October Nights Press

12/03/2024

I am elated to announce that the first outside project under October Nights Press will be The October Children by Patrick Tumblety.

The October Children is an all-ages illustrated collection of poetry, flash fiction, and short stories celebrating the Halloween season! Gather your family around the fire, because the autumn wind is not the only cause for the chill crawling up your spine! Release date Fall 2025.

Front cover spread and art by Drew Rausch

12/01/2024

We are one month away from accepting stories for “Myths Reborn: Modern Tales of Cryptids & Dark Folklore,” a new anthology by October Nights Press.

While we appreciate a good ole fashioned legend as much as anyone, we are specifically seeking to breathe new life into aged stories. So, ax re-telling, and focus on re-envisioning.

Perhaps you encounter a Rougarou after becoming lost in a Louisiana bayou. Maybe Sasquatch finally decides to relay his version of events. Could you have heard the maddening shrieks of the banshee while honeymooning in Ireland…or was that just the wind? Essentially, portray a traditional cryptid or folk character in a novel – and frightening! – way.

Whichever creative route you choose, be sure to marry your myth to the horror genre. No rainbows and butterflies here; we want gore and…er…bats?

Stories must be 3,000-5,500 words in length.

One submission per author, so make it count.

No reprints, AI-generated, or AI-assisted tales will be accepted. This is a hard-and-fast rule.

Authors will receive an eBook copy and a physical copy. (For international authors, physical book options will be discussed with the publishing company.)

Payment for accepted stories will be $0.01 per word up to 5,000 words. Payment disbursed upon acceptance of final edited version.

Call for submissions opens on January 1, 2025 and closes on March 31, 2025. All submissions should be sent to [email protected].

12/01/2024

I am proud to announce that October Nights Press will be teaming up with Kelly Hearty, Patrick Tumblety, and Michael Allen Rose for projects in 2025!

It has been announced that Kelly will be editing a brand new anthology about Cryptids, but stay tuned for more information regarding Patrick and Michael.

11/29/2024

RIP to author Trent Zelazny. I had the privilege of working with Trent years ago when I was a part of Nightscape Press. Pictured below is his novella, Butterfly Potion, which we published and we also published a short story of his in Nightscapes.

He was a talented author who was kind and compassionate. His legacy will endure through his words.

11/29/2024

🚨 Black Friday Sale 🚨

Escape from Camp Tum Tum is 30% off today on DriveThruRPG! Get 30% off the PDF, the hardcover, or both, supprt independent creators, and get some Christmas shopping done early!

Or treat yourself. We won’t judge 😉

:link in the comments:

11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving! May your day with family be one of peace and joy… and food!

11/26/2024

One like and I’ll start the wheels turning on a Black Death anthology.

11/24/2024

I’m dusting off the newsletter! Please consider signing up and I promise I’ll do a better job of announcing new titles, anthology calls, and other news about October Nights Press! There’ll also be exclusive deals for email subscribers. 🎃

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11/23/2024

One thing I wanted to achieve at October Nights Press was to give others a chance to create books.

I am proud that Kelly Hearty will get to debut her anthology, Myths Reborn: Modern Tales of Cryptids & Dark Folklore in 2025.

Call for submissions opens on January 1, 2025 and closes on March 31, 2025. Email your stories to [email protected].

Check the comments for a link to all the details.

11/21/2024

Excited to see so many new lately!

A few contracts have been signed and soon I’ll be able to break news about the incredible projects October Nights Press will be working on in 2025.

Two new anthologies, a beautiful collection of seasonal poetry and short fiction, and more are set to debut next year.

I cannot wait to share these projects with all of you soon! 🎃

11/21/2024

Currently vaguebooking…

11/03/2024

The countdown has begun to my final show of the year!

Come see me at St. Tammany Collector's Convention in Mandeville, LA. I’ll be running a close out sale on select book titles, bookmarks, and stickers.

Mention you saw this ad on social media and receive FREE comic strips!

Also, I will have LIMITED copies of Escape from Camp Tum Tum - the first TTRPG from October Nights Games available so don’t miss out!

Let’s end the show season with a bang! 💥 🎃 💥

11/02/2024

Today was one of those days where it just feels like everything is so worth it.

The Patch was a smash in its debut. Escape from Camp Tum Tum was a bigger smash!

A sincere thank you to Van Vo with Little Wars for putting on the The Little Wars Faire!! It is exactly what us independent creators need to remind us what we do matters and if we do it right, the public will support it.

🎃 🎲 🎃

11/02/2024

Come see me tomorrow at The Little Wars Faire!! at Little Wars in Baton Rouge, LA.

I will be debuting my new novel, The Patch, and also our first ever TTRPG, Escape from Camp Tum Tum! I’ll also have some cool ass bookmarks!

11/01/2024

🚨 Anthology Announcement Time 🚨

October Nights Press is delighted to announce the pending release of a new anthology:

Myths Reborn: Modern Tales of Cryptids & Dark Folklore.

While we appreciate a good ole fashioned legend as much as anyone, we are specifically seeking to breathe new life into aged stories. So, ax re-telling, and focus on re-envisioning.

Perhaps you encounter a Rougarou after becoming lost in a Louisiana bayou. Maybe Sasquatch finally decides to relay his version of events. Could you have heard the maddening shrieks of the banshee while honeymooning in Ireland…or was that just the wind? Essentially, portray a traditional cryptid or folk character in a novel – and frightening! – way.

Whichever creative route you choose, be sure to marry your myth to the horror genre. No rainbows and butterflies here; we want gore and…er…bats?

Stories must be 3,000-5,500 words in length.

One submission per author, so make it count.

No reprints, AI-generated, or AI-assisted tales will be accepted. This is a hard-and-fast rule.

Authors will receive an eBook copy and a physical copy. (For international authors, physical book options will be discussed with the publishing company.)

Payment for accepted stories will be $0.01 per word up to 5,000 words. Payment disbursed upon acceptance of final edited version.

Call for submissions opens on January 1, 2025 and closes on March 31, 2025. May the gears in those spooky little minds begin to turn. We look forward to reviewing your entries.

10/31/2024

A prayer for Halloween:

On this night of Halloween, as the light shines from an open door to greet a trick-or-treater, may we be like that welcoming glow, drawing others in with warmth and kindness.

🙏🏼 🎃

10/31/2024

🚨 Announcement Time 🚨

Have you ever wanted to visit Camp Tum Tum, the iconic summer camp from the cult hit Cannibal Fat Camp?

Well now you and your friends can!

Escape from Camp Tum Tum, the first title from October Nights Games, is a survival horror comedy adventure based on the novel Cannibal Fat Camp by Mark C. Scioneaux & David C. Hayes.

This short adventure is designed for Old School Essentials with players level 1-3 using the custom "Camper" class over three to five sessions.

Campers are shipped off to the fictional island of St. Nimis to endure a grueling summer-long weight loss program at Camp Tum Tum, but a tragic accident kills all the camp staff on the first night.

Player Campers must figure out how to survive and stay well fed while seeking a way off the island, but the Spoiled Rotten Campers have other ideas.

There are hidden secrets on the island that may aid the Campers, and a few threats lurking that they never would have expected.

Escape from Camp Tum Tum will make its debut at The Little Wars Faire!! at Little Wars in Baton Rouge, LA this Saturday. Creators M. Wesley Corie II, Author and myself will be there signing copies and we can’t wait to talk about the game with you!

10/31/2024

A very Happy Halloween to all! 🎃