Rachel's Recommendations
Halo Scot
Halo Scot is the author of the Rift Cycle--a grimdark, science-fantasy series with psychological horror, mental illness, and LGBTQ+ themes--and a founding member of QueerIndie.com.
Nick DeWolf
Every story Nick DeWolf has ever written that's any good came from a dream. Clearly, he doesn't sleep well.
He's a father, a worker, a beer brewer, and cooks a half-decent stir-fry. He waited until the age of 37 to both get a tattoo, and learn to ride a bike. He loves his five kids, hates prejudice, believes in science, and sometimes gets uncomfortably excited about well prepared food.
He is the author of VILLAINS NEVER DIE, PULLING STRINGS, FRIGHTFULLY EVER AFTER, and the short story RUSTY'S RUN.
Steven Berenzai
In grade two, Steven wrote a not-so-breathtaking poem for his school's literary anthology. He has been a writer ever since. His experience includes writing/producing for CBC TV, a short film and reality stint at OUTtv, and penning some award-winning, bestselling novels.
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He came out in his late teens and says that feeling like an outsider has deeply impacted his sensibility. He loves writing that combines sass, heart, speculative fiction, and (where appropriate) abs. Basically, shows like Buffy, Teen Wolf and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power.
C L Raven
C L Raven are identical twins and mistresses of the macabre. They're horror writers because 'bringers of nightmares' isn't a recognised job title. They write novels, short stories, comics and film scripts. Their work has been published in magazines and anthologies in the UK, USA and Australia. A story of theirs was published in The Mammoth Book of Jack the Ripper, which makes their fascination with him seem less creepy. They've worked on several indie horror films as crew and reluctant actors and have somehow ended up with lead roles in the forthcoming indie horror film School Hall Slaughter. In their spare time, they hunt ghosts, host a horror radio show, look after their animal army, and try to look impressive with polefit. Their attempts at gymnastics should never be spoken about.
