Here is where we'll feature essays, reviews, critique, theory, and more from women in horror. If you're interested in submitting, read our guidelines here.

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Essays

"We were little girls but we could use our voices to tell a story—all kinds of stories. Even scary ones. And that’s exactly what we did."

"Women are not your shield, your mama, your thing you can use. You want to treat us like shit, don’t cry when you get it served back to you."

"Growing up, I relished Halloween’s approach even more than Christmas. Santa had nothing on Halloween with jack-o’-lanterns, costumes and candy…"

Emily Verona, "The First Horror Story I Ever Wrote."

V. Castro, "Kings in Genre Fiction."

Amy Grech, "Candy Corn Memories

Interviews

I like being scared. It’s kind of a rush. When I was younger, I considered it a challenge. Like, if I could watch something scary and not be completely terrified, then I won.

~Jessica Guess

Roller Skates and Horror: Interview with Jessica Guess by Gwendolyn Kiste

~V. Castro

Shining Legacy: Interview with V. Castro by Gwendolyn Kiste

~Cina Pelayo

Poetry of the Night: Interview with Cina Pelayo by Gwendolyn Kiste

~Mary Kay McBrayer

Any character can be ace, any character can be queer. I think the most important thing to write and to encourage is three-dimensional people in stories. Give them a fully realized life and thoughts, and oh yeah they’re ace too. Normalize your queers.

~Montiese McKenzie

Let’s open the gates and welcome diverse voices, stories, and characters! Sometimes, this
genre can feel very small. It can feel as if there are a few industry giants followed by a few indie break-out stars, and that’s it. In reality, the horror genre is huge with authors from all different backgrounds knocking on the door begging to be let in. So, what are we waiting for? There’s room for everyone.

Nico Bell

Ask the Author: A Q&A with Mary Kay McBrayer

Ask the Author: A Q&A with Montiese McKenzie

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Nico Bell

Reviews

Rebecca Rowland’s Review of The Easton Falls Massacre by Holly Rae Garcia and Ryan Prentice Garcia (out October 2020)

If you'd like to pitch and/or submit a piece for consideration, please contact V. Castro (vvcastro100 (at) gmail) and Sonora Taylor (sonorataylor (at) gmail).

Guidelines

Max word count: 2000
Minimum word count: 500
Topics can range, but must be about horror
We'll only accept pitches/submissions from women/woman-identifying authors. However, your subject can be about all genders.

Essays

Amy Grech, "Candy Corn Memories

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Regina Mitchell Garza, "Changing the Narrative"

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Nico Bell, "Body Positivity During A Pandemic"

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Interviews

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Reviews

Essays

Amy Grech, "Candy Corn Memories

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Regina Mitchell Garza, "Changing the Narrative"

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Nico Bell, "Body Positivity During A Pandemic"

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Interviews

Ask th Author: Q&A with

Nico Bell

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Reviews