David Owain Hughes

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David Owain Hughes is a word-slinger of horror and crime fiction, who grew up on trashy b-movies from the age of five which helped rapidly instil in him a vivid imagination. He’s had multiple short stories published in various online magazines and anthologies, along with articles, reviews and interviews. He’s written for This Is Horror, Blood Magazine, and Horror Geeks Magazine.

Hughes is the author of six horror novels, four short story collections and a plethora of novellas. Although he predominately writes within the bracket of horror and its multiple sub-genres, he’s recently branched out into crime fiction and is slowly carving out a superb series of crime/noir thrillers under the umbrella title of South Wales.

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It Came from the Garage!: An Anthology of Automotive Horror May 7, 2021

by Stephen King, Guy Smith, Antonio Simon, Apara Moreiya, Stephanie Kelley, David Hughes, Paige Reiring, Ramiro Perez de Pereda, Sarah Cannavo, Douglas Fairbanks

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Shift your fear into top gear. Set your pulse racing with this collection of automotive horror that fires on all cylinders. This bad boy comes fully-optioned with fifteen tales of classic cars and motorcycles behaving badly, and the star-studded lineup is sure to provide all the nightmare fuel you can handle. So strap in and hold on, because we're going pedal to the metal. It's blood-soaked horror or bust, and we aren't stopping for anything. You're in for a ride.

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The Best of Indie Horror Nov 26, 2020

by Shaun Hutson, Tim Curran, Mark Lukens, Lee Mountford, John R. Little, Andrew Lennon, Calvin Demmer, J.C. Michael, Nicola Lombardi , Kevin J. Kennedy

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After releasing several best-selling anthology series, I wanted to do something new. Having worked with a tremendous number of authors over the years, I decided to gather some of my favourites together and do an unthemed book. This book is the result of that idea. Inside the cover, you will find an array of styles covering a wealth of sub genres. I present you with, the best of indie horror.Over 100K of new stories by:Shaun HutsonTim CurranMark LukensLee MountfordJohn R. LittleAndrew LennonCalvin DemmerJ.C. MichaelDavid Owain HughesLee MurrayChristina BerglingMark CassellChristopher MotzMike DukeKyle M. ScottSteven StacyLex JonesDouglas HackleNicola Lombardi

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100 Word Horrors: An Anthology of Horror Drabbles (100 Word Horror Collection Book 1) Jan 28, 2018

by Kevin J. Kennedy, Amy Cross, William F. Nolan, Lisa Morton, Gord Rollo, Michael A. Arnzen, Mark Lukens, Richard Chizmar, Rick Gualtieri, Jeff Strand, Mathew Brockmeyer

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Praise for the book:

"A collection of terse, eerie, and delightful little creepers, each one like a swift uppercut to the solar plexus, proving that dynamite truly does come in small packages!"
--Ronald Malfi, author of Bone White

"Wow! With the amazing talent involved in this anthology, it's no wonder 100 Word Horrors is such a powerful gut-punch of horror!"
--Joe Mynhardt, Crystal Lake Publishing

“A delicious collection of tiny tales of horror."
--Kelley Armstrong, author of Bitten

"Each and every story will get you there, with a scare, in seconds. A terrific read for those who like their horror fast, sharp and brutal… like a good stabbing. Highly recommended!”

--Steve Gerlach, author of Rage

“Horror often is best served by the short form, and with 100 Word Horrors, you get the shortest of the short! This is a bag of Horror Candy that will make you cringe, reread, smile and savor, one twisted wrapper at a time.”

--John Everson, Bram Stoker Award-winning author of Sacrificing Virgins

Synopsis:

A drabble is a short form of fiction that is exactly 100 words long (not including the title).

Kevin J. Kennedy, has once again brought together the best of the horror world to bring you an anthology that is packed with creepy tales.

Between these pages you will find over one hundred drabbles, written by a wealth of talented authors. From the best indie horror authors to Bram Stoker award winners and Amazon top sellers. We have monsters, mayhem and madness. Come join us.

