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Suzie Lockhart is my Woman In Horror today! Suzie is not only a great author, she is a great editor and business lady as well. Much of this post comes direct from Suzie a few years back. Of course, I will update and add in some of my own thoughts on what makes Suzie such a fantastic author and editor.
And now I present Suzie Lockhart.
Blaze McRob
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"Hello my dear friend, Robert!
Thanks for handling things in this manner for me. WiHM really appreciates all you do to promote us! You rock!
First, I’ll offer a BIO/outline:
I began writing horror about 6 years ago, and as Bruce was on home-bound studies and discovered he was equally creepy…well, you know the rest.
To date we’ve been published about 50 times in dozens of eZines & paperback anthologies. We labored over an 85,000 word YA manuscript that made it to the desk of several good agents, but ultimately didn’t make the final cut. A major life change nearly two-years-ago put that on the back-burner for a bit. We also edited five anthologies together, two won top-ten P&E Readers’ Awards. In 2016 Digital Fiction Publishing released my first solo attempt with ‘Killing It Softly’, an all-female anthology I was managing editor for. Thanks to my hard-working publisher, the 32 amazing authors gracing the pages, and a top-notch copy editor, we hit #2 in this year’s P&E Poll. ‘KIS’ has been a best-seller on Amazon, and we are working on expanding distribution.
"Second, a few unknown facts…maybe?
In 7th grade, I wanted to write, and was highly encouraged by teachers to do so. I have an IQ in the ‘gifted range’, and was put in advanced English classes every year. But, like a number of ‘creative-types’, I was also good in other creative endeavors. By my senior year, art won out and I went on to study at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh. I ended up working in retail and making jewelry on the side for a few years before I landed a job back at ‘A.I.P.’, as an Assistant Director of Admissions. I took some writing and illustrating books in the evening, and was once again encouraged to write. After having my 3 boys, I stopped working full-time, and after being trained to do caricatures by the incomparable Angela Love, I worked the festival circuit for a few years.
Eventually, the fibromyalgia I’ve been fighting since the age of 27 made it impossible to sit drawing for hours on end. I went back to jewelry.
In 2008 I had a daughter at the ripe old age of 43. (lol) All those little beads didn’t bode well with a toddler running about, so guess what I decided to try my hand at again…?
Initially, I wanted to write romance and YA. But a little horror story I wrote, then another, then another…
I find that people have a misconception of horror-writers…female, in particular. I’ve had close family and friends frown on my writing about ‘dark’ stuff. One even said it ‘changed’ me. Things like that hurt. But, I have found a warm and accepting home in the horror community!
The past year has been a journey to acceptance…accepting myself! There is no law saying I can’t be the born-again Christian and a horror writer—both. (At least, not yet…) And I can love my Christian friends, my atheist friends, my horror writing friends, my white friends, black friends, gay friends, etc…ALL the same! (OOPsie, now I sound like I am making a political statement) And I can love myself, even though my creative brain makes it very hard for that other side to function!
I tell you all this, in order to tell my writer & creative friends—be who you are. Don’t be afraid…
And in the words of the great Mary Shelley—“Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”
Cheers,
Suzie"
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Below is the superb anthology Suzie was talking about before.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LX96Q69/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i2
The Best by Women in Horror
Thirty-two waking nightmares; keep the lights on!
Suzie Lockhart and Digital Horror Fiction are thrilled to present 32 chilling tales of terror from some of the best authors in horror. Killing It Softly includes stories from New York Times best selling authors Nancy Holder and Elaine Cunningham, together with more shocking short nightmares from the finest award winning female writers in the genre.
Your heart won’t stop pounding as you dig into the pages of this book; from the moment you immerse yourself in the first tale, about a women waking to find herself inside a coffin, buried alive, until the last, a coming of age story about a sixteen-year-old’s journey of self-discovery amidst all hell breaking loose. You’ll find your proof that women can, indeed, do a wicked dance between science fiction and horror as they penetrate your darkest thoughts, to bring forth stories promising to leave you with a lingering anxiety you can’t seem to shake. Any romantic notions of vampires will be crushed, and dark and twisted plots will confirm definitively that females can even write about zombies. We dare you to read stories that will leave you deeply disturbed, and some that will slice into your very soul. It wouldn’t be horror if there wasn’t an ode to Edgar Allen Poe...we have two masterfully written tales. There are stories off the odd and unusual, stories that take a perilous dive into worlds of disturbing shadows, and there’s even an exorcism”"in a tale that daringly addresses the heartbreaking disease that is alcoholism.
