Charles Gramlich
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Charles A. Gramlich is an American writer
best known for combining science fiction
and horror
in his works.
. Although he had three older brothers and an older sister, the closest in age was six years older than he was. The nearest child his age lived about six miles (10 km) away. As such, dogs, cats and books kept him company growing up. As a child, he came across a valley in the mountains that was so frightening to him that he could never force himself to enter it. This childhood experience formed the setting for his novel Cold in the Light.
Gramlich has an M.A. and Ph. D in Experimental Psychology
. He is an ex-member of REHupa, the Robert E. Howard
United Press Association, and is an Editor of The Dark Man, the Journal of Robert E. Howard Studies. He teaches psychology in the Greater New Orleans area at Xavier University of Louisiana. He is married to award-winning artist and photographer, Lana Gramlich, lives on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain and has a son named Joshua.
Dr. Gramlich is the author of several novels and numerous short stories. Most of his work falls into the genres of science fiction
, fantasy
, or horror
. His first novel in paperback form was Cold in the Light, a horror thriller with science fiction elements that drew comparisons with the early work of Dean Koontz
. His next three novels, Swords of Talera, Wings Over Talera and Witch of Talera, are Sword & Planet works in the tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars series. Dr. Gramlich also writes poetry and non-fiction. In August, 2008, Gramlich had his first poetry chapbook published, a collection of vampire haiku entitled Wanting the Mouth of a Lover. Spec House of Poetry is the publisher.
In 2009, Gramlich had a collection of his nonfiction essays on writing published under the title Write With Fire. Borgo Press is the publisher. He also had a textbook published called Writing in Psychology: A Guidebook. This book is a collaboration with two of Gramlich's colleagues, Dr. Y. Du Bois Irvin and Dr. Elliott Hammer. It was also published by Borgo Press.
In 2010, Borgo Press published a collection of Gramlich's sword and sorcery short stories under the title "Bitter Steel."
In 2011, Borgo published a collection of his vampire and werewolf stories under the title "Midnight in Rosary."
Gramlich has also self-published a collection of his western stories and some western nonfiction pieces for the Kindle and the Nook entitled "Killing Trail."
Writer
A writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images....
best known for combining science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
and horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
in his works.
Biography
Charles Gramlich, or Charles A. Gramlich, was born October 14, 1958. He grew up on a farm near the foothills of the Ozark MountainsThe Ozarks
The Ozarks are a physiographic and geologic highland region of the central United States. It covers much of the southern half of Missouri and an extensive portion of northwestern and north central Arkansas...
. Although he had three older brothers and an older sister, the closest in age was six years older than he was. The nearest child his age lived about six miles (10 km) away. As such, dogs, cats and books kept him company growing up. As a child, he came across a valley in the mountains that was so frightening to him that he could never force himself to enter it. This childhood experience formed the setting for his novel Cold in the Light.
Gramlich has an M.A. and Ph. D in Experimental Psychology
Psychology
Psychology is the study of the mind and behavior. Its immediate goal is to understand individuals and groups by both establishing general principles and researching specific cases. For many, the ultimate goal of psychology is to benefit society...
. He is an ex-member of REHupa, the Robert E. Howard
Robert E. Howard
Robert Ervin Howard was an American author who wrote pulp fiction in a diverse range of genres. Best known for his character Conan the Barbarian, he is regarded as the father of the sword and sorcery subgenre....
United Press Association, and is an Editor of The Dark Man, the Journal of Robert E. Howard Studies. He teaches psychology in the Greater New Orleans area at Xavier University of Louisiana. He is married to award-winning artist and photographer, Lana Gramlich, lives on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain and has a son named Joshua.
Dr. Gramlich is the author of several novels and numerous short stories. Most of his work falls into the genres of science fiction
Science fiction
Science fiction is a genre of fiction dealing with imaginary but more or less plausible content such as future settings, futuristic science and technology, space travel, aliens, and paranormal abilities...
, fantasy
Fantasy
Fantasy is a genre of fiction that commonly uses magic and other supernatural phenomena as a primary element of plot, theme, or setting. Many works within the genre take place in imaginary worlds where magic is common...
, or horror
Horror fiction
Horror fiction also Horror fantasy is a philosophy of literature, which is intended to, or has the capacity to frighten its readers, inducing feelings of horror and terror. It creates an eerie atmosphere. Horror can be either supernatural or non-supernatural...
. His first novel in paperback form was Cold in the Light, a horror thriller with science fiction elements that drew comparisons with the early work of Dean Koontz
Dean Koontz
Dean Ray Koontz is a prolific American author best known for his novels which could be described broadly as suspense thrillers. He also frequently incorporates elements of horror, science fiction, mystery, and satire. A number of his books have appeared on the New York Times Bestseller List, with...
. His next three novels, Swords of Talera, Wings Over Talera and Witch of Talera, are Sword & Planet works in the tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs' John Carter of Mars series. Dr. Gramlich also writes poetry and non-fiction. In August, 2008, Gramlich had his first poetry chapbook published, a collection of vampire haiku entitled Wanting the Mouth of a Lover. Spec House of Poetry is the publisher.
In 2009, Gramlich had a collection of his nonfiction essays on writing published under the title Write With Fire. Borgo Press is the publisher. He also had a textbook published called Writing in Psychology: A Guidebook. This book is a collaboration with two of Gramlich's colleagues, Dr. Y. Du Bois Irvin and Dr. Elliott Hammer. It was also published by Borgo Press.
In 2010, Borgo Press published a collection of Gramlich's sword and sorcery short stories under the title "Bitter Steel."
In 2011, Borgo published a collection of his vampire and werewolf stories under the title "Midnight in Rosary."
Gramlich has also self-published a collection of his western stories and some western nonfiction pieces for the Kindle and the Nook entitled "Killing Trail."
Novels
- Cold in the Light, The Invisible College Press, 2002
- Swords of Talera, Borgo Press, 2007.
- Wings Over Talera, Borgo Press, 2007.
- Witch of Talera, Borgo Press, 2007.
Serials
- Swords of Talera (Part 1), Startling Science Stories, #17, December 1998, pp. 44–78
- Swords of Talera (Part 2), Startling Science Stories, #18, January 1999, pp. 44–78
- Swords of Talera (Part 3), Startling Science Stories, #19, February 1999, pp. 44–78
- Swords of Talera (Part 4), Startling Science Stories, #20, March 1999, pp. 44–78
- Wings Over Talera (Part 1), Alien Worlds: Beyond Space & Time, #7, October 2000, pp. 45–77
- Wings Over Talera (Part 2), Alien Worlds: Beyond Space & Time, #8, November 2000, pp. 41–79
- Wings Over Talera (Part 3), Alien Worlds: Beyond Space & Time, #7, December 2000, pp. 41–80
- Wings Over Talera (Part 4), Alien Worlds: Beyond Space & Time, #7, January 2001, pp. 58–85
Single Author Collections
- Bitter Steel: Tales and Poems of Epic Fantasy, The Borgo Press, 2010
- Midnight in Rosary: Tales of Vampires and Werewolves in Crimson and Black, The Borgo Press, 2011
Nonfiction
- Write With Fire, Borgo Press, 2009.
- Writing in Psychology, (With Y. Du Bois Irvin & Elliott Hammer), Borgo Press
External links
- Charles A. Gramlich Bibliography
- Razored Zen, A Web Page for Charles A. Gramlich
- Razored Zen, A Writer's Journal
- The Dark Man Journal
- Spec House of Poetry