Author Archives: James Gormley

About James Gormley

Gormley is a published author, former book editor, member of the National Book Critics Circle and was horror book reviewer for Publishers Weekly from 1993 through 1998. A full voting member of the Horror Writers Association, Gormley co-developed Writing Horror with Mort Castle for Writers Digest Books, and currently writes horror reviews for HorrorWorld.org and Convention Listings for the HWA newsletter.

In the Footsteps of Dracula—A Personal Journey and Travel Guide by Steven P. Unger; World Audience Inc.; 2010; 274 pgs; $20.00 US

Steve Unger, a veteran traveler and writer, has accomplished something truly original with In the Footsteps of Dracula—he has created a personal travelogue for “the Dracula trail.” Unger’s work is divided into five main parts: Part 1 delves into Bram … Continue reading


I Eat Butterflies by Raven c.s. McCracken; Swooping Grizzly Publications; 2011; 180 pgs; $9.99 US

In this collection of two novellas and one novelette, McCracken—who is best known as the creator of “The World of Synnibar,” a cross-genre role-playing game—gives us fresh takes on the core themes of power, independence and domination that so happen … Continue reading