The Loss of Joe McKinney
Column by Jay Wilburn August 19, 2021
Joe McKinney, one of the most talented storytellers in horror, passed away in 2021. His story and legacy are complex.
The Best of Stan Lee's Soapbox
Column by Peter Derk
A sensational send-off for the spectacular Stan Lee!
Remembering Denis Johnson
News by Brian Allen Carr May 26, 2017
A quick look back at the work of Denis Johnson, who passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2017.
5 Remembrances of Elie Wiesel
News by Peter Derk
In honor of Elie Wiesel, a crack at summing up a life with 5 remembrances.
In Remembrance of ‘Geek Love’ Author Katherine Dunn
News by Raine Winters May 16, 2016
Three major publications remember her life’s works.
5 Remembrances of Jim Harrison
News by Peter Derk
We remember Jim Harrison. His work, his loves, his appetites.
5 Remembrances of Umberto Eco
News by Peter Derk
Literary great Umberto Eco has passed away. Here are 5 remembrances of the man and his work.
5 Remembrances of Harper Lee
News by Peter Derk February 19, 2016
Harper Lee has left us. Here are 5 remembrances.
Tom Sharpe’s Partner Buried His Ashes Illegally
News by Raine Winters
Because what writer wouldn’t want to be buried with a bottle of whiskey, a good cigar, and a pen?
The Horror Community Has Lost Someone Truly Special (RIP Tim Potter)
News by Max Booth III November 4, 2015
A champion of the horror genre.
Amazon's Top All-Time Reviewer Passes Away
News by Peter Derk
Harriet Klausner, the woman who wrote 30K positive Amazon reviews, has passed away.
5 Remembrances Of Oliver Sacks
News by Peter Derk
Oliver Sacks passed away this weekend. Here are 5 small remembrances for the author, scientist, and hunk of man.
5 Remembrances For Ann Rule
News by Peter Derk July 29, 2015
Did you know Ann Rule was Ted Bundy's co-worker? That and other remembrances for Ann Rule, R.I.P.
Author E.L. Doctorow Dies at 84
News by Christopher Shultz
The prolific writer, known for his historical fiction, passed away Tuesday night.
Leonard Nimoy: The Literary Life
Column by Christopher Shultz
He wasn't just Spock. Mr. Nimoy was both a promoter of and contributor to literature and the bookish arts. Let's explore this lesser known side of the actor.
Terry Pratchett Dies at age 66
News by Raine Winters
The renowned fantasy author has passed on today, but he leaves behind a legacy of work.
The Late David Carr's Memoir Sells Out on Amazon
News by Raine Winters
David Carr's memory lives on in his book, "The Night of the Gun."
5 Remembrances Of Philip Levine
News by Peter Derk February 16, 2015
5 things you should know about Philip Levine, former U.S. Poet Laureate who passed this weekend.
Get To Know The Late Felix Dennis
News by Peter Derk June 24, 2014
Eclectic, eccentric Publisher Felix Dennis passed away at age 67.
Gabriel Garcia Marquez dead at 87
News by Sean May April 18, 2014
Marquez, Nobel laureate and author of 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' and 'Love in The Time of Cholera,' has died at the age of 87.
Best-Selling Author Tom Clancy Dead at 66
News by Dean Fetzer October 3, 2013
The writer of ‘Patriot Games’ and ‘The Hunt for Red October’, with more than 100 million copies of his work in print, has died in Baltimore after a brief illness.