Reader Review of The Matriarch – “A Highly Original, Enticing Read!”

On November 9, 2013 By Kevin A. RansonIn Creativity, Horrificus, Literarian, ParanormalLeave a comment

5.0 out of 5 stars: A Highly Original, Enticing Read!
November 9, 2013 By CLynn
This review is from: The Matriarch (Kindle Edition) verified purchase, Amazon UK

An unsolved murder…and a surprising revelation that solves the mystery, I liked that.

The heroine was strong, I cared about her. That is so important in a novel. I particularly cared as I witnessed her adjusting to her new existence. The villain was very well done, without being overdone. I found him deliciously savage! And I liked, too that everything was wrapped up nicely with no loose ends.

I really enjoyed the author’s take on vampires. He’s given them very interesting characteristics. The heroine for instance discovers that she will never dream again and I found this very poignant.

I like vampire fiction that depicts vampires as complex characters–where their living lives and their undead existence is developed nicely. It makes for an interesting story.

There are also ghosts and hauntings and surprises too. What more could you ask for?

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The Best of The Horror Society 2013 has been published!

On October 16, 2013 By Kevin A. RansonIn Existentialism1 Comment

A central coast trip that leads to devastating consequences for wine collectors. An adjoining hotel room that isn’t what it seems. A long bus trip with a stopover in an eerie little town. You’ll visit these places and more in this volume. Or how about the old woman with the strange plant? Or the odd little boy selling lemonade? Perhaps the sideshow lady who just smells so good? You’ll meet them all at the turn of a page and they will remain with you long after the book is closed. The Best of the Horror Society 2013 is an anthology of the weird, the wonderful, and the downright wicked. Within you will discover not only the best of emerging horror writers but seasoned pros whose names you will no doubt recognize as well. So turn out the lights, pull up a chair beside the nearest roaring fireplace and enjoy the ride.

Get The Best of The Horror Society 2013 NOW on CreateSpace!

Authored by Scott M. Goriscak, L.L. Soares, Rose Blackthorn, Mercdes M. Yardley, Nicholas Grabowsky, Lee Pletzers, William F. Nolan, Aaron Warwick Dries, Charles Colyott, Carson Buckingham, Jason V. Brock, Kevin A. Ranson, Lisamarie Lamb, Weldon Burge, Doug Lamoreux, Morte Castle, Dan Dillard, Joe McKinney, Julianne Snow, T.E. Grau and Henry Snider.

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Hear me on Z-talk Radio this Friday, October 11, 2013 from 10-11p Eastern Time!

On October 11, 2013 By Kevin A. RansonIn ExistentialismLeave a comment

Hey all! I’ll be on Z-talk radio – http://ztalkradio.com/ – Friday, October 11, 2013 between 10-11pm Eastern, 9-10pm Central time. I’ll be talking about my short story called “Tendrils Never Lie” appearing in the October 15th release of “The Best of the Horror Society 2013,” my new Spooky Chronicles book called “Greene Square Middle,” and the suspicious circumstances surrounding the elderly residents trapped within Cedarcrest Sanctum in central West Virginia.

Horror host Grim D. Reaper – http://moviecrypt.com – may make a rare live and audible appearance! Stop by and listen or call in and say hi!

UPDATE! Here’s a link to the entire show; my segment is the third hour in!
http://tinyurl.com/muqzw4x

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“Tendrils Never Lie” to Appear in The Best of the Horror Society 2013 Anthology!

On September 16, 2013 By Kevin A. RansonIn Creativity, Horrificus, Literarian2 Comments

BestOfTheHorrorSociety2013 My short story “Tendrils Never Lie” is slated appear in The Best of the Horror Society 2013 anthology for a mid-October release. This book is chock-full of horrific goodness; check out the Table of Contents!

