Daggie Nude

When you’re an aspiring author, it’s easy to be distracted by all the exciting ups and downs of writing a bestselling novel. But there’s another side to authorship that can be just as satisfying, if not more so: writing an eccentric, niche book that doesn’t quite fit into any existing category. For instance, Joe Hill’s debut novel, NOS4A2, is an adventure thriller about zombie survival and genealogy, and was originally released in 2010 to critical acclaim and commercial success. Since then, he’s followed up with another eccentric book, The Fireman, a supernatural thriller that shares some common threads with NOS4A2. He’s also written a young adult novel, Wolves at the Door, and a scifi thriller, Hornet’s Nest. Although much of Hill’s fiction straddles the boundaries of conventional genre, he’s mostly written on the fringes of horror and thrillers, creating something unique and memorable in each book.

An Unconventional Approach

It’s not unusual for an author to stray from the usual horror or thriller tropes in their stories. One of the most prominent examples would be H. P. Lovecraft. While many of his stories feature aliens, undead creatures, and horrific visions, he also penned profound essays on literature, philosophy, and the nature of reality. His work serves as a valuable example of what a modern horror story can look like when stripped of its surface elements and approached from a different angle.

Lovecraft’s main storyteller, Randolph Carter, is an aspiring artist who embarks on a journey to capture the essence of ugliness through his lens. Unsurprisingly, given his predilections, he witnesses horrors far more profound and grotesque than he could ever have imagined in his wildest dreams. Along the way, Carter discovers the existence of dark cults that worship the forces of evil and decay, opening up new avenues of exploration for future installments of the series.

With his unique brand of humor and horrific imagery, Stephen King’s iconic horror saga, It, is a must-read for anyone interested in the genre. The Dark Tower, the multigenerational story that inspired and was inspired by It, also stands out as a masterful piece of literature. In this story, the eponymous Dark Tower serves as a metaphor for humankind’s quest for enlightenment and higher knowledge. The series’ concluding volume, The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah, was published in April 2018 and concludes the saga with a celebration of life, not unlike L. Frank Baum’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Like that of Hill and Lovecraft, the work of Stephen King provides valuable lessons in adapting to change and remaining faithful to your artistic vision.

When it comes to genre fiction, the options for 2019 are diverse and exciting, with numerous titles on the horizon that will no doubt inspire and delight fans of all stripes.