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23rd August 2010

Killercon in Las Vegas & other News

The last weekend in August will find me returning to Las Vegas for the fantastic event that is KillerCon. Last year was completely amazing and this year promises to be equally so. If you are looking for an excuse to go to Vegas- this, dear reader, is it. Click on the link for all the sordid - I mean wonderful- details.

http://killercon.com/

Between now and the end of the year I will have several new credits to add to my resume. Please check back for details as they unfold.

On a delicate issue it has been a rough year for me. Many changes in my life. Yet, this has only made me a stronger person and that strength is reflected in my recent writing.

2011 should prove to be my best year yet as I intend to release three titles. Including the third in the 'Imaginary Friend' series. I am also working on a collection of 'Inspector Heath' tales, and a few things that might surprise some of you.

27th November 2009

"Yes, there is an app for that!

"The Curious Accounts of the Imaginary Friend" is now available as an IPhone application. There is a free preview of it available for your private perusing pleasure. The application is jolly nice looking - if I do say so myself. My publisher, as always, did me mighy proud.

Link to Free Preview:
http://appshopper.com/link/the-curious-accounts-of-the-imaginary-friend-sneak-peek

Link to Full Version:
http://appshopper.com/link/the-curious-accounts-of-the-imaginary-friend

This is something I am extremely excited about and I hope that you IPhone owners take a peek. I would appreciate any and all feedback

Interview and short story with Horror Bound Magazine.

I recently had an in-depth interview with the lovely folks at Horror Bound Magazine and was their featured author for October. I am so not worthy, but extremely flattered, to be in such esteemed company. My story "The Fly," is also up- but I warn you do not read it whilst eating.

http://www.horrorbound.com/news.php

Twisted Tongue Magazine

In their December issue several new works of mine will be published in addition to the most detailed interview I have ever given. Intrigued? By golly you should be....

http://www.twistedtongue.co.uk/

Holiday gift giving

Can you imagine the expression on your loved ones face after receiving one of my booksduring the gift giving season? Besides books are so dang easy to wrap and are available at all the major on-line vendors. And remember my titles are also available on just about every type of e-reader there is.

2010

Next year appears as if it will be a banner year for P.S. Gifford! I have some huge (and that is no exageration) news in the pipeline concerning my first novel. I am chomping onthe bit to tell every lovely detail, but do not want to provoke the fickle fates by divulging information now. Watch this space for future announcements.

Blog

Currently my blog details my exploits at the wickedly cool KillerCon in Las Vegas and explains in lurid detail how I ended up on the wrong side of town in an unlit alley. Other recent posts include my experiences at the Bram Stoker awards and how I neglected to pack some exceedingly important articles of clothing...And the wacky hi-jinx that ensued as a result.

http://paperbacktheweirdcrap.blogspot.com/

Happy holidays!

18th June 2009
"The Further Accounts of the Imaginary Friend Now Available"

Available in the U.S at:

http://www.amazon.com/Further-Accounts-Imaginary-Friend/dp/1935460056/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245347623&sr=8-3

And in the U.K. at:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Further-Accounts-Imaginary-Friend/dp/1935460056/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1245347776&sr=1-3

27th May 2009
"A Bumper Update"

June is going to be an exciting month for P.S. Gifford!

First off his latest book,The Further Accounts of the Imaginary Friend, is now available.

This is what has been said about this all new collection of tales :-

“P.S. Gifford’s combination of horror and wit make his stories the ‘potato chips’ of the genre: bet’cha can’t read just one!”
—Billy Tackett, Dark Artist

“Gifford returns with a vengeance! One of the best collections of horror fiction at any level I’ve seen in ages.”
—Lawrence Dagstine, Author
Fresh Blood

“P.S. Gifford serves up a second helping of genuinely spooky tales, with the Imaginary Friend serving as a worthy guide. These are the kinds of stories that chill to the bone as you read them and lurk in the corners of your mind long after that"
—Alicia Benson, Author
The First Vampire: A Novel of Samson & Delilah

“Mr. Gifford fiendishly channels the Imaginary Friend, giving over his ears, his masterful pen, and his devilish wit to magically weave the tapestry of our nightmares. Don’t be fooled by the inviting rug in front of the warm and cozy fireplace; it’s only a matter of time before the Imaginary Friend tells YOUR story!”
—Deanna Crews, Assistant Program Director
HyperiCon Speculative Fiction Convention

“Reminiscent of Roald Dahl, P.S Gifford entices the reader into his realm of dark wonder with intriguing tales of possession, fear and foul murder. Each story is uniquely constructed, delving into the darkest regions of the human psyche. Characterizations are perfectly orchestrated, leaving the reader wrapped in the moment. This collection is a real page turner, guaranteed to leave you feeling unsettled yet stimulated.”
—Charlotte Emma Gledson, Author
The Lonely Tree and Other Twisted Tales of Torment

It can be purchased at all your favorite on-line book retailers- including, Amazon, Barnes and Noble and in e-book format from Kindle and Mobipocket.

