Website updated

We have finally had a chance to organize our Lurid-lit work. It's all updated at josephjpatchen.weebly.com

The Cupboard Is Bare

I don't have a lot out there for potential published pieces. The anthology offerings I read are less than exciting and more than forced. I am not excited about opportunities. Many publications have closed submissions like an evacuation pipe from a clogged toilet.

And to add to this I have had a backlash to my 'Weird Tales' article with a couple of editors taking me to task in terms of taking the time to define to me what a 'short story' is.

If this is how its going to be it only hardens my resolve.

We said this year our output would be less and pages more. We are beyond where we should be after three years.

I am enjoying reviewing more than ever. The quality of the non-horror I have been sent is amazing. There is much out there to rejoice for you just need to waid through it; so stop on by and check out my reviews on Lurid-lit.com.

Today On LURID-LIT.COM we will march with BOOT BOYS OF THE WOLF REICH

By David Agranoff and Deadite Press. Woof, Woof and another Woof.

Lurid-lit.com Just a Reminder....

We are not just a cult favorite but come here for an unvarnished look at what is new and controversial. Yes it is a plug:

http://www.lurid-lit.com/

Two new reviews on Lurid-lit.com Now

"The Hard Cold Shoulder" and "Through A Shattered Lens, I Saw" by L. A. Sykes are featured. If you like Brit Grit; if you like noir ---- you'll like these.

"I'LL BE DAMNED" Reviewed on Lurid-lit.com

Shane Ryan Staley's collection of short stories from Delirium Books is my newest review on Lurid-lit.com right now! Check it out.

See My Book Review of RED SKY by Nate Southard on Lurid-lit NOW!!!!!

As posted today, stop by Lurid-lit for Deadite Press' own RED SKY review. See if I enjoyed and will recommend this blend of crime thriller and horror novel on Lurid-lit today.

THE DEVIL DOESN'T WANT ME Book Review on Lurid-Lit Now!!!

Eric Beetner's newly published and soon to be noir classic THE DEVIL DOESN'T WANT ME is reviewed on Lurid-lit right now. Drop by and take a read.

Book Review of 'Santa's Christmas Eve Blues' by Douglas Lindsay on LURID-LIT NOW!!!

Destined to be a Christmas classic for a new age please see my review of Douglas Lindsay's 'SANTA'S CHRISTMAS EVE BLUES' from Blasted Heath publishing on LURID-LIT NOW!! Make it the start of a new Christmas tradition.

Book Review of "Circus of the Dead" On LURIDLIT Now!!!

Catch my review of Seth Blackburn's "Circus of the Dead" on Luridlit now. After all with the 21st approaching that may be hard to do when you are burning in the sun; and I don't mean a beach at a resort.

Have Any Books You Want Reviewed?

Maybe you are an author; or a writer who is part of an anthology; or a fan of an author; or better yet you just read something or want to read something and just want to catch the skinny...Well, maybe I am can help. If you have a book you want reviewed write me at hopingtosell@gmail.com and we will see what we can do.

"THE DARK ONES" reviewed on LURIDLIT Now!!!!

I was supposed to publish this review on Halloween but thanks to the real monster Hurrican Sandy we publish early while we still have wifi and electric.... This novel was penned by Bryan Smith. If you recall we loved his "Rock and Roll Reform School Zombies". Both published by Deadite Press. Please give it a read, as with all my columns on Luridlit.com. Thank you.

HARD BITE: THE NOVEL Thank you Blasted Heath

It is great to be quoted and great to be there as the announcement for this wonderful and gritty book is published. We were quoted in the announcement! I am honored. By the way, buy "Hard Bite The Novel". I cannot recommend it enough.

Book Review front and center

Thank you to Blasted Heath publishers of two of my favorite crime writers, Douglas Lindsay and Anonymous-9 for putting my review of Mr. Lindsay's WE ARE THE HANGED MAN front and center on their website referencing my comments and wy website josephjpatchen.weebly.com. Thanks.

Next on Luridlit will be Douglas Lindsay's WE ARE THE HANGED MAN

Coming up in a couple of weeks Blasted Heath Publishing's latest will be reviewed. Thank you for the advanced copy; I do have a limited review on Amazon.com. By the way, I love the book.

BLOOD RELATED by WILLIAM COOK REVIEWED ON LURIDLIT NOW!!!

Check out the review of this generational tale of serial killers and the cops in pursuit over decades at Luridlit now.

Coming Attractions

While the complete review will be on Luridlit.com in a couple of weeks we did publish a short review on Amazon.com for WE ARE THE HANGED MAN by Douglas Lindsay from Blasted Heath. I love this publishing house and Mr. Lindsay is one of my favorite crime authors. So in the meantime, before the full review hits--buy the book.

Angelique LaFontaine “Gone Is The Last Drop”; “Finding The Lost”; “The Matriarch”; “The Divers Of The Lake”; “Darkness Will Find You”, Smashwords REVIEWED ON LURIDLIT

Hey on Luridlit we have reviews for Angelique LaFontaine's “Gone Is The Last Drop”; “Finding The Lost”; “The Matriarch”; “The Divers Of The Lake”; “Darkness Will Find You" as published on Smashwords.

Book Reviews are Pendng.....

On Luridlit. I know the schedule is a bit off but two more are coming as well soem advanced copies of new books. Your patience though is necessary and we thank you for it. I promise you will be entertained and informed...

I am now a reviewer for BLASTED HEATH

Thanks guys. I have just been appointed a reviewer for Blasted Heath, crime publisher from Scotland. We will be giving reviews to advance copies of their thrillers via Luridlit. Cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!