FOREWORD – Scott M. Goriscak
INTRODUCTION – Carson Buckingham
CEREMONY – William F. Nolan
TENDRILS NEVER LIE – Kevin A. Ranson
THE MASK – Lisamarie Lamb
LEMMINAID – Carson Buckingham
THE CENTRAL COAST – Jason V. Brock
WHITE HELL, WISCONSIN – Weldon Burge
VICTIMIZED – Richard Thomas
NORMAL IS RELATIVE – Dan Dillard
THE PROCEDURE – Doug Lamoreux
THE LITTLE CHURCH OF SAFE CROSSING – Joe McKinney
MADELEINE – Julianne Snow
IT HAS TEETH – Christian A. Larsen
MASQUERADE – Dave Jeffery
BLACK BIRD – Rose Blackthorn
ADJOINING ROOMS – Scott M. Goriscak
THE INSPIRATION & HORROR OF GEORGE & HUGH – Nicholas Grabowsky
THE CLOWN – Henry Snider
MOVING DAY – Mark Onspaugh
ELLEN – Lee Pletzers
DADDY – Aaron Warwick Dries
SOFT LIKE HER – Charles Colyott
VENUS – L.L. Soares
THE LUMINOUS VEIL – Ian Rogers
BEER AND WORMS – T.E. Grau
BLACK MARY – Mercedes M. Yardley
THE BOY IN THE ELEVATOR – Robert S. Wilson
WEIRD – Dean M. Drinkel
HOTTIES – Mort Castle

One to Watch – 5-star Review for The Matriarch

On June 23, 2013 By Kevin A. RansonIn Cemetery, Creativity, Existentialism, LiterarianLeave a comment

5.0 out of 5 stars: “One to watch” June 22, 2013
By L. Reuther (REAL NAME)
This review is from: The Matriarch (Paperback)

Kevin A Ranson beautifully blends the boundaries of vampires and ghosts. This story of revenge takes place in the real world with a straightforward insight on stakes, sunlight and soil. Kevin creates characters with believable motives who show that vampires, just like mortals, must ultimately chose their own path in life, and decide whether it will be a blessing or a cure. Either way, these are creatures with an impact on their ecosystem. They have been present in every human civilization, and deserve to be studied both historically and scientifically. Kevin’s cars, Kias and Escalades, add an element of fun. He has written a well-balanced story with elements of action, humor, and humanity.

About Kevin A. Ranson

On January 16, 2012 By Kevin A. RansonIn Cemetery, Creativity, ExistentialismLeave a comment

Creator, Writer, Critic

Author of The Spooky Chronicles and the vampire thriller The Matriarch, creator/critic for MovieCrypt.com, and “ghost writer” for horror host Grim D. Reaper. Visit his author blog at ThinkingSkull.com.

“I decided early on that the thing in the closet, the critter under the bed, and the grabber beneath the stairs were all hiding in those places because *I* was scarier than all of them combined… and they were right.”

Kevin A. Ranson is the creator of MovieCrypt.com and portrays its host, Grim D. Reaper, both on the site and at fan conventions. He is a member of the Online Film Critics Society (ofcs.org) with film reviews appearing weekly on RottenTomatoes.com. His young adult paranormal mystery horror book series, The Spooky Chronicles, is carried in all major online bookstores. Kevin has recently released his first book for mature readers, The Matriarch, with the aim of becoming a new series.

Read more about Kevin A Ranson…

“With My D6”

On January 11, 2011 By Kevin A. RansonIn Creativity, Roleplaying, SatireLeave a comment

To the tune of “Like a G6” by Far East Movement
Lyrics by Kevin A. Ranson

Patches down for Warcraft now, new from Blizzard,
Pen and paper while we wait, Mine’s a Wizard.
Table toppin’ D and D, a quick fix,
Lettin’ fireballs fly With My D6,
With My D6, With My D6,
Lettin’ lightning bolts fly With My D6.

(repeat until you’re sick of it)

Update: If you check the date of when I posted this originally, you may notice that I had been throwing this idea out since just past last Christmas.

Four months later, someone not only took up the idea but ran with it until they made something wonderful.

Awesome job, guys. Lemme know if you need any new ideas!