My story, “Terror,” will appear in Red Cape Publishing’s latest collection T is for Tarot. This will be the 20th book in their epic A to Z of Horror series. I’ve been trying to get a story into this series for a while now and I’m excited to finally be in it.

As you can probably guess, my story is inspired by tarot cards. I’ve been collecting tarot decks for years now, not because I believe they have any mystical powers, but just because I love the artwork. In fact, to help inspire me to write a story for this anthology, I bought several more decks. I probably have too many at this point.

“Terror” was also partly inspired by the wonderful novel Experimental Film by Gemma Files. I’d read it recently, so my story largely takes the form of an experimental film featuring all the cards of the major arcana. I’m proud of the story I came up with. I think I put a unique spin on the tarot while also paying homage to the ways in which it’s been traditionally interpreted.

The eBook is available for preorder now from Amazon or other stores such as Apple, Kobo, Barnes & Noble, etc. Paperback will be available on March 8th. I can’t wait to read all the other stories in this collection!

This Saturday at 5pm, the authors who appeared in The Big Book of Things That Go Bump in the Night (including me) are coming together for a mass signing and reading at Legendarium located at 349 E 900 S here in Salt Lake City. I realize this is short notice, but if you’re able to make it, I’d love to see you there!

I’m a few days late in announcing this, but I’ve just had a new story published in Factor Four Magazine Issue 31 titled “Warm as Stone” that’s free to read. It’s a flash fiction piece, so saying anything about it would probably give too much away. I was inspired to write this story after reading Priya Sharma’s story, “Pearls”, so if you’re familiar with that story, you’ll have some idea what my story is about.

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I’m pleased to announce one of my stories will be included in the upcoming anthology The Big Book of Things That Go Bump in the Night which includes 27 horror stories appropriate for middle grade and up. The Kickstarter is now live at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crlangille/the-big-book-of-things-that-go-bump-in-the-night. Be sure to check it out if you want to preorder the book or get any of the extras.

My story, “The Case of the Ghostly Child”, was inspired by Scooby-Doo and even includes a dog who talks (well, sort of). It’s more of a humorous story than a scary story, though there are a couple of frightening moments. I liked the child detectives I created for the story. I plan to feature them in more stories in the future. In fact, I’ve already written one sequel with them in it.

Dead Stars and Stone Arches

A Collection of Utah Horror

Presented by Timber Ghost Press

There is something out there, just beyond the reach of human understanding. It flits at the corner of our eyes and titillates the hairs on the back of our necks. You can feel it sometimes, just under your skin. Fortunately, most of us will never know the full extent of what lies sleeping in the cosmos. They are the lucky ones. However, those few who glimpse the maddening truth become forever changed. Contained within this esoteric tome are thirty-seven stories and poems about forbidden knowledge, hidden terrors, and mind-breaking horrors that lurk in the dark places of the earth. Be warned, though, there’s no stopping once you start this journey, and sometimes, ignorance is bliss.

Featuring poems and stories by:

Michael Jess Alexander, Mickie Bolling-Burke, J.M. Cullen, Daniel Cureton, Steven Dee Kish, Donald Evans, Nicholas J. Evans, K. Scott Forman, Arthur Goodhill, Joseph Hope, Derek Hutchins, C.R. Langille, C.H. Lindsay, Carter Lappin, Bryan McEntire, D.J. Moore, Eric Nirschel, Lehua Parker, Cygnus Perry, Jonathan Reddoch, Levi Robinson, Nnandi Samuel, Kristi Petersen Schoonover, Henry Snider, Joshua P. Sorensen, Paul Starkey, S.J. Townend, Heidi Voss, Chad A.B. Wilson, William R.D. Wood

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“There is something out there, just beyond the reach of human understanding. It flits at the corner of our eyes and titillates the hairs on the back of our necks. You can feel it sometimes, just under your skin. Fortunately, most of us will never know the full extent of what lies sleeping in the cosmos. They are the lucky ones. However, those few who glimpse the maddening truth become forever changed.”

