-
Beyond the Battlefield: Why Romantasy is Conquering Bookshelves
Here at Lurking Fear Publishing, we live and breathe the dark, the strange, and the speculative. We champion the eerie quiet of a derelict spaceship, the visceral thrill of a well-rolled D20, and the chilling dread of what lurks in the shadows. But there’s another force in the genre world that’s just as powerful, one…
-
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LURKER IN THE PINES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: The Real Social CompanyTitle: Lurker in the PinesAuthor: Joey StardustGenre: Psychological Thriller / Supernatural MysteryPublication Date: 2025 www.lurkingfear.com PRESS RELEASE DESCRIPTION Joey Stardust Unveils Lurker in the Pines: A Haunting Descent into Memory, Fear, and the Darkness Between Worlds In Lurker in the Pines, acclaimed storyteller Joey Stardust delivers a chilling psychological thriller that blurs the line between memory and…
-
The Art of the Pseudonym:
How Pen Names Unlock New Literary Identities A name is a powerful thing. It carries expectations, histories, and identities. For writers, sometimes one name isn’t enough to contain all the stories they need to tell. Enter the pen name—that delicious literary disguise that has empowered authors for centuries to reinvent themselves, cross boundaries, and explore the…
-
🧶 The Knitting Detective Series:
🧶 The Knitting Detective Series: Cozy Mysteries with a Twist of Yarn In the quiet town of Harmony Creek, life looks simple—neighbors chat on porches, knitting circles hum with laughter, and everyone knows your name. But beneath the warm smiles and quilted charm lies something far darker. Secrets knot themselves into everyday life, and only two…
-
How Climate Fiction is Reshaping Science Fiction Narratives
A Readers Guide The rise of cli-fi and its transformation of speculative storytelling By Joey Stardust | Lurking Fear Publishing Science fiction has always been a mirror held up to society’s greatest hopes and fears. From alien invasions to robot uprisings, the genre has explored countless scenarios of transformation and catastrophe. But in recent years,…
-
The 5 Elements of Science Fiction
A Writer’s Framework Exploring the building blocks of speculative storytelling Science fiction has captivated readers for generations, transporting us to distant galaxies, alternate timelines, and futures both utopian and dystopian. But what makes a story truly science fiction? Author Joey Stardust at Lurking Fear Publishing has identified five essential elements that form the foundation of…
-
The History Of Paladin Press
Key Takeaways The Paladin Press Origin Founding Vision Early Years Core Mission A Controversial Catalog Survivalism Texts Unconventional Warfare Self-Defense Manuals Locksmithing Guides Defining Paladin Press Works 1. Hit Man 2. Ragnar’s Guides 3. The Anarchist Cookbook 4. Get Even 5. Kill or Get Killed Navigating Public Outcry Legal Battles Media Portrayal First Amendment Debates…
-
Vibe Authors On The Internet
Key Takeaways A vibe author is someone who sculpts the mood of a work, usually through word choice and style to establish an atmosphere. Unlike plot or factual writers, vibe authors obsess over word choice, rhythm and flow. They may be music, lifestyle or social media reviewers where vibe is as important as substance. Vibe…
-
All About Modernist Science Fiction
Science fiction didn’t emerge in a vacuum—it evolved alongside the broader cultural and artistic movements that shaped the 20th century. Among these, modernism stands as perhaps the most influential force in transforming science fiction from pulp adventure stories into sophisticated literature capable of exploring the deepest questions about humanity, technology, and existence itself. Understanding modernist…
-
Why Space Opera is Making a Comeback in the 2020s
Key Takeaways Defining Space Opera 1. Grand Scale 2. Human Drama 3. Melodramatic Tone 4. Technological Wonder 5. Adventurous Spirit Historical Trajectory Pulp Origins Golden Age New Wave Seminal Works Foundational Texts Modern Classics The Modern Resurgence Why Now? What Changed? Beyond Entertainment Modern Mythology Societal Mirrors Publisher Influence Crafting Universes World-Building Character Arcs Narrative…
The Best In Independent Publishing