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03/01/2026 Recent Release: The Return of Hank Flynn
NOW AVAILABLE IN EBOOK AND PAPERBACK! HANK FLYNN: The Return In the early 1900s, in the mid-west of a young America, something evil is preying on small towns, leaving a trail of blood in its wake as it moves, unseen, searching for something older than the land itself. When tragedy strikes next, Sheriff Townsend has his hands full with townsfolk demanding answers, a young rookie as his only assistant, and a doctor that has more questions than answers. When a stranger arrives
Candace Nola
6 days ago1 min read


02/16/2026 New Short Stories by Candace Nola: The Horror Collection from KJK Publishing
Over the last year, I have been fortunate enough to be invited to, and accepted into, several volumes of The Horror Collection series of anthologies from Kevin J. Kennedy. Kevin J. Kennedy has published more than a dozen of these incredible volumes. Today, I'd like to showcase the ones that I am a part of and encourage you to check them out and all the others. First up, INSIDE THE INDIE HORROR WORLD, a non-fiction volume of advice, experiences, and wisdom from some of the mo
Candace Nola
Feb 163 min read


02/14/2026 Happy Release Day to L. Marie Wood! THE TRYST is available now from Mocha Memoirs Press!
The Tryst Book One of the Red Thread Saga by L. Marie Wood What is slipstream? THIS is slipstream: A moment in time… insignificant and fleeting for most, but for Nicole, Mark, and Eric, it is life-altering. Three strangers meet in a town they don’t know in a place they hadn’t expected to end up only to find that they are exactly where they were supposed to be… again. Love always finds a way. Through space and time, past and future, through lifetimes and storylines they were d
Candace Nola
Feb 141 min read


12/16/2025 New Release: THE BARISTA
New on Godless! Coming to paperback in January 2026! THE BARISTA By Candace Nola Orphaned as a baby, Sunny was raised by her young uncles, Justin and Zeke. Barely in their twenties, the young men turned to the seedy underbelly of the city as a means of survival. Now that Sunny is a young adult, she begins to learn just how her coffee shop began, and what goes on in the dark corners of the warehouse where they create their special blends from the finest beans and other fres
Candace Nola
Dec 16, 20251 min read


12/12/2025 PRETEND YOU DON'T SEE HER-An Anthology from Kandisha Press- Out Now!
Out Now from Kandisha Press, owned by Jill Giradi and Erin Prime. PRETEND YOU DON'T SEE HER is their latest all female anthology. I was honored to write the introduction to what I believe is a very important anthology published by Kandisha Press, an anthology that could not be more relevant in today's world. Pretend You Don't See Her: The Invisible Woman: Kandisha Press 2025 Women of Horror Anthology: Prime, Erin Lydia, Girardi, Jill, Nola, Candace, Jagge, Ruthann, Cellura, A
Candace Nola
Dec 12, 20253 min read


12/05/2025 Maybe You Missed This? GOOD FOR HER: An Anthology of Feminine Rage
GOOD FOR HER: An Anthology of Feminine Rage GOOD FOR HER: An Anthology of Feminine Rage, edited by Sarah Jules, Shauna McEleney, and TC Parker. If you're not angry - you should be. Good For Her: An Anthology of Women's Rage celebrates women's rights - and women's wrongs. Filled with rage, revenge and retribution and featuring stories from writers including Ai Jiang, RJ Joseph, Hailey Piper, Candace Nola, MJ Mars, Leigh Kenny and SH Cooper, Good For Her is not only pure cathar
Candace Nola
Dec 5, 20251 min read


11/28/2025 More Ways to Shop & Support Uncomfortably Dark!
There is no such thing as too much exposure! A small press needs all the help it can get so check below for ways you can help support my work here and on Uncomfortably Dark! OTHER WAYS TO SHOP AND SUPPORT UNCOMFORTABLY DARK! SHOP OUR STORE AND GET FREE SWAG! Most books will come signed or with a bookplate! Shop | Uncomfortably Dark Need Uncomfortably Dark Merch? We got that too! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/uncomfortably-dark-horror?ref_id=35156 DON'T WANT TO MISS A SINGL
Candace Nola
Nov 28, 20251 min read


