Who We Are
Eric Mathis Publishing was established as the official publishing imprint for the written works of filmmaker and author Eric Mathis.
This imprint exists to release Eric’s novels, adaptations, and original written material without outside interference, unnecessary middlemen, or creative dilution. It was built to give his stories the same level of care, control, and intent that define his work in film.
Our focus is direct and deliberate. We publish Eric’s writing with full creative authority, streamlined production, and a clear connection to the audience that supports his work. Every title released under Eric Mathis Publishing reflects the same principles that drive his films: independence, precision, and a commitment to bold, uncompromised storytelling.
This imprint was created in response to a publishing landscape where creators too often lose ownership, control, and momentum. By publishing through his own imprint, Eric ensures that every book reaches readers exactly as intended, without censorship, excessive delays, or corporate reshaping.
Eric Mathis Publishing is the home of his literary voice — a focused, professional platform built to deliver his stories directly to the readers who want them.
Our Print & Distribution Standard
Eric Mathis Publishing operates with the same professional production and distribution infrastructure used by traditional publishers, while retaining full creative control.
We partner with IngramSpark, the industry’s leading global print and distribution network.
This allows our books to be manufactured to professional publishing standards and made available worldwide through the same channels relied upon by major publishing houses, bookstores, and libraries.
For readers, this means:
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Professionally produced books with consistent, high-end print quality
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Global reach with reliable fulfillment
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No compromises in materials, binding, or presentation
For the imprint, it means something just as important:
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Complete creative independence
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Direct control over every title
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No gatekeeping, no diluted vision, no corporate interference
This model combines the reach, reliability, and legitimacy of traditional publishing with the freedom and accountability of true independent publishing, resulting in books that are crafted with intention, produced professionally, and delivered without compromise.
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Explore our BOOKS
Our growing catalog of novels brings the worlds of Eric Mathis to the page with the same intensity, atmosphere, and edge found in his films. Each book is crafted with care, expanding the stories, characters, and mythology far beyond what can fit on screen.
Begin with our current titles:
Infernal: The Novel
A wild, brutal, darkly funny descent into the cursed heavy metal world of INFERNAL. This novel dives deeper into the characters, the lore behind the record, and the demonic chaos that erupts across a forgotten town. Fans of the film will find new scenes, expanded backstory, and a richer, more twisted look at the devil’s game.
Rougarou: The Novel
A haunting, atmospheric Southern Gothic horror story rooted in Louisiana folklore. The novel version of Rougarou explores the curse, the bloodline, and the terror surrounding Emma Robicheaux with greater depth and psychological intensity, revealing layers of myth and tragedy far beyond the screenplay.
Eric Mathis Publishing is committed to delivering bold, immersive novels that give fans more of the stories they love. Dive in and explore the written worlds behind the films.
INFERNAL - a novelization of the film
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INFERNAL contains extreme language, explicit sexual humor, graphic violence, and intentionally offensive satire. It portrays drug abuse, poverty, and cultural issues without restraint or sensitivity. This book is not for all readers.
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INFERNAL is a brutal horror novel about humiliation, rage, and what happens when powerless people decide they are done being powerless.
Eric is thirty-two, broke, stuck in a dying town, and drowning in resentment. He is beaten down by bullies, ignored by authority, and treated like garbage by everyone with even a shred of power. After a public humiliation that finally snaps something inside him, Eric decides he is done being the one who gets pissed on by the world.
Alongside his friends Mikey and Tiretool, two equally reckless men spiraling through addiction, denial, and arrested adulthood, Eric stumbles across a rare vinyl record rumored to summon the devil. The record is drenched in occult symbols, surrounded by urban legends, and allegedly responsible for unspeakable violence. Only 666 copies exist. The warning signs are obvious.
They buy it anyway.
What begins as mockery and curiosity quickly turns real. The ritual works. Something ancient and cruel answers. Reality bends, violence escalates, and the town begins to bleed. Death arrives without meaning or fairness, striking the innocent and the guilty alike. The devil does not offer wishes. He offers consequences.
