The Black Meadow Archive - Volume 1 - Coming Soon

Due for release in January, this new collection of short stories by Chris Lambert will explore the mysteries of the Black Meadow in the greatest detail since the disappearance of Roger Mullins in 1972 caused all research to cease.

Following extensive research and battles with Whitehall this book is finally complete and promises to be the most extensive exploration of Black Meadow lore yet.

More details to follow.

The book will be released with an album of the same name by Castles in Space.

Christmas on the Black Meadow - On Sale Now

A perfect Christmas gift for the Black Meadow traveler in your life (or you could buy it for yourself!)

 Do you see shadows in the mist? Are you stalked by meadow hags? Do you long to play with black stars? Do you crave a darker yule?

Then this book could be for you!

Christmas on the Black Meadow

It is Christmas on the North York Moors.

The snow sits upon the heather and bramble. The fences around  

RAF Fylingdales are silent and still. A dense mist grows in the 

distance. If you listen closely you can hear strange Yuletide chants,

the hum of a land sphere and the cackle of a meadow hag.

This collection of Christmas tales from the Black Meadow 

contains three new Yuletide stories. Experience a beautiful 

inversion of The Nativity in A Black Meadow Christmas, warm

 your toes in a tale of matriarchal terror in The Meadow Tree and 

marvel at the delightful wonders of The Black Star. You will also find

 details of ideal gifts you could give and games that you can play 

when visiting the Black Meadow.

With beautiful illustrations by Andy Paciorek and Nigel Wilson, this is a festive treat that will bring joy and fear in equal measure to your Christmas celebrations.

All profits from the sale of this book 

go to Worldwide Cancer Research.

Click to buy here!

Please note...

You can buy Christmas on the Black Meadow around the world. Most of the Amazon outlets are now selling it...

So whether you are in the US, the UK, Germany, Canada, France, Spain, or Italy you can buy this lovely little Yuletide terror.

Black Meadow at the Ryedale Book Festival - Saturday 19th October 2013 - The Mystic Moors

I was very nervous.

We arrived early and set out a stall in the main hall at the fabulous Milton Rooms in Malton.

At about ten to 12 we set up in a black box studio theatre to the side of the hall.

We set the ambiance with the first few tracks of "Tales from the Black Meadow".

I.R. Johnson went first with readings from his fascinating book "The Witcher Keys". He spoke of how he had witnessed the effects of elementals whilst working in this area. I was struck by his vivid descriptions of landscape and atmosphere. I look forward to settling down in the the coming winter months with this book.

Of course by now I was getting even more nervous.

Theresa Tomlinson was next and she read extracts from "A Swarming of Bees" an intriguing and exciting Anglo-Saxon set murder mystery. She and Ian were both charming and excellent in their delivery.

Now it was my turn.

A roomful of strangers and I had dared to write a book set in their home county. 

My mouth was dry and I asked for water. Ana our gracious host and MC obliged.

I thought I'd try smiling which seemed to help.

I spoke of our journey from Whitby to Malton across the misty moor by RAF Fylingdales and how we thought we could see the horsemen dancing and hints of roof and chimney through the mist.

I talked of the tragedies and mysteries of Black Meadow.

I read "Can you tell me Maiden Fair". The audience were silent.

I spoke of the folklore surrounding the disappearance and reappearance of the village.

I performed "The Devil and the Yoked Man", Nigel and Kev providing the voices of The Devil and TheYoked Man from behind the audience.

I finished off with "The Horsemen" which provoked laughter and gasps.

Once it was all over we were asked questions about Black Meadow.

People seemed confused and shocked that they hadn't heard of it before.

Then I sold quite a few books and Kev Oyston sold quite a few CDs too.

A wonderful day.

Malton is a beautiful town and the Ryedale Book Festival a very welcoming and exciting event.

Coalman and the Creature - Christmas Card - Spook up your Christmas!

Click here to buy the card! 

 

Make someone very scared this Christmas...

Tales from the Black Meadow - The Launch - Article in Reading Post

Review of "Tales of the Black Meadow" launch - Excuses and Half Truths

A lovely review of the launch last week.

Check it out here.

What does it feel like to get lost in time?