Dead Stars & Stone Arches is a collection of cosmic horror. You can help bring it to life over at Kickstarter. One of my stories, Fog of Sand, will be included. It’s inspired by ancient Babylonian mythology, but takes place in the future after the Great Salt Lake has dried up. The anthology features dozens of other authors and poets as well as a forward by Betty Rocksteady. Rewards for different backers include other books from Timber Ghost Press, other collections of Utah Horror, and a cool limited edition enamel pin. As I write this, it’s already over 30% of the way to its goal. Be sure to check it out!

I’ve got another story up at Every Day Fiction called “The Test”. It’s a flash fiction story, so I can’t say too much about it without spoiling it, but the beginning was inspired by an actual event. I was on the freeway when I saw a fire truck coming up behind me with lights flashing and horn blaring. Like any decent human, I pulled over to let it pass, but I saw some jerk following behind the fire truck, using it to speed past everybody else. Who does that?

I was also inspired by a podcast I listen to called Oh No Ross and Carrie which did a series of episodes about real estate get-rich-quick schemes. I think I named the character Jack because my mom once complained about audio books having characters named Jack in them because inevitably, the phrase “Jack asked” will come up.

This story was originally published a few days ago, but I’m only mentioning it now because I was away on vacation to Bear Lake or, as the tourist industry is calling it now, “The Caribbean of the Rockies“. It was a really nice trip, highly recommended to anybody in the area. Anyway, if you like “The Test”, please leave a positive rating. It’s currently got 4.1 out of 5 stars, so a lot of readers seem to like it so far.

Just a quick announcement that I’ve got another story up at Every Day Fiction. This one is called “Cinders” and it’s a twisted take on the Cinderella story. Since it’s flash fiction, I don’t think I can say much more about it without spoiling it. One commenter called it “Clever! very enjoyable read.” Another commenter stated, “I must salute the total genre subversion.” Read it yourself and give it a good rating if you like it!

Also, the Kickstarter for an upcoming anthology I’m in has just launched. It’s titled Wasatch Witches: A Collection of Utah Horror. The inspiration for my story “Unfruitful Works” was basically “mimes are creepy” and I went from there. The story is about a woman with telekinetic powers and let’s just say she decides not to use her powers for good. There are many other stories from other writers as well, including some in which the witch is the hero. You’ll be wondering which witch is which! (Sorry, I can’t resist a good pun.)

Be sure to check out the rewards for backing the project. If you’re an Early Bird backer, you can get a couple of my eBooks, Pioneer Day and Sin Lieth at the Door, along with books from other authors included in the anthology. You can also get copies of earlier anthologies of Utah Horror, a rune reading, a tarot reading, and more!

I just wanted to drop a quick note to let you know my story, “Mommy Blog Z: Picky Eaters”, has just been published on Every Day Fiction! It’s basically what the title suggests: an entry from a mommy blog on how to deal with a child who is a picky eater. Oh, and it takes place during the zombie apocalypse.

It currently has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, which I think it pretty good and there’s a couple comments on the story already. One comment reads: “Wonderful, I was laughing the whole way through!” and another commenter called it a “clever clear story.”

Be sure to check it out, and if you like it, be sure to leave a rating or comment of your own.

Hello, just thought I’d drop a note to let you know my book Pioneer Day is available to download for free on Amazon right now. As you can probably guess from the cover, it involves zombies, although they’re zombies with a twist. If you like it, be sure to leave a review. However, it won’t be free forever, so be sure to check it out before the price goes back up.

When some of the workers at Pure Laboratories suddenly become violent and even start eating each other, everyone reacts differently. Some people freeze up, unable to process what’s happening. Some people run, trying to get as far away as possible. Others pull out their phones and start posting pictures online. Since anyone can go crazy at any point, no one can turn their backs on anyone else and paranoia is rampant. Is this violent behavior caused by a new drug? A virus? Are the people trampling each other in order to flee back to their homes spreading this infection throughout the city?

With the outbreak being natural rather than supernatural, Pioneer Day is not a typical zombie story. At alternate times humorous, disturbing, and even philosophical, Pioneer Day will stick with you long after you’ve read it.

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