Francy And Friends

I’m an English classically trained actor with years of experience on the stage- everywhere from small dinner theatre to the Palladium. I’ve written and performed my own one man show , “MAKE LIKE A SPUD AND CHIP!”, performed as a tribute to comedian Dave Allen for charity, and recently portrayed Wyatt Earp in “THE VENDETTA”-once this lockdown is over, I will finally finish the film “THE BALLAD OF LUCY SANDS”, hopefully in time for the scheduled February 14, 2021 release.  

Minty is an Australian who profiles popular films of the past several decades and reports on little-known facts regarding those films – usually in a Top Ten list. His videos are upbeat and usually under the 20-minute mark. Learn interesting trivia and behind-the-scenes info regarding casting, production, writing, and marketing of popular films with which most people believe they know.

Co-producer of Sinister Nights (an interactive horror experience), Director of the SIN Film Festival, Director of the Quarantine Online Short Film Competition, writer for Rue Morgue

  Sue Dent Sue Dent’s publishing career began in 2005 when she self-published her debut novel Never Ceese before submitting her story to publishing houses. In 2006 Dent was picked up by the now defunct Journey Stone Creations. In that same year, Never Ceese made the Preliminary Ballot for Superior Achievement in a First Novel and was chosen Book Club Choice for the month of May at the American Christian Writers Association, the only general market horror book to ever be selected. She also went to Book Expo America with that publisher and signed over 400 books to give away to librarians and bookstores. In 2009, and with her new publisher The Writers Café Press, Sue’s second novel Forever Richard made the 2009 Long-list at the British Fantasy Society. The review done by BFS reviewer Maryann Boo showed up in the BFS Prism magazine. When her second publisher went under, Sue joined forces with Black Bed Sheet Book owner Nicholas Grabowsky known for having penned Halloween IV. Never Ceese went on to claim one o

Call me EDWARD X YOUNG: actor, filmmaker, Trump campaign worker put out of work by the Modern Plague. All my conventions cancelled! Holed up in a bunker on the New Jersey Shore with nothing to do but wait it out: WORST. ZOMBIE. APOCALYPSE. EVER.

On Francy & Friends this Saturday, March 20th at 2PM, we’ll feature editor and horror figure Joe Moe and Black Bed Sheet Books publisher Nicholas Grabowsky to discuss their ongoing series of Days of the Dead “fanthologies” where horror fans can submit their best short horror stories to be considered for publication. We’ll debut the latest fanthology, “Nevada Necromance” and take calls from contributing writers as well as fans interested in becoming published themselves. Join Francy and her co-hosts Tom Sawyer, and William Bradford to talk about these exciting new fanthologies and how you can turn the current quarantine into a productive workshop that could transform you into the writer you’ve always dreamed of being! Call in Sat. at 2PM: (914) 205-5523

Chris Miller is an active member of the Horror Writers Association and is a native Texan who has been writing from an early age, though he only started publishing in 2017. He attended North East Texas Community College and LeTourneau University, where he focused on creative writing courses. He is the superintendent of his family-owned water well company and his first novel, A MURDER OF SAINTS, has been met with acclaim from both critics and readers alike, as has his second novel THE HARD GOODBYE and his novella TRESPASS. His short stories–found in numerous anthologies–have likewise been praised. Chris and his wife, Aliana, have three children and live in Winnsboro, Texas.

Son of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame legendary King Solomon Burke...His Dad, was a legendary soul singer, One of the original Motown Philly fathers of soul Music. Solomon Burke is also the great mind, behind the hit group Sons Of Legends which is now touring the country, and making people dance and sing!

 At the age of five David  got his first taste of film making at age nine, when he was an extra in Hero at Large, a John Ritter film directed by Martin Davidson. Throughout his teen years, he appeared in Neil Simon's Brighton Beach Memoirs and James Lemmo's Heart starring Brad Davis. Dave's recent work includes Emerging Past- a film he produced and in which he appears alongside his childhood idol, Stephen (Fright Night) Geoffreys, in a very funny scene. Mr. Hush, which he wrote, produced, and directed, has become a cult classic. It stars Brad Loree (Michael Myers in Halloween: Resurrection), Stephen Geoffreys (Fright Night, 976-EVIL), and Steve Dash (Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th Part 2). Mr. Hush enjoyed a limited, US national theatrical run in NYC, LA, San Francisco, Atlanta, Dallas, northeastern PA, and Pittsburgh. It was released nationally on DVD and Blu-ray on August 7, 2012 and spent 6 weeks on Redbox's genre top 10 list. In 2012, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences requested a copy of

   Joe Moe is an authentic renaissance artist: a third generation Polynesian entertainer, studio vocalist (hear his solo CD: Mainland), screenwriter, FX artist and designer of dark-rides for international theme parks. He currently edits the retro-issue of famous Monsters of Film and magazine and is co-editor for the delightfully spooky new Mad Moster Mag! Random trivia: Joe sculpted a monster mask for Don Post Studios), once operated the front half of beloved Muppet,Snuffalafus, and swam with a 77-foot tiger shark (not intentionally)! Joe lived for many years in "Horrorwood, Karloffornia" where he cared for the late 92-year-old genre legend Forrest J Aferkon in the Ackerminimansion of Sci-Fi, Fantasy & Horror movie memorabilia. Joe Moe is gleefully occupied in writing, design and direction of intriguing movies like Red Velvet WASTED SPACE and other existing and "coming soon!" Indie-gems. He is currently producing and hosting a creepy satellite radio show called THE BLACK THIRSTY and writing a new musical

: Author & Titanic Historian William Brower uses his passion for history to bring reality to fantastic worlds and fantasy into historical moments.

