Last year at Pride with a Bite, we published WAXING OFF by E.E.W. Christman on this day! This ferocious little novella is so cathartic for queer rage and is more relevant than ever. If you need something to aid your rage, this is the ideal book! ABOUT THE BOOK “Waxing Off is a fresh, engaging new take on the werewolf mythos, expertly probing themes about gender and loneliness while still making sure the reader enjoys a satisfying, bloody romp.

Last year, WAXING OFF by E.E.W. Christman came out on this day! This ferocious little novella is so cathartic for queer rage and is more relevant than ever. If you need something to aid your rage, …

Itch! by Gemma Amor Synopsis Something moves on the forest floor . . . Josie is at rock bottom. Burned out, heartbroken and recovering from an abusive relationship, she lives a haunted existence after returning to her isolated hometown on the edge of the Forest of Dean. But the tall, dense pine trees are not the only things casting shadows across her skin.

Artist Nick Dunkenstein (who created my logo and avatar) is from Jacksonville, Florida and a vocal goth. She has experienced feeling distraught for the longest time, but has found renewed hope in politician Angie Nixon, who hails from Jacksonville. Angie has been a powerhouse fighting for LGBTQ+ rights amongst other important issues. To raise awareness, Nick created this important piece of artwork.

What Feeds Below by Tatiana Schlote-Bonne Synopsis The darkness isn't empty. It's hungry. At the edge of the City of the Void, a massive chasm extends miles into the earth, its treacherous terrain overrun with vicious monsters and carnivorous plants. For orphaned best friends Petra and Jade, guiding treasure-seeking tourists down into the Void is the only way to earn enough to pull themselves up out of the slums for good.

My spoken word poetry was featured again on Damon Thomas's radio show, There is A Life After Life! Damon is a multi-generational Floridian, horror author, and runs Rural Gloom. My poem, “Saved..?,” was on the most recent episode of his radio show. The station that this show appears on is WGOT 100.1 FM is based in Gainesville, Florida.

Support for Angie Nixon in Florida who has been vehemently fighting for LGBTQ+ rights, with artwork by Nick Dunkenstein.

You Watched in Silence by H. Lee Justine Synopsis In this shivery blend of queer psychological thriller and horror, evocatively set in the secluded islands of the Pacific Northwest, You Watched in Silence combines the bite of Jessica Knoll with the twists of Verity and the atmospheric tension of The Haunting of Bly Manor. Caitlyn believes her world is falling apart when her best friend cuts her off--until she gets a message from the only person who can put it back together.

Another by Paul Tremblay Synopsis The bone-chilling, instantly New York Times bestselling tale of an unsettling, unbreakable friendship—from acclaimed horror author Paul Tremblay. “All the questions we ask as kids about who we are and what we’re worth take a terrifying turn in this spooky tale of a sinister, inhuman imposter and the nightmares he brings. Tremblay has taken the world of horror for adults by storm, and in his middle-grade debut, once again, he serves up scenes that will make you squirm long after the book is closed.”

Damon Thomas of Rural Gloom hosts a radio show featuring spoken word poetry called There is A Life After Life, and my poem, "Art Therapy," was on the most recent episode! The station that this show appears on is WGOT 100.1 FM is based in Gainesville, Florida. I am honored to be featured alongside so many other talented creatives. You can listen to the full episode below! My poem appears in the last segment. Listen to Show Check out There is a Life After Life on Instagram!

I am starting a new series featuring my auto-buy authors (authors whose work I will always pick up) and my first feature is on Erika T. Wurth! Today also happens to be her birthday. Erika is an Indigenous author who local to me, and I love how she incorporated aspects of Colorado into her books and some of her stories. …

Puck by Samantha Allen Synopsis “Full of mischief and romance, this book is everything you’d want in a Shakespearean retelling. A joyful, riotous romp!” —Ashley Herring Blake, award-winning author of Delilah Green Doesn’t Care Named a Most Anticipated Romance of 2026 by Marie Claire and USA TODAY In this A Midsummer Night's Dream-inspired romcom, Puck is a reality show producer and agent of chaos with a talent for bringing people together .

Last year, I had the privilege of reading Salt Bones by Jennifer Givhan and connecting with her. With a background in poetry, Jenn's writing is lyrical, haunting, and gorgeous. Her writing is beyond vital in the times we are living in. Jenn writes from her Indigenous, Mexican American background, highlighting her beautiful community combining folklore with true to life horrors. While I had said last year that…

Liz, I loved your NIGHTS EDGE DUOLOGY, but there was something different and special about your re-release of THE PHANTOM FOREST. As an author who also took back rights to my first book and am re-publishing it, what made you want to release an updated version? First of all, thank you for your kind words about TPF! I also felt there was something really different and special about it, and I’d known for some time that I was going to re-release it with updated text.

