I totally agree with your opinion on Clive Barker! I can be reading a scene of grotesque death and the way he describes it is like a meadow full of flowers and birds chirping on a warm day. I don’t understand how but I’m here for it! 😊❤️
I just discovered your channel and enjoyed this video. I agree with you completely about Clive Barker. The first thing of his I read was a short story called Coming to Grief. I had the pleasure of meeting Clive after an interview he gave several years ago and I told him that this story made me fall in love with his writing. He recalled it fondly, and we chatted for a few minutes about other books and stories. It was amazing!
Robert Mccammon is a streamlined King with similar books, and currently has a fantastic ' Night bird ' series about an earliy 18th century colonial detective. Graham Maserton is an easy read with many varied scary subjects, and Brian Lumley is stupendous.
I would say my favorite horror writer is Joe Hill, loved everything he wrote especially NOS4A2 and Horns. I have also been trying to find new writers lately and expand so this video was great. Have you read Kill Creek? Really good so far.
Favorite horror writer of all time, for me, is *Richard Laymon* .. I recommend starting on his writing journey with the book “Beast House”. It is part of a series (that don’t really need to be read in any particular order, I just recommend this book, first). Another fave of mine that he has penned is “The Traveling Vampire Show”. Fabulous, fun summer read, for sure! I also enjoy Jack Ketchum and Brian Keene, for the same reason I enjoy Laymon, they’re fast paced, fun, focused on relationships of all types, and for some reason, a lot of the time there is a “Final Girl” that comes out of nowhere!!!! If we are talking recent, modern horror, I definitely would suggest Grady Hendrix! “My Best Friends Exorcism”, “Horrorstor”, and “We sold our souls” are such fun, freaky books!! I love author rec videos!!!!! You get so many suggestions, not only in the video, but the comments are *fantastic* 💯
@@miskatoniclibrarian3 I love finding people that love his work as much as I do!!!!! I could blather on all day about the man, the myth, the *LEGEND* , the late, great Richard Laymon!💯
Something Wicked This Way Comes is such a fantastic book! I finished it the morning that I binge watched Stranger Things season 1 and the tones of both of those works are soooo in line.
This video popped up on my TH-cam recommendations. I generally read more sci-fi, and the only horror I'd read until 2022 was Clive Barker and H.P. Lovecraft. I have a few of Barker's books still to read...must get round to them soon. I only read my first Stephen King novel this year :O (I'm 51 so a bit late to that party :)).
@@AndaKent I do want to read more (hence finally getting round to some Stephen King this year). I used to read loads of Clive Barker, and need to get onto his newer stuff. I've just subbed to your channel. Recommendations welcome - esp for fans of Clive Barker and Lovecraft, or horror that is a bit more interesting. I like creepy stuff or books rich on atmosphere. Body horror and gore bores me a bit.
I had no idea Joyce Carol Oates wrote horror. Probably because I have never read any of Oates's work and so these just aren't on my radar. Thanks for sharing!
Really enjoyed your list and particularly your assessment of Tremblay, who I think is still somewhat under appreciated. Some suggestions for your consideration: Thomas Tessier (The Nightwalker, Fog Heart), Michael Talbot (The Delicate Dependency), Michael McDowell (The Elementals, Blackwater), Stephen Graham Jones (Mongrels, The Only Good Indians), Caitlin Kiernan (The Drowning Girl).
Barker's Imagica is one of my all time favourite books. Its too bad he doesn't put out more content because I would love another book in the Art series.
My current favorites are Paul Tremblay and Will Carver, a British author. His novel Nothing Important Happened Today blew me away! I think Clive Barker is an amazing author, but his content is just not for me. The world building he does in The Great and Secret Show is incredible though. I've never read Joyce Carol Oates, so I am excited to try one of her novels! TFS
I read Head Full of Ghost some time ago, it wasn't terrible, but it felt... mild. Like the author had plenty of good ideas that could have been pushed forward a lot more. Like, there was the opportunity to dive into topics like how fake reality TV is, pseudo science, child stardom. And those topics were brought up, but there was a lot more that could have been said. The father's religious fanaticism could also be pushed further. He was pretty bad, but not the worse it could have been. I've met (and heard off) people that were way more insane than this guy. I also didn't like the blog sections. They felt repetitive and pandering. It was like "here's a recap of what you just read and an explanation of what you should think about it" The ending was cool tho
You're definitely not alone in those thoughts. Most people I talk to about the book hate the blog sections, as well. Anything possession really freaks me out so that's probably why I enjoyed it so much.
Weird, ive never heard anyone refer to Ray Bradbury as anything other than a sci fi author. you know because Fahrenheit 451 and Illustrated man mainly. but cool alright didnt know folks thought of him that way lol.
Who are some of your favorite horror classic authors? I’ve been getting more into classics across genres lately, and I’m always seeking more recs-especially in one of my favorite genres (horror, obvi xD ).
