In conversation with Christi Nogle Since Christi Nogle published her first story in 2016, she’s taken the horror scene by storm with works appearing in some of my favorite magazines including Strange Horizons, Vastarien, Dark Matter Magazine, PseudoPod, and Cosmic Horror Monthly. In 2022, she and Willow Dawn Becker co-edited … Christi Nogle – Women in Horror MonthRead more
INTERVIEWS
Angela Sylvaine – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Angela Sylvaine As 2019 came to a close, I travelled to Denver to attend the launch of Terror at 5280’, an anthology published by the Denver Horror Collective. It was at this event that I first met Angela Sylvaine. We both had stories in the anthology, and … Angela Sylvaine – Women in Horror MonthRead more
Hope Madden Runs an Obstacle Corpse
Hope Madden Runs an Obstacle Corpse – Women in Horror Month I had made a couple of short films, including the proof of concept for the feature Obstacle Corpse. All this (as well as several years’ worth of work shooting classroom footage for a college textbook publisher) I’d done with … Hope Madden Runs an Obstacle CorpseRead more
Elizabeth Hand – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Elizabeth Hand As part of the research for my essay “Words Wielded by Women” (Apex Magazine, May 2023), I had the opportunity to sit down for a discussion with Elizabeth Hand, an award-winning writer who has been breaking down boundaries since she started writing in 1988. Moving … Elizabeth Hand – Women in Horror MonthRead more
Alma Katsu – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Alma Katsu I first discovered Alma Katsu when I read the introduction to Black Cranes: Tales of Unquiet Women (2020), edited by Lee Murray and Geneve Flynn. This ground-breaking collection of fourteen stories, explores the identity of Asian women from different perspectives. “Just as there is no … Alma Katsu – Women in Horror MonthRead more
Lisa Morton: Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Lisa Morton In 2016, on the heels of a traumatic bicycle accident, the Horror Writers Association (HWA) literally saved my life. At my darkest moment, I received a call from Marge Simon notifying me that I had just won the HWA Scholarship. This call gave me hope, … Lisa Morton: Women in Horror MonthRead more
Tananarive Due: Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Tananarive Due I think all humans are fearful, a lot of our political climate right now is due to fear. Fear of being outbred, fear of payback, whatever. I think it’s more unconscious for a lot of men, maybe, who are not as aware of being fearful … Tananarive Due: Women in Horror MonthRead more
C J Cooke Has A Haunting in the Arctic
Today we welcome C J Cooke to Ginger Nuts of Horror with an entry in our 5 Minutes series to promote their brand new chilling novel A Haunting in the Arctic. “Something has walked the floors of the Ormen for almost a century. Something that craves revenge…” ‘Rich, chilling and … C J Cooke Has A Haunting in the ArcticRead more
Rob Costello is Dancing with Bears in His Eyes.
Recently, we enjoyed conversing with horror author Rob Costello to celebrate the launch of his new collection, Dancing Bears. We discussed his inspiration for writing horror stories and the creative process he goes through while writing his books. Rob also shared some fascinating behind-the-scenes stories about his new collection, giving … Rob Costello is Dancing with Bears in His Eyes.Read more
Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue, James Tyler Toothman
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? A little about me… well, I am fond of fine literature, nineties gangster rap, cannabis and tobacco mixed together, women with southern accents, psychedelic mushrooms, and Dr Hook. The most beautiful thing I’ve ever laid eyes on is the ceiling … Three Sixes and a Forked Tongue, James Tyler ToothmanRead more
The Good Unknown: Exploring Stephen Volk’s Ghost Stories
Stephen Volk – The Good Unknown and Other Ghost Stories – Interview Following the release of his new collection The Good Unknown and Other Ghost Stories (review here), Stephen Volk sat down with Gingernuts of Horror to discuss the inspiration and process behind the collection. Gingernuts Of Horror: Thanks for … The Good Unknown: Exploring Stephen Volk’s Ghost StoriesRead more
Horror Author Interview – Patrick Rutigliano
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? Hi. I’m Patrick Rutigliano. I’m a lifelong horror fan, cat wrangler, amateur cook, metalhead, adventure game enthusiast, and general geek. I also write fiction and poetry. Which one of your characters would you least like to meet in real life? … Horror Author Interview – Patrick RutiglianoRead more
Josh Schlossberg Wanders through the Terrifying Charwood
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? I’m a biological horror author, a subgenre I define as dark fiction dealing with “living creatures, vital processes.” I host the podcast Josh’s Worst Nightmare, where I invite on indie authors to discuss a topic of bio horror relevant to … Josh Schlossberg Wanders through the Terrifying CharwoodRead more
Holly Payne-Strange is a Strange and Twisted Thing
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? Sure, I am originally from the UK but I live in NYC now, and absolutely love it! It’s such a vibrant city, there’s always something to do or be inspired by here. I live with my wife and three cats, … Holly Payne-Strange is a Strange and Twisted ThingRead more
Geraldine Comiskey is unRIP
Could you tell the readers a little bit about yourself? I have lived many lives, both in the physical world and through my novels. Ever since I was a small child, I have always felt that there were “doors” and “tunnels” nearby, and I only had to enter one to … Geraldine Comiskey is unRIPRead more