Enter at your own risk...
Featuring: Rebecca Snow, H.R. Boldwood, Christine Lucas, Gerri Leen, Tracie McBride, Rie Sheridan Rose, Aliya Whiteley, Marion Pitman, Jenner Michaud, Suzanne Reynolds-Alpert, Carole Gill, Tina Rath, Airika Sneve, Carson Buckingham, Chantal Boudreau, Eleanor R. Wood, Nidhi Singh, Rebecca J. Allred, Rebecca Fraser, Jo-Anne Russell, K. S. Dearsley, Amanda Northrup Mays, M.J. Sydney, Rose Blackthorn, Annie Neugebauer, Elaine Cunningham, Sandra Kasturi, Jess Landry, Sarah Hans, Lillian Csernica, Tory Hoke, and Nancy Holder
5/5 STARS "There are 32 amazing stories in this collection and it certainly does not disappoint!" - Veronica Vasquez
5/5 "Great read." - Linda Gordon
Scroll up and grab a copy today.
Thank you for your interest.
DigitalFictionPub.com
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Katherine Hall
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Selection of Diverse Voices
Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2017
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Really fabulous stories and well-edited (a HUGE pet peeve of mine is poor editing)! I really recommend this book for the diversity of stories it contains -- very unique voices!
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More great books from Suzie.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076Z44WR7/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i6
The Best by Women in Horror
The first ‘Killing It Softly’ was just the tip of the iceberg…
Beneath the icy depths of this next installment, you’ll be plunged into a world where 38 female horror writers give you a glimpse of their inner-demons, unleashing the hell-fire they suppress in the ‘real’ world. It will disturb you to discover what really lurks inside their minds, because many of these stories delve into pain that can only be experienced by women—leaving you unhinged as you curl up with them during their darkest hour.
Post-partum depression, hording, anorexia, and mental health will be brought to light when viewed through the shadowy perspective of cognitive deception.
Sci-fi, romance, steam-punk, and fantasy intertwine with horror to deliver unsettling, chilling stories; traditional tales of witches, zombies, werewolves, and vampires will be told in twisted new ways that will shock, unnerve, and even repulse you…and within these pages, sometimes new monsters will arise from the ashes.
You may even discover that women can not only write good horror…but in some cases, can do it better.
Part 1 – Another Space, Another Time
The Whims of My Enemy – Amanda J. Spedding
A Moveable Feast – Jenny Blackford
Softly into the Morning – L. D. Colter
Whispers in the Wax – Tonia Brown
The Screaming Key – Lillian Csernica
Framed – Diana Catt
Bloody Rain – Rie Sheridan Rose
The Idlewild Letters – H.R. Boldwood
Kristall Tag – Holly Newstein
The Adventure of My Ignoble Ancestress – Nancy Holder
Part II – Monster Party
The Devil’s in the Details – Stacey Longo
Octavia – Chantal Boudreau
The Skeench – Debra Robinson
Sandcastle Sacrifices – Jennifer Brozek
Unfilial Child – Laurie Tom
Milk and Cookies – M.J. Sydney
Figaro, Figueroa – Karen Heuler
Scarecrow – Vonnie Winslow Crist
A Great and Terrible Hunger – Elaine Cunningham
Part III – Cognitive Deception
Belongings – Abra Staffin-Wiebe
Evil Little Girl – Barb Goffman
Blue – Julie Travis
The Devil Inside – Shannon Connor Winward
Shining Brook and the Ice Moon Spirit – Jean Graham
Damaged Goods – Lindsey Goddard
Project Handbasket – Rebecca J. Allred
Behind the Eight Ball – Lena Ng
A Faithful Companion – Deborah Sheldon
Omega – Airika Sneve
Part IV – The Changed and the Undead
Little Fingers – Christine Morgan
Golden Rule – Donna J. W. Munro
Fifth Sense – Tina Rath
Cycle – Rebecca Fraser
The Hand of God – Gerri Leen
Vile Deeds – Suzie Lockhart
The Holy Spear – Barbara A. Barnett
Skin and Bones – Rebecca Snow
Death Warmed Over – Rachel Caine
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L. Paul
5.0 out of 5 stars Something for Everyone, and All Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2018
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Often a follow up to a book is never as good as the original and this is definitely the exception. All of the stories were excellent and slightly different. There was pure horror, hauntings, psychological suspense, and reverence, to name just a few. I especially loved "The Devil's in the Details" by Stacey Longo, which though rightfully scary was absolutely hilarious. I went on to purchase some of that author's other works and will be buying more fiction of the other contributors. Whoever vetted the selection for this book and its predecessor did a wonderful job.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00JMB14IK/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p2_i0
Winner of the P & E Readers Poll 2013 - 2nd place for best anthology of the year.
