Classic Monsters Unleashed: Cover Reveal

It’s cover reveal time! I hope you’re ready, because I’ve seen some teaser images and they were amazing, but this … I never expected to see a cover like this. It’s GORGEOUS! But before I show it to you, let me give you some background info on this highly-anticipated anthology by Crystal Lake Publishing.

The Classic Monsters Unleashed anthology, edited by James Aquilone, has been revealing one helluva TOC over the past few weeks, in preparation of its Kickstarter Campaign that’s launching on Monday.

Story Contributors

– Joe R. Lansdale (Jack the Ripper)
– F. Paul Wilson (Frankenstein)
– Jonathan Maberry (Dr. Moreau)
– Ramsey Campbell (Count Magnus)
– Richard Christian Matheson (Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde)
– Lisa Morton (Headless Horseman)
– Tim Waggoner (a character inspired by The Wolfman)
– Owl Goingback (Dracula)
– Linda Addison (a character inspired by The Blob)
– Seanan McGuire (Mad Scientists)
– Maurice Broaddus (Invisible Man)
– Dacre Stoker & Leverett Butts (Dracula)
– Alessandro Manzetti (Mina Harker & a Classic Monsters poem)
– John Palisano (a character based on Creature From the Black Lagoon)
– Rena Mason (a character based on The Mummy)
– Mercedes M. Yardley (Dorian Gray)
– Monique Snyman (a character based on The Fly)
– Lucy A. Snyder (Phantom of the Opera)
– Gary A. Braunbeck (a story inspired by Cat People)

Other Contributors

Through the Kickstarter, by a special arrangement with the Frazetta Estate, there will be an exclusive, limited-edition print of the iconic artwork ‘Creatures of the Night’ by Frank Frazetta offered. AND there will be an original Classic Monsters poem by Alessandro Manzetti.

Oh! And you can also expect artwork by Sam Shearon and others.

Classic Monsters Unleashed Cover Reveal

Now, without further ado, it’s with great pride that I can officially reveal the cover art for Crystal Lake Publishing’s most anticipated anthology of the year! I’m honored to be part of this impressive project (and to see my name amongst such legends’ names!) 💃

Just look at this breathtaking cover by Colton Worley, and the design by Shawn T. King …

Classic Monsters Unleashed: Cover Reveal 1

Isn’t she just absolutely beautiful?

Classic Monsters Unleashed: Cover Reveal 2

Remember to sign up for an alert on the Kickstarter Campaign for some great kickbacks. Oh, and if you want to be part of this anthology, you still can. The submission period will open soon.

Classic Monsters Unleashed Submission Guidelines

Payment: 5 cents a word
Length: 1500 to 5000 words (flexible)
Reading Period: April 8 to May 30, 2021 (don’t send before April)
Expected Release Date: October 2021
Kickstarter Launch: March 8, 2021
No reprints, multiple subs or simultaneous subs
Keep an eye on the Crystal Lake Publishing Facebook page for more details.

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