I have been toying with the idea of publishing my novels in a different format. Currently, I’m using a smaller but still standard paperback size for my two novels Shoot the Devil and Monsterly (a novella). It may be a surprise to some, but I’m not selling many copies of either book. To mix things up and maybe spur some traffic, I may republish them in a mass market paperback size, with new covers that more resemble those of the classic pulps era. I figure I can brand myself this way, as I am a fan of such pulps as The Shadow, Doc Savage, and various horror book covers of that era. It would also be at a cheaper price point, which may sell more copies. Of course, I may change my mind, but its a thought. It also depends on how affordable I find an artist that specializes in that particular style of illustration. It also hinges on if I want to publish my next (in progress) novel in that style or not.

I have also been running a campaign for the new hex crawl role playing game Mythic Bastionland. It’s setting is a mythic Britannia type, with knights, myths, omens, and strangeness. I’m liking it so far. It has just the right amount of prep and seat of your pants play, providing plenty of tools to do both. I added some of my own dark and gothic strangeness as well, because I’ve got a reputation to uphold after all.

On the goth dark wave front, I have found a few new bands that I have added into my usual rotation. Ash Code and Vioflesh are excellent bands, each having that dark, deep, mood vibe of a hidden basement vampire club, which I am fond of for reasons (specially Vioflesh). With a different vibe altogether, I’m also loving the band Night Chill with instrumental songs that cross, rock, surf music, and goth, with the added bonus of a theremin. They have produced several EPs and singles so far, and I eagerly await a full album of their material.

I would be remiss if I didn’t mention Vandal Moon’s new concept album. Give it a spin if your into a goth, cyberpunk, dance vibe. It’s a bit different then their last two excellent albums, but creative and excellent in its own way as well, you just need to be in the right mood.

That’s all for now ladies and gents. Keep it spooky.