Edited by Brandy Yassa

Full author line up:
A.J. Brown
Adriaan Brae
Alex Laybourne
Amy Cross
Antonio Simon, Jr
Becky Narron
Billy Chizmar
Billy San Juan
Brandy Yassa
Briana Robertson
C.M. Saunders
C.S. Anderson
Chad Lutzke
Christina Bergling
Christopher Motz
Christopher Motz
Craig Saunders
David Owain Hughes
Derek Shupert
Donelle Pardee Whiting
Duncan P. Bradshaw
Elizabeth Cash
Ellen A. Easton
Eric J. Guignard
Georgia Lennon
Gord Rollo
Howard Carlyle
Ike Hamill
James H. Longmore
James Matthew Buyers
James McCulloch
Jason M. Light
Jeff Strand
Jessica Gomez
John Dover
Kevin J. Kennedy
Lee McGeorge
Lee Mountford
Lisa Morton
Lisa Vasquez
Mark Cassell
Mark Fleming
Mark Lukens
Mark Lumby
Matt Hickman
Megan Ince
Michael A. Arnzen
Michael Bray
Michael Paul Gonzalez
Mike Duke
Nicholas Diak
Norbert Gora
P. Mattern
P.J. Blakey-Novis
Peter Oliver Wonder
Pippa Bailey
Rebecca Brae
Rhys Hughes
Richard Chizmar
Billy Chizmar
Rick Gualtieri
Robert W. Easton
Sara Tantlinger
Stefan Lear
Suzanne Fox
Theresa Jacobs
Valerie Lioudis
Valerie Lioudis
Weston Kincade
William F. Nolan

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The Horror Collection: Extreme Edition Jul 26, 2021

by Matt Shaw, Kyle M. Scott, David Owain Hughes, Nic Brady, Natasha Sinclair, Matthew M. Clarke , Kevin J. Kennedy

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The Horror Collection: Extreme Edition, KJK Publishing celebrates the 11th book of the series with a twist. This special edition is only one of three of the series that showcase stories of a specific theme. This one targets the horror sub-genre — extreme.
Featuring explicit, sexy and depraved never-before-published stories from;

Nic Brady
Matthew M. Clarke
David Owain Hughes
Kevin J. Kennedy
Kyle M. Scott
Matt Shaw
Natasha Sinclair

Since its conception in 2018, The Horror Collection series has been a firm favourite amongst global horror readers.

The Extreme Edition is the unruly weirdo in the family who has no filter. The one that all the good crass, uncomfortable and disturbing stories come from — you wouldn’t trust them alone with your wife or kid! Hell, you don’t exactly want to be caught up alone with them yourself! This one has no boundaries. It’s the social anarchist of the relatively straight-laced bunch — that’s even with the freaky bizarro cousin interwoven through the books.

If you always wish for that bit more gratuitous sex and violence, this book is for you.

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The Horror Collection: Purple Edition: THC Book 3 Jul 1, 2019

by Kevin J. Kennedy, Kelley Armstrong, Ray Garton, Simon Clark, Gord Rollo, Chad Lutzke, Mike Duke, Christina Bergling, David Owain Hughes, P. Mattern

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The Horror Collection book 3 is the newest in a series of mini anthologies. This edition brings together some of the best horror writers from the last few decades. Featuring stories from Ray Garton, Kelley Armstrong, Simon Clark, Gord Rollo, Chad Lutzke, Mike Duke, Christina Bergling, David Owain Hughes, P. Mattern & Kevin J. Kennedy.

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Bloodlust: Drabbles 2 (Legends of Night) Jul 13, 2021

by Black Ink Fiction, Amber M. Simpson, B.A. Nielsen, Dorian J. Sinnott, Gary Kruse, Scarlett Lake, Melody E. McIntyre, Patrick Winters, A.S Charly, Alex Avery, Amanda Arab, Andrew Kurtz, Andrew McDonald, Bart Van Goethem, Belinda Brady, Bill Bibo Jr., Brian Foley, Brieanne O'Reilly, Bry White, C. Langtree, C.E Stokes, Charlotte O'Farrell, Chisto Healy, Chris Hewitt, Christine Steinmetz, Christopher T Dabrowski, Collin Yeoh, Dan Allen, David Bowmore, David Green, David Owain Hughes, Dawn DeBraal, Declan Liam McKendrick, Destiny Eve Pifer, Devin Beggs, DJ Elton, Dusty Davis, Ella Everly, Emilian Wojnowski, Emma K. Leadley, Gabriella Balcom, Gary McDonough, Hari Navarro, Hillary Lyon, J.S Nel, Jacek Wilkos, Jamie Blyth, Jim Nemeth, Jodi Jensen, Jodie Angell, Jodie Francis, John H. Dromey, John Lane, K.B. Elijah, Kerri Jesmer, Kevin E.C. Curdgel, Kevin Hopson, Kevin J. Kennedy, Lana Trick, Laura Shenton, Leanbh Pearson, M.B Pedersen, Maggie D. Brace, McKenzie Richardson, Meera Dandekar, Michelle Brett, Monster Smith, Brown N.M, Natasha Sinclair, Nerisha Kemraj, Nicole Henning, Olivia Arieti, Pamela Morton, Paul Benkendorfer, Philip Rogers, R. Michael, Rachel C. Pendragon, Radar DeBoard, Reyna Young, Rich Rurshell, Rickey Rivers Jr., Rob D. Smith, Robert Allen Lupton, S.O. Green, Shania Hayhoe, Simon J. Plant, Stephen Herczeg, Terry Miller, Theresa Derwin, Thomas K.S. Wake, Thomas Sturgeon Jr., Tiffany Christie, Tim Law, Tony Logan, Toshiya Kamei, Tyson Miller, Vic Kerry, Victor Nandi, Warren Benedetto, Zachary Hennis, Brandi Hicks, Shelly Jarvis

