The Shadow Over America

I recently submitted a short story to an new collection with a most intriguing premise: to write a prequel or sequel to one of HP Lovecraft’s tales. Ancestors and Descendants is the result, edited by the estimable Rob Poynton and published by Innsmouth Gold, featuring 17 tales which either foreshadow or follow on from some […]

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November 12, 2019 – 11:02 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on The Shadow Over America

New Future Fiction Vol 1 now in print!

For a writer, few things can compare with seeing your name on a brand new book which has just arrived (or that new book smell) and so it’s a delight to welcome a print copy of Near Future Fictions Volume 1, an awesome collection of stories from the writers at Virtual Futures. With previous appearances […]

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April 4, 2019 – 10:33 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Comments Off on New Future Fiction Vol 1 now in print!

Mon Dieu Cthulhu! – Read it Now! Free Sampler

Quel délice! What a delight, a huge thanks to all you fans who’ve made the launch of The Crystal Void, Feast of the Dead and The d’Bois Escapades Volume 1 in the new Mon Dieu Crhulhu! series such a fantastic one. It’s been absolutely amazing to see the passion and enthusiasm for this new series […]

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November 20, 2018 – 1:39 pm | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Comments Off on Mon Dieu Cthulhu! – Read it Now! Free Sampler

Mon Dieu Cthulhu! launches!

Sacre blue Mon Dieu Cthulhu! is finally released with a brand new book, Feast of the Dead, joining a new illustrated version of The Crystal Void and an anthology collection The d’Bois Escapades Volume One which features both titles (full details below). All are available on Kindle or PDF versions, while Feast of the Dead […]

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November 15, 2018 – 9:43 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Comments Off on Mon Dieu Cthulhu! launches!

Mon Dieu Cthulhu!

Sacre blue, what exciting times, proof copies have arrived! After a mighty long gestation period, it’s always a tremendous thrill to see the finished editions finally in your hands. Hot off the presses are two brand new proof copies of impending books by moi, which will be shortly available in both print and ebook formats […]

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November 7, 2018 – 9:27 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Mon Dieu Cthulhu!

Post-Lies

The rather splendid Writers’ Cafe Magazine issue #12 has just arrived and includes a brand new short story by yours truly. The issue’s theme is ‘Truths and Lies’ and I used this as inspiration to write a short tale which I’ve called Post-Truth. It’s on a sci-fi tip, but a bit more political than a […]

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September 19, 2018 – 8:04 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Post-Lies

Reading at Near Future Fictions – Vol 6: Tomorrow’s Battles

Delighted to say, I’ll be doing another live reading next month on Tuesday 17th April at Near Future Fictions, Vol 6, Tomorrow’s Battles, reading my story Trial by Combat, which examines the (possible) future of warfare. If you’ve never been before, these evenings are hugely enjoyable, with a special presentation or guest speaker to kick the […]

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March 15, 2018 – 9:13 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , , | Comments Off on Reading at Near Future Fictions – Vol 6: Tomorrow’s Battles

Mainline Monday

Bansko 26 Feb 2018 – How to describe a day like today? Even as a writer, it’s difficult to find the right words.  All I can tell you now is that I’m sitting here with a stupid grin on my face, high on wine and adrenaline and rewind-contemplating one of the best day’s riding I’ve […]

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March 2, 2018 – 3:18 pm | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Mainline Monday

Dual Wielding

For writers, getting published is like veritable catnip, although those addictive doses, like buses, tend to be rather infrequent. So when two come along at once, it’s cause for celebration. First up, The Hotwell’s Horror & Other Stories, a collection of 14 short stories from friends and admirers of the late great David J Rodger. […]

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February 15, 2018 – 11:58 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog | Tagged , , | Comments Off on Dual Wielding

#30 Into the (British) Abyss

  “Morning Abyss.” “Oh, good morning, sorry I didn’t see you there for a moment.” “Mind if I take my usual stare into you?” “Be my guest, but I hope you won’t mind me staring back?” “Oh, of course not, please do.” “After you then..” “Are you sure?” “Please, I absolutely insist.”  

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August 11, 2017 – 9:39 am | By john-houlihan | Posted in Blog, Very Short Stories | Comments Off on #30 Into the (British) Abyss