On June 5th-7th he will be a guest at the amazing HyperiCon in Nashville. The author guest of honor this year is none other than Brian Keene. Other author guests include; John Everson, Jonathan Maberry, Alicia Benson, Kimberly Raiser, Glen Cook, Phil Nutman, Steven Shrewsbury, Alethia Koontis, D.A. Adams, Michael A. Banks, David Jack Bell, Maurice Broaddus, Elizabeth Donald, Sara Harvey, Julie Kagawa, Ronald Kelly, John Klement, Deborah LeBlanc, Julianne Lee, Scott Nicholson, Stephanie Osborn, Bryan Smith, Edmund Schubert, Bill Snodgrass, Mathew Warner and Wrath James White.

Also on hand will be editors- Jason Sizemore and Toni Weisskopf, in addition to renowned artists Paul Bielaczyc, Melissa Gay, Todd Lyles, Alex McVey, Deena Warner and Steven Gilberts.

For further information visit www.hypericon.info

Then a few days later, on June 11th, P.S. Gifford will be back at one of his favorite bookstores- Dark Delicacies- in Burbank, CA for the kick off of the 2009 Bram Stoker awards. Also attending will be Mick Garris, R.C. Matheson, Jeff Strand, F. Paul Wilson, Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, Gabrielle S. Faust, Alexandra Sokoloff, John Everson, Harry Shannon, John Palisano, Scott Brown, Rain Graves, Christopher Treagus, Vincent Liaguno, Chad Helder, Michael Hacker, Lisa Morton, Maria Alexander, Heather Graham, Scott Edelman, Stephen Jones, Mandy Slater, Alice Henderson, Kim Paffenroth, Joel A. Sutherland, John Little, Martel Sardina, Deborah LeBlanc, Lisa Mannetti, John Skipp, and Cody Goodfellow. For more information on this wickedly cool event, or to order signed books, check under the signing/events section of the www.darkdel.com

14th May 2009
"The Further Accounts of the Imaginary Friend, is now for sale!"

The Imaginary Friend is back in PS Gifford's long-awaited sequel to THE CURIOUS ACCOUNTS OF THE IMAGINARY FRIEND. For those of you who have yet to make his acquaintance, the Imaginary Friend is the one you conjure up for conversation when you’re consumed with loneliness, greed or visions of imminent doom. Whether you are a new acquaintance or an old friend, you will find the accounts in this volume to be exceptionally... curious. In the interest of full disclosure, however, the Imaginary Friend advises that some of these tales are quite unsettling—even more so than in his first collection.

For pre-ordering details:

http://www.virtualtales.com/Pre-orders/FurtherAccts.html

11th April 2009
"Another New Curious Accounts Video Promo"

The new book promo (This time featuring our very own PS Gifford) can be viewed on YouTube at :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pvpPYRkknl0

11th January 2009
"A New Curious Accounts Video Promo"

The new book promo can be viewed on YouTube at :-

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=5ERJowYrsIo&feature=channel_page

3rd January 2009
"A Curious contest !"

Would you like to a chance to win a copy of 'The Curious Accounts of the Imaginary Friend' by just sending one email? Horror World is giving a copy away...

http://www.horrorworld.org/curious.htm

12th December 2008
"P.S. Gifford is heading to the heart of San Francisco!"

"P.S. Gifford will be at Borderlands, perhaps the coolest bookstore in San Francisco, on January 18th at 1:00 P.M. He shall be reading from, then signing copies of, The Curious Accounts of the Imaginary Friend."

For more details please visit the store's website at http://www.borderlands-books.com/

16th November 2008
"Another Interview"

"Here is the link to anther recent interview P.S. Gifford gave- which includes plenty of pictures. And yes that is indeed Guinness he is drinking!"

http://www.gaspetc.com/home.html

24th August 2008
"P.S. Gifford book signing in California"

"P.S. Gifford will be at Dark Delicacies bookstore on October 24th along with David farland, Brandon Sandersen and Samantha Henderson. The store is located in Burbank California - however anyone not able to attend please check out www.darkdel.com under events and signing - and you will be able to purchase a copy Gifford's books and he will sign them before the event begins and the store will ship them to you. This is a fantastic chance at procuring a signed edition- and help make this a big success.

