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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

My new short story, DOWN ON KATY - DAY IX has been written for the Larry Roberts, Bloodletting Press, FIRST CUTS project. This was a secret project that was designed as a tribute to the earliest days of Bloodletting Books.

The anthology was delivered to Larry on Halloween, much to his surprise and delight as all knowledge of this project was kept from him. It will probably be published next year.

Many thanks to David Niall Wilson - the brains behind the project.

AMBER RISING is the short story that continues from where the events of LAKE MOUNTAIN left off.

Cargo Cult Press is offering the AMBER RISING chapbook with preorders for INJUSTICE, as no other copies will then be produced.

AMBER RISING looks set to follow CellCaNdy as another very rare Gerlach collectible.

Check out the Cargo Cult Press website for more details.

Gerlach hits Germany with a short story released in the anthology Masters of Unreality from Eloy Edictions. This is the first German edition of any Gerlach tale, and paves the way for the release later this year of ZORN, the German edition of RAGE. After ZORN, plans are in place to release Nachtszene, the German version of THE NOCTURNE.



The short story in Masters of Unreality is called "Im Dunkel der Nacht", and those English-speaking fans who are worried they're missing out on a new story need to look no further than Hunting Zoe and other tales where the story is reprinted in English as Dead of Night (German Version).

Masters of Unreality is available now in all good bookstores in Germany, and can be ordered direct from the publisher at: http://www.eloyed.com

Word reaches us from Bloodletting Press that Hunting Zoe and other tales will ship from the 13th of this month! So, the wait is almost over! The Table of Contents is listed in the December 19 update (below), so remember here's your chance to get the Love Lies Dying "sequel", plus some of the best Gerlach short stories (collected together for the first time!) Numbers are limited, so get yours before they all go!

Also, Bloodletting will be at this year's World Horror Convention, so keep an eye out for Zoe there as well! Pre-orders can be taken here: www.bloodlettingbooks.com and www.horror-mall.com.

Right now at Amazon.com you have a chance to secure two never-before-published Gerlach stories as part of the Amazon Shorts program. For just 49 cents each, these tales come from Steve's time working for Australia's leading newspaper, the Herald Sun. The links for both pieces are here:

Cloning Around and A Killer Stalks The Outback.

These are digital files which are dowloaded straight to your desktop. Both are topical, especially the A Killer Stalks The Outback piece, as the trial is currently underway in Australia.

As a special extra for stevegerlach.com visitors, anyone who purchases both Shorts at Amazon and sends us proof of purchase (such as the Amazon invoice) will be sent a THIRD Short for free. Now that sounds like a bargain to us! Simply email us using the feedback link on our splash page, and we'll forward you the third story within 24 hours.

ess edition of RAGE is now shipping. Don't forget if you order it from Shocklines.com, it comes with a free copy of the limited edition Gerlach chapbook, CELL CANDY. You'll only be able to get the chapbook through Shocklines.com so order now!