https://pressroom.prlog.org/garyhillpr/ Gary Hill PR Latest Press Releases https://www.prlog.org/13168681-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-celebrates-anniversary-with-classic.html Tales of Wonder and Dread celebrated the eighth anniversary of the publication of its first books. In honor of that milestone, they teamed up with sister operation Spooky Ventures to publish a special edition of "Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 10:23:23 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13167739-spooky-ventures-and-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-teamed-up-to-celebrate-frankenstein-day.html Spooky Ventures and Tales of Wonder and Dread teamed up to celebrate one of the most popular monsters of all time on August 30th. That date is recognized as Frankenstein Day. In honor of the occasion.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 11:27:19 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13164689-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-will-celebrate-anniversary-with-classic.html Tales of Wonder and Dread will be celebrating the eighth anniversary of the publication of its first books. In honor of that milestone, they are teaming up with sister operation Spooky Ventures to publish a special edition of "Strange Case of Dr.Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:12:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13163901-spooky-ventures-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-and-frankenstein.html Spooky Ventures and Tales of Wonder and Dread are teaming up to celebrate Frankenstein Day. August 30th is recognized as Frankenstein Day. In honor of the occasion.Tue, 11 Aug 2026 10:42:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13141067-the-others-doom-from-the-stars-the-novelization.html The Lovecraftian cosmic horror film The Others: Doom from the Stars, distributed by Blood Pact Films, is getting the novelization treatment.Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:47:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13078960-hp-lovecraft-gets-the-silent-treatment.html Spooky Ventures is continuing their string of short, silent, 1920s styled films by looking to horror author H.P. Lovecraft for inspiration. "The Statement of Randolph Carter," the second pseudo-vintage film from Spooky Ventures is live on Youtube.Tue, 27 May 2025 11:18:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13074857-new-old-era-of-film-begins.html Maybe the last thing you would expect in 2025 is a series of silent short horror films. That's just what Spooky Ventures has begun, though. "The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar" hit YouTube as the first in a series.Fri, 02 May 2025 18:49:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13011816-collection-of-fiction-about-ai-is-published.html "AI Tales: A Collection of Artificial Intelligence Stories" is a new collection of stories from Northern Illinois publisher Tales of Wonder and Dread. The book, as the subtitle suggests, features fiction about Artificial Intelligence.Fri, 15 Mar 2024 10:51:07 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13009456-new-books-from-elizabeth-lynn-blackson-published.html "Invasive Species: Suffering Sequence: Book Three" was published on May 29th. A book collecting all three entries in the trilogy was released simultaneously. The books are by Elizabeth Lynn Blackson, who designed the covers to both books.Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:25:27 GMT https://www.prlog.org/13006139-new-books-from-elizabeth-lynn-blackson-coming.html "Invasive Species: Suffering Sequence: Book Three" will be published on February 29th. A book collecting all three entries in the trilogy will be released simultaneously. The books are by Elizabeth Lynn Blackson, who designed the covers to both books.Thu, 08 Feb 2024 10:58:13 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12995865-the-holiday-season-is-going-to-get-spooky-this-weekend.html Spooky and Christmas might seem an unusual combination, but spooky stories and Christmas were tied together for years, and still are in some countries. "A Christmas Carol" is actually a ghost story and just one example of the tradition.Tue, 28 Nov 2023 12:38:02 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12995669-christmas-based-horror-book-published.html Horrifying Holidays Two: More Holiday Spookfest" is a new collection of stories from Northern Illinois publisher Tales of Wonder and Dread. The book features spooky stories and poetry centered around Christmas.Mon, 27 Nov 2023 11:59:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12992136-the-holiday-season-is-going-to-get-spooky-in-rockford-illinois.html Spooky and Christmas might seem an unusual combination. The truth is, spooky stories and Christmas time were tied together for many years, and still are in some countries. Remember that "A Christmas Carol" is actually a ghost story.Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:02:10 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12987803-music-based-horror-book-published.html "Sing a Song of Dread: The Place Where Music and Horror Meet" is a new collection of stories from Northern Illinois publisher Tales of Wonder and Dread.Fri, 06 Oct 2023 11:24:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12982440-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-marks-anniversary-with-new-books.html September 4th, 2023 was the fifth anniversary of Poplar Grove, Illinois based Tales of Wonder and Dread Publishing. To commemorate, T.O.W.D. published five books on that date.Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:47:29 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12979113-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-to-mark-anniversary-with-new-books.html September 4th, 2023 is the fifth anniversary of the first books released from Tales of Wonder and Dread Publishing. To commemorate that milestone, T.O.W.D. will be publishing five new books on that date.Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:01:21 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12959491-book-featuring-reimagined-fairy-tales-published.html "Not Your Parents' Fairy Tales: Classic Stories Reimagined" is a new collection of stories from  publisher Tales of Wonder and Dread. It combines new retellings and interpretations of fairy tales along with the inspiration for those stories.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:42:15 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12954054-second-novel-by-elizabeth-lynn-blackson-published.html "Old Black Water: Suffering Sequence: Book Two" has been published by Tales of Wonder and Dread on March 2nd. The book is by St. Louis area author Elizabeth Lynn Blackson.Mon, 06 Mar 2023 12:32:34 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12950253-new-edition-of-elizabeth-lynn-blacksons-novel-published.html "A Girl's Gotta Eat (Old Black Water Preview Edition)" AvailableTue, 07 Feb 2023 11:20:37 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12949010-music-street-journal-celebrates-25-years.html The February issue of Music Street Journal, which was published on January 28th, may be the 158th issue, but it represents a bigger milestone - 25 years of publication for MSJ.Sat, 28 Jan 2023 13:02:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12938728-new-book-designed-to-put-the-spooky-back-into-christmas.html "Put the Spooky Back Into Christmas: Classic Holiday Horror Tales" is a new collection of vintage horror stories from publisher Tales of Wonder and Dread.Tue, 01 Nov 2022 10:35:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12931554-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-marks-anniversary-with-new-books.html September 4th, 2022 is the fourth anniversary of Poplar Grove, Illinois based Tales of Wonder and Dread Publishing. In commemoration that, T.O.W.D. published four new books.Sun, 04 Sep 2022 11:40:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12929156-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-to-mark-anniversary-with-new-books.html September 4th is the fourth anniversary of Poplar Grove, Illinois based Tales of Wonder and Dread Publishing. To commemorate that milestone, T.O.W.D.Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:01:18 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12923597-first-novel-from-elizabeth-lynn-blackson-is-published.html The debut novel from Elizabeth Lynn Blackson has been published.Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:49:11 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12920564-first-novel-from-elizabeth-lynn-blackson-due-july-2nd.html The debut novel from Elizabeth Lynn Blackson will be released on July 2nd.Thu, 09 Jun 2022 10:02:53 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12915760-new-book-of-vampire-tales-published.html Poplar Grove, Illinois publisher Tales of Wonder and Dread has just unleashed a collection of vampire stories. "Life Blood Two: More Vampire Tales" will be the follow-up to 2018's original "Life Blood" collection.Tue, 03 May 2022 10:44:46 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12913001-book-of-vampire-tales-coming-from-illinois-publisher.html Poplar Grove, Illinois publisher Tales of Wonder and Dread will unleash a collection of vampire tales on May 3rd. "Life Blood Two: More Vampire Tales" will be the follow-up to 2018's original "Life Blood" collection.Tue, 12 Apr 2022 11:13:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12909085-new-book-presents-religious-horror.html Poplar Grove, Illinois publisher Tales of Wonder and Dread explores the shared territory between horror and religion with "Faithmare: A Collision of Religion and Horror." The book was published today.Tue, 15 Mar 2022 10:44:33 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12906053-religion-and-horror-collide-in-faithmare.html Poplar Grove, Illinois publisher Tales of Wonder and Dread will explore the shared territory between horror and religion with "Faithmare: A Collision of Religion and Horror." The book will be available on March 15th.Mon, 21 Feb 2022 20:30:48 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12896023-new-book-asks-what-if-there-were-no-more-new-years.html New Years comes with a promise of new opportunities to make a better world.Thu, 02 Dec 2021 11:51:32 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12892937-what-if-there-were-no-more-new-years.html New Years brings a promise of new opportunities to make a better world. What if there were no more New Years? Coming on December 2nd, "No More New Years: Tales of Apocalypse" presents different visions of apocalypse, and a world with no more New Years.Tue, 09 Nov 2021 18:58:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12892313-put-the-spooky-back-into-christmas-with-horrifying-holidays.html While it's a largely forgotten tradition in the United States, spooky stories, ghosts and Christmas go together. In the UK and Canada spooky stories are a normal part of Christmas tradition.Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:29:00 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12891900-put-the-spooky-back-into-christmas-with-spooky-ventures.html Spooky Ventures has unleashed "Put the Spooky Back Into Christmas" merchandise today. It's part of Spooky Ventures' founder Gary Hill's quest to bring the Spooky angle of the winter holidays back into the mainstream.Mon, 01 Nov 2021 18:16:16 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12889273-upcoming-book-aims-to-put-the-spooky-back-into-christmas.html While it's a largely forgotten tradition in the United States, spooky stories, ghosts and Christmas go together. In the UK and Canada spooky stories are a normal part of Christmas tradition.Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:37:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12884060-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-publishing-marks-anniversary-with-new-books.html Poplar Grove, Illinois based Tales of Wonder and Dread publishing released its first three books on September 4th, 2018. To commemorate the third anniversary, T.O.W.D. has published two new books on today.Sat, 04 Sep 2021 10:42:31 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12881108-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-publishing-to-mark-anniversary-with-2-books.html September 4th, 2021 is the third anniversary of the first books released from Poplar Grove, Illinois based Tales of Wonder and Dread Publishing. To commemorate that milestone, T.O.W.D. will be publishing two new books on that date.Thu, 12 Aug 2021 10:11:56 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12877377-spooky-houses-from-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-is-released.html New book from Tales of Wonder and Dread focuses on stories of Spooky Houses.Wed, 14 Jul 2021 10:01:50 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12874608-spooky-houses-collection-coming-from-tales-of-wonder-and-dread.html The New Book Will be the Post-Covid Return Release on July 14thTue, 22 Jun 2021 11:43:30 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12836786-new-horror-novella-by-poplar-grove-author-released.html In the new novella "The Homestead," a group of criminals break into a mansion hoping for a haul of epic proportions. What they get is something very different, and they find themselves struggling to just get out alive before it's over.Fri, 04 Sep 2020 09:20:40 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12832560-new-horror-novella-coming-from-northern-illinois-author.html In the upcoming novella "The Homestead," a group of criminals break into a mansion hoping for a haul of epic proportions. What they get is something very different, and they find themselves struggling to just get out aliv.Mon, 03 Aug 2020 14:14:01 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12816728-northern-illinois-author-releases-first-science-fiction-novel.html "Wizard Song," a science fiction novel, is the latest book from Poplar Grove, Illinois author Gary Hill. It was released on March 31st.Tue, 31 Mar 2020 09:45:51 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12814881-northern-illinois-author-set-to-release-first-science-fiction-novel.html "Wizard Song," a science fiction novel, is set for release on March 31st. The book is the latest from Poplar Grove, Illinois author Gary Hill.Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:54:58 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12807839-music-street-journal-new-dimension-for-new-year.html The new issue of Music Street Journal brings a new dimension to MSJ's music coverage. Two videos released on the Music Street Journal YouTube channel provide additional content for two of the reviews in the issue.Tue, 28 Jan 2020 10:41:25 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12801788-msj-local-rockford-area-music-makers-5-released-early.html On December 10th Music Street Journal released a new book on four Rockford area music acts. Music Street Journal Local: Rockford Area Music Makers Volume 5 was originally set for a December 17th release.Tue, 10 Dec 2019 10:42:36 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12800650-release-date-set-for-next-book-on-rockford-area-music-makers.html On December 17th Music Street Journal will release a new book on four Rockford area music acts.Mon, 02 Dec 2019 12:37:57 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12787251-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-celebrates-anniversary-with-books.html Tales of Wonder and Dread Publishing is celebrating the anniversary of the release of their first three books. The occasion is being marked with the release of three new books.Wed, 04 Sep 2019 09:30:28 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12785014-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-releases-new-lovecraftian-books.html Tales of Wonder and Dread Publishing has released two new Lovecraftian collections. The titles for the books are "Lovecraftian Roots" Influenced Howard Phillips Lovecraft" and "Lovecraftian Branches."Tue, 20 Aug 2019 09:47:41 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12784403-rockford-illinois-cemetery-book-released-on-815-day.html August 15th is 815 or Rockford Day, and Poplar Grove based publisher Tales of Wonder and Dread Publishing has released a new book to honor that date.Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:39:05 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12784402-new-book-on-rockford-area-musicians-released-815-day.html Music Street Journal is celebrating 815 or Rockford Day with the release of a new book on four Rockford area music acts. Music Street Journal Local: Rockford Area Music Makers Volume 4 has been published in paperback.Thu, 15 Aug 2019 09:20:58 GMT https://www.prlog.org/12784003-tales-of-wonder-and-dread-to-celebrate-anniversary-with-books.html Three New Books Coming From Tales of Wonder and Dread on September 4th.Tue, 13 Aug 2019 09:27:23 GMT