Dark Delicacies is P.S. Gifford's favorite bookstore and this should be a spectacular signing.

Please show your support!"

20th July 2008
"Horror Bound Online Review"

Julie Hamilton reviewer at Horror Bound Online Magazine says of P.S. Gifford's Dr. Offigs Lessons From the Dark Side:

"P.S. Gifford's, book, Dr. Offig, is not a modern-day medley of trash and gore. It is spooky, spell-binding, and simply sensational!"

Read about it :

http://www.horrorbound.com/readarticle.php?article_id=19

5th July 2008
"Hypericon..."

PS Gifford had an amazing time at HyperiCon- read all about it on his MySpace Blog :-

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=67255584&blogID=411909789

26th June 2008
"New Video Readings - Double Whammy"

2 new video readings ("Killer Tits" & "Caverns of Blood") are now online.

On 'YouTube' :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-vQNAH2agY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktPvD6p0kgQ

Or click the following links (Right click and Save Target As, to Download):-

http://www.psgifford.com/Video/Killer Tits - By PSGifford.mpg
http://www.psgifford.com/Video/Caverns Of Blood - By PSGifford.mpg

7th June 2008
"Dr. Offig Now available in America!"

http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Offigs-Lessons-Dark-Side/dp/0980150620/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1212781959&sr=8-2

3rd June 2008
"Horror Bound recently chatted with P.S. Gifford."

Full interview to be found here :-

http://www.horrorbound.com/readarticle.php?article_id=10

19th April 2008
"Something Nefarious this way comes...."

This is a sneak advanced look at a project I am working on with the very talented Kevin Hurtack. It is a graphic novel adaption of one of my short stories - I am really thrilled with the way it is progressing. It will be published through G & F publishing - and hopefully will be released by the end of summer.

http://eternalnightmarestudio.blogspot.com/2008/04/nefarious-plan-ps-gifford-kevin-hurtack.html

15th April 2008
"Dark Delicacies Signing 2008"

P.S. Gifford had a blast in Burbank over the weekend - Including taking photographs of John Everson signing Amber Benson's arm!

Check it out here :-

http://www.johneverson.com/darkdel2008.htm

9th April 2008
"Dr. Offig Is Here ..."

The "Hypericon" Flyer can be viewed here :-

http://www.psgifford.com/images/Paul-Hypericon-Ad.pdf

29th March 2008
"Dr. Offig Has Arrived"

"Dr. Offig's Lessons from the Dark Side, Volume 1" - The first book from the 'Gruesome-ist' himself is now available for pre-order :-

http://www.virtualtales.com/Pre-sales/Dr.-Offig.html

29th February 2008
"Interview with Sepcusphere"

Paul was interviewed recently by the Sepcusphere team :-

http://www.specusphere.com/joomla/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=456&Itemid=92

14th February 2008
"Curious Accounts on Wholesale"

"The Curious Accounts of the Imaginary Friend," along with all Virtual Tales titles are now available at wholesale prices to retailers.

http://www.virtualtales.com/Wholesale-Ordering-Volume-Discounts.html

31st January 2008
"Preditors and Editors Polls"

Check out who the #1 writer is in this year's preditors and editors poll. Okay I shared the position but still!

http://anotherealm.com/prededitors/voteauthor07.htm

I also came in third as poet - how I haven't a clue (But I am in a lot of on-line poetry groups...) and in the top ten of several other categories. The artwork for my magazine Chilling Tales also conquered the competition. That is something I am very proud of my webmaster, collaborator and dear friend Stevie Farnaby outdid himself on that. Yes, that is indeed him posing on the cover.

Chilling Tales is doing rather well and is for sale in some really cool locations. Including the deliciously divine Dark Delicacies in Burbank California.

Thanks to anyone here who cast a vote my way.

Paul

12th December 2007
"PS Gifford at Hypercon"

P.S. Gifford is thrilled to announce that he shall be one of the guests at this year's Hypericon convention.

The literary guest of honor is none other than Joe R. Lansdale.