Reyna Young is CEO of Last Doorway Productions. A film company dedicated to Horror. Horror host Miss Misery of The Last Doorway Show and runs in S.F every year A Nightmare To Remember Horror Film fest! Director, Writer, Actress, Producer........... Reyna Young has been labeled by press as “The Queen of Horror in the Bay Area” She was born and raised in San Francisco! She is currently working in Independent Horror as a Director, Producer, Writer, Model, Actress, and Horror Host in San Francisco. Ever since she was a little girl she remembers seeing her first horror movie: John Carpenters "Halloween." It was at that moment she fell in love with being scared. She then decided she wanted to give back to the Horror community and make her way into the Genre she bleeds for. Reyna began following around her film buddies and helping them out on set and acting in their films. She bought books and relied on the internet to teach her everything she needed to know. From there she created her production company Las

wow 2019 was a crazy year we thought with movies, politics, and culyure. we will be talking about 2019 yr end review, and what we have seen in thus far in 2020, and what is to come this year. also nicholas grabowsky will be giving you and insight of black bed sheet books.

TONIGHT WE ARE CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WITH SOME OF THE MOST DECORATED AND CRAFTY WRITERS IN THE BUISNESS TODAY.  THESE WRITERS WILL GIVE YOU POINTERS ON WRITING, AND WHAT IT TAKES TO WRITE A GREAT NOVEL, AND OF COURSE WHAT THEY WILL BE DOING FOR CHRISTMAS. THE WRITERS INCLUDE, NICHOLAS GRABOWSKY, ALEXANDER BERESFORD, JEFF CARROLL, RUSCHELLE DILLON, TOM SAWYER AND MANY MORE

the death of bibird, the anevrisary of the death of john lennon, and christmas coming soon what is there not to discuss.  so join tom sawyer and i as we just sip on our coco by the fireplace.

It's a beautiful day on Francy and Friends as we pay tribute to Fred Rodgers.

Fred Wiehe teaches Creative Writing to children of all ages and adults. He is also a professional, bestselling writer and a member of the Horror Writers Association. However, his novels, books, short stories, and screenplays crossover genres into urban fantasy, science fiction, supernatural thrillers, paranormal suspense, and more. He writes for both adults and young adults.  Strange Days—a supernatural crime thriller—was called “a creepy, hair-raising, chill bumping read” and “a winner in its genre” by Midwest Book Review. His other books include the science fiction novel Starkville, the horror/suspense novel Night Songs, and the dark fantasy novel The Burning. His short story Trick or Treat; It’s the Puppet People was published in the 2007 Halloween edition of Sinister Tales Magazine, and his short story Trick or Troll was published in the 2008 Halloween edition of ShadeWorks. Both stories are included in the anthology Holiday Madness published by Black Bed Sheet Books.  Recently his novel Fright House, abo

Patrick Ryan grew up in Columbus, Ohio and started writing after graduating from college with a Bachelors Degree in Communications and Marketing. After marrying Molly and living vicariously through the sports and activities of their children ~ Colleen, Michael and Patrick ~ while balancing work in the financial services industry, Patrick recently reignited his writing passion in earnest cranking out Blood Verse in a little over a year while working on two novels and a second short story collection at present. An avid sports and music fan, Patrick enjoys Football, Basketball, Baseball, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin and hard rock. In addition to writing, Patrick is a voracious reader, taking in an eclectic swath of fiction and non-fiction across many genres, with horror being a favorite. A practitioner of martial arts for over 25 years, he holds a second degree black belt and is a huge fan of Bruce Lee.

Robbie Rodriguez has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 25 years. He is the CEO of 7 Virtues Entertainment, LLC. which provides Booking Services, Artist Management, Mobile Production, Lighting Solutions for Commercial and Private events. Robbie is a professional Touring Drum Technician for Mr. Dave Chavarri with Nu Metal Band ill Nino, and supports Horror Metal Band Terror Universal which are both signed to Minus Head Records. Just recently coming off a six week tour of the United States with the Summer Slaughter Tour supporting Between The Buried and Me, Veil of Maya, Born of Osiris, ERRA to name a few. Born and raised in the boogie down Bronx to an Italian family, Anthony Annunziata aka Tonasia always had a love, appreciation, passion for the arts and music. Being raised in a musical family there was no doubt he would follow. Signed to and independent record label called Mic Mac records in the late 80's his first hit single Wondering became an instant smash hit in the summer of 88 and wa

Quakes ripple around the known universe as a new convention beast breaches through the Earth’s surface.The sinster creature conannounces its presence from the primal depths of our humanity with volcanic might and jubilant fanfare.Located in Northern California, The sinster creature con expansive tentacles ensnare a massive array of horror genre craftsmen and craftswomen that give monsters and the genre its tangible essence, such as filmmakers,a actors, writers, haunted attraction engineers, and much more.So come one and come all to the belly of this new convention beast and learn how your fears are imagined so you may celebrate in the conquering of them.Sinister Creature Con is a horror convention unlike any other.  We celebrate both the past and present.  From the nostalgic to the contemporary we celebrate it all and have something for every horror artist and fan alike.  Above all we strive to serve and promote the art and artists