Mike Lera - Writer

Mike Lera - Writer

A gallery promoting the works of author/screenwriter/journalist Mike Lera and other artists as well.

22/12/2023

Looking for cool stuff to read this holiday weekend? Check out my column
MIKE LERA’S CORRIDOR OF HORROR
Featured in The Sirens Call
http://www.sirenscallpublications.com/
Merry Christmas!!!🎁🎄

04/12/2023

Articles by MIKE LERA in “HORROR NATION” (over 500,000 followers!)
https://horror-nation.com/five-of-the-best-exorcism-films-you-have-to-see/

01/12/2023

“SLEEPAWAY CAMP 40-YEAR REUNION / Q&A WITH FELISSA ROSE” by MIKE LERA
Check out his article👇 for HORROR NATION: https://horror-nation.com/sleepaway-camps-40th-reunion/
Photos & Video by Mike Lera @ Son of MONSTERPALOOZA

Photos from Mike Lera - Writer's post 22/11/2023

MIKE LERA’S NOVELETTES “CAT” & “INK” FEATURED IN “DARK AND EVIL II”

Hungry for terror during this Turkey 🦃 Day weekend? Check out Mike Lera’s novelettes “CAT” & “INK” published in the new horror anthology “Dark and Evil II”, from ACA Books! Available in paperback on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dark-evil-two-mike-lera/dp/B0C9KMB52K

Artists: Dru Morgan (cover), Charles Stewart, III, Kristopher Williams. Also, check out this 1-minute narrated video of “INK” on my YouTube channel (and PLEASE subscribe!): https://youtu.be/QQqsNMakPYQ

**SPECIAL NOTE: BECAUSE OF MY FAITH AND PERSONAL CONVICTIONS, I WISH TO STRESS THAT IN NO WAY DO MY STORIES ENDORSE OR CONDONE DARKNESS AND EVIL. THEY ARE STRICTLY FOR ENRICHMENT, MEANING AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.

Son of Monsterpalooza 2023  | Horror Nation 22/11/2023

Hey everyone! Check out my new article in HORROR NATION (over 500k followers!) on “SON OF MONSTERPALOOZA”! Click link: https://horror-nation.com/son-of-monsterpalooza-2023-%ef%bf%bc/

Photos/Video by Mike Lera

Son of Monsterpalooza 2023  | Horror Nation By: Mike Lera Son of Frankenstein. Son of Kong. Daughter of Dracula. Nostalgic sequels to classic horror flicks. And what can possibly be as fun and exciting as a movie monster's offspring? How &

31/10/2023

MIKE LERA’S 🎃 CORRIDOR OF HORROR

Looking for SCARY STORIES to fill your trick-or-treat bag? Check out Mike Lera’s novelettes “CAT” & “INK” published in the new horror anthology “Dark and Evil II”, from ACA Books! Available in paperback on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dark-evil-two-mike-lera/dp/B0C9KMB52K

Also available are Lera’s short films “IMAGINIST” & “FRAMES” on the new Catch COD streaming. Watch for free here: https://catchcod.lightcast.com/

**SPECIAL NOTE: BECAUSE OF MY FAITH AND PERSONAL CONVICTIONS, I WISH TO STRESS THAT IN NO WAY DO MY STORIES ENDORSE OR CONDONE DARKNESS AND EVIL. THEY ARE STRICTLY FOR ENRICHMENT, MEANING AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.

Photos from Mike Lera - Writer's post 29/10/2023

Hey everyone! Check out my column “MIKE LERA’S CORRIDOR OF HORROR”, featuring my article ”BURIED, YET UNDEAD - UNDERRATED HORROR FILMS”, published in “THE SIRENS CALL” HALLOWEEN 🎃 ISSUE. Click this link to view the mag (p.64) 👉http://www.sirenscallpublications.com/pdfs/SirensCallEZine_Halloween2023.pdf

Or you may read the article RIGHT HERE! 👇

Also features the flash fiction piece “Cotton” (p. 89)from my friend and fellow author Miracle Austin

Photos from Mike Lera - Writer's post 26/10/2023

Hey everyone! Check out my column “MIKE LERA’S CORRIDOR OF HORROR”, featuring my article ”BURIED, YET UNDEAD - UNDERRATED HORROR FILMS”, published in “THE SIRENS CALL” HALLOWEEN 🎃 ISSUE. Click this link to view the mag (p.64) 👉http://www.sirenscallpublications.com/pdfs/SirensCallEZine_Halloween2023.pdf