The magnificent Forest Punk wrote this review of "Tales from the Black Meadow" the album a few months back. Give it a read.

Test Transmission: Tales From the Black Meadow Book & CD

For a great write-up of this exciting event check out the Test Transmission blog by Keith Seatman.

Test Transmission: Tales From the Black Meadow Book & CD: Went to the book launch of Tales of the Black Meadow the other night with my friend Mr Palmer . This event was held at The Reading Cent...

"Tales from the Black Meadow" - Number 25 in the Fantasy Short Story Bestseller list!

For more details on how to purchase this book click here.

"Tales from the Black Meadow" is available to buy from Amazon.

"Can you tell me, maiden fair

Can you tell me if or where

I shall see my child again

Walk upon the fields of men?

Will she ever stumble back

 From the meadow all a’black?"

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Tales From the Black Meadow - Press Release for Launch

… PRESS RELEASE … PRESS RELEASE … PRESS RELEASE …

Tales from the Black Meadow

A new book of Supernatural short stories is being published in September.

It is written by local author Chris Lambert and illustrated by local artist Nigel Wilson.

This book explores the legendary “lost” village of Black Meadow. A mysterious place on the North Yorkshire Moors that is described as the “root of strange occurrences, nightmares and disappearances”.

The book will be launched at Reading Central Library on September 19^th at 7pm. Entrance is free.

The launch will be an evening of drama, music, film, readings and refreshments.

There will be a performance of “The Devil and the Yoked Man” an adaptation of one of the short stories, a lecture about the mystery surrounding Black Meadow as well as a new film adaptation of “Curse of the Black Meadow”.

Do not go into the mist.

Do not dance with the horsemen.

Do not listen to the cry of the Rag and Bone Man.

 

Chris Lambert began investigating Black Meadow in collaboration with Kev Oyston, a composer from Yorkshire. Kev Oyston created an album of music for a “lost” Radio 4 Documentary “Curse of the Black Meadow” that Chris helped to resurrect. Each track on the CD inspired Chris to write a poem or story. It is a very exciting project that spans counties and shows the creative opportunities that the internet provides.

Tales from the Black Meadow is available to buy from Amazon and bookshops in Reading and Yorkshire.

The album is available to buy from Amazon.

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Tales from the Black Meadow - Launch Countdown

 

Press Release for Launch of "Tales from the Black Meadow" - Come Along

Tales from the Black Meadow

A new book of Supernatural short stories is being published in September.

It is written by local author Chris Lambert and illustrated by local artist Nigel Wilson.

This book explores the legendary “lost” village of Black Meadow. 

A mysterious place on the North Yorkshire Moors that is described as the “root of strange occurrences, nightmares and disappearances”.

The book will be launched at Reading Central Library on September 19th at 7pm. 

Entrance is free.

The launch will be an evening of drama, music, film, readings and refreshments.

There will be a performance of “The Devil and the Yoked Man” an adaptation of one of the short stories, a lecture about the mystery surrounding Black Meadow as well as a new film adaptation of “Curse of the Black Meadow”.

Do not go into the mist.Do not dance with the horsemen.Do not listen to the cry of the Rag and Bone Man.


Chris Lambert began investigating Black Meadow in collaboration with Kev Oyston, a composer from Yorkshire. Kev Oyston created an album of music for a “lost” Radio 4 Documentary “Curse of the Black Meadow” that Chris helped to resurrect. Each track on the CD inspired Chris to write a poem or story. It is a very exciting project that spans counties and shows the creative opportunities that the internet provides.

Tales from the Black Meadow is available to buy from Amazon and bookshops in Reading and Yorkshire.

The album is available to buy from Amazon.

Tales From the Black Meadow - Launch - Poster

Tales from the Black Meadow - Launch Date Announced

Tales from the Black Meadow will be launched at Reading Central Library on Thursday 19th September at 7pm.

Coming Soon

Exiled Publications are proud to announce the publication of its first title.

"Tales from the Black Meadow"

by Chris Lambert

Based on the lost stories of a mysterious Yorkshire Moor. This is published to coincide with the release of a music album of the same name.

Each story links to a track from the album.

Light a fire

Turn up the music

Read the book