Ed Rosick
Edward R. Rosick is a writer and physician living in the urban wilds of central Michigan. His diverse works of speculative fiction, from the sublime to surreal, have appeared in numerous award-winning magazines and anthologies, including Pulphouse, Sick Cruising, and The Half That You See.
Dr. Rosick is also an accomplished non-fiction writer, having authored hundreds of articles on nutrition, health, and wellness and the book Optimal Prevention, which details common-sense ways to fight against the the 5-most common killer diseases today. When he's not reading, writing, or seeing patients, Dr. Rosick enjoys spending time exercising, doing martial arts, and being outdoors with his family, friends, and hyperactive Labrador Retriever.
April, 2026
Spring has finally sprung here in Michigan. The snow is gone (at least in the southern part of the state), crocuses and daffodils are adding color to the landscape, and robins and other birds are back to fill the air with their songs. It is a wonderful time of year, reminding us that renewed life is always just around the corner.
News on the writing front includes a warning to first-time (or even seasoned) writers to avoid the literary abyss that is Baynam Books Press. It was with this duplicitous publisher that WHERE THE GRASS DON’T GROW AND VULTURES SING, my first short story collection, saw light of day back in March, 2025. The shoddy editing of the book should have been my first clue; however, being a trusting fellow, I let the process continue, only to NEVER see any money from sales. I have, fortunately, gotten back all rights to the book, but the many hours and work I put into marketing –and selling--the book have gone for naught. It was a hard lesson to learn, but it was a lesson none-the-less that I will take forward regarding future publishers.
But there have also been bright spots in my writing sojourn, showing that there are reputable small and mid-level publishers still worth submitting to. I’ve recently sold two short stories--THE OSCODA COUNTY WOLFMAN to the Week of Terrors Anthology by Twisted Dreams Press, and DEAD MONKEYS, to the anthology HORRIFIC: TALES OF THE DYING AND THE DEAD by Roan Weatherford Publishing Associates. Both those anthologies should be out later this year. Finally, be sure to head over to the Free Stories tab and check out an oldie but goodie, BIG WHEEL!
Where the Grass Don’t Grow and Vultures Sing was reviewed by Literary Titan!
Creative Writing for ESCAPISM
Fitz of Writing Interview with Edward Rosick
Interview With The Author Of WHERE THE GRASS DON’T GROW AND THE VULTURES SING
Where The Grass Don’t Grow & Vultures Sing
Book Lovers Companion: Interview with Dr. Ed Rosick
The Writer's Tribe Talk Show by Elsa Kurt
Reading And Writing Podcast
The Mike Wagner Show: Interview with Dr. Ed Rosick
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
Rosick's repellent characters in "Deep Roots" leap off the page — and the sins of their pasts play out in the most literal and horrifying of ways. I was hanging on until the very end.
Nicole M. Wolverton
Author of The Trajectory of Dreams and editor of Bodies Full of Burning
Edward R. Rosick's novel, Deep Roots, brings body horror to weird new levels. It is genuinely unnerving, with an engrossing narrative that doesn't allow you to sit still without squirming. Rosick is a writer to watch!
Douglas Ford
Author of The Beasts of Vissaria County
Make no mistake, Deep Roots is brutal and unpleasant. It'll make you squirm, it will haunt your nightmares and make your skin crawl. But at the same time, there's humanity here, rising up against implacable odds. A tale of disenfranchisemnent and survival in the face of horrible adversity.
Tim Curran
Prolific author of multiple horror classics including Skull Moon, Biohazard, and Nightcrawlers
Ed Rosick seems intent upon becoming a peculiarly 21st Century American-Heartland version of the great British horror-meisters of the 20th Century -- with the added distinction of some of the creepiest physiological twists I've encountered.
Felice Picano
Award-winning & best-selling author of Onyx, The Book of Lies, and Pursuit: A Victorian Entertainment
This book is a wild rollercoaster ride and following Kevin is like being in a car with a drunk driver. His out-of-control temper and lack of common sense make for a character that the reader won’t feel sorry for but will make one wonder what will happen to Kevin. Enjoyable, yet creepy and weird, Deep Roots is perfect for fans of Stephen King and the likes.
Kristi Elizabeth
Fans of Stephen King may find a new favorite author in Lincoln Park native Dr. Edward Rosick, 61, of Dewitt, who recently released his first horror novel, “Deep Roots.”
Sue Suchyta