Buzz Books Authors & Editors: Horror's New Horizons
Horror authors will discuss their upcoming books and writing process with their editors at a virtual Buzz Books event hosted by Emily Hughes (Horror for Weenies). Booksellers, librarians, and horror fans can attend to learn about new horror releases and industry trends.
Event Details: Four author-editor pairs will discuss their upcoming horror novels in an hour-long conversation, sharing insights about their writing process and how horror tackles modern themes.
Featured Conversations
Ivy Pochoda & Daphne Durham, Ecstasy. A horror retelling of a Greek tragedy about women who reject society's expectations. A dark, poetic story about power and desire.
Markus Redmond & Leticia Gomez, Blood Slaves. A vampire origin story set during American slavery. The last member of an ancient African vampire tribe joins forces with an enslaved person seeking freedom, leading to a violent battle for liberation. Similar to works by Victor LaValle, Tananarive Due, and Colson Whitehead.
Hester Steel & Alexandra Murphy, The Faceless Thing We Adore. Aoife discovers a seemingly perfect island commune with a sinister secret. Once told she was weak, she must find her strength to protect those she loves.
Daphne Fama & Candice Coote, House of Monstrous Women. Set in 1986 Philippines, a woman accepts an invitation to her childhood friend's maze-like house, where she becomes entangled in a dangerous game. Her friend is rumored to be a witch.
Who Should Attend
Booksellers wanting to learn about horror market trends
Librarians looking to build horror collections
Horror fans seeking new authors
Readers interested in modern horror beyond standard tropes
Industry professionals curious about author-editor relationships