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I vant to suck your blood!

Tired of the same old vampire tropes? How about a sarcastic scientist accidentally turned? A feisty vampire grandma? Or Saucy Jack who craves women of the night? This anthology is sure to make you hang garlic and crucifixes to keep the vampires at bay.

Authors from all over the world bring you succinct stories to curdle your blood…such sweet, sweet blood. Check out Bloodlust from Black Ink Fiction now!

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100 Word Horrors Book 3: An Anthology of Horror Drabbles (100 Word Horror Collection) Sep 4, 2019

by Kevin J. Kennedy, Eric J. Guignard, Andrew Lennon, Chad Lutzke, Evans Light, Mark Matthews, John Boden, J.C. Michael, Michelle Garza, Melissa Lason

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Book 3 of the 100 Word Horrors Series

Over 100 drabbles by some of the finest horror authors writing today.

Edited by Brandy Yassa

T.O.C.
Andrew Lennon - Enter Night
P. Mattern - The Fungus Among Us
RJ Meldrum - Invasion
RJ Meldrum - One Night Stand
C.A. Verstraete - A Mother's Love
Valerie Lioudis - Too Many
Steve Stred - Click
Steve Stred - Cursed
D.E. McCluskey - Work
Mark Matthews - A Vampire and Her Jar Full of Leeches
Dennis Mombauer - The Rusted Island
Theresa Jacobs - The Muse
Michael D. Davis - June Bug
Michael D. Davis - The Doctor's Hobbies
Chad Lutzke - Nothing
J.C. Michael - True Potential
DS Ullery - Number Thirteen
Scott Paul Hallam - The Crate
Anthony Giordano - La Lamentación
Kevin Cathy - The Tree
Kevin Cathy - Narrative
Kevin Cathy - Admitted
Ellen A. Easton - Into the Woods
Sheldon Woodbury - The Altar of Bones
Sheldon Woodbury - Halloween Ride
Sheldon Woodbury - The Midnight Circus
P.J. Blakey-Novis - Stray
Chris Hall - The Evacuation
Larry Hinkle - Three Wishes
J.C. Michael - The Dead that Lived
Joe X. Young - Black Light
Terry Miller - Dollface
Evans Light - That'll Show Her
C.S. Anderson - The Difference
Alyson Faye - The Necklace
RJ Roles - Tits to Die for
RJ Roles - Passing the Torch
RJ Roles - Delicious
RJ Meldrum - The Apocalypse Will Be Televised
Kerry E.B. Black - Blood and Ashes
Ron Davis - Crimson and Clover
Rhys Hughes - The Special Day
Tristan Drue Rogers - Flightless
John Boden - A Fleeting Thing
John Boden - After
Ryan Colley - Masks
Ryan Colley - Operation
Kerry E.B. Black - Flames
Kerry E.B. Black - As He Was
Toneye Eyenot - Sleep, My Darling
David Owain Hughes - The Rich Get Richer
Simon Cluett - Bait
Toneye Eyenot - Dirt Nap
John T. M. Herres - A Place I Know
Ryan Woods - The Room Upstairs
Howard Carlyle - Painting the Walls
James Matthew Byers - A Penny’s Penance
Andrew Lennon - Possessed
Terry Miller - Death Rattles
Dean M. King - Too Late
Terry Miller - Dead Girl Speak
Jason M. Light - Gun Control
Justin M. Woodward - Gravemakers and Gunslingers
Aron Beauregard - Hot Car
Matthew Cash - My God Lives on the Mountain Top
David Owain Hughes - Tribal Beard
Hazel Lennon - Picnic
Martin P. Fuller - Die, Die, Dead
Howard Carlyle - The Tools of His Trade
Duncan Thompson - A Bedtime Story
Jim Goforth - Hack
Stuart Conover - Be Careful What You Wish For
S P Oldham - Noisy Neighbours
Ron Davis - Machines of War
Becky Narron - Mistaken Identity
Chris Miller - The Thing Beyond the Veil
Norbert Góra - Houston, I Have a Circus Here
Leigha Desmond - The Call
Patrick Winters - The Dolmen of Austburg
Paul Wennersberg-Løvholen - The Dead Don’t Die
Paul Wennersberg-Løvholen - 158 Days Later
Andrew Lennon - Honey, I’m Home
C.M. Saunders - Naughty Step
Zoey Xolton - The Arena
Theresa Derwin - Used Parts
Martin Zeigler - Blackout
Andrew Lennon - Dreams
Robin Braid - Loch
Robin Braid - Next Door
Suzanne Fox - Sweet Dreams
Essel Pratt - Somniphobia
Michelle Garza and Melissa Lason - Wooden Suit