For more details:

http://www.hypericon.info/

21st November 2007
"A Curious Competition"

P.S. Gifford is proud to announce the start of a contest to officially begin the promotion schedule of his latest book "The Curious Accounts of the Imaginary Friend." How would you, yes you sitting at your computer right now, like to win an autographed first edition of this corker of a book? Well now you just might! Entering the contest is completely free, takes only a few moments of your time and a smidgen of imagination. So you have absolutely nothing to lose do you? To be a participant in this fun and wacky contest all you need do is include the link 'http://www.psgifford.com/curious2.html' in a blog, rss feed, to your website, in a yahoo group post or any other creative way that you can think of!, then add a few words about me, the book, or the contest.

Then, when the post is up simply send me the link to curiousaccounts@yahoo.com by December 31st On January 1st all entrants’ names will be placed into a rather spiffing hat. My son shall pull out the lucky winner, and the event shall be recorded for prosperity and posted on youtube, and the winner’s name will be added to my website. And a few days later that lucky person shall receive a signed copy of my book arriving in their mailbox! It doesn’t matter if you live in England, New Zealand, Barbados or Timbuktu. It is as easy as that! Oh, and to add a little spice to the mix- the entrant who comes up with the most creative post (as decided by the Gifford team) will receive not one - but three entries.

So what are you all waiting for? Get blogging

Cheers and good luck,

P.S. Gifford

1st November 2007
"Video Readings - A Double Whammy"

2 new video readings ("Another Perfect Day" & "The Perfect Man") are now online.

On 'YouTube' :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFBj_s0fAjs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXpCOSx4YAw

Or click the following links :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Video/Another Perfect Day - By PSGifford.mpg
http://www.psgifford.com/Video/The Perfect Man - By PSGifford.mpg

30th October 2007
"PS Gifford on Amazon.com"

The Print edition of "The Curious Accounts of the Imaginary Friend" is now available to buy on Amazon.com

Please check it out :-

http://www.amazon.com/Curious-Accounts-Imaginary-Friend/dp/1897442025

25th October 2007
"Audio Production of The Ratings Game Online"

The 'BrokenSea' Audio Production of 'The Ratings Game' can now be downloaded at :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Sounds/BSAP_TheRatingsGame.mp3

24th October 2007
"Audio Production of Mr Farnaby's Head"

The 'BrokenSea' Audio Production of 'Mr. Farnaby's Head', as read and performed by your humble WebMaster, the REAL Stevie Farnaby, can now be downloaded at :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Sounds/BSAP_MrFarnabysHead.mp3

11th October 2007
"Audio Production of The Plight Online"

The 'BrokenSea' Audio Production of 'The Plight' can now be downloaded at :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Sounds/BSAP_ThePlight.mp3

5th October 2007
"BrokenSea Halloween Season"

For the month of October the amazingly talented lot over at Broken Sea Audio Productions is celebrating Halloween with some appropriately chilling audio adaptions...Including works by P.S. Gifford

http://www.brokensea.com
http://www.sffaudio.com/

21st September 2007
"Curious Accounts Promo Vid Online"

A Brand-new Video Clip is now Online for your viewing pleasure / download, to promote the print release of "Curious Accounts of the Imaginary Friend." :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Curious.html

Or alternatively, view the video (online) via YouTube :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkmEUfd9FI0

9th September 2007
"Broken Sea Trailer"

Paul's Poem, "All Hallow's Eve", is being used as part of the Halloween Teaser Trailer on the Broken Sea Audio Productions Site.

For an Mp3 of the Trailer :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Sounds/BSAP_HalloweenTeaser.mp3

7th September 2007
"New Reading On YouTube."

Visit the YouTube link below, to view (online) a video of Paul (With a little help from a friend) reading the short story, "Emerald Green Eyes" :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLBNsVpRjxA

or click the following link :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Video/Emerald Green Eyes - By PS Gifford.mpg

or for an MP3 of this reading :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Sounds/Emerald Green Eyes - By PS Gifford.mp3

3rd September 2007
"Taking The Lead"

PS Gifford Takes The Lead Story This Month's Mystery-Authors flash Fiction :-

http://mysite.verizon.net/mysteryauthors/

13th August 2007
"Curious Accounts of the Imaginary Friend - Official Mini Web-Site Online."

Visit the link below, for further details and to buy the latest PS Gifford book :-

http://www.freewebs.com/thecuriousaccountsoftheimaginaryfriend/index.htm

25th July 2007
"On YouTube for a 3rd Time."

Visit the YouTube link below, to view (online) a video of Paul reading the short story, "Motherly Advice" :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOyOw3eL-ao

or click the following link :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Video/Motherly Advice - By PS Gifford.mpg

or for an MP3 of this reading :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Sounds/Motherly Advice - By PS Gifford.mp3

1st May 2007
"Razar Magazine ....."

