The Legacy of an author like the late Lois Duncan stretches farther than one might think—having been 82 years old when she died of a stroke, she left behind a long prolific career of writing fiction for young adults. Many people read Duncan’s books in their adolescence, so much so her books can be considered a rite of passage. One thing that can be said of Duncan’s writing is … [Read more...] about The Legacy of Horror Writer, Lois Duncan
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The Trials and Tribulations in the Life of Lois Duncan
We’re starting off July with a bang—and honoring one of Horror’s great women writers! Although she was best known for her work in young-adult novels, she is considered a pioneering figure in the development of the genre, specializing in the sub-genres of horror, thriller, and suspense. Lois Duncan, an author that throughout her life dealt with innumerable travesties and tragic … [Read more...] about The Trials and Tribulations in the Life of Lois Duncan
Subgenres of Horror, With Recommended Reading List
by Brandon Cornett Do you enjoy reading horror stories and novels? Want to broaden your horizons and try something new? I've got just the thing. Below, I've dissected the horror genre into seven main subgenres, with some recommended reading for each one. Classifying a Genre: It's Like Herding Cats Categorizing the horror genre is harder than you might think. We're … [Read more...] about Subgenres of Horror, With Recommended Reading List
Interview with Horror Author Marie Batiste
Tell me a bit about yourself and what got you into writing supernatural detective horror? Well, I have loved all things supernatural since I was in elementary school. I remember checking out R.L. Stine books from the library every week, first Goosebumps and then Fear Street. Reading has always been an escape for me and the creepier the story the better. … [Read more...] about Interview with Horror Author Marie Batiste
The Necronomicon and Other Ancient Tomes
What is the Necronomicon While it’s true that the Necronomicon is a fictional book, there has been so much lore built up around about it that it has taken on a life of its own. H.P. Lovecraft imagined an ancient tome that accounted for the primordial cultures and lore of the universe he imagined along with them. This universe of course exists concurrently with the world that … [Read more...] about The Necronomicon and Other Ancient Tomes