Saturday shivers: The Kinosoo

A terrifying taste of the latest novel by the master of horror David C. Cassidy Chapter ONE Maybe Old Willy was right, Joel Carter thought. Maybe these woods are haunted. He stopped dead in his tracks. The sweet Cold Lake air wasn’t so sweet anymore. He grimaced from the foul […]

Spooky Sunday: In the shed

Enjoy this spooky sample from HauGHnt By David C. Cassidy He slid the door closed so Erica wouldn’t hear. “I know you’re out there,” he said loudly. “I’ve got a gun in the house.” A lie. Only the soft sound of the rain replied. He turned to go in and […]

The art of the book cover

By David C. Cassidy From time to time, authors change their book covers. For a variety of reasons. Last week, I changed some of mine. Here’s why. So, what do they say? Let’s take a closer look. Let us know what you think as a reader in the Comments, below. […]

Why I write—and why I write what I write

A writer’s words for Wednesday By David C. Cassidy I’m a visual person. A creative person. As a photographer, I’m trained to “see” images before I make them. I’m trained to “create” them. For me, writing is equally visual. I see words in my head; entire scenes play out like […]

The fourth day of great reading: The Dark

The season of giving continues. On this fourth day of previews, enjoy this sample of a chilling wintry tale, The Dark, By David C. Cassidy Harmon slipped on his winter coat and headed out back, bracing against the late-December chill. The wood-chopping went well, but when his bum hand grew […]

Frightful Friday: Gateway begins haunting season

Tomorrow is October, and BestSelling Readers know what that means: it’s the time for spooks, haunts, ghosts, demons, vampires and things that will keep your eyes open all night long. To get the month started, here’s a sample from Gateway, the latest offering from the Master of Horror himself, David […]

Gateway: A Tuesday teaser

Enjoy this excerpt from the spine-tingling and eye-seizing horror novel By David C. Cassidy Jared stood under the narrow awning that covered the entrance to Shelby’s Pub. The rain pelted the concrete like stones, and he rushed past a storm-battered couple who were heading in. He barely made it to […]

How the magic happens

How do writers write? Once they have an idea, how do they turn it into a bestselling tale? This week, the Master of Horror reveals some of his secrets to making you turn the page, even as you squirm. by David C. Cassidy Writing, like any art form, is a […]

Terror teaser: The Dark

Spooktober continues on BestSelling Reads with this sample of the chilling novel By David C. Cassidy Harmon devoured a handful of hard candy before heading out. The wood-chopping went well, but when his bum hand grew strained he took a break to change his dressing. Sitting at his kitchen table […]

Get to know David C. Cassidy

Our profiles of the evolution of bestselling authors continues this week with the master of horror. At what stage in your life did you first publish a book? Like many authors, I simply published a book while working a full-time job and raising a family. Still, I have to thank […]