For those who don't know, I am the author of three novels, and my poems and short stories have been published in a variety of anthologies. Author website: T.S. Moon My first novel was published by an indie publisher my senior year of high school when I was 18. It was called Beautiful Nightmare: Some Dreams Become Your reality.

The Sleeping Sisters by Jennifer Givhan Synopsis A threatened mother and a relentless detective collide when a series of murders awaken something long buried in the New Mexican desert in this mesmerizing novel of literary horror, perfect for fans of Carmen Maria Machado and Stephen Graham Jones. "A marvelously strange story of murder and motherhood. . . . I have no idea how to describe what I just read, but it was really, really cool." --T.

Are you as sick of the heat as I am? Barely having a winter this year has really messed with Colorado's weather, so here's hoping fall is actually cooler this year! Being heat sensitive makes summers particularly unbearable for me, so the faster we can get to fall, the better. Anyway, today started the 100 Day Bookish Countdown to Halloween Challenge my friend Kiersten of @burchbooksandbrews on Instagram started.

Headlights by CJ Leede Synopsis Every instinct tells him to run. Every memory tells him he can’t.Special Agent Daniel Stansfield is ready for a change. Burnt out and defeated by the job, it’s his last day with the FBI. But before he can turn in his badge, he’s summoned back to Denver, the city he ran from four years ago, with a chilling message: …

Not traveling this summer? Me neither! So, I've prepared some spooktastic horror recommendations to take you away. Pick your ideal vacation and cuddle up with your next summer read. But be warned, these books bite and aren't for the faint of heart. Summer Camp With a side of cannibal It’s a local legend. No one is sure if this “Camp Slaughter” place is real or not.

Amber Hathaway's writing is atmospheric and represents autism and mental health with an impeccable touch. Her way with words is unmatched, and I am so excited that the sequel to her first book, Little White Flowers, is now out! If you love folk horror with V.C. Andrews eclectic gothic vibes, then you must dive into Hathaway's work. I can almost guarantee that you won't be disappointed!

Little White Flowers Book 1 by Amber Hathaway Synopsis Some secrets are better left to rot. When she and her brother venture to Evanston, Maine to clean out an estranged relative’s estate, ho…

This year, I was given the opportunity to present at the Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference in conjunction with StokerCon for my study on Leatherface, titled Gender, Sexuality, and the Queer Experience as Demonstrated Through Leatherface. Leatherface is my favorite horror icon for a number of reasons. Many of which I touch on in my presentation (my full paper analysis will be available soon).

Happy Friday, Horror Fiends! Last week I had the pleasure of getting to meet CJ Leede in person for her new book, Headlights, which is set here in Colorado. As a multi-generational Coloradoan, this book was intimate and important to me for many reasons. Needless to say, like all of CJ's books, it is a must read. (My full review is coming soon)

Essential Pride Month Horror Reads It's Pride all year here, but I love giving you some special queer horror picks every Pride! This year, I am featuring some of the best queer horror books that I cannot get out of my head. I still think about all of these books, and to me, that marks a true must read. Trad Wife…

This year marks the 10th anniversary of StokerCon, and I am so excited to be a part of it! I will be attending virtually, and my pre-recorded presentation will be available for the Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference that is happening in conjunction with StokerCon. You don't have to be part of the Horror Writer's Association to participate in the Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference or StokerCon, but you do need a virtual ticket for StokerCon.

A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James Synopsis “From the book’s chillingly creepy setting, which previously appeared in The Sun Down Motel (2020), to a nerve-jangling plot that effectively borrows from a mix of genres to the writing itself, which shimmers with a dazzlingly sharp sense of wit, everything about St. James’ latest is done to perfection.”-Booklist (starred review)

As a horror and literary scholar, I am dedicated to championing marginalized voices and celebrating the healing power of the macabre. Join me for a broad examination of the genre! Click to read The H...

Afterbirth by Emma Cleary Synopsis An unsettling, hypnotic descent into the visceral heart of “mommy horror,” Afterbirth is a story of fractured sisterhood, aching hunger, and irrevocable transformation—reverberating with the echoes of classic horror cinema. In the wake of a fraught and ill-omened romance, Brooke arrives in Vancouver to care for her sister Izzy, who is preparing to undergo reproductive surgery.