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My American Nightmare

10/29/2017

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Book Info 

  • Title: My American Nightmare – Women in Horror Anthology
  • Title ISBN: (waiting on that)
  • Book Length: 250 pgs.
  • Publisher: Twisted Wing Productions

DESCRIPTION/Blurb

For Fans of American Horror Story, Stephen King, Joe Hill, and Danielle Vega America, land of the free, land of the brave, land of nightmares? A group of female authors come together in this collection of creepy tales and psychological horror stories to bring you chills and disturbing images that won't leave you long after you are done reading. From zombies to rural small towns, to the foggy New England to the glamour of Hollywood, each story focuses on a diverse aspect of living in America and the horror found in bullying, being the “new girl,” starting your first job, and navigating the murky waters of adolescence and all the terrifying changes that come with it. Bold and haunting, My American Nightmare encompasses daring stories from new voices in the horror genre. This collection will unsettle your nerves and linger in your mind, demonstrating that women can show you a nuance of horror that isn't always evident from the male perspective.  

Dare to take a walk on the dark side.

Angela Sylvaine - Ballad of Sorrow and Lila
Amelia Kibbie –  We Kill The Skullman
R. A. Goli – Mr. Buttons' Tea Party
Jamie Kahn –  The Poison & The Ivy
Rachel Bolton-  The Girl & The Yellow Wallpaper
Hillary Lyon - Boys' Night Out
Nicky Peacock –  She Looked Like Krystal Sparkle
Spinster Eskie - Angie's Change
Sheri Kreitner - The Pickman Sisters of Salem
Sierra Ryan –  Volunteer
Kara Nelson - The Eye
E.F. Schraeder – Night Moves
Andrea Teare – 39 Days
Heather Miller - The Stars
Marnie Azzarelli – When Evacuating Pennsylvania
Erica Ruhe - Perle
Phoebe Jane Johnson - Ruby
Azzurra Nox - Whatever Happened to Peyton Rose?
Kara Dennison - Billson

A muscle flickered in that clean-shaven jaw. “Step out of the vehicle.” I hesitated. Another bang. “I said step out of the vehicle.” Singer popped the snap on his holster. “I’m not gonna ask you again.” Dog whimpers urged me to comply. My shoulders slumped. I released the latch and fought open the stiff door. It protested with a loud, long squeal. “Now what is in the back of this truck?” Still I hesitated, puckering my lips in a coy attempt at innocence. “My stepdad.”

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Azzurra Nox was born in Catania, Sicily, and has led a nomadic life since birth. She has lived in various European cities and Cuba, and currently resides in the Los Angeles area. Always an avid reader and writer from a young age, she loved entertaining her friends with ghost stories. She loves horror movies, cats, and a good rock show. She dislikes Mondays and chick-flicks. CUT HERE, her debut paranormal urban fantasy was inspired by a nightmare she had a few years ago. Some of her favourite authors include Anne Rice, Oscar Wilde, Chuck Palahniuk, and Isabella Santacroce. For more info on her writing go here: https://azzurranox.com/books/. She's also the founder and curator of the lifestyle blog The Inkblotters: https://theinkblotters.com/ where she shares her love for makeup, movies, books, music, traveling, and food with her readers. You can follow her on Twitter @diva_zura or Instagram at divazura.  

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Review: 
Ghosts, zombies, slashers, abductions, creepy dolls, and of course witches are included in this selection of creepy short stories. All written by women  My American Nightmare  contains everything from macabre to disturbing, perfect for Halloween time reading. With all stories set in the United States of America, some stories are historically set, some are current, the stories range from new horror to familiar retellings.    With all short story collections I enjoyed some stories more than others, however with Halloween right around the corner I gobbled up all the stories and appreciated the atmosphere that they gave to this time of year.  

One of my favorite stories was the Ballad of Sorrow and Lila which shows the power of strong feelings and why a bully never wins.

I also enjoyed The Pickman Sisters of Salem which will reverberate with any who loves Hocus Pocus.  

The last story in the grouping was a perfect send-off.  Mr. Button's Tea Party had a lot of elements, abductions, dolls and disfigurement; however, the creepiest part was that it felt like something that might actually happen to a person or a story you might hear about on the news.  This is one that I would have loved to see expanded upon. 


Overall, these short stories show that women in horror makes for a wonderfully spooky mix. 

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1 Comment
Dianna link
1/5/2018 11:06:02 pm

I'm not usually a fan of horror novels, but I really like spooky stories (especially ghosts!) This might be the right dose for me -- short but spooky.

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