We’re switching gears from horrors in NYC to the singular works by an award-winning horror author. Bram Stoker Award-winning horror and dark fantasy author Paul Tremblay is known for exploring the human condition through terrifying, thought-provoking fiction. His work expertly bridges the supernatural with the realistic in unique ways. Come read and discuss four ofContinue reading “Beyond the Tropes at The Center for Fiction Returns this spring with the works of Paul Tremblay”
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Long Island Convention of Horror Appearance this February 2026
My first convention of 2026. I’ll be attending the LICH, the Long Island Convention of Horror February 27 – March 1st at the Hyatt Regency, Hauppauge NY. I am bringing with me limited edition hard cover copies of Sinister Ascension numbered and signed….but thats not all. The first 10 editions will be sold in a limited editionContinue reading “Long Island Convention of Horror Appearance this February 2026”
The Reviews for Sinister Ascension are coming in!
Reviews for Sinister Ascension are starting to come in. Check out Joe Compton’s Go Indie Now Channel on YouTube and check out his Indie Dozens for 2024 where he reviews his favorite indie books and movies. Sinister Ascension sits at number 9 but he has put together a rather cool line up of independent worksContinue reading “The Reviews for Sinister Ascension are coming in!”
Happy New Year from author Marc L Abbott
I just wanted to take a moment out to wish all of you a happy, safe and productive new year. Thank you for always supporting me in my work, taking time out to read my posts and helping me with my most recent launch Sinister Ascension. In 2025 I plan to be attending more eventsContinue reading “Happy New Year from author Marc L Abbott”
Sinister Ascension Official Book Cover
This is the official and final cover for the upcoming novel Sinister Ascension
Oral Storytelling Workshop at Horror University only at Stokercon 2023
With less than a week away until Stokercon 2023, I’m excited to announce that I will be running a workshop for Horror University. Using Oral Storytelling Techniques in Horror Fiction – This unique workshop will look at how horror writers can utilize their oratory skills to help both write and tell horror stories. It willContinue reading “Oral Storytelling Workshop at Horror University only at Stokercon 2023”
Beyond the Tropes Returns for the Spring with Speculative Characters & Graphic Novels
Beyond the Tropes is returning this spring with The Center for Fiction for the newest session: Speculative Characters. We will be reading and discussing characters from popular IP starting with Aliens: Vasquez an original story by V. Castro about the origins and rise of the tough Latina Colonial Marine from the Aliens film. Next upContinue reading “Beyond the Tropes Returns for the Spring with Speculative Characters & Graphic Novels”
The Volume Knob: The Living Years
Here is the full episode of my story, The Living Years, featured on The Volume Knob on December 5th 2022. My father played a big role in me becoming the man I am today, but did I ever live up to his expectations? Find out in this story produced by Keith Serry. For more storiesContinue reading “The Volume Knob: The Living Years”
Marc L Abbott appearing at Multiverse October 14th-16th in Atlanta, Georgia
Author Marc L Abbott will be joining fellow Hell at Brooklyn Tea authors Steven Van Patten and Kirk Johnson at Multiverse in Atlanta, Georgia October 14th – 16th at the Westin Atlanta Perimeter North. He will be on hand to sign copies of the award-winning Hell at the Way Station and the sequel, Hell atContinue reading “Marc L Abbott appearing at Multiverse October 14th-16th in Atlanta, Georgia”
Beyond the Tropes Returns this Fall with Latinx Terror
Beyond The Tropes returns for the fall with Latinx Terror starting September 18th. We explore the writings of four authors who will take us on a terrifying journey with a mix of ancient evils, urban legends and stories steeped in noir. We will be reading the following works: Queen of the Cicadas by V. Castro TheContinue reading “Beyond the Tropes Returns this Fall with Latinx Terror”