11/05/2025 The Return of Hank Flynn
NOW AVAILABLE IN EBOOK AND PAPERBACK! HANK FLYNN: The Return In the early 1900s, in the mid-west of a young America, something evil is preying on small towns, leaving a trail of blood in its wake as it moves, unseen, searching for something older than the land itself. When tragedy strikes next, Sheriff Townsend has his hands full with townsfolk demanding answers, a young rookie as his only assistant, and a doctor that has more questions than answers. When a stranger arrives
Candace Nola
Nov 5, 20251 min read


11/04/2025 PUMPKINOMICON: Handmade Horror You Can Hold
We featured this Kickstarter project over on the Uncomfortably Dark Blog last week, but wanted to help spread the word even more so I'm reposting it here on my blog and I also shared it to my Patreon and all of my social media. This is a really awesome project from Ty Acierto, horror-themed graphic novel project, 100% created by human artists. We fully support human artists, so go on and check this out, grab a copy and some awesome perks! Pumpkinomicon: Handmade Horror You Ca
Candace Nola
Nov 4, 20252 min read


10/23/2025 COVER REVEAL: HALLOWEEN SURPRISE RELEASE
AT MIDNIGHT, THEY FEAST By Cassandra Celia, Candace Nola, and Cat Dela ni Folklore and fairy tales claim that the veil between worlds is thinnest on that darkest night of autumn known as All Hallows Eve. It is said that those that lurk between the realms can come forth into ours, looking for a tasty treat. What do you do when Fate does not play fair, when you can no longer tell who is pulling the strings, when family ties linger long after they should, and time is running o
Candace Nola
Oct 23, 20251 min read


09/30/2025 PRETEND YOU DON'T SEE HER-A New Anthology from Kandisha Press
Happy Release Day to Kandisha Press, owned by Jill Giradi and Erin Prime. PRETEND YOU DON'T SEE HER is their latest all female anthology....
Candace Nola
Sep 30, 20252 min read


07/09/2025 The Return of Hank Flynn
NOW AVAILABLE IN EBOOK AND PAPERBACK! HANK FLYNN: The Return In the early 1900s, in the mid-west of a young America, something evil is...
Candace Nola
Jul 9, 20251 min read


05/27/2025 New Anthology: DARK SPORES
Available now, is Dark Spores, fresh from Crone Girls Press. This incredible anthology contains over 30 stories and poems from some of...
Candace Nola
May 27, 20252 min read


05/22/2025 New Anthology Coming Soon: GOOD FOR HER:
GOOD FOR HER: An Anthology of Feminine Rage Coming to your favorite bookstores and eReaders on June 30, 2025; GOOD FOR HER: An Anthology...
Candace Nola
May 22, 20251 min read


05/20/2025 New Release: PUSH: An Anthology of Childbirth Horror
Now available for all those horror-loving fans, comes the Mother of all Anthologies! PUSH: An Anthology of Childbirth Horror, curated by...
Candace Nola
May 20, 20251 min read


05/11/2025: Links to all things Uncomfortably Dark & Candace Nola
Image depicts skull and rose logo for author Candace Nola. Candace Nola is shown in red broad brush stroke font. The skull is impaled on...
Candace Nola
May 11, 20252 min read


04/09/2025: New Short Stories by Candace Nola: The Horror Collection from KJK Publishing
Over the last year, I have been fortunate enough to be invited to, and accepted into, several volumes of The Horror Collection series of...
Candace Nola
Apr 9, 20253 min read


08/10/2024 News & Updates
Here are a few things you may have missed or that are happening soon. The Splatterpunk Awards are tonight. Follow along on Twitter or...
Candace Nola
Aug 10, 20242 min read


Upcoming & New Releases from Candace
Just a quick post today to remind everyone of some upcoming releases, recent releases and where to find them! COMING JUNE 15, 2024 FROM...
Candace Nola
Jun 8, 20241 min read


05/18/2024 New Release: SHADOW MANOR
The release date for Shadow Manor is approaching and if you are on the Uncomfortably Dark Patreon, you were able to read it as it was...
Candace Nola
May 18, 20241 min read
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