BOOK TRAILERS
Dolph the Unicorn Killer & Other Stories
DOLPH THE UNICORN KILLER & OTHER STORIES is a gloriously vulgar, gut-punching, giddy-inducing collection of short stories that shifts seamlessly from horror and comedy to fantasy and literary fiction, weaving together an eclectic tapestry of characters who are bonded by themes of loneliness, revenge, friendship, and sex.
INSIDE THE OUTSIDE
INSIDE THE OUTSIDE is a coming-of-age horror/thriller about a 15-year-old cannibal named Timber Marlow who has lived her entire life within a murderous cult called the Divinity of Feminine Reproach. Timber has always suspected there was more to life than the strange and twisted lessons she's been indoctrinated to believe. After risking her life to escape into the Outside, she bears witness to some dark and unsettling truths about the world around her...and the integral role she unwittingly plays in it.
The Vampire, the Hunter, and the Girl
THE VAMPIRE AND THE HUNTER TRILOGY: BOOK ONE
THE VAMPIRE, THE HUNTER, AND THE GIRL is a horror/comedy/thriller. Adam is a vampire and Jesus is a vampire hunter. They're natural enemies whose innate antagonism is heightened after discovering they're both competing for the affections of Olivia, an aspiring vampire novelist who works at the bowling alley. But, when the three of them are kidnapped by Dracula, they're presented with a sinister ultimatum that will almost certainly end in death for one (if not all) of them.
The Vampire, the Hunter, and the Witch
THE VAMPIRE AND THE HUNTER TRILOGY: BOOK TWO
THE VAMPIRE, THE HUNTER, AND THE WITCH is a horror/comedy/thriller. Dracula has given Adam and Jesus seven days to hunt and kill Frank—or die trying. If they fail to complete their task, Dracula will kill Olivia. As their deadline approaches, Adam and Jesus meet a wily old vampire hunter and his powerful witch friend.
THE VAMPIRE, THE HUNTER, AND FRANK
THE VAMPIRE AND THE HUNTER TRILOGY: BOOK THREE
THE VAMPIRE, THE HUNTER, AND FRANK is a horror/comedy/thriller. Adam and Jesus barely escaped Frank with their lives. Dracula, despite his disappointment, decides to give them one more week to complete their task, only he’s heightened the stakes. If Adam and Jesus are unable to kill Frank by the end of seven days, Dracula will kill them both—as well as anybody who tries to help.
Interviews
The Creative Penn (with Joanna Penn)
Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today best-selling thriller author as J.F.Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker.
From Joanna Penn: "There are some books which stick in your mind, even years later. Inside The Outside by Martin Lastrapes is one of those books, and today I talk to Martin about his inspirations for writing literary horror, and why 'nice' people like us love to write of the darkness."
Inlandia Literary Journeys
From the Press-Enterprise: Novelist Martin Lastrapes, of Rancho Cucamonga, said he would have been satisfied if just one reader outside his circle of family and friends enjoyed reading his book. He got much more than that, winning prizes and hitting best-seller lists for his cannibal fiction, set in the San Bernardino Mountains.
The Jay Franze Show
This is a short clip from my appearance on The Jay Franze Show. You can listen to the full interview HERE.
From The Jay Franze Show: In this captivating clip from The Jay Franze Show, join host Jay Franze as he dives deep into the writing inspiration of acclaimed author Martin Lastrapes. Get ready to uncover the unconventional sources that fuel Martin's imaginative narratives and make his storytelling truly one-of-a-kind.
The Monster Professor
The Monster Professor is a show hosted by author/monster expert Josh Woods. He invites guests to discuss and explore monsters in literature, myth, film, games, folklore, culture, and beyond.
From the Monster Professor: In this episode, I talk with author and podcaster Martin Lastrapes about what makes vampires so compelling, how to create your own vampires in fiction, and—believe it or not—what secret lairs are actually under the Las Vegas strip.
Miscellaneous
Paris Book Festival Acceptance Speech (2012)
This is what I look like accepting the Grand Prize for the Paris Book Festival in 2012.
Sir Francis Drake Hotel; San Francisco, CA
Martin lastrapes: I, Writer (Short Film, 2017)
Directed/Photographed/Edited by Greg Lastrapes
Martin Lastrapes, author/podcaster, takes you into the woods and lets you peek into his process.
(3 mins, 30 secs)
The Anton Brophy Show (Short Film, 2005)
Written by Benny Coma, Greg Lastrapes & Martin Lastrapes | Directed by Greg Lastrapes
What you are about to see is archival footage of Peabody Award-winning "The Anson Brophy Show" from fall 2024. This televised reunion of the estranged creators of the smash hit sitcom "Two Balls & A Chain" was not only the last time the two ever spoke to each other, it was the last time the two ever spoke.
(8 mins)
IT STARTS WITH FEET (Short Film, 2002)
Written by Greg Lastrapes & Martin Lastrapes | Directed by Greg Lastrapes
A lost envelope, a ticking clock and an eccentric man wearing a painted moustache. The man in the black suit could not have known what was in store.
(6 mins)