GRAY FRIAR PRESS

WELCOME...

Gray Friar Press began life in 2003 when its editor, Gary Fry, decided in a fit of characteristic energy and recklessness to start a magazine called Fusing Horizons. To his delight and surprise, the magazine proved to be a success and Gary was immediately encouraged to announce more ambitious projects. The first of these is a major anthology called Poe’s Progeny, which will soon be followed by a number of other books, each focusing on quality fiction: the short story, the novelette/novella, and maybe even the novel if things take off…

Gray Friar Press is dedicated to presenting the best writing (and artwork) in the field of dark literature. It will continue to publish a combination of more established writers and promising newcomers. It will print material to the highest standard and keep prices reasonable within the context of the independent press. Despite the foregoing benevolent intentions, however, it also hopes to shatter your sleep…

If any of this sounds appealing, keep an eye on this site where upcoming projects will be announced, both for sale and to which you might contribute.

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NEWS

09-19-07
The Dracula Society has just announced John L Probert's Faculty of Terror has won the 'Children of the Night Award' 2006. Congratulations, John! If you haven't bought your copy, what are you waiting for?

08-28-07
The hardback of Conrad Williams's Rain has sold out pre-publication. The paperback version is still available, however.

08-22-07
Michelle D James works her magic once again in her new book, Rogue Tales.

06-10-07
At the printers now is Gary McMahon's powerful short story collection Dirty Prayers ... Out in August are Conrad Williams's novella Rain and Steve Vernon's double novella Hard Roads ... Out in September is a collection of short horror stories from Tony Richards called Passport to Purgatory ... And more coming later in the year, including brand new books from two very big names indeed...

08-22-06
Poe's Progeny has been officially short-listed for a British Fantasy Award.

06-21-06
Both Bernie Herrmann's Manic Sextet and Poe's Progeny have been recommended for the British Fantasy Awards for Best Anthology, and GFP for Best Small Press.

03-20-06
Stephen Jones has just informed me that Adam L. G. Nevill's "Where Angels Come In" has been selected for the 2006 edition of BEST NEW HORROR.

02-21-06
Ellen Datlow has just informed me that Adam L. G. Nevill's "Where Angels Come In" has been selected for the 2005 edition of THE YEAR'S BEST HORROR & FANTASY.

Gray Friar Press is:

Gary Fry, editor

Simon Strantzas, web design and coordination
Gary McMahon, assistant editor
John L Probert, public relations