Stuart Conover is a father, husband, rescue dog lover, blogger, published author, geek, entrepreneur, and horror fanatic. He works IT during the day and tries to battle the urge to sleep with a healthy consumption of caffeine.

Kevin J. Kennedy is a horror author, editor, and anthologist. He is also the owner of KJK Publishing and he runs the bestselling 'The Horror Collection' series.’ He is the author of Halloween Land, and The Clown.

He lives in the heart of Scotland with his beautiful wife, three cats, Carlito, Ariel and Luna, and a Pomchi called Orko. He can be found on Facebook if you want to chat with him.

Phil Hore has written for newspapers and magazines across the globe, and has worked as an educator at the Smithsonian, the Field Museum and the Australian War Memorial. He writes history, science and science fiction, and often finds all three meeting each other on the page.

Dale Parnell was born and raised in Norwich, and moved to Staffordshire in 1999. He has been writing for almost thirty years, but it wasn’t until 2017 that he self-published his first collection, “The Green Cathedral”, a selection of seven contemporary fantasy short stories.

This was followed by a second collection in 2019, “Bramble and other stories”, this time branching out to include horror and science-fiction as well as fantasy.

Dale’s first foray into poetry came in 2018, when he was fortunate enough to have three pieces accepted for the anthology “Further Within Darkness & Light” from Nothing Books. Since then, Dale has featured in over forty fiction and poetry anthologies from some of the best independent publishers around the world.

In 2022, Dale released his third collection, “Foundations”, featuring a variety of short stories that have been featured in previously published anthologies, along with a brand new, exclusive tale.

In 2023, Dale's first full length science-fiction novel, PYR, was released.

Dale lives in Staffordshire with his wife and their imaginary dog, Moriarty. He is currently working on a follow-up to PYR, and his strangest wish is to find a copy of one his books for sale in a second-hand bookshop.

Stephen is an IT Geek, writer, actor and film maker based in Canberra Australia. He has been writing for over twenty years and has completed a couple of dodgy novels, sixteen feature length screenplays and numerous short stories and scripts.

Stephen was very successful in this year’s International Horror Hotel screenplay competition, with his scripts TITAN winning the Sci-Fi category and Dark are the Woods placing second in the horror category.

Last year two of his short stories Death Spores and We came in peace were published in Sproutlings – A compendium of little fictions and his short story Alone was published in the Hells Bells Christmas horror story anthology published by the Australasian Horror Writers Association.

This year Stephen is elated be published in The Body Horror Book and to have his story Andromeda appear in Anemone Enemy both through Oscillate Wildly Press. His stories Eyes of Glass, Pig Man and The Carollers have been chosen by OzHorror.Con for inclusion in their Below the Stairs, Trickster’s Treats and Shades of Santa anthologies.

In 2018, Stephen’s story The Curious Case of the Sleeper will appear in the anthology Sherlock Holmes in the realms of H.G. Wells.

Luis Manuel Torres went in search of El Dorado but instead found an old curse which should remain buried. He escaped Raccoon City after it suffered a biological outbreak. He participated in the mages rebellion in the city of Kirkwall. Okay, maybe he did all this in video games but they have inspired his writing.

Luis Manuel Torres was born in Puerto Rico, lived in Boston Massachusetts for thirteen years and currently lives in Springfield Mass. He has a love for stories in all forms they come in, from books to television to video games. His work can be found in multiple anthologies. He is always working on multiple writing projects.

You can follow him on twitter at https://twitter.com/Luis1989Manuel

Dawn DeBraal lives in rural Wisconsin and has published over 700 short stories, poems, and drabbles, in many online ezines and printed anthologies including two novels. The Lord's Prayer, A Series in Horror which won the Literary Global Book award, and under the pen name of Garrison McKnight, what the hell happened to joan? Dawn was a finalist in the Owl Canyon Hackathon 2023, runner-up in the 2022 Short Story Horror Contest, Author of the Month Spillwords x2, Contributor of the Year 2023 Spillwords Magazine, Member of the Month in The World of Myth x2, Your Daily Poem contest winner, 2012. The Falling Star Magazine nominated her for the 2019 Pushcart Award, a song published in the House of Harmony, International Habitat for Humanity Song Book, and a finalist in the "Great American Song Writing Contest." 2016.

Patrick Winters is a graduate of Illinois College in Jacksonville, IL, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Creative Writing. As a student, he was a two-time co-editor in chief of the college's literary and art magazine, Forte, and is a member of the international English honors society, Sigma Tau Delta.

Winters is now a proud member of the Horror Writers Association. His works have been published in numerous anthologies and magazines and have been featured on various web-based offerings, including the Horror Tree, the Sirens Call, Deadman's Tome, Fantasia Divinity Magazine, Sanitarium Magazine, and many more. While appreciating an array of genres, his favorite to both read and write in is Horror, because he's just plain weird like that!

