stocks are down to single figures!

Th Horror-Mall chatrooms can be found here.

And you can order THE NOCTURNE now through here.

Hot of the presses is the back cover blurb/synopsis for WITHIN HIS REACH, the Tasmaniac Publications release coming in 2010. Read below to get a feel for this very different and one of a kind Gerlach novella. The guys at Tasmaniac are working hard to make this a very exciting release, with a few surprises up their sleeves. More info when I have it, but for now, enjoy the synopsis.

"Arnold Enright has been a prisoner for the past six years, confined to a cell not of his own making. Sentenced to viewing his world's reflection in a mirror and with little hope of escape, he is a man whose whole existence can be measured in feet and inches, his only companion the relentless wheeze of an iron lung. In this hopeless life of scientific dead-ends, Arnold Enright is left to ponder, to regret, to constantly remember what was, and what might have been. Forever praying for an escape route and a way to end it all, Mr Enright is about to discover his prayers have been answered, but in a way he could never have imagined.

WITHIN HIS REACH
a novella by
Steve Gerlach"

Order your copy of WITHIN HIS REACH now.

Over at Horror Mall, THE NOCTURNE has just weighed in as the #1 Bestseller (pre-orders) for March.

This is terrific news! Orders are going strong and both editions of the novel are almost sold out. There's been some great feedback on this release already and word on the street has it that Cargo Cult is going to produce an absolutely stunning edition!

Get yours now while you still can!

Well, in record time, the signature sheets for THE NOCTURNE have arrived. The pics below show me signing away all of Friday night. From the deadly serious at the start, to the slow but sure unravelling of my mind as the wrist cramps take hold. It's a blow by blow (or sign by sign) photo-record of the event!

But seriously, I couldn't be more proud of the professionalism and the way the guys at Cargo Cult Press have grabbed THE NOCTURNE and run with it. It's exciting to know this book will see a US release in less than three months!

Remember, this is a limited edition that's selling fast. Even the ultra-limited lettered edition is almost gone, so head over to Horror Mall and secure your copy before it's too late!


First I need to get myself in the mood with some finger exercises........



Here are the sig sheets that need to be signed.


Here, take a closer look!



Okay, let the signing begin! ...



... seriously, let me get on with it.



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...... okay, I'm half-way through these. Time to celebrate with some cheesy dance moves!

I'm very happy to announce that The Nocturne is being published by Cargo Cult Press, and is now available for pre-order through the Horror Mall website.

The guys at Cargo Cult are the leaders in cutting-edge horror and thrillers and have dedicated themselves to a quick turnaround on The Nocturne, the novel some US readers see as the "missing Gerlach." Cargo Cult has also listened to readers calls for "more Gerlach, more often" - hence the quick turnaround on getting The Nocturne out to the masses before the end of June. Yes, that's right, this novel will be delivered in just over three months.

This is the first new Cargo Cult Gerlach release announced since the wonderfully successful INJUSTICE, but it certainly won't be the last. Look for more announcements from Cargo Cult very soon, with some exciting new novels scheduled for next year.

Click here to secure your copy of THE NOCTURNE now!

The cover blurb for THE NOCTURNE can be found here. Some advance quotes for the novel are below, along with a reminder of the terrific artwork produced by Vince Natale, which will grace this edition.

I'm thrilled and excited about future prospects with Cargo Cult. Their dedication to producing fine limited editions, and their belief in some of the best writers going around, makes them the perfect partner for my novels both today and going forward.

I'm excited, and I hope you are too. Strap yourself in for THE NOCTURNE - coming in June.


THE NOCTURNE:

"A really fast paced, grim, exciting, sexy novel. It's very gripping, violent, and weird. I really enjoyed it. The Nocturne is a book that any Laymon fan ought to enjoy. " -- Richard Laymon, author of The Cellar, USA

"The Nocturne is a guilty pleasure, full of wall-to-wall action. Forget about going to bed. Reschedule that appointment. Gerlach has pulled you into his world and won't let go. The Nocturne is a wonderfully enjoyable and gruesome ride." -- Barry Hoffman, author of Judas Eyes, USA

"The Nocturne is a horror/sci-fi thrill ride. The full-throttle, staccato pacing of this novel is extreme." -- Cemetery Dance Magazine, USA

Read more reviews of The Nocturne here.

I'm very excited to bring you all these sneak peek photos of the lettered edition version of INJUSTICE, published by Cargo Cult Press. These guys are really the stand-outs in Limited Editions right now, and I'm very proud and honored to be working with them.

So proud, in fact, that you all need to stand by for some VERY exciting news that will hit ASAP. Get ready... there's some special surprises on the way. Show your support for the publisher who supports the best writers on the planet, and visit Cargo Cult Press today.

INJUSTICE and AMBER RISING are now shipping and making their way around the world to readers. We've had terrific feedback already from the US, UK, Europe and Oz.

Those wishing to order copies need to hurry, as it's almost sold out! Snap up the last remaining copies before they're locked away for 25 years to life! Visit the Horror Mall website for order information.

Well it was only a matter of time before I joined the masses on Twitter.

Come and twit with me! http://twitter.com/stezza666

As this involves live, up-to-the-minute updates, you'll get to live and breathe the writing process with me (and other random thoughts)... I've already dropped some exclusives about WITHIN HIS REACH to the tweeps (twitter people).

From the archives we bring you the official trailer for LAKE MOUNTAIN, as mentioned in 'HUNTING ZOE and other tales'.

Click here to view the trailer for Steve Gerlach's novel, LAKE MOUNTAIN.

Hot on the heels of the unveiling of the artwork for the Cargo Cult Press edition of INJUSTICE, we're proud to be able to show you the cover artwork for the free chapbook which is being given away with INJUSTICE. Yes, it's AMBER RISING, which takes place after LAKE MOUNTAIN and features one of the main characters.

More information on this release can be found on the Cargo Cult website. All we'll say is it's a nice nasty piece.

INJUSTICE (and AMBER) will be shipping soon.

I'm pleased to bring you the cover of INJUSTICE, soon to be released through Cargo Cult Press.

The limited edition should be shipping in about three weeks. The artwork below is silkscreened onto the front board creating a lovely, art intensive dustjacketless appearance. Then when the reader opens the book they find the full color frontispiece (which you can find below in our September 23rd, 2008 update). This will be a very nice production, for sure.

Steve Gerlach has recently been added to Wikipedia. To check out this entry, click here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Gerlach

Please feel free to edit the article and contribute any further information you think others would like to know!