Stephen Graham Jones fans assemble! Booksellers, rabid readers, podcasters, and more are joining forces to celebrate the author of horror hits My Heart Is a Chainsaw and I Was A Teenage Slasher on October 1. Why today? We’re glad you asked. First, five of SGJ’s out-of-print books are being reissued on October 1: It Came from Del Rio, Sterling City, Zombie Bake Off, Three Miles Past, and The Long Trial of Nolan Dugatti.
Second, this fall marks 30 years since Graham Jones’ first short story,The Parrot Man was published in the journal Mind Purge. Celebrating 30 years of published fiction from
Third, let’s give this man his flowers, please. Churning out impactful stories at a breakneck pace, creating characters that we mourn, lament, and miss when we reach the end of their journey. These people and places may exist on an imaginary plane but linger with us nonetheless as SGJ brings them to life with his words, practically making them flesh.
Readers are encouraged to post pictures with their favorite Stephen Graham Jones books and memorabilia on October 1, using hashtag #SGJDay.
Rabid readers Greg Greene and Amber Reu collaborated with artist Justin McElroy and horror filmmaker and designer Jason Ragosta to produce commemorative SGJ Day button set.
Stephen’s main publisher Saga Press will also be involved with the celebration, participating in giveaways. Greene will post live from Texas Tech on October 1 as he dives into SGJ’s archived papers.
“We’re just trying to shine a light on a favorite author, just as many of his hard-to-find books are becoming available again, and his next novel, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter, is just over the horizon.” says Greene.
Listen, we’re all about celebrating the iconic work of good folks (and Stephen is a good one). Frequently engaging with fans, he even stopped in for one of our Fango exclusive subscriber community chats for an open forum discussion. Join in on the fun and celebrate one of our most beloved contemporary horror authors. Stephen, we hope your day is filled with much Chipotle.
