Iseult Murphy
@authoriseult.bsky.social
Speculative Fiction writer. #IBOR judge. Reviewer on https://FanFiAddict.com Website: https://iseultmurphy.com Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/iseultmurphy
#HorrorWritersChat I'm currently working on an historical novel, set in nineteenth century Ireland. I have worked out the entire life of my main character, as her past is very important to her present. As is the history of her new house, which I have also worked out.
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 13m agoEven fictional characters have a past. Q2: #HorrorWritersChat - How much history, how much of a past, do you give your horror characters? Share an example.
Amanda M. Blake, purveyor of dark fiction, quiet to extreme, gothic to gore. Haven't read much historical horror. Most were contemporary at the time of pub, just history now. But on my list: THE HUNGER, Alma Katsu THE HISTORIAN, Elizabeth Kostova COLD SKIN, Albert Sánchez Piñol #HorrorWritersChat
Chance Morgan@chancemorgan.bsky.social · 22m ago#HorrorWritersChat I’m Chance, and as a horror writer, I gravitate towards monsters, folklore, conspiracies, and body horror. For historical horror fiction, I’ve been on a big Clive Barker kick lately, so I’ll say: -“Son of Celluloid” -“New Murders in the Rue Morgue” -“Rawhead Rex”
#HorrorWritersChat Hello, I'm Thea, I write supernatural horror. I would say Mexican Gothic, The Woman in Black, and the Hunger - but hear me out - Camilla, Turning of the Screw, and Rebecca technically count I also assumed we meant the past relative to the time of publication for this list
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
#HorrorWritersChat I write fairytales, ecohorror, religious horror, Arctic horror, & weird shit. Historical horror I love: Kindred by Octavia Butler Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
I am here!! Discombobulated and unfocused due to the prolonged heatwave, but still here! Hello! I'm Gree, writer of body, psychological, and religious horror! Oooo, this is a tough question, actually! Do works like Bram Stoker's Dracula count? #HorrorWritersChat
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Hi all, I'm TLS and I write stories about all kinds of monsters. Sometimes I get a little gross with it. It's a genre I'm not too familiar with, so I'll do movies. I really liked Overlord. I remember liking The Others, but it's been a while. I'll throw in Pan's Labyrinth, too #HorrorWritersChat
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
#HorrorWritersChat I can be on time for this one! I’m Theodore Snapdragon, speculative writer. I have a few published horror shorts and an unpublished scifi horror “Unintended Designs” as well as other kinds of fiction I enjoy the Sworn Soldier books by T Kingfisher, which are (mildly alt) history
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Tom Coombe, author of many short horror stories. My favorite historical horrors include: The Hunger by Alma Katsu The Reformatory by Tananarive Due Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman #HorrorWritersChat
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Hello #HorrorWritersChat, my name is Rami Ungar, I write horror and dark fiction, and some of my favorite historical fiction stories include The Hunger by Alma Katsu, Jerusalem's Lot by Stephen King (not Salem's Lit, but it's kind of prequel novella), and, of course, Sinners.
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Rebecca Cantrell, writer of books that are often historical, including in horror. I loved Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice, Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito, and Coffin Moon by Keith Moon. All horror, all set in the past, all scary as hell. #HorrorWritersChat
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Hi I'm HD Beird, nationality: Vulgarian HD this week stands for Heavy Discourse Which means I can't shut up I write sci-fi horror with a dollop of dark comedy, and romantasy Three historical fiction? Well admittedly I haven't read any But BETWEEN TWO FIRES sounds promising #HorrorWritersChat
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Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
#HorrorWritersChat I'm Trish Wilson, and I'm happy to report I have no injuries this week! Yee hah! I write horror comedy and quiet horror. I can't think of any historical horror books ATM but I'll name some movies: Deathwatch The Orphanage The Devil's Backbone
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
#HorrorWritersChat Hi, I'm Simon! I write eldritch horror, body horror, and character drama My kneejerk reactoin is that I largely don't interact with historical fiction period because i usually reach for nonfiction (history degree lol) but: 1. The Ballad of Black Tom 2. Beloved
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Hey boogen buds! I'm Gabby (gothic/body/grief horror and whatever else strikes my fancy. #HorrorWritersChat Aw hell yeah, this is my jam! - Lone Women, Victor LaValle - Dark Matter, Michelle Paver (an all-timer) - Maynard's House, Herman Raucher (bit of a cheat but more people need to read it)
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
It's Wednesday again, #HorrorWritersChat ! I'm Artemis Quinn, I write dark fantasy and paranormal/supernatural horror, and... Some historical horror fiction I've enjoyed! - Frankenstein, if it counts. It was contemporary when it came out, but it's one of my faves. - Lost by Gregory Maguire. 1/2
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Hi #HorrorWritersChat I'm Samantha, a multi-genre writer. My horror is short and ranges across subgenres. If Historical means "actually old" I'm a fan of old Gothics like The Castle of Otronto, Mysteries of Udolpho, & The Monk. By now, everyone here knows I fangirl for Shirley Jackson, of course.
