What is horror and why do we read horror novels?

This article is about some of my favorite authors. You might find your favorite author listed here, or maybe find a new author to read. Several of these authors are quite well-known and I am sure that you will find them familiar.

Are we limiting ourselves by ignoring what some of today's authors are offering? There is a new influx of authors that are writing books for women. They combine romance and horror in series of books that create strong women as main characters.

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Werewolves are a key horror story element in many horror stories. This article looks at the origins of the werewolf. There are some facts that might surprise you, such as werewolves not always being considered monsters.

A timeless Christmas classic tale that shows Ebenezer Scrooge facing three ghosts. Each of the ghost shows Scrooge a different part of his life. The story shows the choice that only Scrooge can make. Does he continue on his life's current path or does he change his future?

Should children read or hear horror stories? This is a question that is asked by parents quite frequently. There are several things to consider when deciding whether your child should read or hear horror stories. This article examines the question about horror stories and children.

This is a review of Dan O'Brien's novel Bitten. It is a story about an F.B.I. agent, Lauren Westlake, and her search for a mysterious murder. This book throws a completely different spin on werewolves and is well worth the read.