Rymfire Books Revamp Coming for 2013

In 2013 we will be revamping our focus of Rymfire Books to only include the continuing State of Horror line of books as well as the continuing Dying Days zombie series by Armand Rosamilia. 

With that in mind, the State of Horror: North Carolina and State of Horror: Illinois anthologies will be seeing the light of day in late 2012 or early 2013. We will also be revamping our submission guidelines and opening/closing certain States, with a better schedule of reading periods once again. 

Also look for many new exciting Dying Days releases in 2013 from Armand Rosamilia.

More information will follow, as well as a revamp of this blog site and easier interaction and Rymfire Books store. 

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State of Horror: Florida anthology

It’s here! The State of Horror: Florida anthology is now available on several platforms.

Another entry in the popular “State of Horror” series!

Eight Tales of terror from the Sunshine State:

“The Horror of Two Owl Creek” by Lee Clark Zumpe… “The Stanglers Are Not The Forgiving Type” by David Bernard… “The Tragic Kingdom” by Frank Larnerd… “The Devil’s Hour” by Keith Gouveia… “Smoking Hazard” by Tina Swain… “Weathering The Storm” by Daniel R. Robichaud… “Spirits Of The ‘Cane” by Eric Diehl… “Gods And Reptiles” by Ward Parker

$2.99 eBook and available from
 
And in Print for only $7.99

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State of Horror Updates

There’s quite a bit going on at Rymfire Books, especially with the State of Horror series…

State of Horror: Florida will be out in the next day or so, and we’ll be posting the links to it on Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Nble and SmashWords, as well as the Print version.

We’ve also sent out contracts for the upcoming State of Horror: North Carolina and State of Horror: Illinois anthologies as well… look for information on them shortly!

After a long week of reading submissions to our upcoming States, we’ve only held onto a handful of stories, so if you have some shorts in mind kindly get a-writing!

We’re holding onto only 3 stories set in Maine, and 1 story each set in Colorado, Oregon, Michigan, Washington state, Alaska and Nevada. Rejections have been going out steadily, so if you didn’t get one it means you were the lucky one that we’re still holding onto until we get 5 – 7 quality stories for each anthology.

We’re pushing to complete Maine and Alaska right now, so kindly get those stories in to us asap… for more submission information see the submission page here.

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Slash of Crimson by Carl R. Moore

Drew Aldrin, young guitarist and street rough, barely survives a boating accident due to the help of a woman who claims she’s from Atlantis. She proceeds to seduce him and promote his band. But despite newfound success, Drew’s bandmates form their own opinions about their new friend; while some love her more and more, others begin to despise her. Aided by zealots from a radical church, the defectors begin making strange claims indeed. All rides on whether Drew can return the favor he owes his liaison from Atlantis, and on whether she is who she truly claims to be.

Includes the bonus short story “Water Face” by Carl R. Moore

Slash of Crimson brims with a sensual grittiness that is every bit as hypnotic and captivating as its mysterious heroine. Fans of Joe Hill or Neil Gaiman will appreciate Moore’s keen knack for description and atmosphere that all comes together in a contemporary gothic tale that sinks in its claws on the very first page and doesn’t let go even after its thrilling conclusion.” – Allison M. Dickson, Author of Dust

“The story hooked me from the start and the plot kept me riveted as it raced torwards the surprise conclusion. Deftly drawn characters, an original plot, and a few twists and turns, make this novella a must read.” – Stacey Turner, Angelic Knight Press

“I meant to read it in a couple sittings and then I was trapped. I never got up from the screen. I knew the hero was in trouble from the start, but I had no idea. As the world grew bigger, the danger closed in tighter. Carl Moore created an adventure that I wasn’t prepared for. I never felt safe and I was surprised with each page right up to the end.” – Jay Wilburn, author of Loose Ends, a zombie novel

“Moore’s words have the ability to gradually pull you into the story world and, once they have hold of you, become as ruthless as its characters.” – Joe Mynhardt, Author of Lost in the Dark

“With Slash of Crimson Carl Moore has crafted a tale that will pull you in, hold you close, and keep you reading until the last sentence. With well crafted characters and a plot involving an infamous legend, it’s a welcome breath of fresh air in the horror world and a sublime story well worth spending some time with.” – Bryan Hall, author of The Southern Hauntings Saga and Containment Room 7

Slash of Crimson is a fun read with a climax that caught me totally off guard. Carl Moore has crafted a must for anyone who cares about reading good books or just reading…period.” – Brent Abell, author of In Memoriam (forthcoming from Rymfire Books)

   Only $2.99 in eBook format

                 Amazon Kindle

               Barnes & Noble

                SmashWords

            Lulu

 

   Only $7.99 in Print

           CreateSpace (coming soon)

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State of Horror: North Carolina FILLED

We’ve received enough submissions for the State of Horror: North Carolina anthology. If you haven’t received a rejection, consider that good news! We’re looking at 6 -8 stories for the anthology and currently have 15 we’re still holding…

In the next week we’ll be sending out acceptances for the final ToC of the anthology, and this one will be tough to narrow it down. More information will be coming soon, I promise.

And if you have an Illinois or Maine story to submit, I would hurry up, because both States are almost filled as well…

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State of Horror: Florida FILLED

The State of Horror: Florida anthology is officially closed to submissions. Once the contracts are all signed I will give further information, but at this point it looks like eight stories, with three of those being reprints from the Florida Horror print anthology that was released by Carnifex Press (and me) in 2006. I’m excited because this is a strong anthology and I can’t wait to release it.

We are very close to being completed on the North Carolina and Illinois books, I think another solid story or two and we’ll be there, so get those stories in asap…

We are also in need of more stories set in other States as well! I’ve read through and rejected another bunch today, and right now I have only a few I am holding until we get enough (if you submitted but didn’t get a rejection today, congrats! Your story is still live).

Currently holding:

2 for Maine

1 each for Colorado, Oregon, Michigan, Washington state, Alaska and Nevada

0 for Maryland

Will also be taking requests for new States to open asap, but you need to be a member of the State of Horror Facebook group to vote.

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State of Horror: IL, FL and NC Deadline

This week the deadline to get your stories in for State of Horror: Illinois, Florida and North Carolina is upon us…

I’ll set midnight EST on Sunday, April 22nd 2012 as the final deadline, so get those stories in asap…

I am sitting on at least 5 good stories for each State but I’d love to get in a dozen more for each that blows those away, so hurry up and submit! Again, you don’t have to be living in that State, born in that State, have lived in that State or know where it is on a map… although that last one might be helpful.

Again, up top is the link to the Anthologies with all the details like payment, where to submit it to, etc.

I hope to be reading some killer new horror tales by this time next week!

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