reported by Julia Stiles, FictionFanatic.com

If you've always dreamed of getting published and haven't found the right publisher in the dark fiction genre, Spinetinglers may be the place for you. Spinetinglers aims to publish five new writers every month, and as an added incentive, the top writer every month will also receive a 50 pounds Sterling prize. One of Spinetinglers founders, Nolene-Patricia Dougan, states, "As an author, I know how hard it is to get an agent and get published. We launched Spinetinglers to help authors achieve their dreams."

Spinetinglers' web site also offers a way to connect with like-minded colleagues from aspiring writers to established pros. Both writers and readers log on to www.spinetinglers.co.uk to critique and/or applaud the story of the month or to chat about the latest horror movie, television program or book. Spinetinglers wants to hear from you whether it's just to eschew the spate of 25-year-old teenagers in horror movies, or to commiserate over the demise of the X Files. Spinetinglers encourages all to speak their minds and stimulate creative ideas.

Founded by a group of published writers, including Nolene-Patricia Dougan, readers and reviewers, Spinetinglers serves published authors as well. The professional panel that serves on Spinetinglers literary staff will review your book and publish the review on such popular websites as Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com, which provides the worldwide exposure to get your book noticed.

Spinetinglers will also feature Nolene-Patricia Dougan's stories, 4 of which have been exclusively written for the launch of the Spinetinglers web site. Dubbed the new 'Anne Rice,' Nolene-Patricia Dougan is a hot new name in horror fiction. Her new book Vrolok has been named historical fiction feature of the month by allbooksreviews.com.

Spinetinglers will celebrate the launch of their new web site on 6/6/6 (6/6/06), a propitious date for horror and dark fiction, with a brain-teasing competition. If you are a self professed "super-geek" in dark fantasy fiction, this contest's for you. All completed and correct entries will have a chance of winning a 100 pound prize.

Recommended Resources:

1) Stephen King ON WRITING by Stephen King

2) How to Write Tales of Horror, Fantasy and Science Fiction by J. N. Williamson

3) Writing Horror (Self-Counsel Writing) by Edo Van Belkom