Tag Archives: horror fiction

Nosferatu: Stalking Movie Screens and the Printed Page

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Steven

Christmas is coming, and there’s no better way for horror fans to celebrate the Ghoultide Season than with the gift of vampire movies—specifically, the Christmas Day premiere of Nosferatu, writer/director Robert Eggers’s remake of the 1922 classic silent movie that … Continue reading →

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StarWarp Concepts Books: Perfect for Comic Shops and Indie Bookstores!

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Steven

Hey there, owners of comic book shops and independent bookstores around the world! Are you interested in adding StarWarp Concepts titles to your shelves? Well, here’s how you can do it! SWC’s in-print titles (as opposed to out e-book exclusives) … Continue reading →

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Welcome to StarWarp Concepts!

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Steven

Hey, there! StarWarp Concepts—in case you’re wondering who we are—is a publisher of dark-urban-fantasy, horror, fantasy, and science fiction titles that are available for sale in brick-and-mortar stores and through select online booksellers and distributors (as well as our own … Continue reading →

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Get a Head Start on Halloween with a Holiday Classic

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Steven

When the spooks have a midnight jamboreeThey break it up with fiendish gleeGhosts are bad, but the one that’s cursedIs the Headless Horseman, he’s the worst—“The Headless Horseman,” from Ichabod and Mr. ToadSung by Bing Crosby Halloween is just five days … Continue reading →

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Smashwords’ 2023 Summer/Winter E-book Sale Is On!

Posted on July 1, 2023 by Steven

Hey, book lovers! Today’s the day when e-book distributor Smashwords launches its 15th annual Summer/Winter Sale, during which you can purchase thousands of digital books at special prices! It runs from July 1 to July 31—and yes, you’ll need to set up an … Continue reading →

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Happy Women in Horror Month 2023!

Posted on February 1, 2023 by Steven

Women in Horror Month is here again, that annual celebration that shines the spotlight on the contributions of all the female creators—writers, artists, movie directors, producers, special makeup artists, special effects experts, etc.—who’ve brought thrills and chills to generations of … Continue reading →

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Welcome to StarWarp Concepts!

Posted on January 9, 2023 by Steven

StarWarp Concepts—I’ll admit it’s not exactly the kind of name you’d expect for a publishing company that mostly specializes in tales of horror and dark urban fantasy, but then we’ve always had that penchant for making unexpected (and sometimes unusual) … Continue reading →

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Happy Women in Horror Month 2022!

Posted on February 1, 2022 by Steven

Women in Horror Month is here again, that annual celebration that shines the spotlight on the contributions of all the female creators—writers, artists, movie directors, producers, special makeup artists, special effects experts, etc.—who’ve brought thrills and chills to generations of … Continue reading →

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Spooktacular Reads for Halloween from SWC

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Steven

Looking for chilling tales of the supernatural to enjoy during the Spooky Season, as you anxiously await the arrival of Halloween? Then look no further than StarWarp Concepts’ backlist of titles that are perfect for horror and dark fantasy fans! … Continue reading →

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What Are SWC Horror Bites?

Posted on February 4, 2021 by Steven

“Short tales to appease your monstrous hunger for suspense” is how we describe SWC Horror Bites, our digital-chapbook series. Basically, they’re classic horror tales, both familiar and unfamiliar, presented as downloadable chapbooks. Some are by well-known authors; others may not be … Continue reading →

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