West Country Tales is a TV series that was first aired in 1983. It ran for two series, and there were 14 episodes in total. Each episode was around 25 minutes long. The first series was allegedly based on true stories submitted in response to a request made by the BBC. Most of them had…
Author: Steve Calvert
Red on Red in Bloodlust Anthology
I’m happy to announce my short story “Red on Red” is Included in Bloodlust. Bloodlust, is a mixed-author erotic horror anthology published by Black Hare Press. It’s due to be released on 14th February 2025. If you enjoy a good helping of chills with your thrills, and like to strike while the iron is hot,…
A Fine Hammock – Coming Soon to Hawthorn & Ash
Iron Faerie Publishing recently accepted one of my short stories. It’s called “A Fine Hammock”, and will appear online in Hawthorn & Ash #66, on January 20th, at which point, if you want to, you will be able to read it on the following page: https://ironfaeriepublishing.com/2025/01/20/hawthorn-ash-66/ Most of my stories are horror stories. “A Fine…
The Owl Service: I’m So Glad I Watched It
A few days ago, while I was browsing YouTube, a suggested video caught my eye. It was an episode of The Owl Service. I was unfamiliar with the title, but something about it intrigued me. Perhaps it was the unusual name, but YouTube presented it to me as part of a list suggestions that predominantly…
Late Night Horror: Was It Really So Bad?
Late Night Horror was a BBC TV series that had a short run on British TV in 1968. There were only six episodes produced, each of them 25 minutes long. All but one of them has been lost. The series was cancelled after viewers complained about it. I knew nothing about Late Night Horror until…
Story Acceptance Does Not Always Result in Publication
In my last post, I mentioned I’d successfully placed stories with a couple of anthologies. I also said I wouldn’t name the publications in case I was messed around. It would be harsh to say that anyone actually messed me around this time, but one of the stories is unlikely to be published. I submitted…
These Days, Finding Fiction Markets Is a Different Story
Earlier this year, after a 10-year hiatus, I began trying to find homes for my short stories, and a lot has changed during the last decade. For one thing, Ralan.com has bitten the dust, so I’ve had to find an alternative means of finding potential markets for my fiction. The best Ralan alternative I’ve found…
Work in Progress
I have been busy working on the site. One of the things I was not happy with was the blog so I have built a new Blog From The Darkside and this is it folks. Hope you like it. The old blog is not going anywhere though. I am leaving it up and if you…
New Ouija Board Site
Well, I thought I’d better do a post today. What’s the point of having a blog if I never write any posts? I have been writing of course, just not here. I never seem to have anything interesting to say these days. I have put together a new website though, so I suppose I might…
Brookie Spookies
Remember Brookside? Well the series might be dead and buried, but the set of Brookside Close is now being used for the gory horror film Salvage. But guess what, the cast are claiming that the set is haunted and have christened it ‘Spookside.’ I’m not sure what to make of it myself, but if you…