Winters is an avid listener of all things hard-rock and heavy-metal, a compendium of comic-book knowledge, can (and will) do a perplexing array of voice impersonations, and can bend his thumbs further back than any person should have the right/capability of doing. It is all quite odd . . .

A full list of his publications can be found at: http://wintersauthor.azurewebsites.net/Publications/List

Jonathan Inbody is a short story author, podcaster, and filmmaker from Buffalo, New York. He is an avid reader of 20th Century Weird Fiction and a lover of monster movies. His work can be heard monthly on his audiodrama Gray Matter: An Acid Horror Anthology Podcast.

Nicole Henning is a book-a-holic who lives in a big-little town in Wisconsin. She surrounds herself with all things scary and bizarre and enjoys creating unique art. When she isn’t writing she enjoys playing video games and spends a lot of time snuggling with her dog Allie aka Princess Prissy Pants. Reading, writing, and horror are her biggest passions in life.

Andrew Kurtz is an emerging voice in the world of horror literature, known for his graphic and intense short stories. His works have garnered attention in various horror anthologies, captivating readers with their vivid descriptions and unsettling themes.

Since his childhood, Kurtz has been fascinated by the horror genre, finding inspiration in films and books that evoke fear and intrigue. This early passion laid the foundation for his writing career, which focuses on delivering chilling narratives that linger in the mind long after reading.

Kurtz draws significant inspiration from a range of acclaimed authors. Renowned names like Stephen King and Clive Barker have profoundly influenced his style and approach to storytelling. He admires King’s ability to delve into the psychological aspects of horror and Barker’s talent for blending fantasy with terror. Additionally, the works of H.G. Wells and Richard Matheson inspire Kurtz's love for speculative fiction, while Edgar Rice Burroughs and Ian Fleming shape his narrative structure and character development. These influences merge seamlessly in Kurtz’s own writing, creating a unique blend of styles.In his stories, Kurtz often explores complex characters confronting their deepest fears. He delves into the human psyche, studying how trauma, guilt, and fear can manifest in destructive ways. His characters embark on harrowing journeys where they must face both external horrors and internal demons. This exploration of duality adds depth to his narratives, engaging readers on multiple levels. By portraying characters that are both relatable and flawed, Kurtz creates a connection that enhances the reader’s experience of his unsettling tales. Kurtz’s graphic descriptions contribute to the impact of his stories. He utilizes vivid imagery to evoke strong emotions and transport readers into the terrifying worlds he creates. His attention to detail brings scenes to life, allowing audiences to feel the tension and dread that permeate his work. While his stories may be disturbing, they are never without purpose. Each graphic element serves to amplify the central themes of fear and survival, making his tales resonate with horror enthusiasts who appreciate intensity and depth. As an up-and-coming author, Andrew Kurtz is carving out his niche within the horror genre. His dedication to crafting powerful narratives and exploring the complexities of fear positions him as a compelling figure to watch. With each new story, Kurtz continues to evolve as a writer, drawing on the influences of his literary heroes while establishing his voice. As he contributes more works to horror anthologies, readers eagerly anticipate the chilling tales that will emerge from his imaginative mind.

Originally from Cincinnati, Lamont Turner now resides in the swamps just outside of New Orleans where he collects all manner of occult and arcane lore, and performs forbidden and blasphemous experiments. When not busy communing with the damned, he tells scary stories to the four little demons who claim to be his children.

Four decades ago a black egg hatched and out sprang Tony Logan. Obsessed with horror stories and films, he devoured them all and eventually wanted to create his own. Now he twists and manipulates words intended to terrify. His hellhound Achilles and hellcat Stoker always at his side.

Gary McDonough graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University with a degree in Teaching and now lives with his wife and two sons in Cheshire. He loves all things horror and enjoys listening to a wide range of bands that fall within the heavy metal genre. He currently has short stories featured in a variety of publications and who knows what will come next...

