Eric J. Guignard
Author of Smog / Baggage of Eternal Night
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Works by Eric J. Guignard
Professor Charlatan Bardot's Travel Anthology to the Most (Fictional) Haunted Buildings in the Weird, Wild World (2021) — Editor — 16 copies
Pop the Clutch: Thrilling Tales of Rockabilly, Monsters, and Hot Rod Horror (2019) — Editor — 5 copies
Hell Comes To Hollywood II: Twenty-Two More Tales Of Tinseltown Terror (Volume 2) (2014) — Contributor — 3 copies
Fantasmagoriana deluxe : a combined edition of fantasmagoriana and tales of the dead (2023) 2 copies
A Little Fuchsia Book of Fears — Editor — 2 copies
A Curse And A Kiss 1 copy
Horror Library: Volume 7 1 copy
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- Canonical name
- Guignard, Eric J.
- Legal name
- Guignard, Eric J.
- Nationality
- USA
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Places of residence
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Education
- California State University, Fullerton
California State University, Northridge - Occupations
- Writer
- Organizations
- Horror Writers Association
Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers Of America
International Thriller Writers
Mystery Writers of America - Awards and honors
- Bram Stoker Award Nominee
Bram Stoker Award Winner
International Thriller Writers Nominee
Pushcart Prize Nominee
Preditors & Editors Award Nominee - Short biography
- ERIC J. GUIGNARD is a writer and editor of dark and speculative fiction, operating from the shadowy outskirts of Los Angeles, where he also runs the small press, Dark Moon Books. He’s twice won the Bram Stoker Award (the highest literary award of horror fiction), been a finalist for the International Thriller Writers Award, and a multi-nominee of the Pushcart Prize.
He has over one hundred stories and non-fiction author credits appearing in publications around the world. As editor, Eric’s published multiple fiction anthologies, including his most recent, Pop the Clutch: Thrilling Tales of Rockabilly, Monsters, and Hot Rod Horror, and A World of Horror, a showcase of international horror short fiction.
He currently publishes the acclaimed series of author primers created to champion modern masters of the dark and macabre, Exploring Dark Short Fiction (Vol. I: Steve Rasnic Tem; Vol. II: Kaaron Warren ; Vol. III: Nisi Shawl; Vol. IV: Jeffrey Ford ; Vol. V: Han Song ; Vol. VI: Ramsey Campbell).
Also through SourceBooks he curates the new series, The Horror Writers Association Presents: Haunted Library of Horror Classics with co-editor Leslie S. Klinger.
His latest books are his novel, Doorways to the Deadeye and short story collection, That Which Grows Wild through Cemetery Dance.
Outside the glamorous and jet-setting world of indie fiction, Eric’s a technical writer and college professor, and he stumbles home each day to a wife, children, dogs, and a terrarium filled with mischievous beetles. Visit Eric at: www.ericjguignard.com, his blog: ericjguignard.blogspot.com, or Twitter: @ericjguignard.
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Doorways to the Deadeye by Eric J. Guignard
I liked this book a lot as I have read other work by the author and enjoy his style of writing. Writes with adventure and horror and fantasy and sweetness. A hobo rides trains into alternate dimension where memories live and changes lives. No spoiler, but there are lots of good charaxcters of ghosts and reminds me of Ray Bradbury story.
First off, we have 31 contributors to Horror Library #8 and some wonderful illustrations sure to catch your eye. Look closely. You never know what might jump out at you. Each short story has an amazing illustration to introduce you to the wonder of an author’s imagination. At the end of the book is a guest artist’s gallery by Jana Heidersdorf!
Whether you like stories based on claustrophobia, repercussions, broken rules, a child that….covens, masks, art, time travel, perversion, temptation or witchcraft, you are sure to find something that whets your appetite.
Probably the one that stood out the most for me was Only The Stones Will Hear You Scream. I am claustrophobic and felt shivers running up and down my spine as he squeezed and twisted into a space I feel no one was not meant to enter.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Horror Library #8 by Eric J Guignard.
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Whether you like stories based on claustrophobia, repercussions, broken rules, a child that….covens, masks, art, time travel, perversion, temptation or witchcraft, you are sure to find something that whets your appetite.
Probably the one that stood out the most for me was Only The Stones Will Hear You Scream. I am claustrophobic and felt shivers running up and down my spine as he squeezed and twisted into a space I feel no one was not meant to enter.
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Horror Library #8 by Eric J Guignard.
See more at http://www.fundinmental.com… (more)
This was such an odd-cross section of historical fiction and horror and the paranormal, but it works so well. The grim realities of life as a hobo, and riding the rails around America, combined with ghosts who don't always have the best of intentions. Guignard did an excellent job of bringing both setting and characters to life while weaving an unforgettable story that will have chills running down your spine in the hottest weather. The writing style was unique, and although the plot doesn't move along at a smooth pace, it seems to feel right for this story. Overall, an intriguing read that has me wanting to read more from this author.… (more)
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LilyRoseShadowlyn | 1 other review | Jun 8, 2023 |
LilyRoseShadowlyn | 1 other review | Jun 8, 2023 | 
I love short horror stories, and what a perfect title for this collection of 16 dark tales. That Which Grows Wild encompasses myth, urban legend, and fairy tales for grown ups that could make the Brothers Grimm shiver.
The author conjures up worlds where spontaneous combustion is the norm, a never ending full moon allows werewolves to prowl as they please, and the voices of long lost loved ones call to you from sink holes. There is a re-imagining of beauty and the beast, where Belle is ugly on the inside, and "Dreams of A Little Suicide" which may be familiar to you if you know of the urban legend surrounding a hanging munchkin that people claimed could be seen in The Wizard Of Oz. My absolute favorite was "A Serving Of Nomu Sashimi" in which a low performing sales rep gets let in on the secret of the big earners. This book was like a trip down memory lane that suddenly leaves you abandoned in unknown territory just when you thought you knew where you were. From a horror lover, that is high praise.
I received a complimentary copy for review.… (more)
The author conjures up worlds where spontaneous combustion is the norm, a never ending full moon allows werewolves to prowl as they please, and the voices of long lost loved ones call to you from sink holes. There is a re-imagining of beauty and the beast, where Belle is ugly on the inside, and "Dreams of A Little Suicide" which may be familiar to you if you know of the urban legend surrounding a hanging munchkin that people claimed could be seen in The Wizard Of Oz. My absolute favorite was "A Serving Of Nomu Sashimi" in which a low performing sales rep gets let in on the secret of the big earners. This book was like a trip down memory lane that suddenly leaves you abandoned in unknown territory just when you thought you knew where you were. From a horror lover, that is high praise.
I received a complimentary copy for review.… (more)
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