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How the NJ Horror Scene Helped Get My Second Book Done It took almost 10 years to get it done, but in 2024, I self-published my first book , “ Brush Fire: A Bow & Arrow Mystery .” It’s a work of fiction, what I consider to be the most fun writing, and what I write when I’m not writing about combat sports or the fight business. So, of course, since last year, I have been working on the latest Bow & Mystery, and I’m happy to announce that it’s out, up, and live on Kindle and Amazon for your reading pleasure. The Father of Evil: A Bow & Arrow Mystery You may recognize the face on the cover. Photo: Ed Carbajal That’s Father Evil , whom I have known since I was a kid. You can navigate this site to see that I’m a fan of Horror and have attended (and continue to attend) the NJ Horror-Con . Father Evil is an always-present and prominent figure at many Horror conventions, and every time I left one, I’d think, “I gotta write another story.” After a while, I wrote an outline and thou...

Promo Image from newjerseyhorrorcon.com A cold rainy day did not keep New Jersey's hardcore horror fans from checking out day one of the first NJ Horror Con and Film Festival in central New Jersey. It has been mentioned here enough how the horror culture in The Garden State has deep roots. So deep that a guy that grew up in the area used his passion for horror to make a career out of scaring folks that come to conventions like this one. Before he became the demonic priest known as Father Evil, he was close friends with the founder of this site. They both caught up to talk about how great the crowd turned out for the first night and what they're looking forward to for the rest of the convention and horror in New Jersey. Check out the full interview here:

If New Jersey loves anything it's horror and it's high time we get a convention to prove it. See the press release below and as an added bonus, the Padre "Father Evil" himself will be there. Count your blessings and mark your calendars now. New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival Central New Jersey Welcomes a Weekend of Indie Films and Hollywood Frights! Indisputable fact: New Jersey is creepy! We've got Haddonfield, Camp Crystal Lake, the Jersey Devil and our fair share of Elm Streets. We broke the world record for stuffing the most zombies onto a beach in Asbury Park ...and now, we celebrate the arrival of the New Jersey Horror Con and Film Festival! This March 31st -April 2nd, The Crowne Plaza in Edison, New Jersey will play host to a fantastic selection of Hollywood Horror Icons, a film festival with selections playing all day, every day, 2 rooms of bone-chilling vendors, contests, giveaways and special events you won't wa...

If you ever need something to renew or reboot your interest in something, go to a convention themed for that something. Conventions serve as a great way for like minded creative people to come together and share their love for the genre they create for. Bizarre AC III brought actors, authors, special effects people and a lot more to Atlantic City, New Jersey this past weekend for a fun and frightful experience. Yours truly, Father Evil , and my brother. The 28 days infected experience was definitely the way to get the blood going, in a really immersive experience. This was not your average haunted house deal, you pretty much get thrown into the most frantic point of a horror film, this was set up in the parking garage of the hotel hosting the event. You did not feel like you were in the hotel as soon as you walk in.  You're greeted by a swat team officer trying to help you get out, he doesn't last long so you are left on your own. After that you have to navigate through...

Photo: Father Evil.com There is a convention for everything these days. So much so, they're known as "Cons" to those that frequent them. Most people know about the big Comic-con in New York and San Diego, but did you know there are ones for Horror fans? Photo: Official Father Evil Facebook page Costume players are pretty common at most conventions and they do develop a following while they are there.  However, one in particular was originated at horror conventions and seems to appear at many across the nation. Father Evil has drawn many worshipers to his flock over the years, so much so people have to wonder, "Is this cosplay or is this for real?" Photo: Official Father Evil Facebook page. Demon, monster, hell-spawned, no one really knows but something about his aura draws fans to Father Evil like no one before. He is listed among Haunt-Faire.com's  list of monsters up for voting on who is their top monster. Please go and vote ...