NEWS FLASH! Hot off the presses!
Just released is the horror anthology, Ghosts, Spirits & Specters Vol 2, which includes my short story, “The Ghouls Are Amongst Us.” I’m thrilled and thankful to be part of this great book alongside other great writers. And a personal thank you to the editors of the book for taking my story.
http://www.hellboundbookspublishing.com/ghostsspiritsandspecters_2.html
I was thrilled and grateful to be interviewed by Armand Rosamilia for his Arm Cast: Dead Sexy Podcast. Thank you so much, Armand! It was a great interview where I talked about my book, Private Number/Claws, among other things.
Check it out here:
https://projectentertainmentnetwork.com/2019/02/22/arm-cast-podcast-episode-251-muk/
Released today is my story “Zombie Island” through The Society of Misfit Stories. This one was inspired by past vacations in Hawaii, especially my very first visit to the islands way back in 1999. That was a fun and special trip and I tried to capture that sense of newness and novelty I experienced as a first-time traveler in this story. That feeling of playing a tourist.
Released today through The Society of Misfit Stories is my story “Bearwalker.” Happy to be part of this new series. Here’s a blurb about the story: Detective Berlin doesn’t believe in the supernatural. But when a series of unexplained, grisly murders sends shockwaves through the city of Reno, he turns to an unlikely source to help him track down the killer. Because Albert Taylor is more than the publisher of The Occult Files Magazine. He’s also one of the best monster hunters you’ll ever meet.
Like dogs?
Are you a dog person?
If so, then let me introduce you to a dog named “Sarge,” who is featured in a story in the new issue of 9 Tales, Told in the Dark. Sarge is a service dog and something happens to him. SPOILER ALERT: not! My lips are sealed!
But if you’re curious, you can pick up the latest issue of 9 Tales, Told in the Dark in ebook format here:
https://www.amazon.com/9Tales-Told-Dark-13-ebook/dp/B01DSIP6ZE
-Derek
Another review of my book,The Haunted Academy (this one’s short and sweet). I like ’em that way:) If there’s a cherry on top even better. I think this one sums it up well.
Reviewed by Kristal McKerrington on her blog. Thank you, Kristal!
http://kristalmckerringtons.blogspot.co.uk/2015/04/double-review.html
-Derek
The new summer 2015 issue of The Horror Zine is out and includes my horror short story “The Haunted Academy” (this is a shorter, catchier alternate version of the novella by the same title that was released by Midnight Frost Books). The shorter version was written years ago, inspired by things like Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran (who was sort of the inspiration for the character of Christian). During that time I wanted a story that was tight and compact.
A few years later, I decided to expand the story into a novella, removing some of the characters (including Christian) and replacing them with new characters that I got to flesh out more, like Jan and Erica, who seemed more appealing ( though I still like Christian). So the two versions are definitely different, not just in length.
Which one do you prefer?
Thanks to editor, Jeani Rector.
-Derek
Purchase: The Horror Zine Magazine Summer 2015
My story “Boo!” is featured in the December 2014 issue of The Horror Zine.
This particular story was inspired by old-school horror movies from the 1980s (something I grew up on). I’m proud and excited to be in this publication. This issue features other greats too: fellow writer and friend, Kevin Bufton, Piers Anthony, and other writers! Thanks to editor, Jeani Rector!
Here’s more information:
http://www.thehorrorzine.com/Fiction/Dec2014/DerekMuk/Derek.html
