Happy 205th Birthday Edgar Allan Poe

Today is Edgar Allan Poe’s 205th birthday and here at Burial Day Books we honor the master of the short story, inventor of the fictional detective, and the man who perfected the horror tale. Poe’s contributions to American literature are staggering.  Often Poe’s shadowy life marred in tragedy overshadows his work, but don’t be fooled…

We Trade in Lesser Devils & Other Poems

Mackenzie Wilson is a writer and a poet. Her short story “How Katie Michaels Became One with Her Cat,” was published by Burial Day Books. Following is a collection of her poetry, “We Trade in Lesser Devils and Other Poems.” For more on Wilson’s interest visit: http://x9dread.wordpress.com/

One Thirteen

By: Aaron Runyon

When it’s cold outside you depend on the warmth indoors to keep you comfortable. What if the heat wasn’t a salvation, but a curse?

The happiest of New Year’s to you!

Last year was a whirlwind, or more like a consistent stream of wonderful work, and we are still trying to catch up. 2013 was just an incredible year and we can only thank you for continuing to support us and all that we do. In 2014, we hope to bring you more fantastic work by…

Happy Thanksgiving – The Lost Colony

During this time of year the Undertaker and I are busy coordinating our schedules for family gatherings for Thanksgiving. It’s not easy to leave our Burial Day behind for even just a day, especially now with a new Monster to care for. While I have been organizing plans and meals for the holiday this week…

K. Trap Jones, what scares you?

I am actually terrified of this one-eyed stray zombie cat that keeps stalking my house. My wife and I have been nothing but nice to this cat and even feed it daily, but now it is starting to hiss at us when we bring out the food. I fear that the zombie virus is affecting…

Chicago Book Expo 2013

Chicago Book Expo 2013

Come join Burial Day Books  at this year’s Chicago Book Expo. The Chicago Book Expo is a pop-up bookstore and literary fair open to the public being held on Sunday, November 24, 2013, in the Uptown neighborhood from 11am-5pm at St. Augustine College, 1345 W. Argyle in Chicago. To get to the Expo via El,…