Tony Evans

Tony Evans is a crafter of horror and dark fiction, father, wildlife biologist, and member of the Horror Writers Association. Originally from the Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky, Tony grew up listening to stories of mountain monsters and holler witches, and his writing tends to reflect the culture and folk-tales of the area. While he sometimes enjoys what is termed 'quiet horror', Tony is much happier watching good old-fashioned slasher movies and reading about the boogeyman, demons, and anything else that may be hiding under the bed or in the closet.

His writing influences include: Stephen King, Neil Gaiman, Clive Barker, and Ray Bradbury, whose early work and short fiction leaves him wondering where 'true horror' has gone. He currently lives in Bardstown, Kentucky where he spends his time with his wife and two young daughters - his favorite little monsters.

Follow him on Twitter/Instagram: @tonyevanshorror

Publishing Credits:

SHORT STORIES/ANTHOLOGIES

"Blood Sacrifice" - featured in the Thirteen O'Clock Press 'Sacrifice' Anthology (October 2017)

"Red Christmas" - featured in the Deadman's Tome 'Cthulhu Christmas Special' (December 2017); Voted 'Best Story' in Cthulhu Christmas Special Readers Poll.

"An Infestation of Rats" - featured in the Thirteen O'Clock Press 'Revenge' Anthology (January 2018)

"Trouble Dolls" - featured in the Thirteen O'Clock Press 'Revenge' Anthology (January 2018)

"Grandma's House" - featured in 'Dark Dossier #19' (February 2018)

"Fecesnura: The Demon Lord of Shit" - featured in the Deadman's Tome 'Shit Fest' Anthology (March 2018)

"The Mutant Disposal" - featured in Mystery and Horror, LLC's 'Strangely Funny: Volume 5' Anthology (May 2018)

"The Annual Soiree" - featured in Horror Bites Magazine (June 2018)

"A Collection of Souls" - featured in the Thirteen O'Clock Press 'Locked In' Anthology (June 2018)

"I See A Monster" - featured in Jack of No Trades Productions' 'Nothing's Sacred: Volume 4' (October 2018)

"The Bone Lady" - featured in the Owl Hollow Press 'Under the Full Moon's Light' Anthology (October 2018); Voted Best Horror Short Story of the year in the 21st Annual Critters Readers' Poll

"All I Want for Christmas" - featured in the Deadman's Tome 'Psycho Holiday' Anthology (December 2018)

"Adam's Collection" - featured in 'Deep Fried Horror #4', published by Deadman's Tome (February 2019)

"A Bedtime Story" - featured in the Great Lake Horror Writers Association magazine, 'Ghostlight Magazine' (March 2019)

"Blood is Always Thicker" - featured in 'Appalachian Horror', published by Aphotic Realm (May 2019)

"The Perfect Father's Day Gift" - featured in 'Deep Fried Horror's June 2019 Father's Day Issue' (June 2019)

"The Schoolhouse Inn" - featured in the Lycan Valley Press 'Welcome Home' Anthology (December 2019)

"Like Flies" - featured in the Soteira Press 'The Monsters We Forgot: Vol. 2' Anthology (December 2019)

Forthcoming Short Stories:

"Shadows" - to be featured in Jack of No Trades Productions' 'Nothing's Sacred: Volume 6' (projected publication of early 2020)

COLLECTIONS/NOVELLAS/NOVELS

"Better You Believe" - debut short story collection published by Deadman's Tome (February 2019)

"Sour" - debut novel published by Deadman's Tome (October 2019)