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Bev Vincent (*1961)
Bev Vincent (*1961)

Bev Vincent is the author of several books, including The Dark Tower Companion and Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences and has been writing the column “News from the Dead Zone” for Cemetery Dance for over 25 years. In 2018, he co-edited the anthology Flight or Fright with Stephen King and has published over 140 short stories, with appearances in Ellery Queen’s, Alfred Hitchcock’s a Black Cat Mystery Magazines. His work has been published in twenty languages and nominated for the Stoker (twice), Edgar, Locus, Ignotus, Rondo Hatton Classic Horror and ITW Thriller Awards. Other works include the novellas “The Ogilvy Affair” and “The Dead of Winter,” the latter in Dissonant Harmonies with Brian Keene. Originally from eastern Canada, he now lives in Texas with his wife. To learn more, visit www.bevvincent.com

Books published by DARK BOOKS:
The Road to the Dark Tower

Brian James Freeman (*1979)
Brian James Freeman (*1979)

American writer, editor and owner and publisher of Lividian Publications, a publishing company that specializes in deluxe signed limited edition books. His first novel, Black Fire, was written under the pseudonym James Kidman. The book was nominated for the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel, one of the major awards in the horror genre.

Cemetery Dance Publications recently published his novella Blue November Storms and The Illustrated Stephen King Trivia Book, which he wrote with Stephen King expert Bev Vincent. Acclaimed horror artist Glenn Chadbourne created over fifty unique illustrations for the book. With Richard Chizmar, Brian is co-editor of Dark Screams horror anthology series.


Books published by DARK BOOKS:

Carrie´s Legacy: Revisiting Stephen King´s Girl with a Frightening Power

Joseph Hillström King  (*1972)
Joseph Hillström King (*1972)

American writer, better known by the pen name Joe Hill. His work includes the novels Heart-Shaped Box (2007), Horns (2010), NOS4A2 (2013), The Fireman (2016), King Sorrow (2025), the short story collections 20th Century Ghosts (2005), Strange Weather (2017), Full Throttle (2019) and the comic book series Locke & Key (2008–2013). Awards include: Bram Stoker Awards, British Fantasy Awards, and an Eisner Award.

Books published by DARK BOOKS:
A Sign of the Times

Richard Chizmar (*1965)
Richard Chizmar (*1965)

American writer, publisher and editor of Cemetery Dance magazine and owner of Cemetery Dance Publications. He has edited several anthologies and also works as a film producer and screenwriter. In addition to his authorship and publishing activities, he teaches creative writing at prestigious universities. He has published his stories in major magazines and committees. He is also the author and editor of the website Stephen King Revisited. A number of major newspapers and professional magazines and organizations (e.g. New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Publishers’ Weekly) have named him a bestselling author. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the World Fantasy Special Award, Bram Stoker Award, and International Horror Guild Awards. Chizmar's works have been translated into more than fifteen languages. He is known to Czech readers as autor of novels Chasing the Boogeyman and Becoming the Boogeyman and the co-author of the Gwendy´s trilogy with Stephen King. 

Books published by DARK BOOKS:

Carrie´s Legacy: Revisiting Stephen King´s Girl with a Frightening Power