Women Are Reclaiming and Perfecting The Rape Revenge Narrative
Column by Christopher Shultz
Women writers are carving important narratives out of an exploitative subgenre.
"Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear" by Margee Kerr
Review by Cina Pelayo
Sociologist Margee Kerr spent years coding responses to the question, What’s your biggest fear?
A Goosebumpy Celebration of R.L. Stine
Column by Jessica Marie Baumgartner
Wishing the master of children's horror a happy birthday.
10 Awful Movies We Should Turn Into Amazing Novels
Column by Gabino Iglesias
There are many movies out there that are awful but contain elements of greatness. Here are ten I would love to see turned into books at the hands of some of my favorite authors.
Tales From the Crust: Pizza My Skull
Column by David James Keaton
"Tales From the Crust: An Anthology of Pizza Horror" is out today, and it is a plague unleashed upon the horror genre. Read the intro, for free, RIGHT HERE!
How Is Magical Realism Different From Fantasy?
Column by Christopher Shultz
If magical realism isn't straight-up fantasy, or any other speculative genre, then what, exactly, is it?
"Tales From the Crust" Exclusive TOC and Cover Reveal!
News by Joshua Chaplinsky July 26, 2019
The horror anthology you all thought was a joke is here and it is deadly serious. Courtesy of those maniacs over at Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing.
Horror Does Not Deserve Your Shame
Column by S.A. Bradley July 16, 2019
There is still a stigma associated with the horror genre, despite a long list of exceptional horror stories paving the way.
A Brief History Of Folk Horror In Literature
Column by Christopher Shultz
The term "folk horror" might have originally only referred to films, but there is a lush history of novels and short stories that definitely belong to the subgenre.
5 Horrifying Books Outside The Horror Genre
Column by Autumn Christian June 24, 2019
Horror is not just a genre, it is a feeling. And it is inescapable, no matter what kind of books you read.
10 Things Every Horror Writer Should Read
Column by Repo Kempt
Given the limited amount of reading time in our lives, it's important not to waste time consuming material that won't help us progress and develop.
Raised by Wolves: Examining Alcoholism and Werewolves
Column by Max Booth III
"A naked American man stole my balloons."
"Inspection" by Josh Malerman
Review by Christopher Shultz
Though not without its flaws, "Inspection" upholds Malerman's premiere horror author status.
Writing Horror Using All Five Senses
Column by Repo Kempt April 22, 2019
How to effectively use sensory details to connect with readers and maximize the fear in your writing.
The Folkloric And Literary Roots Of La Llorona
Column by Christopher Shultz
The fabled bogey-woman stars in a new Conjuring Universe film, but perhaps we shouldn't fear her at all.
"A Hawk in the Woods": Witchy Shenanigans and Spooky Folk Songs
Review by Max Booth III
Say hello to the best debut novel you'll read all year.
The Literary Influences Behind Jordan Peele's "Us"
Column by Christopher Shultz
There are film references abound in Jordan Peele's latest, but the written word also plays an important role in its proceedings.
The Five Habits of Highly Effective Horror Fiction Podcasts
Column by Luke Kondor
Want to start a fiction podcast? Here's what worked for the successful The Other Stories Podcast.
The Weird, Bloody Path to Fangoria
Column by Max Booth III
How one author got his book published by Fangoria.
The 13 Best Women Writing Horror Today
Column by Meredith Borders February 15, 2019
It's Women in Horror Month, so let's talk women in horror!
9 Ways to Celebrate Women in Horror Month
Column by Annie Neugebauer
Whether you’re new to Women in Horror Month or ringing it in for the tenth time, here are 9 ideas for how to celebrate.
Sarah Read on "The Bone Weaver’s Orchard", Horror, and Knitting
Interview by Annie Neugebauer January 30, 2019
We talk to author Sarah Read, discussing her debut novel "The Bone Weaver's Orchard", the differences between short and long fiction, editing and writing, hobbies, passions, and more.
Book vs. Film: "Bird Box"
Column by Christopher Shultz December 28, 2018
How does Susanne Bier's Netflix film stack up to Josh Malerman's debut novel?