Rottentail (2013, Abnormal Ent.)

Writer/Creator

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May 2013 is the debut of Rottentail. This 60-page graphic novel from Creators Edge Press, written and created by David Hayes, tells the bizarre tale of young Peter Cotton, who grew up in the town of Easter Falls and loves rabbits. Peter’s science project on rabbit breeding is ruined when the school bullies beat up and actually kill his rabbit. Years later, the kindly but still shy Dr. Cotton works steadily, gently with his rabbits to cure human infertility. Unbeknownst to Peter, the military is perverting his work, developing fierce soldiers with strength far exceeding a human of their size, and with Peter’s fertility serum, the ability to breed in the field. Peter discovers the true nature of the experiment and tries to stop it. But in an accident of poetic justice, a bite from an experimental rabbit combines with Peter’s own serum to transform him into the evil Rottentail. This creature heads to Easter Falls to exact revenge for the wrongdoings of his youth and to finally lay claim to the love of his life. His timing could not be better since Easter Falls biggest day of the year is coming up and the entire town will be there to watch the annual Easter Parade.

Written by David Hayes and Kevin Moyers
Pencilled by Kurt Belcher
Inked by Henrik Horvath
Pin-Ups by Michael Bracco

Weird Little Kid (2013, Source Point Press)

Writer 

Coming Soon!

From Source Point Press: This collection of poetry and verse-like prose (all of it, predictably, dark) from David C. Hayes is new... for him. Translating the macabre wit and thinly-veiled anguish of his fiction into verse was a difficult task and it was only possible by drawing on memories. Hence, "Weird Little Kid" or, as David will tell you, "that cute euphemism they would use for me instead of a name." This volume is illustrated by the very talented Diana Busby (a fellow Michigan State Spartan) and will be available the summer of 2013 as an exclusive chapbook. 

Alter Egos (2013, Source Point Press)

Writer
"The Savage Sword of King Conrad"

Available Soon!

Alter Egos is an anthology of super hero stories of brand new heroes with excellent powers and awesome abilities. Except for King Conrad, of course. He is a modern-day barbarian and embodies everything that we Americans find 'manly.' Uugh. The best part is that each story has some cool artwork of the main character. Check out Robert Knight's vision of King Conrad below!

Ghastly! Omnibus (2013, Hazardous Press)

Writer

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From Hazardous Press: Against our better judgment and advice from counsel, we have a collection acceptance to announce. We will be publishing the Ghastly! Omnibus, from HWA and Dramatists Guild member David C. Hayes, a collection of his screenplays in an easy-to-read format. David is known for his horror and horror comedies such as Back Woods, Blown, Blood Orgy of the Damned, Dark Places, and other movies enjoyed by people you would never allow in your home.

Serial (2013, Source Point Press)

Writer/Creator
"Gacy"
"Fish"

Serial's first, prototype, issue was published in 2007. Conceived as an anthology series in the vein (no pun intended) of Tales from the Crypt, but focusing on real-life serial killers, the concept proved popular. Source Point Press will be putting Serial out as a quarterly periodical with shifting creative teams.

Pencilled by Kurt Belcher and inked by Heinrik Horvath, the lead-off story "Gacy" was banned by Amazon.com. Pick it up to check out why!

Look for the series to continue in 2013! Look for us in Indy at the "Scene of the Crime" convention this September!

Cannibal Fat Camp (2013, StrangeHouse)

Co-Writer

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The new 'splatire' novella from the team of Mark C. Scioneaux and David C. Hayes is sure to hit the spot!  

From the publisher: "Miles Landish couldn't help himself. He eats and eats and eats and eats just to fill an empty, gaping, hole in his self esteem. Nothing ever seems to fill that hole, even the five star meals Miles' wealthy parents make possible. So, as a last resort, Miles attends Camp Tum Tum, a weight control camp for spoiled teens. What happens there is only hinted at in high social circles, but the truth must be told. Facing starvation, the campers at Tum Tum make a decision that very few human beings have made. That decision turns Camp Tum Tum into... Cannibal Fat Camp!"

Capstone Literary Journal, Volume 2 (2013, Kaplan)

Writer
"Prodigal"

From Kaplan University: The School of General Education is pleased to announce the publication of Capstone, Volume Two—the spring edition!  Volume Two celebrates fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and photography from participants from all over Kaplan.

Join us in celebrating Kaplan’s talented artists by taking a look at the newest issue!

Keep an eye out for Capstone’s fall issue call for submissions coming soon, and don’t forget to mark your calendars for Capstone’s Literary Festival coming in August in which artists from Volume Two (spring issue) and Volume Three (fall issue) will be featured.