I don't often read extreme horror or splatterpunk, but when I do, I am still looking for certain criteria like good writing, a story that goes beyond violence for violence's sake and maybe even some element of gain, of enjoyment. Done smartly and with intent, extreme horror can offer you a fresh take on things and even teach you about yourself. All criteria Kristopher Triana, one of the most prolific extreme horror authors out there, fulfills in his books, as far as I have read and can say. Everything I have read by him so far was absolutely exquisite and didn't fail to dumbfound me in addition to impress me with exceedingly good writing. Triana will be in Germany in the beginning of May and if you ever wanted to meet him, this is your chance. You have two choices: first one is at the Festa Office Building in Leipzig on Saturday, April 29, from 2 pm on - I think people will even be staying over night but I'll return to Berlin early evening, so if anybody planning on do...