Naomi Grossman finished writing her Foreword for OBSOLESCENCE

Naomi Grossman is wrapping up her Foreword for OBSOLESCENCE this week!

She called OBSOLESCENCE co-editor, Alan Lastufka, after reading the first five stories, blown away by the quality: “Where did you find these writers?!” We are so happy to hear she is enjoying her readthrough.

OBSOLESCENCE will be released in May 2023. You can pre-order the ebook now, paperback and hardcover pre-orders will be available early next year.

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OBSOLESCENCE

A Dark Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Anthology

Edited by Alan Lastufka and Kristina Horner

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Naomi Grossman finished writing her Foreword for OBSOLESCENCE

OBSOLESCENCE

A Dark Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Horror Anthology

Edited by Alan Lastufka and Kristina Horner

Cover Reveal – THE LAST HOUSE ON EARTH / DEATH WALKS SOUTH BOSTON

Stephen King calls Nat Cassidy’s I KNOW A PLACE “F*cking Great”

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