In conversation with Linda D. Addison Linda D. Addison is a power to be reckoned with. In 2002, she made history as the first Black woman to win a Bram Stoker Award® with her poetry collection Consumed, Reduced to Beautiful Grey Ashes (2001). She has since received six other nominations, … Linda D. Addison – Women in HorrorRead more
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Simone St James Travels a Murder Road
Murder Road by Simone St James a Giveaway and extract of this thrilling new novel!! We are thrilled to share an excerpt of Murder Road by Simone St James with you. As a UK reader, you have the opportunity to win one of 5 hardback copies of this exciting new … Simone St James Travels a Murder RoadRead more
Angela Slatter Women Horror Month
In conversation with Angela Slatter My introduction to Angela Slatter was with her first U.S. collection, A Feast of Sorrows (2006), which won the Aurealis Award for Best Collection. As a rabid fan of fairy tales, I was immediately hooked. I quickly acquired Sourdough and Other Stories (2012), the first … Angela Slatter Women Horror MonthRead more
Angela Yuriko Smith
In conversation with Angela Yuriko Smith My first introduction to Angela Yuriko Smith was through poetry, which is one of my first loves. She contributed the poem “Los Vigilantes Oscuros” to Shadow Atlas: Dark Landscapes of the Americas (2021). Later, I was lucky enough to have my poem “Necrotic Ambrosia” … Angela Yuriko SmithRead more
KT Wagner – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with KT Wagner With all the attention on novel-length work, it’s sometimes easy to forget the power of short stories, especially in the fast-paced world we live in today. Canadian author Alice Munro made a name for herself as short story writer, and KT Wagner is following in … KT Wagner – Women in Horror MonthRead more
Discovering the Magic of Priya Sharma’s Fiction
In conversation with Priya Sharma My first introduction to Priya Sharma was the incredible story “Fabulous Beasts,” which was originally published in 2015 as a Tor.com original. This horror novelette was a Shirley Jackson Award finalist and winner of the British Fantasy Award for Short Fiction. It is also the … Discovering the Magic of Priya Sharma’s FictionRead more
I Spit on Your Celluloid, The History of Women Directing Horror Movies By Heidi Honeycutt
I Spit on Your Celluloid The History of Women Directing Horror Movies By Heidi Honeycutt Slumber Party Massacre. Pet Sematary. Near Dark. American Psycho… These horror movies have heavily contributed to pop culture and are loved by horror fans everywhere. But so many others have been forgotten by history. From … I Spit on Your Celluloid, The History of Women Directing Horror Movies By Heidi HoneycuttRead more
Alone in the Dark – Horror Battle 3
Horror Battle: Alone in the Dark (1982) vs Alone in the Dark(2005) Have you ever been talking about a film with someone, and it becomes clear that you are talking about a different film? Confusing everyone involved. It can sometimes be confusing when two films that have the same name. … Alone in the Dark – Horror Battle 3Read more
Lee Murray: A Literary Powerhouse in New Zealand
In conversation with Lee Murray For Women in Horror Month In December 2023, the winner of the New Zealand Prime Minister’s Award for Literary Achievement in Fiction was announced: Lee Murray. And for good reason. Not only does Murray work in several mediums and roles, but she often receives recognition … Lee Murray: A Literary Powerhouse in New ZealandRead more
Kyla Lee Ward: Exploring Childhood Fears and Delightful Witches
Kyla Lee Ward: Exploring Childhood Fears and Delightful Witches “Some fears belong to childhood, “Phantasms we forget…” Let me say at the start, that most of the things meant to scare children did not scare me. On the contrary, I found them delightful. I was very fond of witches. I … Kyla Lee Ward: Exploring Childhood Fears and Delightful WitchesRead more
Cynthia Pelayo – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Cynthia Pelayo As a fan of fairy tales, I first discovered the work of Cynthia Pelayo through her book Children of Chicago (2012), a modern spin on the Pied Piper fairy tale. This novel won the International Latino Book Award for Best Mystery and was nominated for … Cynthia Pelayo – Women in Horror MonthRead more
Sarah Read – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Sarah Read Since Sarah Read published her first story in 2014, she has gone on to publish more than fifty short stories, two collections, and one novel. Her debut novel, The Bone Weaver’s Orchard (2019) won the Bram Stoker Award® for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. … Sarah Read – Women in Horror MonthRead more
Cindy O’Quinn – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Cindy O’Quinn Over the last few years, Cindy O’Quinn has taken horror by storm. In 2019, her story “Lydia” (Twisted Book of Shadows) received a Bram Stoker Award® nomination for Superior Achievement in Short Fiction. She followed that up with a second nomination in short fiction with … Cindy O’Quinn – Women in Horror MonthRead more
Lindy Ryan Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Lindy Ryan In 2017, Black Spot Books was founded by award-winning author, editor, director Lindy Ryan. Not long after, Black Spot Books was acquired as an independent imprint of Vesuvian Media Group. I first met Lindy when she acquired two of my poems for her first foray … Lindy Ryan Women in Horror MonthRead more
Julie C. Day – Women in Horror Month
In conversation with Julie C. Day Sometimes, the most important connections you make are happy accidents. After I graduated with my MFA from Stonecoast, I lucked into an invite to join an online critique group. That’s where I first met Julie C. Day. I watched and learned. As a result, … Julie C. Day – Women in Horror MonthRead more