Christopher Golden's Secrets to Creating Dread and Writing Great Horror Thrillers

Christopher Golden's Secrets to Creating Dread and Writing Great Horror Thrillers

The author of Carry Me to My Grave shares advice on pacing, atmospherics, and more

By Christopher Golden | July 21, 2026

When are Witches... Not Witches?

When are Witches... Not Witches?

Christopher Golden muses on his creation, "the Ur-Witch."

By Christopher Golden | May 23, 2025

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