Gore and More discussion

Welcome new folk.

Welcome MaryJane and Tristen.

Welcome Deidre.

Hi, I'm Anna, from Brooklyn! Nice to meet so many cool fans of the dark, frightening, and macabre - looks like we have a lot in common.

My favorite kinds of books are dark, mysterious, character-driven thrillers. I have a special soft spot in my heart for creepy tales of religious fervor and fanatacism - cults, God, Satan, heaven, hell... all of it. I love Stephen King, and read a lot of darker YA.

I also write books, but out of deference to the group's regulations I won't pimp them here ;-) If you're curious, friend me and I'll tell you about them.

I joined a while ago, but never popped in to introduce myself. My name is Steve, and I'm a longtime fan of the horror genre. I love books, movies and comics. While I love horror of all types, I particularly like it when things get very dark and extremely graphic. I also write, and have self-published a few books. I'm currently working on my next novel.

welcome to the group Anna and Steve

Kevin wrote: "Feel free to introduce yourself to the group."

my name is danessa. and i am new to goodreads and to this group. do u guys pick a book of the month that everyone reads or do we just pick our own and share our thoughts?

Hi Danessa, welcome to the group.

We haven't had a book read in a while. There just hasn't been enough interest in doing so as of late. If I could get 5 member to commit, I will be more than happy to get another book read started.

We usually all nominate a book, then I put up a poll and we vote.

i think we should definately try to get one going.

Welcome to the group Casey.

Hi all, I'm Lori from NY. I found this site when I put Charles de Lint's name in the search box. However, I'm a big fan of horror book authors you posted as well. I also have been delving into this genre but with many European authors. I have just finished Revival and am currently reading The Red Tree by Caitlin R. Kiernan. So far it's leading up to a very interesting plot. She is an amazing writer, can be very "literary" I guess you would say. Prolific in her writing, extremely discriptive and enjoyable. I joined to hopefully discuss the feelings/opinions of others who love this mixed genre and find some new authors.

Hi Craig, welcome to the group.

Hi, I'm Jessica and I'm new to the group. I'm hoping that someone can suggest some good horror books. I'm looking for books about possession, books about genuinely scary hauntings and other slasher type books like Texas Chain saw Massacre hacker books. any suggestions?

Hi Everyone. I'm Ken from Michigan and I am a horror junkie. I was weened on Stephen King, Robert McCammon and Clive Barker and have branched out to some fantastic authors that I've discovered on the recommendations of fellow Goodreads horror fans - Jonathan Janz, Tim Curran, Brian Keene, William Meikle, Gord Rollo, Greg Gifune, Jack Ketchum, Joe Lansdale, Tim Lebbon, Bryan Smith just to name a few. Looking forward to participating in this group.

Still looking to participate in this group, but feel like I've walked into a ghost town. Is anyone home or has this group been foreclosed on??

Hi, I'm Andy. Sorry if this isn't the right place for this, but I was wondering if you could help me pick a book to read next. I just read two books I loved (The Ruins, for its claustrophobic atmosphere; and Infected, for its cant-look-away gore.) Very different books, but so great in their own way. Any ideas for what I should read next?

Skomand wrote: "Hi, I'm Andy. Sorry if this isn't the right place for this, but I was wondering if you could help me pick a book to read next. I just read two books I loved (The Ruins, for its claustrophobic atmos..."

Hi Andy. What type of read are you looking for this time around?

MJ wrote: "Ken wrote: "Still looking to participate in this group, but feel like I've walked into a ghost town. Is anyone home or has this group been foreclosed on??"

Hi Ken. It looks like it is just the two..."

Yeah, I periodically check back in here and all I hear is crickets.

Andy, have you tried Richard Laymon? One Rainy Night might be a good read for you.



Sorry folks, I have other commitments that keep me rather busy. I haven't had time to check in here much. I could use a moderator of two to help things move along.

Thanks, I'll check it out. It's actually free w/ Kindle Unlimited.

Kevin wrote: "Andy, have you tried Richard Laymon? One Rainy Night might be a good read for you.



Sorry folks, I have other commitments that keep me rather busy. I haven't had..."

