The Horror of Wil Forbis

Category: My Writing

  • New Review for “What Waits in the Shadows”

    Here’s a fairly positive review of “What Waits in the Shadows” from the Monster Librarian blog, though they ding me for a 100% legitimate complaint about a formatting issue I should have caught. That said, the reviewer was largely positive and a fan of the character of Jeremiah O’Brien in particular. The secondary character of…

  • Horrorrevolution reviews “What Waits in the Shadows”

    Just got word of a new review for my novel at the web site horrorrevolution. I’ll give a teaser here, but click here to read it in full. A story about myths, monsters, and the unescapable monstrosity of man, What Waits in the Shadows is an excellent book that plays off of common childhood fears…

  • Great review for “Arithmophobia”

    I’ve mentioned in a few places that the short story “Solve for X” I wrote for the recently released anthology “Arithmophobia: An Anthology of Mathematical Horror” has a special place in my heart. I was really heartened that a reviewer for the web site The Horror Revolution picked up on what I was trying to…

  • Bibliophilia Templum reviews “What Waits in the Shadows”

    The website, run by a fellow John Saul fan, has kind words for my new novel. I cannot say enough good things about this incredible novel. It has elements of psychological horror, supernatural horror, and suspense—so much suspense and tension. What Waits in the Shadows is a shelf-worthy, 5-star, highly recommended chilling horror read that…

  • My horror novel “What Waits in the Shadows” is now at Amazon

    Just in case it’s not clear from the numerous other places on this site that I’ve announced it, my horror novel “What Waits in the Shadows” is now available at Amazon.com. (Kindle eBook format only right now; paper coming soon.) I plan to blog a bit about the writing process etc. later but for now,…

  • Interview at “Book Notions”

    It was a blast to be interviewed at the web site Book Notions about my upcoming novel “What Waits in the Shadows” and horror writing in general. Click here to check it out!

  • Promo animation of ARC Reader comments for “What Waits in the Shadows”

    I’ve been getting some great reviews for advanced reader copies of my upcoming horror novel, “What Waits in the Shadows.” I’ve collected several into this short video animation, which features one of my music compositions.

  • “Screams from the Ocean Floor” anthology is coming

    I’m drenched with anticipation about the above named underwater horror anthology coming soon from Broken Brain Books. It features works from a plethora of great horror authors, including big names like Angel Van Atta, Gage Greenwood, and current wunderkind of Facebook’s influential Books of Horror group, Leigh Kenny. Oh, and one of my stories will…