"Sam W. Anderson exhibits all the signs of a great writer. He knows when economy is called for and when to give a story the extra details needed to make reading it a vivid and memorable experience. He knows people, how they talk, how they think, and most importantly, he knows how to make them live and breathe on the page and in our minds. He is as skilled at quirky humor as he is at shrieking terror, and he evokes both with apparently effortless wizardry. Anderson is a rising star to be watched, and he's just found a new fan in me. I'm eager to see what he does next." -- Ray Garton - Author of LIVE GIRLS and RAVENOUS

Now Available From Elder Signs Press: The Anthology of Dark Wisdom: The Best of Dark Fiction Sam's story, IF MAMA AIN'T HAPPY, is now available in this anthology edited by William Jones. Featuring dark fiction by: Peter Straub, Alan Dean Foster, Tom Piccirilli, John Pelan, Richard A. Lupoff, John Shirley, Shane Jiraiya Cummings, Wendy Leeds, Lee Clark Zumpe, Gerard Houarner, Chirstopher Welch, Sam W. Anderson, C.J. Henderson, Paul Melniczek, Richard Wright, Deanna Hoak, Christopher T. Leland, Bruce Boston, Lee Ballentine, Sherry Decker, Gene O'Neill, James Argendeli, Patricia Lee Macomber, David Niall Wilson, Christian Klaver, Tim Curran, Neddal Ayad, and Rachel Gray.

Black Garden now available for pre-sale

Sam's story, "The Indigenous Flora and Fauna of a Small Tropical Island," appears in this anthology from Corpulent Insanity Press. Pre-order now for a huge discount...and by huge, we're talking 10%. Corpulent Insanity Press

A review from Fatally-Yours.com states:

Next, we have "The Indigenous Flora and Fauna of a Small Tropical Island" by Sam W. Anderson. The reader is quickly ensnared by the engrossing tale, much like the lead character is snared by a rather hungry plant. Though images of Little Shop of Horrors may come to mind, “The Indigenous Flora and Fauna…” manages to stand on its own with its brisk pacing and to-the-point characterization.

For the full review: Fatally Yours

 

Black Ink Horror #5 now available for pre-sale

Yes, Sam has another story in something with "black" in the title. You must be shocked. Black Ink Horror is a high-quality magazine. The title actually refers to the pen-and-ink illustrations the magazine is known for. Sam's story, "A Son's Doing," is featured in this monster issue (157 pages? Egads, man!). To pre-order: Black Ink Horror

 

Postcards From Purgatory Welcome to the web site of Sam W. Anderson, writer of the bizarre, fan of the strange, and all round weird guy. It's rumored he has a short-story collection coming out soon titled Postcards From Purgatory. That picture to the right is the cover. Quit ogling the mailman’s knees, no matter how fine they are. So check back here for future news, possibly even a release date. And, if so inclined, drop him an email. Being so strange can get pretty lonely sometimes.