Welcome to the dreaded night realm...
lingering just beneath your eyelids, where the hellish things borne of fear eagerly await your arrival.
Prepare to be whiplashed to the darkest regions of 32 wicked minds, and forced to stare into their collective abyss. This world is chock-full of the stuff dreams are made of, but more than likely, if you find yourself in the minds of one of these authors, you’ll awaken to a nightmare.
This fear you’re experiencing is like a virus, it will spread to every inch of your body, sending not only a chill down your spine but reaching into the very depths of your soul…
You’ll journey to the darkest corners of these author’s minds, as you confront the living, breathing entity that is fear.
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Kimberly R Dow
5.0 out of 5 stars will love this. I especially enjoyed the story submitted by ...
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2014
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Anyone who enjoys the tingle from reading creepy horror, will love this. I especially enjoyed the story submitted by Sean Farren - well written and seriously sick & twisted. While he may be out of the running as a weekend babysitter, I definitely look forward to more writing from this author.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08DFVSK1F/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3
Last Doorway Productions and Black Bed Sheet Books celebrate women in horror fiction by partnering to bring a chilling, all-female horror anthology!
Horror Host Miss Misery (Reyna Young) has brought together 13 stories bound to elicit the piercing shrieks women in cinema are known for. Make no mistake, however…these hard-hitting horror gems prove the ‘softer sex’ can bring the punishment, too! Award-winning editor Suzie Lockhart joins this terrifying team, ensuring there will be no sleep tonight. A requirement for all horror-obsessed readers; those who love to read under a blanket with flashlight in hand. This mixture of scares, things that go bump in the night and shocking twists will leave you screaming for more.
Stories by Reyna Young, Maureen Whelan, Anna Ace, Cassandra Sechler, Jennifer Nangle, Debra Lamb, Marjorie DeHey, Meagan J. Meehan, Heidi Moore, Lindsey Goddard, Carson Buckingham, Rie Sheridan Rose, and Suzie Lockhart.
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Keenan W. Powell
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book!
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2020
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A Scream in the Night is a wonderful anthology book, delightfully compiled by Reyna Young and exceptionally edited by Suzie Lockhart. Delightful to read with stories like Boulevard Souls by Maureen Whelan and Danvers State by Jennifer Nangle and several other stories, I would suggest everyone purchase a copy of this book, crawling under your blanket with a flashlight and allowing these ladies to entertain you.
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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071FDMD6V/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i11
Metamorphosis occurs every day as caterpillars become sweet fluttering butterflies, tadpoles become gorgeous frog princes and chameleons become one with the beauty of nature – but you won’t find any of that here.
The transformations you’re about to witness are unnatural, sometimes gruesome and deeply psychological. They will make you question reality and take your mind places it was never meant to go.
Terrifying Tales of Transformation from Greg Chapman * Roy C. Booth & R. Thomas Riley * Terri DelCampo * Dave Gammon * Nancy Kilpatrick * Rod Marsden * Jo-Anne Russell * M.J. Preston * Stacey Turner * Tina Piney * Suzanne Robb * Franklin E. Wales * Donna Marie West * Suzie Lockhart * Cameron Trost * Daniel I. Russell * Simon Dewar * Amanda J. Spedding * Ken MacGregor * Erin Shaw * Gregory L. Norris * Nickolas Furr
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Cath
4.0 out of 5 stars Some stories were great, some were average
Reviewed in Canada on December 14, 2017
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Some stories were great, some were average, but it was an interesting theme and most stories were really decent.
A quick read and I enjoyed it. Several werewolf themed stories, though, which was less disturbing than the non-wolfie ones as it's just a more common theme.
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Both as an author and an editor, Suzie Lockhart is a Woman In Horror!
Blaze McRob
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