Second Chances

P.D. Cacek has published over a hundred short stories and five published novels. A past Guest Lecturer at the Odyssey Writing Camp, Cacek's horror, fantasy and science fiction stories have appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies since going professional in the late 90's. She is also proud of the book she recently co-edited, with Laura J. Hickman, the charity anthology, Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep, with all proceeds going to The Jimmy Fund of the DANA-BARBER Cancer Institute.Cacek holds a Bachelor's Degree in English/Creative Writing Option from the University of California at Long Beach and is a certified Wilderness Survival Instructor. A native Westerner, Cacek divides her time between Arvada, CO - which looks own on the Mile High city - and Phoenixville, PA - only a short walk from the Colonial Theater where the famous "Run Screaming From Theatre" scene in THE BLOB was filmed. When not writing, she can often been found with THE PATIENT CREATURES, a group of costumed storytellers.AWARDS:Bram Stoker Award for Short Fiction 1996 (Metalica)World Fantasy Award for Short Fiction 1998 (Dust Motes)

“P.D. Cacek is the most lyrical—and the scariest—writer to emerge in the horror field in the 90’s. I see a shining future for this priestess of the Dark.” — S.P. Somtow, Author of Valentine“Cacek is certainly one of horror’s most important up and comers.” — Matt Schwartz, HorrornetPraise for Second Lives: "Readers will find this a rewarding exploration of the emotions felt both by those confronting their own deaths and those left behind to mourn." - Publishers Weekly"SECOND LIVES is a wonderfully stunning novel, and a definite candidate to reread." - The Haunted Reading Room"P.D. Cacek’s Second Lives is every bit heartbreakingly beautiful as it is compelling." - Cedar Hollow Horror Reviews"This novel is a spellbinding and original exploration of reincarnation...wondrous concept brought to life by P.D. Cacek" - Well Worth a Read"...not only one of Cacek’s finest works but one any fan of supernatural fiction will savor." - The Horror Fiction Review"Fantastic and original, character driven and exciting, this is compelling from start to finish. Looking forward to more from Cacek!" - Library Thing