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Five Speculative Novels Set In Worlds Full of Books

Five Speculative Novels Set In Worlds Full of Books

"Fantastical libraries, cozy bookstores, and stories that pay homage to the magic of the written word..."

By Hester Fox | April 12, 2023

April's Best Psychological Thrillers

April's Best Psychological Thrillers

Featuring new books from Caroline Kepnes, Adam Sternbergh, Megan Miranda, and more.

By Molly Odintz | April 11, 2023

Eight Weeks of Art Horror That Will Make You a Better Storyteller

Eight Weeks of Art Horror That Will Make You a Better Storyteller

Meagan Jennett lays out a cycle of horror films and texts

By Meagan Jennett | April 11, 2023

The Inherent Subversiveness of Romantic Suspense

The Inherent Subversiveness of Romantic Suspense

Michelle Cruz on finding her genre and her community.

By Michelle Cruz | April 10, 2023

The Case for More Bloodthirsty Women in Literature

The Case for More Bloodthirsty Women in Literature

Horror has found a new final girl, but this time, she’s the one you need to fear.

By Suzanne Young | April 7, 2023

Mysteries and Thrillers That Juxtapose Violence Against Idyllic Settings

Mysteries and Thrillers That Juxtapose Violence Against Idyllic Settings

"Death feels somehow crueler when it’s preceded by beauty"

By Ella Berman | April 7, 2023

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When the Setting Is as Creepy as the Story Itself

By Sally Hepworth | April 6, 2023

5 Key Tips for Writing About the Neurodivergent Without Stereotyping

By Harper Kincaid | April 6, 2023

The Case for Complex Characters of Color

By Disha Bose | April 5, 2023

Ling Ling Huang On Body Horror, Identity, and Makeovers

Ling Ling Huang On Body Horror, Identity, and Makeovers

Performance helps us live in the world. Body horror helps us acknowledge what's underneath.

By Ling Ling Huang | April 4, 2023

Jennifer Banash On The Lady Gaga Conspiracy Theory That Inspired Her Novel

Jennifer Banash On The Lady Gaga Conspiracy Theory That Inspired Her Novel

"I became fascinated by the depths that some of these online threads went to discredit Gaga, to paint her as a literal Fame Monster."

By Jennifer Banash | April 3, 2023

Six Books that Blur the Line Between Romance and Suspense

Six Books that Blur the Line Between Romance and Suspense

"So much romance and beauty are just a cover for something horrific that lurks underneath."

By Ren Destefano | April 3, 2023

8 Novels Featuring Artificial Intelligence

8 Novels Featuring Artificial Intelligence

For fiction writers, the increasing sophistication of AI presents endless possibilities for storytelling.

By Evie Green | March 31, 2023

A Brief Introduction to Horror Films in the USSR

A Brief Introduction to Horror Films in the USSR

Or, what scared people most in the late Soviet Union?

By Alexander Herbert | March 30, 2023

City of Poe: Baltimore, 1979

City of Poe: Baltimore, 1979

Michael Gonzales on that first, uncanny encounter with his new home city.

By Michael Gonzales | March 30, 2023

What's The Difference Between Suspense and Mystery?

What's The Difference Between Suspense and Mystery?

And in the end, can't we agree to just enjoy the read?

By Jaime Jo Wright | March 29, 2023

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