Delighted to announce that my twisted nightmare, Button Town, will be included in a brand-new anthology from Sliced-Up Press due out in 2026. Because, of course, I couldn't resist a theme like ...

Presenting my list and will be happy to provide digital copies to all HWA members!

Ah, wait, one more short story publication for 2026! In this anthology from JayHenge Publishing, you'll find my story, Seaside - and it is much darker than the cover suggests:) Amazon link: https://a.co/d/1q0eFg4

A lovely new review for Estate Sale. Many thanks to Lachie F. Estate Sale is available from Lethe Press wherever books are sold! Book Review: "Estate Sale" by Mia Dalia - by Lachie F.

Not done with 2026 yet! My story, Sunshine Girl, can be found in this brand-new anthology from Celestial Echo Press. Available now. Amazon: https://a.co/d/b6FSyxb B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/behind-the-revolving-door-an-anthology-of-choices-volume-ii-ann-stolinsky/1148810351?ean=9781951967093

Proudly presenting my first-ever Kirkus Review! https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/mia-dalia/smile-so-red-and-other-tales-of-madness/ Many thanks to my wonderful publisher Brigids Gate Press :) Here's the link to the book, should you want to see for yourself if that King comparison is warranted :) https://brigidsgatepress.com/product/smile-so-red-and-other-tales-of-madness

The wonderful A.C. Wise always has great year-end reading recommendations. Imagine my delight to find Alakazam at the top of her Favorite Novellas list 🙂 https://acwise.net/favorite-novellas-of-2025/?fbclid=IwY2xjawOX1QhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFVcmVBc1ppZk56UEZQYW52c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgSvU7UsNEmx5KPYMBx3XebqZniXJq7xNKpzmDdWRnncPEWJBj0SYzDkQgPA_aem_D-S3XKOvu1F62bHhtIQrDw

2026 is shaping up to be busy, busy, busy - just how I like it :) I'm happy to present one of the many upcoming anthologies featuring my work: COVER REVEAL & PRE-ORDER INFO! The eighth book in the award-nominated DARK MATTER PRESENTS anthology series is a twisted take on the thriller genre. LITTLE RED FLAGS: STORIES OF CULTS, CONS, AND CONTROL, edited by bestselling thriller authors Noelle W. Ihli (ASK FOR ANDREA) and Steph Nelson (THE FINAL SCENE), features 22 brand-new stor

I had a great time at Philcon, even better than the year before. Participated in five panels, two of which I moderated, did a reading, and a signing, and got to socialize a bunch. Always great to hang out with old friends: And make some new ones:

I'm thrilled to be in this amazing anthology! Many thanks to Trevor Kennedy of Phantasmagoria Magazine for this amazing review - note, this is the first time my horror has been referred to as "hardcore!" NEW WRITINGS IN HORROR & THE SUPERNATURAL VOLUME THREE edited by Stephen Jones Review by Trevor Kennedy OVER HALF A century after the original two volumes were published, NEW WRITINGS IN HORROR & THE SUPERNATURAL has been resurrected, this time by editor Stephen Jones, with i

Delighted to announce that my teeny tiny entry into Crystal Lake's Halloween competition placed third :)

Excited to have my Alakazam land a mention on This Is Horror  - my first appearance on that awesome website! News Round-up Week Ending 14 November 2025 – This Is Horror

The same nightmare, a new format! Available wherever books are sold. Also in HC, ebook, large print, and audiobook.

It's always lovely to see my work available in public libraries, but there's something extra delightful about finding Alakazam in Kalamazoo! Go on, say it three times fast. Isn't it fun? ;) And don't forget to grab your own copy https://pspublishing.co.uk/alakazam-hardcover-by-mia-dalia-6601-p.asp and everywhere else books are sold.

And many thanks to Patrick Barb for such a wonderful blurb!

Many thanks to @jheileson for posting this originally. And yes, I completely agree, PS Publishing totally crushed it!!! With special thanks to Michael Marshall Smith and Marie O'Regan Get your own copies here https://pspublishing.co.uk/alakazam-hardcover-by-mia-dalia-6601-p.asp and everywhere else books are sold.

Gotta love good swag :) Check out these fun stickers from Middle West Press And be sure to grab their fun anthology, featuring my poem, The Loveland Frogman! Amazon link: https://a.co/d/bivhzSc

And it's a great one! Many thanks to the might Womble of Runalong the Shelves. Alakazam by Mia Dalia — Runalong The Shelves

A slightly delayed report of an excellent author event, hosted by the ever-supportive Cherry Hill Public Library. Not to brag, but I have the best local fans - just the most wonderfully diverse and friendly bunch of people that I'm always excited to meet or see again and talk to. This time was no exception! Me reading Reddest from Smile So Red and Other Tales of Madness. Smile So Red and Other Tales of Madness - Brigids Gate Press

I'm thrilled to, once again, be the invited author to the venerable Philcon. https://philcon.org/ Here's my schedule if you're in the area!