Sunday, February 15, 2026
Saturday, February 14, 2026
DARK FICTION: LYNCH CURATION IN THE WORKS
Eighth Tower Publication's CEO, Raffaele Pezzella, is gearing up for the next, Dark Fiction volume: a tribute to writer/director David Lynch, with emphasis on his specialized storytelling featured in Twin Peaks.
Some of you have already gotten a taste of the anthology's ingredients through Pezzella's sneak-peek of my fable, "The Greater Goo," revealed in the Eighth Tower Magazine, which does, in fact, contain several, Twin Peaks tropes.
"The Greater Goo" centers on a globular entity (man-made in the Frankenstein/factory vein, or rather like those defecating, little "chickens" served in Eraserhead). The titular creature befriends a bullied adolescent, who it wishes to absorb in a collective-soul manner. Young Ellie just so happens to be the ideal candidate to command its stored doppelgangers, but the process proves more contentious than not.
In addition to myself, authors Chris McAuley (also the edition's editor), Simon Bleaken and John Buja are contributing to the upcoming volume. There's no doubt that the writers will bewitch readers with their concepts, considering their impressive track records.
Bizarrechats will supply further updates on this strange, new release as soon as such is available.
Friday, February 13, 2026
WASHINGTON POST: EXERCISE = NADA
A pox on the godforsaken Washington Post and its derogatory moves to thrive, topped now by Jordan D. Metzi's February 9th assessment on exercise.
Encouraging people to flop, vegetate and inflate, as opposed to combining exertion with smart, dietary habits, equals malpractice--no, make that unconditional quackery!
The sad thing is, there are people who'll now use the proclamation to reject any sensible, health agenda: e.g. a reasonable, Mike Tyson, MAHA commercial that essays the virtue of eating right, like taking a nice, big bite out of a nice, big apple.
I believe this is another attempt to keep a portion of society puppetized by corporate decree, a means to make citizens dependent on insurance services and medications they wouldn't otherwise need.
To prompt people to stay in shape (to exercise and consume quality food with the ideal, caloric intake) isn't fat shaming. It's compassionate. It's wise. It's also nonpartisan ... or should be.
Don't buy the highbrow spin, folks. Take care of yourselves. You don't have to morph into Steve Reeves or Raquel Welch to get through life, but at least have the self-respect to be the best possible you, no matter what any renowned, propagandist periodical promotes.
FANGORIA'S FRANKENSTEIN TRIBUTE
Fangoria's revived run has released a second-printing, 100-pg Frankenstein, commemorative issue, centering on Guillermo del Toro's 2025, Netflix feature, with interviews and insights into the acclaimed, baroque production, including Mike Hill's impressive, Creature design for Jacob Elordi.
The issue also dissects the 1910, Edison experiment, the Universal and Hammer franchises, as well as the comedic and offbeat takes on Mary Shelley's perennial work.
The magazine's graphics and archival details are superb, but would anyone expect anything less from the legendary Fangoria?
From what's been conveyed, this is the first in a planned series of eight, thematic issues from Fangoria. The idea is interesting, though perhaps more in tune with what Famous Monsters of Filmland used to do, or what Classic Monsters of the Movies does now, than old-school Fangoria, but I appreciate the ambition and do believe it'll draw readers, as well as give an extra boost to the magazine's already established academia.
For the present, Fangoria's Frankenstein tribute can be ordered at
https://www.fangoria.com/fangoria-presents-frankenstein-bookazine/
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