Tag: The Horror Maven
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Gender, Sexuality, and the Queer Experience as Demonstrated Through Leatherface
This year, I was given the opportunity to present at the Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference in conjunction with StokerCon for my study on Leatherface, titled Gender, Sexuality, and the Queer Experience as Demonstrated Through Leatherface. Leatherface is my favorite horror icon for a number of reasons. Many of which I touch on in my presentation…
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StokerCon is this Weekend!
This year marks the 10th anniversary of StokerCon, and I am so excited to be a part of it! I will be attending virtually, and my pre-recorded presentation will be available for the Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference that is happening in conjunction with StokerCon. You don’t have to be part of the Horror Writer’s Association…
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Another Anticipated Read from Simone St. James, and Another Letdown
I have been reading all of Simone St. James’ books with a friend for years. Unfortunately, I see a disappointing trend happening. In my opinion (as with Riler Sager, whose books I used to thoroughly enjoy) the more prolific St. James has become, the poorer her writing and stories are. Such is the case with…
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The Horrors of Being Female – All Too Real Nightmare Fuel
If there were ever a horror novel that touched on almost every horror that comes with the female reproduction system, Afterbirth by Emma Cleary is it. This book consumed me and spat me back out worse for wear – but somehow changed and seen.
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Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference 2026 Presentation Announcement
Hello, Horror Fiends, I am excited to announce that one of my horror scholarship projects will be presented virtually through the Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference held during Stoker Con this summer! My presentation is titled, “Gender, Sexuality, and the Queer Experience as Demonstrated Through Leatherface,” and will be available through the conference website virtually –…
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