Or you may read the article RIGHT HERE! 👇

24/10/2023

MIKE LERA’S NOVELETTES “CAT” & “INK” FEATURED IN “DARK AND EVIL II”

Looking for scary stories to fill your early trick-or-treat bag? Check out Mike Lera’s novelettes “CAT” & “INK” published in the new horror anthology “Dark and Evil II”, from ACA Books! Available in paperback on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dark-evil-two-mike-lera/dp/B0C9KMB52K

Artists: Dru Morgan (cover), Charles Stewart, III, Kristopher Williams. Also, check out this 1-minute narrated video of “INK” on my YouTube channel (and PLEASE subscribe!): https://youtu.be/QQqsNMakPYQ

**SPECIAL NOTE: BECAUSE OF MY FAITH AND PERSONAL CONVICTIONS, I WISH TO STRESS THAT IN NO WAY DO MY STORIES ENDORSE OR CONDONE DARKNESS AND EVIL. THEY ARE STRICTLY FOR ENRICHMENT, MEANING AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.

17/10/2023

MIKE LERA’S HORROR SHORTS ON Catch COD
Looking for stream screams this spooky month? Mike Lera’s “IMAGINIST””FRAMES” & “PRIVOKE” are sure to fill your early trick or treat bag. Watch for free on the new Catch Cod! https://catchcod.lightcast.com/

Happy Horror-ween!

Imaginist - written/produced by Mike Lera; directed by Bernadette Speakes

Frames - written/produced by Mike Lera; produced by Nicole Collins

Privoke - written by Yolanda T. Ross; produced/directed by Bernadette Speakes; co-produced by Mike Lera

01/09/2023

Happy First, all! Please check out my new article, “HORROR FILMS IN DEVELOPMENT DUNGEONS”, published in Horror Nation.

Click here 👉 for article: https://horror-nation.com/horror-movies-that-were-are-or-will-forever-remain-in-development-hell/

Enjoy your Labor Day weekend!

28/08/2023

Hey everyone! Check out my latest article REVIEW on the recently released “THE LAST VOYAGE OF THE DEMETER”, the newest take on the famous DRACULA tale! Published in HORROR NATION!
Click here for article 👉 https://horror-nation.com/the-last-voyage-of-the-demeter-%ef%bf%bc/

02/08/2023

Hey all! Check out my newest article for HORROR NATION on SAN DIEGO COMIC CON INTERNATIONAL 2023, loaded with all things superhero, sci-if, fantasy, and, of course, horror!

Click link for article: https://horror-nation.com/san-diego-comic-con-international-2023-%ef%bf%bc/

28/07/2023

MIKE LERA’S NOVELETTES “CAT” & “INK” FEATURED IN “DARK AND EVIL II”

Hey all! Check out my two novelettes “CAT”
& “INK” published in the new horror anthology “Dark and Evil II”, from ACA Books! Available in paperback on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dark-evil-two-mike-lera/dp/B0C9KMB52K

Artists: Dru Morgan (cover), Charles Stewart, III, Kristopher Williams. Also, check out this 1-minute narrated video of “INK” on my YouTube channel (and PLEASE subscribe!): https://youtu.be/QQqsNMakPYQ

**SPECIAL NOTE: BECAUSE OF MY FAITH AND PERSONAL CONVICTIONS, I WISH TO STRESS THAT IN NO WAY DO MY STORIES ENDORSE OR CONDONE DARKNESS AND EVIL. THEY ARE STRICTLY FOR ENRICHMENT, MEANING AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.

Photos from Mike Lera - Writer's post 26/07/2023

MIKE LERA’S NOVELETTES “CAT” & “INK” FEATURED IN “DARK AND EVIL II”

Hey all! Check out my two novelettes “CAT”
& “INK” published in the new horror anthology “Dark and Evil II”, from ACA Books! Available in paperback on Amazon! https://www.amazon.com/dark-evil-two-mike-lera/dp/B0C9KMB52K

Artists: Dru Morgan (cover), Charles Stewart, III, Kristopher Williams. Also, check out this 1-minute narrated video of “INK” on my YouTube channel (and PLEASE subscribe!): https://youtu.be/QQqsNMakPYQ

**SPECIAL NOTE: BECAUSE OF MY FAITH AND PERSONAL CONVICTIONS, I WISH TO STRESS THAT IN NO WAY DO MY STORIES ENDORSE OR CONDONE DARKNESS AND EVIL. THEY ARE STRICTLY FOR ENRICHMENT, MEANING AND ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY.