Born in Germany, Kerri was raised on the Eastern plains of Colorado and travels full-time in a 5th wheel RV with her husband and dog. She is an author and mentor, working with middle, high school, and university writing clubs. Kerri's characters portray warmth, heart, and wit, giving readers lives to identify with. She writes multi-genre but focuses mainly on speculative fiction. At age fifty-eight, she published her first short story in Dastaan World Magazine, followed by short stories in other ezines, Fifty-Word Stories, and the prestigious Inner Circle Writers' Magazine. She has published short stories, poetry, and drabbles in many anthologies published by Clarendon House Publications, Stone Pony Publishing, Black Ink Fiction, Black Hare Press, ZombieWorks Publications, Linden House, SweetyCat Press, Writers Unite!, Starry Eyed Press, and others. She has a short story in "Unity," a charity anthology for Doctors Without Borders, "Alpha One: A Christian Cornucopia," which includes a true Christian experience, and "Window in the Heart," a Christian Testimony. She also was accepted into the "Who's Who of Emerging Writers 2020 and 2021". She has an essay in "I, the Writer". All three were published by Sweetycat Press. She has an essay and a poem in "To Be Or Not To Be A Writer," also by Sweetycat Press, on which she was an editor. She was the editor for "The Wordsmith Chronicles" by Sweetycat Press and the "Journeys" series published by Stone Pony Press, as well as publishing short stories in those volumes. She participated in a unique anthology in which 80 authors from around the world wrote individual episodes to bring together "The Whole Wide World: An Episodic International Criminal Manhunt Anthology," published by Sweetycat Press. Her episode was number 39. In addition, three drabbles and a short story have been published in "Discordia: Stories of a World in Chaos," an anthology published by Dastaan World, of which she was also an editor. She wrote a story for "Bodies in Movement: Our Bodies in Action," a tribute to the love between her parents. She has been a blogger since 2004 and currently has one blog about writing and one about full-time RV travel, which can be found on WordPress. As an editor, you may find her website on Wix.

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After being born on the flat and barren planes of Wichita, Kansas, Radar DeBoard had nothing but time on his hands. Plenty of time to hone his craft of writing stories that explored the darkest parts of his imagination. Once Radar had received his master's in economics, he took his works to another level, far more gruesome than the last. He can analyze your fear, truly find what keeps you up at night, and then give your greatest nightmares back to you in written form.

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Birgit lives in Edinburgh, Scotland. They write short speculative fiction and have a soft spot for the slightly bizarre and characters who view the world with a healthy dose of sarcasm.

Working as a scrum master by day, they also have a PhD in toxicology, which they consult for the occasional (literary) poisoning.

You can find them on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BirgitKGaiser).

Birgit’s work has been shortlisted for the Edinburgh Flash Fiction Award and published or accepted by Black Hare Press, Daikaijuzine, WolfSinger Publications, Black Ink Fiction, Ghost Orchid Press and 50-Word Stories.

Black Ink Fiction is a female-led, US-based based speculative fiction imprint focused on releasing exciting horror, sci-fi, and fantasy. Check out our upcoming works at www.BlackInkFiction.com.

Rob D. Smith is an editor for Rock and a Hard Place Press. His work has appeared in Apex Magazine, Shotgun Honey, The Arcanist, Pyre Magazine, Thriller Magazine, Bristol Noir, Rock and a Hard Place Magazine, and Tough, plus several other crime, horror, and speculative print and online publications. He is a common man attempting to write uncommon fiction out of Louisville, KY. Find more about him at https://robdsmith.carrd.co/

Clint White is a government lawyer and weird fiction writer. His stories have appeared in several anthologies such as The Deep and Chlorophobia (Ghost Orchid Press), Drabbledark II (Shacklebound Books), and 100 Ways to Die (Crow’s Feet Journal). His flash fiction story, “Esse Quam Videri,” published in Coffin Bell Journal, was nominated for Best Small Fictions 2022. In March 2023, he released his debut horror chapbook, Decalogue Dreadfuls. He lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his librarian wife, three kids, and a gentlemanly cat with barely any teeth. You can find him on Twitter @clintrwhite.

Jameson Grey’s work has been published in magazines (Dark Recesses Press, Dark Dispatch, Medusa Tales, Polar Borealis, Polar Starlight), online (Dark Moments, Trembling with Fear, 101 Words, The Birdseed) and in numerous anthologies.

Harold "Blake" Hoss is a film producer best known for "Creep Box" and "The Unheard."

He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Oklahoma before attending USC, Gould School of Law. He currently resides in New York.

Stephen Johnson is a retired Naval Officer, husband, father, and Chihuahua dad serving 22 years on four different ships over his career. The Fizz Prophecy is his first novel. He previously published the series, Terror Tales from the Bluff City, based on short science fiction horror stories from his hometown of Memphis, that can be found on Amazon. The first episode is titled The Deal with Madame Marguerite. The second episode in the series is Let the Good Times Roll. The Show that Never Ends, the third episode in the series will be released in late 2023.

His short stories appear in anthologies from Scare Street’s Night Terrors Volume 8 and 17, No Bad Books’ Released, Breaking Rules Europe’s Death Ship, and Ink’d Publishing’s Hidden Villains. His Drabbles have appeared in publications from Macabre Ladies, Black Hare Press, Brilliant Flash Fiction, Raven and Drake, Crow’s Feet Journal, Ghost Orchid Press, Black Ink Fiction, and Iron Faerie Publishing.

He lives in Pensacola, Fl with his wife Angelia and children Logan and Isabelle along with their chihuahua, Rosie.

You can see all his books and follow him on his website:

https://sejmsu.wixsite.com/stephenjohnson

Born in North Carolina, Wes Addington now lives on the western slope of Colorado. He performs all of his own stunts.