P.S. Gifford is delighted to announce that he has nine stories showcased in the current edition of RAZAR magazine. Each wicked tale has been brilliantly enhanced with imaginative, dark foreboding illustrations created by some of the most gifted artists working in the industry today (Kevin Hurtack, George Silliman Paul Campbell, Gin E L Fenton and Tim Ramstad)

This is a project that literally has to be seen to be believed. Apart from Gifford you will find tales from Michael Hanson, Eric S, Brown, Arthur Sanchez and Frank Gibbard. It is available now at the following link:

http://stores.lulu.com/razar

25th March 2007
"My Book is Out ....."

Visit the link below, to purchase a copy of my very first book, "Curious Accounts of the Imaginary Friend" :-

http://www.mobipocket.com/en/eBooks/BookDetails.asp?BookID=46066&Origine=791

28th February 2007
"On YouTube Again."

Visit the YouTube link below, to view (online) a video of Paul reading the short story, "Consider This" :-

Part 1 :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IQyuWSJRZ4

Part 2 :-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dtMZXD-PK4

or click the following link :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Video/Consider This - By PSGifford.mpg

or for an MP3 of this reading :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Sounds/Consider This - By PSGifford.mp3

12th February 2007
"PSGifford Meets John Everson."

P.S.Gifford gets a mention- and even a picture up -on horror writer's John Eversons blog :-

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=8801747&blogID=229004927

7th February 2007
"On YouTube."

Visit the YouTube link below, to view (online) a video of Paul reading the short story, "Permanent Beauty" :-

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmLbD-rqrB0

or click the following link :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Video/Permanent Beauty - By PSGifford.mpg

or for an MP3 of this reading :-

http://www.psgifford.com/Sounds/Permanent Beauty - By PSGifford.mp3

20th January 2007
"First Issue of The Literary Bone Published."

P.S.Gifford is thrilled to announce the first edition of "The Literary Bone," where he is a contributing author and horror editor :-

http://www.theliterarybone.blogspot.com/

13th December 2006
"P.S.Gifford interviewed by Virtual Tales."

Newsflash - Newsflash !!! - This just in. P.S.Gifford is interviewed. Read all about it here :-

http://www.virtualtales.com/ezines/psgifford.htm

14th October 2006
"PS Gifford Interviewed"

Newsflash - Newsflash !!! - This just in. P.S.Gifford is interviewed. Read all about it here :-

http://www.journeytotheunknown.com/

1st October 2006
"The Literary Bone"

P.S.Gifford is delighted to announce a new project that he is heavily involved in-along with some well known authors. The project is called "The Literary Bone :-

http://theliterarybone.blogspot.com/2006/09/literary-bone-presents-ps-gifford.html

25th September 2006
"A Softer Side?"

P.S.Gifford has been showing his softer side again lately...In particular his love for animals. Over the years he has written many a story about his love of dog's cats, horses and even turtles!

His animal stories can be uncovered at :-

http://www.angelanimals.net/welcome.html
http://www.thedailymews.com
http://www.petwarmers.com

13th May 2006
"The Curious Accounts Of The Imaginary Friend" Anthology Goes Live

A horror anthology by P.S. Gifford. Each issue is a short story presented by a strange being who is conjured by the characters out of sheer desperation to record and preserve their twisted and macabre tales for posterity. It’s a spine-tingling romp through a chilling collection of dark fiction. Better keep the lights on for this one!

Read More

12th March 2006
Paul Wins the "IWVPA Club" Outstanding Non-War Related Writing Award

Dear Paul,

Title of Writing: Eddie

Date of Award: 12 March 06

Your excellent writing was recently nominated for the "IWVPA Club Outstanding Non-War Related Writing Award.

This award is not awarded randomly, nor can it be applied for. A recommendation by a member of the IWVPA Club is made, and must be seconded; only then can the award be made. These requirements have been met, and I therefore have the pleasure to advise that the award has been approved.

Your name has been added to the "IWVPA Club Outstanding Non-War Related Writing Award Honour Roll with the many worthy previous recipients. The Honour Roll is located at: http://club.iwvpa.net/admin/award.htm

Attached to this message is the award graphic. I invite you to add the graphic to the page on your website (if you have one) with a link back to the Honour Roll mentioned in the previous paragraph. Complying with this invitation is NOT a precondition of the Award.

I convey to you the congratulations of all IWVPA Club members.

May your God bless you and your endeavours!

Colin F. Jones
Award Master

"IWVPA Club"
Outstanding Non-War
Related Writing Winner