Michael Picco, Author

Last year, I was invited on to this fascinating writing project: FILL THE VOID — a collaboration of sixteen authors on a single storyline. Each author was randomly assigned a chapter to write in this novel. Undertaking this ambitious project was Dawn Shea, Editor and Owner of D&T Publishing. My chapter, "Chapter 2 — Lonnie," was written with some of my old high school classmates in mind. I have enjoyed working with this group of writers and reading the twists and turns that the story has taken over the last few months. AND my inclusion in this collaboration satisfies my 2021 goal to have a dozen pieces published independently (not counting Sisyphus Pubs or poetry publications). I encourage readers to pick it up (anticipated release date September, 2021)! Fill the Void, Cover art by Don Noble The end of times. Does it come as a whisper or a bang? Between these pages, sixteen authors put together a story of Armageddon. Each chapter written by a different author with varying...

I am thrilled to announce that Corpse Honey was awarded First Place for Horror and Second Place for Cover Design at the 27th Annual CIPA/EVVY Book Awards Banquet!

Last week, I was invited for an interview on Josh's Worst Nightmare Podcast! On it, Josh and I discuss the "corruption of nature" trope found in my work (and in modern horror/fantasy in general) and how it relates to the broader topic of biological horror. I think you'll agree, it's a fascinating topic! Check it out! Listen HERE  

  Corpse Honey has made the Finalist List for the 2021 CIPY EVVY Awards! And not just in the Horror Category, but also the Technical Category (for Cover Design) competing against 250+ titles from authors around the word! I am absolutely thrilled!!!! Check it out.... HERE