K.W. Colyard

Kristian Wilson Colyard grew up weird in a one-caution-light town in the Appalachian foothills. She now lives in an old textile city with her husband and their clowder of cats. She’s on Twitter @kristianwriting, and you can find more of her work online at kristianwriting.com.

12 SFF & Horror Debuts To Watch For In 2023

If you love science fiction, fantasy, or horror, here are the debut novels you should be preordering in 2023, including To Shape a Dragon's Breath by Moniquill Blackgoose.

Best & Worst Fictional Families To Spend The Holidays With

I've pulled together a list of the best and worst fictional families to spend the holidays with, so we can all laugh off some holiday stress.

8 Queer Vampire Books For The Vampire Renaissance

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Dungeons & Dragons Maps are a great way to show your players exactly what their characters are looking at. Find the best here!

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Ask readers what the scariest books of all time are, and I guarantee you'll get a different answer from every single one.

10 Haunting Found-Footage Horror Novels

As popular as The Blair Witch Project and Paranormal Activity may be, found-footage horror novels remain elusive.

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Completing NaNoWriMo is no easy feat. Celebrate the milestones along the way with these bookish treats and writing accessories.

12 Short Horror Novels Under 300 Pages

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12 Wellness Retreat Thrillers That Will Make You Rethink Spa Days

The 12 wellness retreat thrillers on this list will make you rethink spa days— so make sure you keep one eye open and cucumber-free for books like They All Fall Down by Rachel Howzell Hall.