@@cmmosher8035 I didn’t read that one…. I did read his short story book but that just solidified my annoyance at his “love for ambiguous endings” so I think I will not waste my time reading any more of his writings.
My favorite horror writer who isn’t Stephen King has to be Richard Bachman.
Nice! Lol
I would agree, but in his later career, you could tell Bachman was heavily influenced by King.
@@codylakin288 do you realize that Bachman is Stephen King lol
@@markozbunjol625 Please don’t spread false information here. This is a safe space for horror lovers. King is Bachman. Pffft. Bachman wishes.
I totally agree with your opinion on Clive Barker! I can be reading a scene of grotesque death and the way he describes it is like a meadow full of flowers and birds chirping on a warm day. I don’t understand how but I’m here for it! 😊❤️
I just discovered your channel and enjoyed this video. I agree with you completely about Clive Barker. The first thing of his I read was a short story called Coming to Grief. I had the pleasure of meeting Clive after an interview he gave several years ago and I told him that this story made me fall in love with his writing. He recalled it fondly, and we chatted for a few minutes about other books and stories. It was amazing!
U raving about clive barker just convinced me that you are the number 1 horror reading youtube channel so dope ❤
Robert Mccammon is a streamlined King with similar books, and currently has a fantastic ' Night bird ' series about an earliy 18th century colonial detective. Graham Maserton is an easy read with many varied scary subjects, and Brian Lumley is stupendous.
I would say my favorite horror writer is Joe Hill, loved everything he wrote especially NOS4A2 and Horns. I have also been trying to find new writers lately and expand so this video was great. Have you read Kill Creek? Really good so far.
i'm looking forward to finally reading joe hill's stuff
Good stuff. My all time favs are Lovecraft and Richard Laymon. For now it's hard to choose maybe Joe Hill or Curtis Lawson.
Favorite horror writer of all time, for me, is *Richard Laymon* .. I recommend starting on his writing journey with the book “Beast House”. It is part of a series (that don’t really need to be read in any particular order, I just recommend this book, first). Another fave of mine that he has penned is “The Traveling Vampire Show”. Fabulous, fun summer read, for sure! I also enjoy Jack Ketchum and Brian Keene, for the same reason I enjoy Laymon, they’re fast paced, fun, focused on relationships of all types, and for some reason, a lot of the time there is a “Final Girl” that comes out of nowhere!!!! If we are talking recent, modern horror, I definitely would suggest Grady Hendrix! “My Best Friends Exorcism”, “Horrorstor”, and “We sold our souls” are such fun, freaky books!! I love author rec videos!!!!! You get so many suggestions, not only in the video, but the comments are *fantastic* 💯
All hail King Laymon! Endless Night and Night in the Lonesome October are off the chart amazing 👏
@@miskatoniclibrarian3 I love finding people that love his work as much as I do!!!!! I could blather on all day about the man, the myth, the *LEGEND* , the late, great Richard Laymon!💯
I've read a few Laymon and did enjoy his more trashy, sleazy style but I did find after a while his work became a bit repetitive.
@@twoofakindOGDC Me too 😊 His work is still under appreciated to a degree in my opinion and just begging for rediscovery by new readers.
Endless night was a good read.
Something Wicked This Way Comes is such a fantastic book! I finished it the morning that I binge watched Stranger Things season 1 and the tones of both of those works are soooo in line.
This video popped up on my TH-cam recommendations. I generally read more sci-fi, and the only horror I'd read until 2022 was Clive Barker and H.P. Lovecraft. I have a few of Barker's books still to read...must get round to them soon. I only read my first Stephen King novel this year :O (I'm 51 so a bit late to that party :)).
Sci-fi is a wonderful genre, too. It's never too late to join the horror party!
@@AndaKent I do want to read more (hence finally getting round to some Stephen King this year). I used to read loads of Clive Barker, and need to get onto his newer stuff. I've just subbed to your channel. Recommendations welcome - esp for fans of Clive Barker and Lovecraft, or horror that is a bit more interesting. I like creepy stuff or books rich on atmosphere. Body horror and gore bores me a bit.
I just got The Pilo Family Circus by will Elliot today, Loving it soo far, no wasted time…….great videos btw!!
I had no idea Joyce Carol Oates wrote horror. Probably because I have never read any of Oates's work and so these just aren't on my radar. Thanks for sharing!
Really enjoyed your list and particularly your assessment of Tremblay, who I think is still somewhat under appreciated. Some suggestions for your consideration: Thomas Tessier (The Nightwalker, Fog Heart), Michael Talbot (The Delicate Dependency), Michael McDowell (The Elementals, Blackwater), Stephen Graham Jones (Mongrels, The Only Good Indians), Caitlin Kiernan (The Drowning Girl).
Awesome! Thanks for the recommendations. A few of these are on my to be read list but others I haven't heard of.