Hi Kevin. I just joined this group, because it seems to involve books written by some of my favorite authors. I don't know what you might need in a moderator, but if it's just checking in with comments and keeping things civil, I can give it a try. Feel free to check my profile and email me with any input / thoughts. Thanks much.

Hi, yes, I may need somebody to look after this group. I may need 2 people. I have my hands full and I have a hard time checking in here. I run another group for book collectors and it is time consuming keeping that group up to date.

S.J. wrote: "Kevin wrote: "Andy, have you tried Richard Laymon? One Rainy Night might be a good read for you.



Sorry folks, I have other commitments that keep me rather busy...."

Send a friend request and we can get something done. thanks.

Hi, I'm Janie and I'm a major horror reader. Thank you for the invite, Ken. I'm reading Webcam by Jack Kilborn, and it's not doing much for me. I'm planning on reading the first Header by Edward Lee soon, if anyone is up for a group or buddy read.

Hello - I'm glad that this group has been resurrected (so to speak). My name is Richard and I like to read all sorts of stuff - but I would say that horror is probably my favourite. I wish the new moderators the best of luck and I hope the former group members come flocking back - like a scene from Hitchcock's "The Birds".

Janie wrote: "Hi, I'm Janie and I'm a major horror reader. Thank you for the invite, Ken. I'm reading Webcam by Jack Kilborn, and it's not doing much for me. I'm planning on reading the first Header by Edward Le..."

My pleasure, Janie. I've actually been meaning to read some Lee. Believe it or not, I've never had the pleasure and I hear that Header is a great read. Let me now when you're looking to jump into it.

Richard wrote: "Hello - I'm glad that this group has been resurrected (so to speak). My name is Richard and I like to read all sorts of stuff - but I would say that horror is probably my favourite. I wish the new ..."

Thanks, Richard! I'm looking forward to the challenge and I know Lisa is too. Horror is very near and dear to my black heart and my pulse quickens every time I find out that someone is into it too. I think it'll take some time and some good 'ol fashioned elbow grease, but I'm confident that this group will be going like a well oiled machine.

Ken wrote: "Janie wrote: "Hi, I'm Janie and I'm a major horror reader. Thank you for the invite, Ken. I'm reading Webcam by Jack Kilborn, and it's not doing much for me. I'm planning on reading the first Heade..."

Ken, I think that this group has a lot of potential. I'm glad that you're revving it up. I just downloaded Header and can read it whenever you are ready.

Janie wrote: "Ken wrote: "Janie wrote: "Hi, I'm Janie and I'm a major horror reader. Thank you for the invite, Ken. I'm reading Webcam by Jack Kilborn, and it's not doing much for me. I'm planning on reading the..."

Thanks, Janie. I think so too! I have one more to read before I can jump into Header. I'm looking forward to it!

Ken wrote: "Janie wrote: "Ken wrote: "Janie wrote: "Hi, I'm Janie and I'm a major horror reader. Thank you for the invite, Ken. I'm reading Webcam by Jack Kilborn, and it's not doing much for me. I'm planning ..."

That's fine, Ken, no rush. I'm looking forward to reading it, too!

Nicole wrote: "Hi new here my name is Nicole love horror books"

Welcome, Nicole! Do you happen to have a favorite author?

Hello, I'm from Wisconsin. When I was in high school (in the 80's) I read Salems Lot and ever since then Stephen King has been my favorite writer, I love his brilliantly twisted mind.
I also love reading fantasy books.

Cathy wrote: "Hello, I'm from Wisconsin. When I was in high school (in the 80's) I read Salems Lot and ever since then Stephen King has been my favorite writer, I love his brilliantly twisted mind.
I also love..."

Welcome, Cathy! We have plenty of King here to go around and don't be surprised if you're opened up to many more great authors.

hey guys I'm Elizabeth and I just joined. and of curse I love to read horror, just got done a while back by reading my 4th book Stephen King and in June I'm picking up my 5th one, all so year I started reading H.P. Lovecraft for the first time,

Welcome, Elizabeth. Great to have you!

