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 Beth announces: "'Writers Workshop of Horror,' a collection of essays
covering the spectrum of writing horror fiction, is up for pre-order
at this link, to be out August 2009.
This fantastic book focuses solely on the craft of writing, with
professional advice from the best: Joe Lansdale, F. Paul Wilson, Clive
Barker, Ramsey Campbell, Tom Monteleone, Rick Hautala, and many, many
more including yours truly. A wonderful resource for writers, and not
just horror writers. Much of the advice transcends genre, because a
good story is a good story."
 “Images of America: Waynesboro," a photo history of Waynesboro, Virginia and co-authored by Beth and Cortney Skinner, will be published June 8th.
A book launch is scheduled for Stone Soup Books & Cafe, 908 W. Main Street, Waynesboro on Friday June 12 (3-6 p.m.) and Saturday June 13 (1-3 p.m.). Beth and Cortney will be available to discuss the creation of the book, answer questions, and sign copies. See this website or their "Images of America: Waynesboro" companion blog for updates.
 Elizabeth's novelization of the third season of Showtime's original series, "The Tudors: Thy Will Be Done," is now available at Simon & Schuster and Amazon.
This thrilling story, filled with passion, betrayal, insanity, war, opulence, and intrigue, explores the relationship between Henry VIII and Jane Seymour, his struggles with rebels, his descent into madness, and his fascination with the beautiful teen, Katherine Howard.
Elizabeth's chilling tale of a Halloween night gone horribly awry, "The
Devil's Yo-Yo," will appear in Cemetery Dance #63 in October.
"The Caretaker," a ghost story set in Babcock State Park, WV, and based
on an actual murder, will appear in Legends of the Mountain State #3,
published by Woodland Press and edited by Michael Knost. This anthology
will premiere at the prestigious West Virginia Book Festival in
Charleston, October 10-11. Other writers with works in the anthology
include Matthew Warner, Brian Hatcher, Scott Nicholson, J. G. Faherty,
Fran Friel, and more.
 "Corazon de Oro," Beth’s story starring that most famous 19th Century Southern California masked crime fighter of all time, Zorro, is included in Tales of Zorro, by Moonstone Books. Other contributors to the anthology include Max Allan Collins, Ed Gorman, Nancy Holder, A.C. Crispin, Guy Williams, Jr. (son of Guy Williams who played Zorro on the Disney television show) and many more. Cover art for the softcover is by Doug Klauba and cover art for the limited and lettered hardcover is by the incredible Sergio Martinez.
Elizabeth's story "Pit Boy" from the anthology Outsiders just received a nice nod on Dante's Hot Spot: For the Alienated.
 "M is For the Many Things," Beth's tale about the powerful drive to find parental love, is now appearing in A Whisper of Blood, edited by Ellen Datlow, published by Barnes & Noble.
This new vampire anthology (August 2008), is a compilation of two earlier volumes — A Whisper of Blood and Blood is Not Enough. Other contributors include Harlan Ellison, Dan Simmons, Gahan Wilson, David Schow, Fritz Leiber, Tannith Lee, and many more. Available from Barnes & Noble.
"Bargain Basement," Beth's tale of cellars and what lies there, has been included in Grave Tales #5, from Cemetery Dance.
Elizabeth's horrific and claustrophobic zombie story, "Abed," is slated to be directed by the legendary Tom Savini sometime in 2008. "Abed" was originally published in Skipp and Spector's anthology, Still Dead. This film will be part of "Beyond the Pale," a DVD of horror shorts produced by Cemetery Dance. Other films on "Beyond the Pale" will include Rick Hautala's "Lovecraft's Pillow" and Kealan Patrick Burke's "Peekers."
"Brazen Bull," a tale of psychological horror, is now available as a limited edition chapbook from White Noise Press. "Brazen Bull," which gets its title from the ancient instrument of torture, explores the twin demons of despair and distrust within a familiar, familial setting. Excellent artwork by publisher/editor Keith Minnion completes the package.
Read the reviews from Horror Drive-In, Horror World, Monster Librarian, and Stephen Mark Rainey.
Elizabeth’s “Skeeryvilletown” Skeery Art blog features new Skeeryvilletown works, links, and commentary into the why and wherefore of the lighthearted, spooky town and its inhabitants. Click here to see what’s new! 3-Eyed Devil Cat, Fire Breathing Dog O’ Death, Boo Boy, Rattie, Battie, and the rest are waiting. |
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"Massie's sharp observations and eye for detail
bring her characters to life."
— Publishers Weekly
"Elizabeth Massie is personally one of my favorite authors. Her writing is true, heartfelt, and wildly original. She is one of the greats."
— Bentley Little, author of Dispatch, The Collection, The Return
"Elizabeth Massie seduces you with her smooth prose and rich characterization, tows you along with her effortless storytelling, and then leaves you gasping when it all comes together."
— F. Paul Wilson, author of The Keep, the Repairman Jack novels
"Elizabeth Massie can be every bit as creepy as Roald Dahl in his more disturbing adult short stories."
— The Argus Leader
"(Massie's) abundant talent, but moreover, her
sensitivity and humanity and her passion...it's more than a gift,
it is her essence."
— Brian Hodge, author of Oasis, Death Grip, Wild Horses
"She can get down into the darkest corners of
the human mind and spirit, and she shows us facets of ourselves
that are both chilling and inspiring."
— Rick Hautala, author of Bedbugs, Cold Whisper, The White Room (as A.J. Matthews)
"Massie is the reigning champion of the modern
Southern Gothic. She is a master."
— Garrett Peck, Gauntlet
"Massie has the stuff that makes dark fiction
both entertaining and literate."
— Scary Monsters
"Elizabeth Massie's short
stories read like a jagged scar across a genre often preferring
the 'safe' scare of supernatural fantasies over the unpredictable
nastiness of that most repulsive of monsters, the human being."
— William P. Simmons for "Story Time"
(Feo Amante's Horror Home Page)
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