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Infection: Drabbles 1 (Legends of Night) Jun 29, 2021

by Black Ink Fiction, McKenzie Richardson, Nicole Little, Brieanne O'Reilly, Alex Avery, Rachel C. Pendragon, BF Vega, Stephen Herczeg, A. S. Charly, Alison Kaiser, Amanda Arab, Amber M. Simpson, Andrew Kurtz, Andrew McDonald, April Yates, B. A. Nielsen, Bill Bibo Jr, Brian Foley, Brook Sullivan, Brynna Jones, Chisto Healy, Chris Bannor, Chris Hewitt, Christopher T. Dabrowski, ChrystalVixen, Collin Yeoh, Dan Allen, David Bowmore, David Green, David Owain Hughes, Davion Moore, DeBraal, Declan Liam McKendrick, Destiny Eve Pifer, Devin Beggs, Diane Arrelle, Dorian J. Sinnott, Dusty Davis, Ed Ahern, Ella Everly, Emilian Wojnowski, Emma K. Leadley, Fariel Shafee, Gabriella Balcom, Gary McDonough, Hari Navarro, Helen M. Merrick, Hillary Lyon, J.M. Faulkner, J.S. Nel, Jacek Wilkos, James S. Austin, Jamie Blyth, Jeremy Zenter, Jessica Wilcox, Jodi Jensen, Jodie Angell, Jodie Francis, John Lane, K.B. Elijah, Katherine Howard, Kerri Jesmer, Kevin E.C. Curdgel, Kevin Hopson, Lana Trick, Laura Shenton, Leanbh Pearson, M.B. Pedersen, Madeline Mora-Summonte, Maggie D Brace, Maxine Churchman, Meera Dandekar, Michelle Brett, Monster Smith, N.M. Brown, Natasha Sinclair, Nerisha Kemraj, Nick Watts, Nicole Henning, Patrick C. Harrison III, Patrick Winters, Peter Foote, Philip Rogers, Radar DeBoard, Ralph Benton, Reyna Young, Rich Rurshell, Rickey Rivers Jr, Riley Odell, Rotten Akers, S.O. Green, Scott Marshall, Scott Smith, Shawn M. Klimek, Simon J. Plant, Sophie Wagner, Stuart Conover, Thomas Sturgeon Jr, Tiffany Christie, Tim Law, Tony Logan, Tyson Miller, Umair Mirxa, Victor Nandi, Warren Benedetto, Zachary Hennis, Brandi Hicks, Shelly Jarvis

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The undead are among us. Shambling, groaning, eating brains…taking trips to Vegas all-you-can-eat buffets?

Everyone knows the zombie apocalypse is bound to happen, these authors just bring it to you sooner than you expected. Authors from all over the globe spin terrifying tales of the infected and undying in just 100 words per story.

From soccer mom zombies to military experiments; reanimated commanders directing an army of zombies to a monster-esque meteorologist. Get a fresh take on an undead theme with Infection from Black Ink Fiction.