Stephen King is definitely one of my favourite authors. Others I enjoy are Dean Koontz, Peter Straub and Michael McDowell.
I'm glad that someone is putting other horror authors in the spotlight. Thanks for posting this video.
Anda
You just became my favorite TH-camr.
CLIVE BARKER rep
Clive Barker is my favorite author as well.
Jeffery Dahmer....great vid , thanks 😊
Survivor song, Paul Trembley, soooo good. (And agree w you about head full of ghosts)
Great video. To add someone not mentioned is Guy N Smith. Great quick pulpy reads
My favorite writer, period, is John ajvide linqvist
James Herbert was the first horror writer I read as a kid. Still one of my favourites to this day.
I've been recommended a few of his books, but I don't think I've read any yet. I'll have to check him out. Thanks for the suggestion!
@@AndaKent The Rats is probably a good place to start as any
Awesome thanks for sharing anda great video lots of great horror authors
My favorite horror writer besides Stephen king is definitely Clive Barker! He's amazing! I'd love to hear more horror recs!
Barker's Imagica is one of my all time favourite books. Its too bad he doesn't put out more content because I would love another book in the Art series.
thanks for this video!! i keep trying to find more horror recs cause my 2022 has been lacking a lot of horror!!
Yay more horror book talk! A new channel to subscribe to! Thank you for loving books enough to geek out some videos for the rest of us geeks.
My fav horror writer is Stephen King. No big surprise there lol. Would love to see you do more videos like these.
I'd like to know your fav women horror authors and which ones you recommend :)
My favorites are Ray Garton and Edward Lee
My current favorites are Paul Tremblay and Will Carver, a British author. His novel Nothing Important Happened Today blew me away! I think Clive Barker is an amazing author, but his content is just not for me. The world building he does in The Great and Secret Show is incredible though. I've never read Joyce Carol Oates, so I am excited to try one of her novels! TFS
Also, can you recommend some of your favorite Darcy cotes books? I don’t know where else to start. Great stuff as always
yes, more horror writers please. Great video and love the recommendations.
john goerge haig
Pallbearers club sounds like tremblay’s best
I read Head Full of Ghost some time ago, it wasn't terrible, but it felt... mild. Like the author had plenty of good ideas that could have been pushed forward a lot more.
Like, there was the opportunity to dive into topics like how fake reality TV is, pseudo science, child stardom. And those topics were brought up, but there was a lot more that could have been said.
The father's religious fanaticism could also be pushed further. He was pretty bad, but not the worse it could have been. I've met (and heard off) people that were way more insane than this guy.
I also didn't like the blog sections. They felt repetitive and pandering. It was like "here's a recap of what you just read and an explanation of what you should think about it"
The ending was cool tho
You're definitely not alone in those thoughts. Most people I talk to about the book hate the blog sections, as well. Anything possession really freaks me out so that's probably why I enjoyed it so much.
I just discovered Iain Rob Wright and really like his style.
I'll have to check him out. Thanks for the suggestion!
Weird, ive never heard anyone refer to Ray Bradbury as anything other than a sci fi author.
you know because Fahrenheit 451 and Illustrated man mainly. but cool alright didnt know folks thought of him that way lol.
This girl knows her horror...Shes AWESOME on so many levels..:) Huge fan !! Ive bought many books she has talked about...:) and shes STUNNING !! LOL
she not, she is average in horror. Not Lovecraft, Smith, Ligoti lol
Also I would love to see your fav indie authors
Who are some of your favorite horror classic authors? I’ve been getting more into classics across genres lately, and I’m always seeking more recs-especially in one of my favorite genres (horror, obvi xD ).
Jeffery Dahmer
The Milwaukee cannibal
One that inspired zombie.
SHE IS HARD TO COME BY FOR SOME REASON, BUT I THINK YOU MIGHT LIKE RUBY JEAN JENSON.
Christian H McGhee
Jerry Dammer
HAVE YOU READ HELL HOUSE? IT LOOKS TO BE PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR.
The Richard Matheson book? Yes.
Jack Ketchum
I find Tremblay’s ambiguous endings to be lazy writing. 😩
Jack Ketchum is probably the best I have read after King. Joe Hill is great, too.
I liked the ending to A Head Full of Ghosts but totally agree with you for The Cabin at the End of the world.
@@cmmosher8035 A Head Full of Ghosts was good. That’s how I was rope-a-doped into reading “Cabin” which was a total disappointment.
@@audradriscoll503 i didnt mind Survivors Song but it wasn't the best read for fall of 2020.
@@cmmosher8035 I didn’t read that one…. I did read his short story book but that just solidified my annoyance at his “love for ambiguous endings” so I think I will not waste my time reading any more of his writings.
@theashwoodfaerie yes, I knew that.😊
I believe the real life serial killer you were referring to is Jeffrey Dahmer.
SK, is rich, so you buy name.
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