The author shares why he created a supernatural detective series set in Depression-era New York, lists some stories that inspired him, and explains why victims in horror should be smart.

“I just like to see something that’s entertaining, but also has some significance and creates its own experience.” The author on the inspiration behind Preternatural Evolution, his pet peeves in horror fiction, and what he look for as a horror fan.

“There is definitely a very good chance of a guy like me sticking his foot right in his mouth trying to pull off a book like this.” The horror author on how his series evolved beyond “Shaft with magic.”

“If zombies eat everything around them, why are some as skinny as a beanpole?” The Mexican-American author on combining survival horror, gallows humor, action, and suspense; what inspired his unique take on the zombie genre; and his zombie movie influences.

The fantasy author explains the origins of her magical Two Worlds books, reveals the essential qualities of fantasy characters, and offers a peak at the end of the series.

The Nebula Award–winning author of Kindred presents a “gripping” dystopian novel about a woman fleeing Los Angeles as America spirals into chaos (The New York Times Book Review).

“The storyline is a intricately woven web of everything that I know about vampires and their origins, mixed with everything I’ve learned about religion, spirituality and mythology.”

Vampire Hunters Academy author Delizhia Jenkins talks about her inspiration for the series, gives us a peek at the latest book, and reveals why you shouldn’t fall in love with a vampire.