Works

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NOVELS

The Legacy of the Gods, Book 4:
Kronos’ Return
(2021)

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The Legacy of the Gods, Book 3:
Zeus’ Warriors
(2016)
FINALIST: IMADJINN AWARDS – Best Urban Fantasy Novel of 2016

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The Legacy of the Gods, Book 2:
Hades’ Disciples
 (2014)

Spook House (2012)
FINALIST: IMADJINN AWARDS – Best Audiobook Narration of 2019

The Legacy of the Gods, Book 1:
Poseidon’s Children
(2012)

Cinema of Shadows (2011)
FINALIST: IMADJINN AWARDS – Best Audiobook Narration of 2019

The Wide Game (2011)

COLLECTIONS

Straitjacket Memories (2014)

Skull Full of Kisses (2010)

ANTHOLOGIES AS EDITOR

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Vampires Don’t Sparkle! (2013)

SHORT FICTION

 

“The City Will Eat You Alive” (2017) published as a Seventh Star Single eBook
TOP 10 FINISHER: P&E Readers Poll for Best Horror Short Story of 2017
FINALIST: IMADJINN AWARDS – Best Short Story of 2017

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“Ave Satani” (2016) published in Reel Dark
TOP 10 FINISHER: P&E Readers Poll for Best Horror Short Story of 2016

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“The Grove” and “Unknown Caller” (2014) published in Straightjacket Memories

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“In Vino Veritas” (2014) (Written with Tim Waggoner) published in Streets of Shadows
TOP 10 FINISHER: P&E Readers Poll for Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Story of 2014

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“Inner Goddess” (2013)  published in The Book of the Dead
FINALIST: Shirley Jackson Awards (Edited Anthology)

“Hell’s Hollow” (2013)  published in Appalachian Undead

Tales from Harmony: “For the River Is Wide and the Gods Are Hungry” (2012) published as a Seventh Star Single eBook

“Masako’s Tale” (2011) published in The Beast Within 2: Predator & Prey

“Don’t Let the Bedbugs Bite” (2011)  published in Shroud #11

“Sandwalkers” (2011)  published in Fell Beasts

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“Sanctuary” and  “Einstein’s Slingshot” (2010)  published in Skull Full of Kisses

“Flowers in Winter” (2009)  published in Legends of the Mountain State 3

“For Her” (2009) published in Shroud #5

“Trolling”  (2008)  published in the anthology Dark Harvest

“To Know How To See”  (2008)  published in Apex Science Fiction and Horror Digest

“God Like Me”  (2007)  published in the anthology RAW MEAT

“Jiki” (2006)  published in City Slab #9

“Dogs of War”  (2006)  published in Dreaded Pall – Chilling Stories of Heart Pounding Horror

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“Goodnight”  (2005)  published in WICKED KARNIVAL #6

WINNER: P&E Readers Poll for Best Horror Short Story of 2005

“The Bridge”  (2005)  published in WICKED KARNIVAL HALLOWEEN SPECIAL EDITION

NONFICTION ARTICLES

Stoker Winner

“The Aha Moment”  by Michael Knost (Contributor–2009)  published in Writer’s Workshop of Horror
WINNER: Bram Stoker Award for Outstanding Acheivement in Nonfiction

“The Woodcarvers Building”  (2008)  published in the anthology Dark Harvest

“The Television That Dripped Blood”  (2005)  published in WICKED KARNIVAL #6

FILM REVIEWS

“Dance of the Dead,” “Halloween,” “Dawn of the Dead,” and “The Exorcist”  (2008) published in Doorways Halloween Issue

“A Tale of Two Sisters,”  “The Deadly Spawn,” “Suicide Club,” “Session 9,” and “Videodrome”  (2006)  published in Dark Discs #1

*Some titles may be out of print.