Growing Up in a Literary Household Born in London, England on August 30, 1797, as Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin--Mary was the daughter of famed feminist Wollstonecraft as well as the philosopher and political writer William Godwin. Her mother Mary Wollstonecraft authored The Vindication of the Rights of Woman in 1792, but she died shortly after Shelley was born, and … [Read more...] about Mary Shelley: How a Teenager Changed the Literary World
Horror Novels
The Best Books of Cosmic Horror
One thing that is evident when you look for and inevitably read books that are a lot of authors that have been influenced by H.P. Lovecraft. Some take influence by crediting his creations, some crediting his name--others his style, short story form that truly resonate within the genre. Others still have found their own path within the genre, by taking the essence of cosmic … [Read more...] about The Best Books of Cosmic Horror
The Legacy of Horror Writer, Lois Duncan
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
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
The Life and Death of Richard Matheson
Photography by Kieran Guckian Richard Matheson has been aptly described as, "the most famous horror writer that you've never heard of," meaning that you know his body of work, you just never knew the face behind it. So here's your chance to learn about one of the most prolific writers of the genre, with a career that spanned nearly seven decades. The Early Years Born … [Read more...] about The Life and Death of Richard Matheson