Apex Publications‘ Publisher Jason Sizemore writes with news of the publication of a collection of themed horror by Gill Ainsworth and Frank W. Haubold. Seasons of Insanity is a collection of twelve stories, each examining the causes and consequences of human madness. The 130-page trade paperback lists for $13.95 (ISBN: 978-1-937009-08-3), and has cover art by Crossvalley Smith. The book is also available electronically, for $4.99.

In Seasons of Insanity, authors Gill Ainsworth and Frank W. Haubold examine the causes and consequences of human madness.

A collection of horror from Stoker Award-nominated author Gill Ainsworth and The Kurd-Laßwitz Award-winning Frank W. Haubold.

At what point does an innocent girl grow to find her teddy bear is her lover?

When does a fun Halloween trick-or-treat become a dash for life—or, if you’re lucky, death?

When does insanity become reality? Beware. Beyond pleasure is pain. And the next step you take may lead to a slip, a slide, a downward spiral into your own psychotic world.

Dare you open that Christmas present, or hold your lover’s hand on a moonlit night? If you don’t want to know, then don’t turn these pages.

Introduction—Gill Ainsworth

SPRING
“Cuddly Toys” — Gill Ainsworth
“The End of the Line” — Gill Ainsworth
“He Who Picks the Bones” — Frank W. Haubold

SUMMER
“Fighting the Flab” — Gill Ainsworth
“The Town on the River” — Frank W. Haubold
“Thanks, Sharon, Come Again” — Gill Ainsworth

AUTUMN
“The Miracle Tree” — Frank W. Haubold
“Seven” — Frank W. Haubold
“Bugs” — Gill Ainsworth

WINTER
“Silent Night” — Frank W. Haubold
“Promising Futures” — Gill Ainsworth
“Welcome to the Machine” — Frank W. Haubold