"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)
View the book trailer for Beth's ghastly new novel of ghostly terror, Homeplace!
Beth has sold two stories to new anthologies. "Los Penitentes" — a chilling Southwestern story that stretches across an entire century — will appear in Exotic Gothic 2. "Miss Dowdy" — a tale of terrors close-to-home — will appear in Portents. More info to come soon on the release dates. Beth's story of a childhood fear never outgrown, "Fear of Fish," will appear in Read Your Fears, an anthology created to raise money for the Johns Hopkins Children's Pediatric Center. The other contributors are F. Paul Wilson, Joe Lansdale, Chet
Williamson, Jack Ketchum, J. L. Comeau, John Dimes, Thomas Tessier,
PD Cacek, Robert Dunbar, and Peter Crowther.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."
Elizabeth's novelization of the second season of Showtime Network's original, Golden Globe-nominated television series The Tudors, is now available. The Tudors: King Takes Queen offers all the drama, terror, sex, intrigue, betrayal, and passion of the relationship between the feisty, beautiful Anne Boleyn and the all-powerful King Henry VIII. You can order your copy from Simon & Schuster or Amazon.com.
UPDATE: Simon Spotlight Entertainment has contracted Beth to write the novelization for the third season of Showtime's original television show, The Tudors. Stay tuned for more info!
Beth will attend Necon, a horror convention held in Bristol, Rhode Island, the weekend of July 17-20.
Beth's exciting new adventure tale, "Corazon de Oro," starring that most famous 19th Century Southern California masked crime fighter of all time, Zorro, will be featured in the new anthology, 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. Available June 2008.
"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.
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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