Thank you so much for inviting me to join this group! I'm Marjo, I live in Belgium and though I read everything, I really love horror. I'm so looking forward to what all of you are reading! I'm really excited:)

Have a very nice day!

Hello, thanks for inviting me to join this gory group!

I'm the author of Bram Stoker Award Finalist 'The Lamplighters' / screenwriter of Panic Button, and others.

I hereby swear not to spam you about my books and movies ;)

I collect hardcover editions of James Herbert novels for my sins....which are many.

Great to be here - cheers,

Frazer
www.frazerlee.com

Hi, everyone!

Thanks for inviting me.
I just adore everything horror, so this seems like a great place.

Favourite horror author - Stephen King
Favourite gory movie - 13 Ghosts

Looking foward to chatting with you guys!

Welcome, Marjo and Claire. We hope you we cause your bookshelves to pop at the seams with all of the new horror offerings you learn about here!

Frazer wrote: "Hello, thanks for inviting me to join this gory group!

I'm the author of Bram Stoker Award Finalist 'The Lamplighters' / screenwriter of Panic Button, and others.

I hereby swear not to spam you a..."

Welcome to the group, Frazer. Not only do I have your The Lamplighters on my TBR pile, but I've also recently picked up The Jack in the Green. Glad to have you here!

Greetings everyone, I'm Matthew Franks, author of The Monster Underneath. I've been a horror fan since Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th Part 3 scared the hell out of me as a kid. Glad to be here.

Greetings and welcome, Matthew. Oddly enough, I'm enjoying The Monster Underneath as we speak.

My name is Cheryl but people call me Shay. I love Stephen King, Dean Koontz. I am open to reading other authors, so I am excited that I was invited to this group. :)

Hello!!!! I was very kindly invited to this group, accepted the invitation and then promptly forgot to come in and say hello!!! I'm a great fan of horror and dark sci fi/fantasy particularly of the old school. I am just beginning my investigation of Mr. H.P. Lovecraft and have been known to lose myself for days in H. Rider Haggard's adventures with She. I'm a devoted reader of Stephen King (and a member of his ka tet though the jury remains out on the film) and his (possibly more talented) son Mr. Hill. I adore Peter Straub, most especially Lost Boy Lost Girl and In the Night Room.

Fortunately for this bibliophile I am a librarian so its kinda my job to read! I'm a reference/adult services librarian in the Hamptons (if you please) but I am locally grown and not at all a snob (anymore).

I also keep two caged animals, excuse me, small boys who routinely dazzle me with their brilliance and astounding ability to still smell weird even after bathing. I am also the self described muse of an outstandingly talented artist and illustrator. There is also a very stupid but lovable cat named Atticus Finch running about the place and an evil, skin and bones one named Dobby who looks like a gargoyle and is nine thousand years old.

I watch loads of films current faves are "The Only Lovers Left Alive" and "Cloud Atlas" but the list grows and morphs and changes every day. I am also a former actor and big time theatre snob (tip: go see "American Psycho" before it closes!!! Very bloody!!!). Currently pipe dream is getting in to see "Hamilton" sometimes in the next ten years.

I am a sometimes television watcher more or less because what I watch I tend to get obsessed with. I'm a "Twin Peaks" junkie, a "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" obsessive and don't get me started on "Hannibal."

I think that covers the basics? I like to talk? Did that come across?

Thanks for the invite! We shall see were my creeping takes me.

Welcome Somer, Shay, Sara, and Amanda!

Hello everyone! I was invited to the group and when I saw it was called "Gore and More", well... Let's say I didn't waste a second.
I'm a teenager with a passion about all things horror: novels, short stories, classic films, etc.
I also do horror art. I'm glad I have become a member of this scary community!

Hi everyone.
I'm Jon Recluse....reader, reviewer and general menace to polite society.

Thanks for the invite.

Hullo everyone!

The name's Wolfrott. 28, female, from the Land Down Under. :D I love horror, like creature features, survival horror, vampires (proper ones), hauntings, and monsters.

I also enjoy thrillers and high/low fantasy, plus anthropomorphics.

Welcome to the group, Chara, Jon, and Wolfrott!