Great review for Moloch's Children on BFS website

There was a great review for my horror novel, Moloch's Children, on the BFS website by Ian Hunter.

"This is my kind of book, only 213 pages long with a prologue and epilogue and 36 chapters in between, evidence of how fast-paced a novel “Moloch’s Children” is; in a tale that reminded me of the works of Dennis Wheatley, Ramsay Campbell and Richard Matheson; although it’s not as “quiet” as these last two writers. In his short fiction, Riley has never been one to s

My involvement with the BFS

I was one of the first members of the British Fantasy Society when it was formed in the early 70s. My first official position was to be custodian of the Society's lending library of horror, fantasy and SF books, a post I held for several years till I passed it on to Keith Walker. I was also one of the organisers of the first Fantasycons, being programme organiser for the 1976 convention in Birmingham, when our guest of honour was Robert Aickman.

In 1974, together with Jim Pitts, I took over the editorship of the Society's Bulletin, which we transformed from a duplicated publication to lithograph.

I also did the covers for the 2nd and 3rd issues of Dark Horizons, the Society's journal, then edited by Rosemary Pardoe.

 I also contributed stories to Dark Horizons.

In 2010 I again took up editing the Society's newsletter, now renamed for some reason Prism.

I also contributed a novelette to the society's 2008 trade paperback, edited by David A. Sutton, Houses on the Borderland, along with Allen Ashley, Samantha Lee, Simon Bestwick, Gary Fry, and Paul Finch.

Contrary to certain mischevous people who have been criticising my involvement with this year's convention (for the first time I'll be on a panel, discussing the small press), I have been an active member and supporter of the BFS ever since it began and done actual, solid, beneficial work for the society. I would love to see what their contribution to the Society has been.

My review of The Parts We Play by Stephen Volk on BFS Website

My review of Stephen Volk's short story collection from PS Publishing, The Parts We Play, is now on the British Fantasy Society website.
"A satisfyingly varied and well-written collection of stories by screen- and short-story writer Stephen Volk.
"Although I enjoyed reading all of the stories in this collection, these are some that made the biggest impact on me. The opening, Celebrity Frankenstein, is a satirical take on our obsession with reality TV and the cult of the celebrity, with a modern update of the Frankenstein myth..."
To read the rest of the review follow this link. 

British Fantasy Society reviews of Their Cramped Dark World and His Own Mad Demons

There are two great reviews of my two short story collections, Their Cramped Dark World and His Own Mad Demons,  from Parallel Universe on the British Fantasy Society website.

"Riley’s work is classic horror – he doesn’t resort to swearing or unnecessary depictions of torture to attract his readers.  His tales are all set in environments that will be very familiar to many Brits – the pub plays a big part in some of his stories.   If you’ve not tried Riley’s work before, this is a perfect introduction to his own brand of horror.  I can’t recommend it highly enough."

"Riley’s work will appeal to all fans of horror – it feels like “classic horror”, with tales of witchcraft, demons and zombies.  All complete page turners, Riley is one to read and return to, again and again."

British Fantasy Society - membership renewed for another 12 months

Well, that's my membership of the BFS renewed again for another 12 months. After a few hiccups, the society appears to be on course again.

My story The Bequest was Saturday's Advent Calendar offering on the Vault of Evil

Saturday's Advent Calendar offering on the Vault of Evil was my story The Bequest, which originally appeared in the British Fantasy Society's journal Dark Horizons.

Book Review: Landscape of Terror: A Tribute to Lawrence Gordon Clark

My review of Landscape of Terror: A Tribute to Lawrence Gordon Clark is now on the BFS website.