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M. Jones is a Canadian writer who pounds the keys of an ancient Olympia manual typewriter, hardening the tips of fingertips until they are bloodied stumps. Horror is most definitely the genre held dear, but M. Jones has been known to dabble extensively in science fiction, mystery and Victorian drawing rooms, with the occasional zombie for tea. Foodstuffs are a valued treasure as well, as M. Jones has recently completed a culinary course and has aspirations of becoming a chef as a sideline to vampire killing. Since both careers involve steaks and stakes, and a good knowledge of butchery, there is no doubt to continued success.

The most current work available is Gangster, which is being hosted at the mind blowing 1889Labs website (http://1889.ca) You would be wise to bookmark it and visit often–There is always something new being cooked up.

IN THE SAME VEIN:

BLIP

September 21, 2011.

So, it is time for yet another revamp of the Bloodletters Ink website, and perhaps a bit of blood thinner helps to keep everything moving smoothly forward. There is no longer a works in progress page, but fear not! My latest web serial, GANGSTER, is currently up and running at 1889Labs and has already moved into the harsh world of editing and polishing to be in time for a January 1, 2012 release in print and ebook form. This has been a very exciting time for me and I would like to express my thanks to MCM and Anna Harte for being kind enough to make me a part of their very unique enterprise.

Other works, such as Black Wreath and The Aorta Block have been pulled to get a more thorough editing before going back to its usual home on Smashwords. Because the price of my works are going to go up as a result of this, there is no longer going to be any open projects available on this site. There will, however, be the occasional short story or flash fiction, as well as excerpts from works in progress. I feel cruel not leaving at least a small chill in the heart of my faithful readers.

Future projects include a clockwork zombie novella, a culinary memoir from someone who still can’t cook (moi), and the sequel to Black Wreath, Grey Graves. I can’t promise when any of these will be finished, but I am a stubborn soul when it comes to getting things done. You would be advised to bookmark this site and hope you catch a bit of something nasty. After all, a good steak begins in gore. Hmm...Seems I might have learned something in chef school after all...

IN THE SAME VEIN:

published works

Black Wreath

314 Crescent Manor (free completed web serial, available here)

Frankie & Formaldehyde

The Aorta Block

A Bone To Pick

Junk Drawer (short story in Other Sides)

The Withered Leaves of Autumn (radio play)

works in progress

Bluebottle–A clockwork zombie tale

Up North–A web serial inspired murder mystery

Grey Grave–Sequel to Black Wreath

REVIEWS

Frankie & Formaldehyde:

...So to recap, this is a great story premise, a great cast of quirky characters, fantastic dialogue, and a romantic angle that's all about love and sacrifice and nothing about sex. The scenes were descriptive enough to rip shudders from my jaded black heart, and toward the end, I was giggling gleefully with every line from Shirley or Larry. Can I gush about this story further? Yes, but I'll spare you.

I give Frankie and Formaldehyde 5 enthusiastic stars and recommend it to all zombie and horror fans who like a little brains with their blood and guts.

Zoe. E. Whitten

...Know this: I don't like zombies. At all. They're yucky and creepy and I'm very glad they only live in the land of make-believe. *shudder*

The only reason I started reading Frankie & Formaldehyde is because I've enjoyed M. Jones' other works, particularly 314 Crescent Manor. I'm glad I pushed past my zombie bigotry for this novel. It's a fantastic, fun, and philosophical read.

Nancy Brauer

314 Crescent Manor:

...M Jones doesn’t shy away from describing the gruesome details, which really brings to life the horror elements of the story, but she also knows when to step back and let the events speak for themselves.

Both plot and characterization are strong, the latter particularly so; I have a very clear impression of not just Mark and Nathan, but all of the characters. M Jones does a perfect job capturing the changing dynamics between the tenants caused by The Event, and I particularly enjoyed witnessing Mark and Nathan’s love interests.

A. M. Harte

...314 Crescent Manor is one of those stories that I’ll reread, because there may be something I might have missed the first time around. If you like a story that keeps you on the edge, then move into 314 Crescent Manor.

Tim Holtorf

Black Wreath:

...On top of that, M. Jones has put considerable thought into the setting: the Victorian London of Black Wreath is as colourful as it is filthy, and – living in London myself – I had the sense that the author knew my city very well, could actually see the traces of the London I know beneath the grime and pollution. Even the writing contributed to the sense of setting—the turns of phrase M. Jones uses capture the essence of the time period.

A. M. Harte