Readers often yearn to know what inspires an author’s choices. My novel
Shockadelica has many links to the horror genre–films, books, imagery, songs, podcasts… I thought it would be interesting to share what inspired some of the choices behind
Shockadelica and draw attention to fellow denizens of the horror universe.
In Shockadelica, two horror podcasters–drag artist Kendall Akande and best friend Jenna Chen–share a passion for art, fashion, and horror. When they learn their apartment building might be haunted, they see an opportunity for a podcast episode. But as they investigate further with the help of their quirky neighbors, they uncover something far more sinister. Kendall and Jenna must use their creativity to confront the evil force that threatens them all. Continue reading →
In recent years, authors have unleashed a flood of fiction that blends music and horror. I’ve been unable to find a reason to explain it, but given my interests, I’m grateful for it. There have always been such stories, of course–just not quite so many. I’ve written about this intersection in several guest posts for horror review sites. Each article attempts to explore the topic from a different angle. Below you’ll find info about each of these posts. Continue reading →
HorrorAddicts.net Press Presents: Dark Divinations edited by Naching T. Kassa. Book Trailer: 
In the anthology Welcome to the Show, each story concerns a fictional, haunted San Francisco music venue called The Shantyman. Compiled by Matt Hayward and edited by Doug Murano, the 17 stories feature well-known horror authors writing in a range of horror styles. I had such a blast reading this anthology that I decided to commemorate each story with an image and short caption.