Halloween Party '21 is the latest horror collection from Gravelight Press. It features 21 scary, original works sure to delight and terrify. From the disturbing undercurrents of "Insecticide" to the psychologically charged drama "Unwell" to the speculative thriller "Before She’s Gone Forever," there's an entire trick-or-treat bag of goodies awaiting you between the pages of this unique anthology. Introduction by Dianne PearceEast 55th Street Affair by James GoodridgeAristotle’s Lantern by R. David FulcherInsecticide by Nancy North WalkerHopscotch by Bernie BrownThe Halloween Hound by David YurkovichUnwell by Faye PerozichInto the Fire by David W. DuttonHe Knew Where She Was by Jeffrey D. KeetenThe Urraca Affair by James GoodridgeAll Hallows’ by Morgan GolladayIt Is Highly Illegal to Hit Someone With an Egg by Morgan GolladayThe Gravid Doe by Morgan GolladayDevil’s Throne by Morgan GolladayAre You Lonesome Tonight? by Bernie BrownThe Hat by Russell ReeceSnail! Snail! Show Me Your Horns by J.C. RayeElevator of Blood by Robert FlemingA Good Daughter by Kim DeCiccoSecond Date by Morgan GolladayBefore She’s Gone Forever by Phil GiuntaPorch Ghost (as recounted by Dianne Pearce)
Authors
David Yurkovich is the 2017 Delaware Division of the Arts Fellow in the category of literature (fiction). David began writing in 1992 with a focus on graphic novels and comics. His first self-published comic was funded by a grant by the Xeric Foundation. As a writer and illustrator, his works include Death by Chocolate and Less Than Heroes (both published by Top Shelf Productions) and Altercations (published by Sleeping Giant). In 2007 David wrote, designed, and published Mantlo: A Life in Comics, a benefit magazine to help aid in the medical expenses of Bill Mantlo (creator of Rocket Raccoon and numerous other Marvel properties). In 2016, David was among 10 prose authors statewide selected to attend the Delaware Seashore Poetry & Prose Writers’ Retreat. His short story, “The Last Day of Summer,” appeared in the 2016 anthology Beach Nights (Cat and Mouse Press). He has published two prose novels, Glass Onion and Banana Seat Summer, with two manuscripts in development. In June 2017, David provided an introduction to the second volume of the Deadly Hands of Kung Fu Omnibus, published by Marvel. Most recently, David designed, edited, and contributed to Halloween Party 2017!, the first issue of The Milton Workshop Anthology Series, published by Devil’s Party Press. He and his family reside in historic Milton, DE. David can be reached at davidyurkovich.wordpress.com