07/07/2023

MIKE LERA’S ”TRIO OF MADNESS” FEATURING “FRAMES”, “PRIVOKE” & “IMAGINIST“ - NOW STREAMING ON THE NEW “CATCH COD”!
https://catchcod.lightcast.com/ Catch three tales of paranormal, psychological & supernatural terror - “Frames" (written/co-produced by Mike Lera, directed by Nicole Collins), “Imaginist” (written/produced by Mike Lera, directed by Bernadette Speakes) and “Privoke” (co-produced by Mike Lera, directed by Bernadette Speakes), now streaming on the new “Catch COD” channel! https://catchcod.lightcast.com/ - Try it free!

Photos from Mike Lera - Writer's post 06/07/2023

Hey all! Check out my column “MIKE LERA’S CORRIDOR OF HORROR”, featured in the summer edition of THE SIRENS CALL.

In this issue: 'THE BEST WORST SHARK ATTACK FILMS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN'

Article available right here 👇

CLICK LINK for entire magazine:http://www.sirenscallpublications.com/pdfs/SirensCallEZine_Summer2023.pdf

About Mike Lera:
Mike Lera is a Los Angeles-based author,
screenwriter and journalist whose horror fiction can be found in over a dozen anthologies, including All Dark Places 2, Horror USA: California and Rod Serling
Books’ Submitted For Your Approval. He has also published with such prominent magazines as Famous Monsters of Filmland and The Literary Hatchet.

Having written and produced several short horror films based on successfully published stories of his, Lera has found equal success in both the film festival and streaming service circuit with his screen work.

When not scaring people, Lera scavenges comic/martial art/horror
cons for anything to wear, hang, tac, shelf and add to his geek shrine.

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Photos from Mike Lera - Writer's post 30/06/2023

Hey gang! Check out the summer edition of my column “MIKE LERA’S CORRIDOR OF HORROR”, featuring my article ”THE BEST-WORST SHARK FLICKS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN”, published in “THE SIRENS CALL”! Click this link to view the mag (p.35) 👉http://www.sirenscallpublications.com/pdfs/SirensCallEZine_Summer2023.pdf
Or you may read the article RIGHT HERE! 👇

14/06/2023

Hey everyone! Check out my new article on MONSTERPALOOZA in HORROR NATION (over 500k followers!). Click here: https://horror-nation.com/monsterpalooza-2023/

To view my CELEB INTERVIEWS from the show, including HARRY HAMLIN (“Clash of the Titans”), AMANDA WYSS (“A Nightmare on Elm Steet”), TOM HOLLAND (Dir. “Fright Night”/“Child’s Play”) and KEN “JASON” KIRZINGER (“Freddy Vs Jason”), please visit my YouTube channel @ https://m.youtube.com/c/MikeLera … and SUBSCRIBE!!!

Photos: Mike Lera

Mike Lera FIRST FRME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL 27/05/2023

Hey all - check out this cool interview on MIKE LERA by actor/producer Agustin Rodriguez at ”FIRST FRAME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL” in New York, where my short horror film Imaginist was featured.
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CsluhFRKErf/?igshid=NjZiM2M3MzIxNA==

Mike Lera FIRST FRME INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL

Videos (show all)

Articles by MIKE LERA in “HORROR NATION” (over 500,000 followers!)https://horror-nation.com/five-of-the-best-exorcism-fi...
“SLEEPAWAY CAMP 40-YEAR REUNION / Q&A WITH FELISSA ROSE” by MIKE LERA Check out his article👇 for HORROR NATION: https://...
A night of victory as Mike Lera’s short horror film “IMAGINIST” was featured recently at the “FIRST FRAME INTERNATIONAL ...
Exciting news everyone! My short film “IMAGINIST” will be in its “7th” film festival on May 22nd in New York at First Fr...
Hey all! Check out this cool 🎶 MUSIC VIDEO for my horror film IMAGINIST, featuring the original song MONSTERS IN THE DAR...
Exciting news, everyone! “IMAGINIST”, a short horror film I wrote/produced, has just been selected into its “5th” film f...
Mike Lera’s “IMAGINIST”August 13th/3:45pmBoston Court Pasadena70 North Mentor Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91106. Q&A with cast/...
Mike Lera’s “IMAGINIST”August 13th/3:45pmBoston Court Pasadena70 North Mentor Avenue. Pasadena, CA 91106. Q&A with cast/...
Our film “PRIVOKE” has just been accepted into its “4th” film festival - “We Make Movies International Film Festival”, s...
“PRIVOKE”, a short horror film I co-produced recently was just accepted into TWO festivals - THE FILM COLLECTIVE SHORT F...

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