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In Search of Madness Dec 19, 2021

by David Owain Hughes

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Something new, something old, something borrowed, something…blood-red!

In Search of Madness rebirths Hughes’ renowned Choice Cuts—a classic, out-of-print collection of diabolical proportions—and turns it on its head: blending old tales with new.

Hughes, having scoured the very bowels of hell itself—aka the indie writing scene—discovered a fellow ink-slinger with a mind as warped as his and borrowed their talents to co-write the fistful of dark, twisted tales of grand perversion found within these pages.

In Search of Madness presents a mammoth tomb of off-the-wall horror: the human psyche and condition are probed within this substantial anthology, the dark corners of the disturbed brain explored, and it boasts a powerful mix, a witch’s brew, of unapologetic evil…

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Wind-Up Toy: Chaos Rising Aug 27, 2016

by David Owain Hughes

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Charlotte Ros grew up with privilege and power. Her father a formidable business-man with a dark secret. When Charlotte discovers the truth, a twisted evil rises within. No one is safe. Chaos reigns in her wake.

Publisher's Note: This is a novella of extreme horror and may shock or offend some readers. Read at your own risk.

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Bah! Humbug! An anthology of Christmas Horror Stories Nov 27, 2016

by Matt Shaw, Wrath James White, Gary McMahon, Michael Bray, Duncan Ralston, Lisa Lane, Jaime Johnesee, Kealan Patrick Burke, Sam West, Jim Goforth

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Matt Shaw has called upon some of the biggest names in horror to put together an anti-Christmas anthology of horror and weirdness!

Including work from
Terry M. West (poem)
Daniel Marc Chant
Mark West
Kit Power
Wrath James White (poem)
David Owain Hughes
Lisa Lane
Kealan Patrick Burke
Billie Sue Mosiman
Jaime Johnesee
J.R Park
Duncan Ralston
Gary McMahon
Michael Bray
Duncan P. Bradshaw
Mark Cassell
Jack Rollins
Mason Sabre
Matt Hickman
Jim GoForth
Charlotte Bond
Sam West
Andrew Freudenberg
Thomas S. Flowers
Matt Shaw

Please note This anthology is made up of both reprints and original stories from the authors.

All monies received from this title go to different charities each month!

Over 100,000 words and more than 400 pages! Grab a bargain, support charity and get to know new and familiar authors!

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The Horror Writer: A Study of Craft and Identity in the Horror Genre Jan 1, 2020

by Joe Mynhardt, Bret McCormick, John Palisano, Lisa Morton, Stephen Graham Jones, Stephanie M Wytovich, Jasper Bark, Ben Eads, Tim Waggoner, Ramsey Campbell

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"THE MOST DEFINITIVE GUIDE INTO THE TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OF BEING A HORROR WRITER SINCE STEPHEN KING'S 'ON WRITING'…"

We have assembled some of the very best in the business from whom you can learn so much about the craft of horror writing: Bram Stoker Award© winners, bestselling authors, a President of the Horror Writers' Association, and myriad contemporary horror authors of distinction.

The Horror Writer covers how to connect with your market and carve out a sustainable niche in the independent horror genre, how to tackle the writer's ever-lurking nemesis of productivity, writing good horror stories with powerful, effective scenes, realistic, flowing dialogue and relatable characters without resorting to clichéd jump scares and well-worn gimmicks. Also covered is the delicate subject of handling rejection with good grace, and how to use those inevitable "not quite the right fit for us at this time" letters as an opportunity to hone your craft.

Plus... perceptive interviews to provide an intimate peek into the psyche of the horror author and the challenges they work through to bring their nefarious ideas to the page.

And, as if that – and so much more – was not enough, we have for your delectation Ramsey Campbell's beautifully insightful analysis of the tales of HP Lovecraft.

Featuring:
Ramsey Campbell, John Palisano, Chad Lutzke, Lisa Morton,
Kenneth W. Cain, Kevin J. Kennedy, Monique Snyman, Scott Nicholson,
Lucy A. Snyder, Richard Thomas, Gene O'Neill, Jess Landry, Luke Walker, Stephanie M. Wytovich, Marie O'Regan, Armand Rosamilia, Kevin Lucia,
Ben Eads, Kelli Owen, Jasper Bark, and Bret McCormick

And interviews with:
Steve Rasnic Tem, Stephen Graham Jones, David Owain Hughes,
Tim Waggoner, and Mort Castle

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