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At a holiday gathering arranged by C. Courtney Joyner & Sam Park I spent a lovely evening talking to Mark Rudnitsky (screenplay Class of Nuke ‘Em High).

Holiday book shopping on the Dark Delicacies site is moving swiftly. Signed and personalized copies of The Survival of Margaret Thomas available (www.darkdel.com)

As many of you know I’m a huge Blues fanatic & read everything I can get my hands on. This book is terrific. Blues history, Queer history, and fun

Only 5 copies left signed by composer Jay Chattaway and author Terri Potts-Chattaway. Order now in time for the holidays at (www.darkdel.com)

In stock at Dark Delicacies, Paul Ruditis Book on the Frankenstein Legacy in the shopping cart on the Dark Delicacies website (www.darkdel.com) now shipping for the holidays

Great stuff. Thank you so much for the work.

Due to popular demand Dark Delicacies has extended its 31st anniversary t-shirt sale through December on all their shirts. You can order here (www.darkdel.com)

Dark Delicacies is having its 31st Anniversary today. The Dark Delicacies T-shirts are 31% off today only. www.darkdel.com Time to freshen up

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Preorder signed copies of Sam F. Park’s dark western Wasted at Dark Delicacies (www.darkdel.com). We will have him sign them and shipped out in time for the holidays

Holiday special for the Horror Lover on your list. Only 6 signed copies of Clark Collins history of modern horror films left in stock at Dark Delicacies. Order here (www.darkdel.com)

All 4 of Del Howison’s books are available signed (and even personalized if you would like) as Holiday gifts. Order here to have them shipped out to you (www.darkdel.com)

Only 7 signed copies left in stock at Dark Delicacies “Kolchak: The Night Stalker-Haunted & Hunted by Paul Terry. Available here www.darkdel.com

Del Howison: Building Horror, Creativity & Community — Full Interview Today on The House of Shadows & Ink, Joe sits down with legendary horror creator, actor, author, and entrepreneur Del Howison—co-founder of the iconic Dark Delicacies, the most famous horror bookstore in the United States. Follow The House of Shadows & Ink on... Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/CLP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@house_shadows_and_ink The Crystal Lake Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/xfuKP Get your very own House of Shadows & Ink coffee mug: https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/house-of-shadows-ink-white-mug/ This wide-ranging conversation dives into: 🔹 The 30-year legacy of Dark Delicacies 🔹 How Del helped shape the modern horror community 🔹 The evolution of horror literature, film, fandom, and collectibles 🔹 What it’s REALLY like working with actors, directors, creators & conventions 🔹 His experiences acting in horror films and playing Renfield multiple times 🔹 Advice for writers, filmmakers, creators, and anyone chasing their passion 🔹 How technology, AI, and social media are reshaping the industry 🔹 Building community, collaboration, and consistency as a creative career Del also shares behind-the-scenes memories of iconic signings, celebrity encounters, and the early days of horror fandom — plus his best advice for longevity and success: persistence, connection, and community. If you love horror history, bookstore culture, creative entrepreneurship, filmmaking, writing, and the people behind the genre — this is a must-watch interview. Check out Dark Delicacies: darkdel.com Follow for more interviews, creator spotlights, reviews, and horror discussions. #DelHowison #DarkDelicacies #HorrorCommunity #HorrorInterview #HouseOfShadowsAndInk #HorrorCreators #Renfield #HorrorFans #IndieHorror #HorrorBooks #HorrorHistory #CreativeCareers #AuthorInterview #BookTubeHorror #HorrorTalk #HorrorLegends #CrystalLakePublishing #CreatorsSupportingCreators

The full chat between Crystal Lake Publishing Owner Joe Mynhardt & Myself is now up on YouTube. www.YouTube.com/watch?v=g1sdsYZFWQU

Gift giving for the discerning. There are only 4 signed copies of John Skipp’s Splatterpunk left in stock at Dark Delicacies (www.darkdel.com). Don’t miss this opportunity.

Happy Thanksgiving. I’m here in the manger with a photo from Trump’s version of a white Jesus being born to …wait. Wrong date. That’s Christmas. Ok I’ll be back next month.

A few signed copies are available. Order today from Dark Delicacies (www.darkdel.com) and have it for your Holiday Horrors

As Charles Dickens showed us the holidays are perfect for ghost stories and by extension horror tales. Go to www.darkdel.com and pickup your slice of darkness.

Director Kevin Tenney helping celebrate Dark Delicacies 31st anniversary by signing copies of Witchboard Official Novelization. Thank you everybody who came. (www.darkdel.com)

Today Dark Delicacies (more info @ www.darkdel.com) celebrates 31st Anniversary with Kevin Tenney signing Witchboard book, toy drive & horror book & items for sale 2-5

Tomorrow Kevin Tenney signs Witchboard book, Dark Delicacies holds Toy Drive w/giveaways, stocking stuffers and Hirror items for sale. For more information (www.darkdel.com)

Somebody hates rainy days.

Preorder the Witchboard novelization to be signed by Kevin Tenney Sunday as part of Dark Delicacies 31st Anniversary. Special sales & Toys for Tots collection. More info (www.darkdel.com)

Coming in 2026! Contains my story The Tingler. More info to come

Toy Drive, Kevin Tenney signing, Dark Delicacies Anniversary, Witchboard, Sunday November 23, Emerald Knights, Gift & Book Buying, More Info (www.darkdel.com), Be There!

Sunday Dark Delicacies presents director Kevin Tenney signing the Witchboard novelization, plus celebrate their 31st anniversary with a toy drive & sale. For more info (www.darkdel.com)

Early Toy Drive. Attend the Dark Delicacies Anniversary Nov 23 & bring a new toy valued @ $20 and receive free Del as Jason t-shirt. Go to www.darkdel.com for more info

Celebrate Dark Delicacies 31st Anniversary Nov 23 from 2-5. Holiday pop-up and books for sale & Kevin Tenney signing Witchboard novelization. Preorders & info @ www.darkdel.com.

Join Dark Delicacies on 11/23 from 2-5 to celebrate their 31st anniversary with a holiday pop-up and a signing at 3pm by Director Kevin Tenny. Preorders & more info at (www.darkdel.com)

Join Director Kevin Tenney Nov. 23 for his signing of the Witchboard novelization at Emerald Knights sponsored by Dark Delicacies. To order the book & more info go to (www.darkdel.com)

The Australian speculative fiction magazine Aurealis #186 has named my book What Fresh Hell Is This? as one of the Best of the past year. “...a twisted & terrifying selection of tales that peel away the polite surface of the world & show the gruesome horrors that can lurk underneath a normality...”