As the body count rises, the characters are forced to confront who they are beneath the bravado, misogyny, and jokes. Their friendships fracture. Their excuses collapse. Each choice tightens the trap. Power is no longer abstract. It has rules. And the price for it is exact.
Adapted from Eric Mathis’s original screenplay, INFERNAL is an unflinching descent into rage, class resentment, addiction, and moral decay. It blends extreme horror, pitch-black comedy, and satanic folklore into a story that refuses redemption arcs or comforting lessons. This is not a tale about heroes. It is about people who invite hell in because they believe they deserve more than the world has given them.
Violent, profane, and deliberately confrontational, INFERNAL is a story about damnation that is not accidental, but earned.
ROUGAROU - A NOVELIZATION OF THE FILM
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ROUGAROU is a Southern Gothic horror novel about inheritance, silence, and what happens when a family curse refuses to stay buried.
Emma Robichaux comes home to bury her mother and leave the town she swore she would never return to. Monroe, Louisiana is a place she learned to hate early. A town that watches, remembers, and never forgets who you belong to. She plans to settle the estate, cut ties, and disappear again.
That plan does not survive the first night.
Emma begins losing time. She wakes in places she does not remember going. Blood appears under her fingernails. Violence spreads through the swamps surrounding Ouachita Parish, and no one wants to talk about it. The town calls it the Rougarou, a Cajun legend blamed for murders that have haunted the area for decades.
As Emma digs deeper, the legend stops feeling distant. The stories circle back to her family, to a massacre long buried, and to a father whose past the town refuses to name out loud. Every answer pulls her closer to something living inside her blood.
The curse is not random. It is inherited.
Adapted from Eric Mathis’s original screenplay, ROUGAROU is a bleak descent into generational trauma, religious violence, and small town complicity. It blends folklore, body horror, and Southern Gothic dread into a story where becoming the monster is not a choice, but a consequence.
This is not a tale about salvation. It is about what survives when the truth finally claws its way to the surface.
eric mathis publishing merch
The Rougarou T-shirt features the film’s most iconic image: a savage werewolf clawing its way out of a human eye, blood and torn flesh dripping as the creature forces itself into the world. The design captures the core of Rougarou’s Southern Gothic nightmare. Identity split open. Violence inherited. The monster looking back.
Printed on a deep black shirt, the artwork hits with brutal contrast and high detail, letting the reds burn and the creature’s eyes cut through the dark. The result feels less like a logo and more like a moment frozen mid-attack.
This shirt was designed for horror fans who want something unapologetic. No irony. No restraint. Just pure, visceral imagery pulled straight from the film’s mythology.
Wear it like a badge.
Or like a curse.
Either way, it’s already watching you.
This ultra-soft black tee features the Eric Mathis Publishing crest in bold crimson red, a symbol of dark storytelling, independence, and unapologetic horror. The shield and crossed swords mark the banner under which stories like Rougarou and Infernal are forged.
Made from a premium, lightweight cotton blend, this shirt is soft from the first wear and built for all-day comfort. It has a modern fit that wears well on its own or layered, whether you are at a screening, a convention, or grinding through late-night creative work.
This is not mass-market merch. It is a statement piece for readers, filmmakers, and fans who stand behind independent horror and raw storytelling.
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Super soft premium fabric
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Classic black with deep red print
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Durable, high-quality screen print
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Comfortable modern fit
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Designed for horror fans and creators alike
Wear it as a badge. This is the mark of the stories that do not flinch.
Creator-owned. creator-driven
"Eric Mathis Publishing was created because creators give everything to their work and are too often asked to give away the rest. We spend months, sometimes years, pouring our time, hearts, sweat, money, and sanity into our art, only to be funneled into systems that take the profits, the control, and the ownership while offering little in return. I chose a different path. This imprint exists so my work remains creator-owned, uncensored, and released on my terms, delivered directly to the people who believe in it at the same level of quality, or higher, than traditional publishing. By partnering with an exceptional print team, I am able to produce beautiful, premium books while protecting my intellectual property and honoring the creative process. Eric Mathis Publishing is about independence, creative control, and building a direct, honest relationship between artist and audience. This is not about cutting corners. It is about cutting out what never served creators in the first place." -Eric Mathis