Basil Copper is a writer whose work often explores dark, unsettling themes. You might know him from his contributions to the horror genre, particularly his story "Shadows over Innsmouth." He's a good choice if you're looking for something with a bit of a chill.
Bob Burden is an author known for his remarkably diverse body of work. He is the creator of the cult favorite Flaming Carrot Comics and also the author of the academic text, Frameworks for Practice in Educational Psychology
David J. Schow is the author of the unsettling collection Dangerous Vegetables. He's a writer who knows how to make the familiar feel strange and a little bit scary. If you like your stories with a dark twist, you'll want to check out his work.
Douglas E. Winter is the author of the acclaimed horror collection Prime Evil. He's a writer whose work is a must-read for fans of dark fiction.
An award-winning editor and writer, Edward E. Kramer's published works includes Sandman with Neil Gaiman, Elric with Michael Moorcock, and The Crow with James O'Barr; he received the Prometheus Award for the Libertarian SF anthology Free Space, with Brad Linaweaver. Ed agented volumes of classic work for Harlan Ellison (Edgeworks), Fritz Leiber (Lankhmar), and Michael Moorcock (Eternal Champion). Ed arranged the literary partnership between authors Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson which re-la...
American writer and short fiction anthologist.
George Chesbro crafts intriguing stories that often mix mystery, thriller, and dark fantasy. His notable works include Dark Love, Chant funèbre en rouge majeur, and the atmospheric Seigneur des glaces et de la solitude and *Pêche macabre en mer de sang
John Lutz is the author of the crime novel The Sport of Crime. He's a writer who knows how to craft a good thriller.
John Peyton Cooke writes chilling thrillers, including Dark Love, Out for Blood, and Torsos. Readers also enjoy his other works like The lake and Haven.
John (Patrick) Shirley is an American writer, primarily of fantasy and science fiction and songwriting. He has also written one historical novel, a western, about Wyatt Earp, Wyatt in Wichita, and one non-fiction book, Gurdjieff: An Introduction to His Life and Ideas. Shirley has written novels, short stories, TV scripts and screenplays, and has published over 40 books and 8 short-story collections. As a musician, Shirley has fronted his own bands and written lyrics for Blue Öyster Cult and...
American writer, poet, editor, and publisher of horror, science fiction, and heroic fantasy,
Kathe Koja was born in 1960 in Detroit, Michigan, and still lives in the metro Detroit area. She began publishing adult science fiction, horror, and avant-garde short fiction in the mid-1980s. Her 1991 debut novel The Cipher, the first entry in Dell's Abyss horror line, won the Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel and the Locus Award for Best First Novel, and remains a touchstone of body-horror fiction. She has since written young adult novels, the historical Under the Pop...
Kathryn Anne Ptacek was born on 12 September 1952 in Omaha, Nebraska, USA, but was raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She received her B. A. in Journalism, with a minor in history, from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, where she was graduated with distinction in 1974. While attending the university, she was a student of award-winning mystery writer Tony Hillerman and well-known YA writer Lois Duncan. Afterward, she worked briefly for a political party best left unnamed, was a telephone...
Lucy Taylor is a celebrated voice in horror, with stories featured in collections like The Best Horror of the Year Volume 5 and Body Shocks. Her work also appears in Dark Love and Crossing the Border, making her a must-read for fans of the genre.
Martin Harry Greenberg (March 1, 1941 – June 25, 2011) was an American academic and anthologist in many genres, including mysteries and horror, but especially in speculative fiction. In all, he compiled 1,298 anthologies and commissioned over 8,200 original short stories. He founded Tekno Books, a packager of more than 2000 published books. He was also a co-founder of the Sci-Fi Channel. Greenberg was also an expert in terrorism and the Middle East. He was a longtime friend, colleague and busine...
Michael Blumlein was a distinctive voice in dark fantasy and speculative fiction. His notable works include the collections Dark Love and Body Shocks, alongside novels like Black Swan, White Raven, and The Movement of Mountains. He was known for stories that often explored the strange edges of human experience.
Michael O'Donoghue's writing spans a surprising range, from the satirical National Lampoon Encyclopedia of Humor to the dark fiction of Dark Love. He also authored practical guides like The Pocket Guide to Rocks and Minerals and the American Nature Guides.
Nancy A. Collins writes dark and imaginative fiction, from the Clockwork Fairy Tales to horror collections like Shock Rock and the Blood Sisters series. She also contributed to Women Writing the Weird II: Dreadful Daughters.
Ramsey Campbell (born in Liverpool) is an English horror fiction writer, editor and critic who has been writing for well over fifty years. Two of his novels have been filmed, both for non-English-speaking markets. - Wikipedia
Richard Laymon is the author of the thrilling zombie novel Zombies! Zombies! Zombies! He's a writer known for his fast-paced horror stories that keep you on the edge of your seat. If you enjoy a good scare, Laymon's work is definitely worth checking out.
Robert Weinberg was a writer and editor who specialized in horror, mystery, and fantasy fiction. He is best known for curating major anthologies including The Mammoth Book of New Sherlock Holmes Adventures
Stuart M. Kaminsky is the author of the Master's Choice series, a collection of engaging mysteries. His work often features sharp dialogue and well-crafted plots that keep readers guessing.
Wendy Webb is known for her atmospheric gothic suspense, often exploring dark secrets and haunted settings. Her works include Dark Love, Widow's Walk, and The End of Temperance Dare, perfect for readers who enjoy a chilling mystery.