Author Archives: Steve Bacon

I’m very thrilled to announce that my story Apports, which was published in Black Static last year, has been selected by Ellen Datlow for Best Horror of the Year 6. It’s a tale I’m very proud of, and was my … Continue reading →

Just thought I’d throw a little note up to say that January seems to be progressing in a nice manner. I’ve recently had three stories accepted for forthcoming anthologies – all due out later this year, all of which I … Continue reading →

It’s finally here! After a very prolonged road to publication, ILL AT EASE 2 is finally released to the world. Here is the table of contents – Double Helix by Stephen Bacon The Shuttle by Shaun Hamilton Masks by Robert … Continue reading →

CRIMEWAVE 12: HURTS will be shipping in early November by TTA Press. Featuring original crime short stories and novellas by Christopher Priest, Melanie Tem, Stephen Volk, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, James Cooper, Tim Lees, Danny Rhodes, Joel Lane, Janice Law, Steven J. … Continue reading →

Ellen Datlow has published her gargantuan list of honourable mentions for stories that were published in 2012. I was pleased to see that 4 of mine were on the list – CUCKOO SPIT (from Black Static), SOMEWHERE ON SEBASTIAN STREET … Continue reading →

In my haste to catch up on the last 3 months’ news, I forgot to mention that a superb mini anthology was released, one in which I contribute a tale. ANATOMY OF DEATH, brilliantly edited by Mark West was published by … Continue reading →

I haven’t updated this site in over 3 months. That was very remiss of me, but it wasnt because I haven’t been busy. I have been busy. So this is a quick update of where things stand. Firstly, it was … Continue reading →

Just a quick note to report that a new 5,000 word short story of mine, THE CAMBION, has been accepted for publication in Cemetery Dance magazine. I’ve long been an admirer of this fantastic genre publication, so it feels like … Continue reading →

FOR THE NIGHT IS DARK edited by Ross Warren has now been released by Crystal Lake Publishing. Featuring 20 original stories from some of the best new writers in the genre (and me), it comes complete with a gorgeous Ben Baldwin artwork. … Continue reading →

Just a quick note to update you on a couple of story appearances that are due out in the next few months. Firstly, I’ll have a story in Ill at Ease 2. It’s an anthology of original stories featuring the 7 … Continue reading →