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Some Pics of Forest Lawn Glendale Cemetery! (Visited Forest Lawn Glendale Cemetery today for their fascinating latest exhibit, “California Visionaries: The Lives and Legacies of Walt Disney and Hubert Eaton”.) More here: substack.com/home/post/p-...

Read GHOST EATERS by Clay McLeod Chapman! Powerful, unique book of ghosts, love, and drug addiction (and lots of despairing regret!). Review here: substack.com/profile/4803...

Are you a fan of Poppy Z. Brite? Seeking reviewers for a PRIMER to his short fiction (i.e. a mini collection plus more)! EXPLORING DARK SHORT FICTION #8: A PRIMER TO POPPY Z. BRITE to be released 2/2/2027 by @darkmoonbooks.bsky.social More here: www.darkmoonbooks.com/Primer_8.html #poppyzbrite

Just spent the entire day down a rabbit-hole, researching old maps of highways and back roads of Cocke County, TN, trying to figure out the best way to drive through Newport from Morristown back in 1935 that would also intersect with Bybee. For a 2,500-word short story... 🤣🤣🤣

Read my second Liz Moore novel, being LONG BRIGHT RIVER, and it’s another powerful, well-crafted book. Review here: substack.com/@ericjguigna...

Shout out to local bookstore DBZ Books ‘N’ Records in #Corona, California. This place is rockin’! AND they’re supporting local artists and authors including me(!) with a selection of my books at the entrance. dbzbooks.com

I posted this in my newsletter yesterday, but thought I would share here, too, this portable book display I made last week to showcase books at conventions and bookstore signing events!

Out now: My latest newsletter post via Substack, the October edition of: Strange and Dreaming Days with Eric J. Guignard ericjguignard.substack.com/p/strange-an...

Strange and Dreaming Days with Eric J. Guignard

October, 2026

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I love Arctic horror survival stories! I read and enjoyed very much DARK MATTER by Michelle Paver. Review here: substack.com/@ericjguigna...

Very chuffed to be part of the upcoming THE RANGER'S ALMANAC, VOLUME 2. This is particularly gratifying as I got to mix horror fiction with a love of hiking and the National Parks, with a ghost tale. Also, submissions are still open for others until November 1st! www.rangersalmanac.org

Great review in for +HORROR LIBRARY+, VOL. 9 (pub. @darkmoonbooks.bsky.social), still going strong! Thank you to Articles of Horror and reviewer Christina Persaud! “every story in this anthology is enthralling to read, adding depth to a robust Library of Horror.” articlesofhorror.com/book-review-...

Book Review for +Horror Library+, Volume 9 – Articles of Horror

Articles of Horror reviews the newest collection of stories from today's best horror voices in +Horror Library+. Volume 9.

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Love my new Author photos! Thanks so much to Kaitrin Acuna (www.KaitrinAcuna.com) from LACon V (Worldcon)!

October, 2026 Dark Fiction Short Story Markets (as reported to @horrorwritersassoc.bsky.social , Los Angeles chapter) — “A selection of New or Reopening Market Listings this month paying minimum pro rates of 5 cents+ per word” ericjguignard.substack.com/p/october-20...

October, 2026 Dark Fiction Short Story Markets

For October, 2026: New or Reopening Market Listings/ Notes at Minimum Pro-Paying (5 cents+ per word):

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Finished reading HELL AT THE BREECH by Tom Franklin, and absolutely loved, loved, loved it! Full review here: substack.com/@ericjguigna...

What a great time at Anaheim Public Library's second annual SPINAL DREAD: HORROR LITERATURE & CULTURE FESTIVAL! The library was packed with attendees, the staff were wonderful, the vibe was welcoming. Fun to vend with friends, meet other authors, and I sold a ton of books! #spinaldread

Nisi Shawl dreamed up The Five Petals of Thought, with guided exercises and historical examples. I chipped in because it’s too original to lose to publishing-market caution. Find the GoFundMe page to help finish it and receive the e-book. gofund.me/a572da507

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Can't wait to participate in this library indie horror festival, held TOMORROW!: Anaheim Public Library’s second annual SPINAL DREAD: HORROR LITERATURE & CULTURE FESTIVAL! 500 W Broadway, Anaheim, CA Sat. Sept. 26 from 10:00 to 4:00 #SPINALDREAD More here: substack.com/@ericjguigna...

Happy 120-year immigration anniversary to my family! My Guignard forebears arrived in New York, via Ellis Island, this day, September 24, in 1906, coming from La Chaux-de-Fonds (Neuchâtel) Switzerland, searching for a better life. More here!: substack.com/profile/4803...

Sorry, had to DNF this book after 106 pages: BODY COUNT (Arran's Obsession) by Jolie Vines. It's unexpectedly just... boring.... More here: substack.com/profile/4803...

Thanks as always to BSA Scouting America for helping create memories! Troop 220 in Chino Hills Scoutmaster had access to cabins and motor boats, and we got to bring up about 20 young scouts to Big Bear, CA for a weekend of boating, astronomy, and relaxing in beautiful weather

Cannot believe I completely missed this year's Talk Like a Pirate Day...

Looking forward to being part of this upcoming anthology from publisher A Midnight Kind of Place (and editor Paul O'Neill)!: WE ARE MANY: A RATISH ANTHOLOGY

Publishers and Editors! I'm taking subs for Vol. 3 of the award-nominated "Best Weird Fiction of the Year" til end of the year. Writers! You'll get a chance to submit your 2026 stories in January. bestspecfic(at)gmail.com

Loved visiting local indie bookstore, TBR Books, in Claremont, CA. Located in the back corner of a small retail plaza, TBR Books has easy access. Inside, it’s lovely—cozy, welcoming, and atmospheric. They’ve a focus on romance, but carrry all fiction genres. More here: substack.com/profile/4803...

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Loved visiting local indie bookstore, TBR Books, in Claremont, California. Located in the back corner of a small retail plaza, TBR Books has easy access and parking. Inside, it’s lovely—cozy, welcomin...

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The series is still going strong! www.darkmoonbooks.com/horror_libra...

Read novella GUESTS by Kealan Patrick Burke, a good representation of his horror work! More here: substack.com/@ericjguigna...

THE FOLD by Peter Clines = Top rec for this! More here: substack.com/@ericjguigna...

Fun event last night at Upland Public Library: BOOK-ISH FAIR for Adults, incl. Books and Booze! Discovered 2 new local bookstores in the Claremont area that I was somehow not familiar with! And great to see friend Lauren Salerno and her travelling “The Undead Bookshop.”

Back on the soccer fields for start of a new Fall season! And my daughter Devin joined me, having retired from playing, but choosing to now referee. Today was her first day, surviving three back-to-back matches!