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
#HorrorWritersChat Hi! I’m working on a horror-comedy. Don’t read a lot of historical, but 1922 (SKing "short" story), Amnesia the Dark Descent (game happening in the 19th century), Sweeney Todd (Sondheim musical, 19th century).
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Hi. I'm Anna. I write mostly cosmic and eco-horror. I adored Dark Matter by Michelle Paver and The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. #HorrorWritersChat
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
#HorrorWritersChat My name is Rosé Black. I write horror and horror comedy. Three historical fiction stories? I actually haven't seen that much. The closest I can think of is Doctor Who. For a horror example: The Monument Mythos.
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Hi, I'm Hadassah! I write gothic historical horror, usually w/ supernatural elements and child or non-human narrators. It's a classic for a reason, but I really enjoyed Dracula! I can't remember the names for the life of me, but I remember reading some really good Penny Dreadfuls. #HorrorWritersChat
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
I'm Amber from central Maine. I write all kinds of horror, most with cults or ghosts. My favorite historical horror is Mexican Gothic. #HorrorWritersChat
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Q1: #HorrorWritersChat Eternally, I am AC Cross. I write cosmic and body and gothic and any kind of horror you may like. I like playing with all the different kinds. In terms of historical fiction stories, I don't know if it counts but 'An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge' slaps.
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Hello #HorrorWritersChat. Oli Jacobs, curator of cosmic horrors here again, same as it ever was… Top 3 historical fiction? Let’s see… A Warning to the Curious - M R James Blood Meridian - Cormac McCarthy At The Mountains of Madness - HP Lovecraft I think they count…
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
#HorrorWritersChat Q1: Hello, my name is Jacob Marsh and I write horror and supernatural thrillers. I'm not sure I have read much historical horror. My mind immediately went to classic, "The Yellow Wallpaper," "Frankenstein" etc. I'll have to read some responses to wrap my mind around the theme. 😄
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Hoi! I'm J. Neira, cozy horror enthusiast & slush reader for different magazines. Ooh. Some of my answers were contemporary when they were written, but years gone by make them historical: Carmilla, My Best Friends Exorcism, & Frankenstein. #HorrorWritersChat Q1
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Hi #HorrorWritersChat! I’m A.C. and I write what I call “fun” horror. I’m a huge fan of Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Also really enjoyed the Daughter of Dr. Moreau.
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Howdy! Nate here, writer of working class cosmic horror and soon a YA horror romance. I am a history dork and love historical fiction! Some favorite historical horror include Mexican Gothic by @silviamg.bsky.social and The List of Seven by Mark Frost. #HorrorWritersChat
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
#HorrorWritersChat I’m Chance, and as a horror writer, I gravitate towards monsters, folklore, conspiracies, and body horror. For historical horror fiction, I’ve been on a big Clive Barker kick lately, so I’ll say: -“Son of Celluloid” -“New Murders in the Rue Morgue” -“Rawhead Rex”
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
Hi #HorrorWritersChat, I'm Iseult. I write about zombies, ghosts, grief, and lots of other horrible things. 1. The Pure World Comes by Rami Ungar 2. The Promise of Plague Wolves by Coy Hall 3. Red Runs the Witches Thread by Victoria Williamson
Mary Wyrd (she/her)@marywyrd.bsky.social · 28m agoWelcome to Horror Writers Chat. It’s time to explore the past. Q1: #HorrorWritersChat - Introduce yourself, the horror you write, and share up to three historical horror fiction stories you’ve enjoyed. (Horror set in the past.)
“Laws of Night and Silk” by Seth Dickinson is a difficult fantasy parenting story that interrogates sacrificing children to the war effort (not literally, but almost literally) www.beneath-ceaseless-skies.com/stories/laws...
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