Mike Allen

OCCASIONAL UPDATES ONLY. Former editorial page editor/arts columnist/beat reporter for @RoanokeTimes—also chaired @TimeslandGuild a short while.

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

Gratified to see the latest upcoming release from Mythic Delirium Books spotlighted in @publisherswkly!

Haralambi Markov’s THE LANGUAGE OF KNIVES delves deeper into horror than previous collections we’ve released.

My thanks to @AnnVanderMeer for her glowing introduction!

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

MYTHIC DELIRIUM returns w/ new books in 2026‼️

The first phase is underway, w/ the forthcoming publication of Haralambi Markov’s debut collection of horror & Weird fiction, THE LANGUAGE OF KNIVES. (Introduction by @AnnVanderMeer!)

[1/3] Sale link here: https://t.co/l8N2M2Cunn

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

I just turned in the final round of edits to my new novel TRAIL OF SHADOWS before its October 7 release! I think I’m going to declare this the beginning of my Halloween season. 🎃

By all means, preorder this monster! https://t.co/CwwUACMd9P

Or here: https://t.co/nuhIhvBY0o

[Mike Allen @ArtsnExtras]

And lo and behold, our collaborations continue: https://t.co/Bw9OS0FUlc

[Mike Allen @ArtsnExtras]

.@csecooney’s World Fantasy Award-winning debut BONE SWANS — published by Anita ’n’ me — turned 10 years old this past week 🎉🎂🥳 Now’s a great time to experience these “brilliantly executed” “beautifully crafted” stories! 😁😈

Start your journey here: https://t.co/663GiqyvWE

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

This has never happened to me before: two novels released in a single year!

My longform writing appears to inspire a very specific color palette 😏

BLACK FIRE CONCERTO free audiobook giveaway rules at https://t.co/Lmdar65bGF

TRAIL OF SHADOWS preorders: https://t.co/6qmIgT6o33

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

SHE EMERGES INTO THE LIGHT…

This book is a MONSTER.

Presenting @multigrade’s eerie cover illustration for TRAIL OF SHADOWS, my long-in-the-works Appalachian horror novel coming Oct. 7!

Preorders for the paperback AND HARDCOVER(!!!) editions now live: https://t.co/6qmIgT6o33

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

For those who come to tonight’s chat and reading, @RuadanBooks will offer a little surprise: a giveway of the audiobook to THE BLACK FIRE CONCERTO, written by me, narrated by @csecooney!

More details here: https://t.co/LuaQwMbuPP

[Ruadan Books @RuadanBooks]

Everyone sent in their RSVPs for THIS FRIDAY? For the FREE online event starring authors @mythicdelirium & @csecooney!

Join us on 5/30 at 8 PM ET for these two IN CONVERSATION about, among other things, The Black Fire Concerto and Saint Death's Herald. 💀🎶

Register at Eventbrite: https://t.co/F3K0cYFuj1.

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

SPREADING THE WORD!

@csecooney & I will share adventures in death and resurrection this Friday!

I’ll read from THE BLACK FIRE CONCERTO, Claire will read from SAINT DEATH’S HERALD & we’ll ask each other questions about our tale-spinnin’!

Come see! https://t.co/pjv1EjcMmM

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

DON’T FORGET!

This is going to be a ton of fun: @csecooney & I exchanging tales of black fire 🖤🔥🖤 and Saint Death 💀☠️💀 & talking about the writing of novels & the creative process & other methods of sorcery …

Let us know you’ll show: https://t.co/LuaQwMbuPP @RuadanBooks

[Ruadan Books @RuadanBooks]

EVENT NEWS! That's right: we're talking an online event starring authors Mike Allen and C.S.E. Cooney!

They'll be reading from and chatting about their recent releases, including @mythicdelirium's The Black Fire Concerto and @csecooney's Saint Death's Herald (Solaris). Music, mayhem, necromancy, the arcane practices of the author... there's something here for everyone. 💀🎶

Register on Eventbrite for this FREE event and we'll see you at 8 PM EST on May 30, 2025: https://t.co/F3K0cYFuj1.

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

On May 30, I’ll be on Twitch (‼️) to join my friend @csecooney 🎉

I’ll read from THE BLACK FIRE CONCERTO (which Claire narrated for audio) & she’ll read from SAINT DEATH’S HERALD & we’ll interview each other about our books!

Let us know you’ll be there! https://t.co/MmMq8RULpi

[Ruadan Books @RuadanBooks]

“Two unusual female heroes, a deceptively musical quest, and some very black magic indeed, should make this a prize for the multitude of fans who relish strong Grand Guignol with their sword and sorcery.” Powerful words from Tanith Lee, World Fantasy Award and British Fantasy Award-winning author and World Horror Grandmaster.

The Black Fire Concerto is out now! Pick it up wherever books are sold - and, if you’re in the Roanoke, VA, area, don’t miss author Mike Allen tomorrow at 1 PM at Book No Further for Independent Bookstore Day.

https://t.co/5HfvqPbO1v

[Ruadan Books @RuadanBooks]

We hope you're enjoying Independent Bookstore Day by visiting your local indie! 



Mike Allen appeared at Book No Further today to celebrate with them and feature The Black Fire Concerto. Enjoy these photos by Anita Allen.

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

. @scalzi granted gracious permission to me to share the inspirations for my *just (re)released by @RuadanBooks* novel THE BLACK FIRE CONCERTO on his popular WHATEVER blog. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Check out the Big Idea & find lotsa links to where to get the book, too! https://t.co/a22P2qM9eL…

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

🎼🎸👹 CHECK OUT THIS GIVEAWAY AND PLUNGE INTO MUSICAL DARKNESS❤️‍🔥🖤🫀🎵

[The Bookish Elf @thebookishelf]

The Black Fire Concerto by Mike Allen (@mythicdelirium)

Available on Amazon: https://t.co/joIWmjLdnf

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[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

I’ll be signing Saturday at independent bookstore @BookNoFurther in Roanoke, Virginia, starting about 1 PM!

More details here: https://t.co/ap2sigU9z7

[Mike Allen @mythicdelirium]

Today is Resurrection Day for my novel of magic, music and undead mayhem THE BLACK FIRE CONCERTO 🎶

My friend @lunelyre provided this lovely evidence of my book’s presence in at least one bookstore! 🖤🔥🖤

Don’t see it in yours? Ask them to order it & @ruadanbooks will provide.