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 →
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. 
I’m especially interested in the intersection of music and horror literature. In the anthology Ghosts, Spirits and Specters Vol. 1, my short story “Collector of Ghosts” explores this connection. After Yumiko discovers a strange board game in an antique shop, she gathers four friends to play it, with frightening results. She devises a possible solution to their dilemma based on her experience playing violin in the college orchestra. But will it work? What happens next will test their bonds of friendship.