I love writing and reading horror and dark suspense, thrillers, sci-fi, watching action movies and horror films, listening to Heavy Metal, Rock N' Roll, soundtracks and the occasional pop song. I'm a fan of red beer and redheads so if you're a woman and you're a redhead, drop me a line :)
Music
KISS,
Alice Cooper,
Led Zeppelin,
Def Leppard,
Megadeth,
Dio,
Motley Crue,
Iron Maiden,
Pink,
Danny Elfman,
Midnight Syndicate
Movies
Halloween (1978), Phantasm (1979), Apocalypse Now (1979), Rocky (1976), Blade Runner (1982), Scarface (1983), Eyes Wide Shut (1999), Vertigo (1958), The Breakfast Club (1985) & Superman (1978) .
Television
Family Ties (1982-1989) is my favorite TV show of all time, followed closely by Friends (1994-2004), Supernatural (2005-2009), and Stargate: Atlantis (2004-2009).
Books
Some of my favorite books include Bloodcurdling Tales of Horror and the Macabre by H.P. Lovecraft, The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, First Blood and Creepers by David Morrell, Off Season by Jack Ketchum, City Infernal by Edward Lee, Ghost Stories of an Antiquary by M.R. James, I Am Legend by Richard Matheson, The Stand by Stephen King, The Travelling Vampire Show by Richard Laymon, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, On the Road by Jack Kerouac, The Summoning by Bentley Little, Vendredi ou Les Limbes du Pacifique by Michel Tournier, and most of Dean Koontz's books.
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SINISTER LANDSCAPES, the gothic horror anthology I've edited is now available. Visit www.alandraven.com/pixiedust.htm for the list of contributors and for links to buy your copy today!!
My first horror novel, Bitternest, is now available at Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, Indigo.ca, Barnes and Noble.com, Buy.com and for free shipping everywhere, BookDepository.co.uk as well as many other online retailers. It's the story of a detective who forms an uneasy alliance with a group of vampires to prevent a powerful entity from enslaving the fog-shrouded city of Bitternest. For more information, visit my website at www.alandraven.com
For all the info you need on the book, to buy a copy, or to read the first chapter for free, click on the cover below...
My short story "Breaking and Entering" about a man who enters people's home for kicks and discovers something truly shocking in the process appeared in NexGen Pulp Magazine's third issue in June. Click on the magazine cover below to purchase a copy!
Also, my new short story, The Bypassed Mind is available on Amazon.com for $0.49!! Here's what it's about: A man travels to Bitternest, Louisiana for a conference on hypnosis. Once in his hotel room, he is mesmerized by a painting of a lady in a blue dress. Upon staring at it, he finds himself transported to a different era. Who is this mysterious lady who seems to have put a spell on him?
This one isn't a horror story, more of a romantic suspense/time travel story. Check it out HERE.
You can also read my short story, The Errand in Darkened Horizons Vol. 4 -- It is the story of a man who frequently walks through a strange forest to run errands. One day, on his way back home, something will happen that will change him forever. You can purchase the anthology by clicking on the cover below.
If ever you're in the mood for a Halloween tale, click on the picture below and on the next screen, right-click and do "Save Target As" to download the MP3 of the reading I did of The Rattling Man for Dreadtime Stories on Dread Central. It is the story of a boy who gets scared on Halloween because of a story about the Rattling Man, a boogeyman who steals the souls of children on Halloween. The story will terrify him for the rest of the day. Is the Rattling Man real or folklore?
You can read for free my short story, Silently It Creeps over at Legions of the Night's website. It’s the story of a man who is convinced that there is something under his bed that wants to kill him. Click on the picture below to read it.
Bonded By Blood, the anthology published by SNM Horror Magazine, features my short story "Hershell's Motel" about a couple who spend the night at a strange motel in Bitternest.
Praise for BITTERNEST:
"Draven's down-to-earth writing style makes this book an easy read, and the ever-changing plotline keeps up an invigorating pace. BITTERNEST delivers the chills and thrills."--Dark Realms Magazine
"BITTERNEST is a scarily timely tale that beautifully weaves its storylines together in a fast-paced, expertly written manner through the use of short chapters that keep the reader glued to the action and turning the pages as quickly as possible."--Dread Central
"A debut novel of epic proportions; BITTERNEST is certain to be a much talked about novel. With its fresh approach to the vampiric race and its many plot twists and turns, BITTERNEST is a great addition to the horror genre."--Authors After Dark
"Combining both a supernatural horror novel and a medical thriller solicits a much wider audience than BITTERNEST might normally find. It's definitely a great first novel, and I'd love to see more from Draven in the future." --Front Street Reviews
"With gusto and in the tradition of the genre, Draven adopts all the necessary ingredients of a spooky horror novel as he deftly choreographs his heroes and villains giving us a tale that amply satisfies. It certainly is a yarn you won't forget!" --Book Pleasures
"Draven laces an action packed crime drama with fast paced supernatural intrigue that will keep readers turning pages until the explosive end. […] Draven's debut novel is a well written worthwhile read and a refreshing breather from the paranormal romances plaguing the genre."--Vampress.net
"I really recommend this story to anyone. It has some of everything: police drama, investigative work, crime bosses, drug cartels, gang wars, pandemic, vampires, and vampire clowns. There truly is something for everyone. A Vampire Clown, holy s&#t!"--SkullRing
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Greetings from Comet Press! Just wanted to let you know that our new
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The Death Panel: Murder, Mayhem, and Madness features
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John Everson, Simon Wood, and many more. Ultra violent, hardboiled,
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Thank you very much my dear! I've heard a lot of good thing about "Creeping Shadows" and can't wait to read it asap! I think it's wonderful to see a new generation of talented writers like yourself, who keep horror and suspense alive for all of us to enjoy! Take care and have a lovely and pleasant week!
Hi! Just wanted to make sure all my friends know that my new erotic horror novel THE 13TH is now in stores everywhere! I hope you'll check out this debauched and demonic horror ride!
There's even a website devoted just to the book, with an interactive map of the places and characters at www.the13th-horror.com.
Edward Lee called THE 13TH "A double-barreled shotgun blast of macabre entertainment -- an expert amalgamation of grotesquerie, eroticism, mystery, and pitch-black occult horror that no fan of the genre can miss."
And Gary A. Braunbeck said, "John Everson's The 13th is the first out-and-out horror novel in a long while to actually scare the **** out of me while reading it. It's stylish, extremely well-written, filled with richly-drawn characterizations, and boasts a labyrinthine plot worthy of Umberto Eco. Trust me -- this one will fry your nerves and break your heart."
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Hi! Just wanted to make sure all my friends know that my new erotic horror novel 
