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Welcome!
Author of the Macabre
Welcome to my website! Thank you for taking the time to visit. I'm James Atkinson, and I specialize in exploring the dark and mysterious realms of horror fiction. From things that lurk in the shadows to those that haunt our nightmares, I delve into the depths of fear and imagination.
As a lifelong horror enthusiast, sharing my stories with the world has always been a passion of mine. My debut horror collection, "The Cold Black," is now available in both ebook and paperback formats (links below). If you enjoy spine-tingling tales that keep you up at night, I invite you to dive into its chilling pages.
Exciting news! My latest horror novel, "Deep Sky Void" is almost complete and will drop this fall. Check back often to stay up-to-date on the release date and future details.
While you're here, send me a message. I enjoy interacting with readers.
Stay tuned for what lies ahead—it's going to be an electrifying journey into the unknown.
Take care, and may your nights
be filled with delicious frights.
- James Atkinson
Writing Influences
It all began with a heartbeat below the floor boards. As a child, I stumbled upon Edgar Allen Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart in a schoolroom, and found myself afflicted with a fascination for the macabre. That single story flung open a door to a dark dungeon and my love of all things horror was born.
Then came the lightning strike: Carrie by Stephen King. Reading it felt like stepping into a storm; electrifying, terrifying, and unforgettable. I devoured King's books at a pace no school or public library could satisfy.
Enter Dean Koontz. My next infatuation. Phantoms didn't just scare me, it possessed me. As did Watchers, The Bad Place, Nightfall, Strangers, Twilight Eyes.
Next came the discovery of the genre bending phenom, Clive Barker. Books Of Blood was like a revelation to veins previously untapped. These stories aren't for the weak of heart. They are raw, unnerving, and utterly relentless.
These titans of horror literature weren't just writers to me; they were inspirational to my choice to stretch the boundaries of horror fiction and create a my own place in the corridors of terror.
I write from the shadows they cast, always watching, always listening, always ready to explore the next chill that creeps up my spine--and maybe, just maybe, send it skittering up yours.
New Novel Updates!
2025 will see the release of Deep Sky Void, the much anticipated follow up to the terrifying creature feature Pound Of Flesh. Story details and Easter eggs will leak until release day. Be sure to check back often for all the 411.
2025 will also feature the release of BOOK ONE in an innovative and fresh horror series. More details to come on this exciting venture.
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