Jessica Avery

"Jessica has been a voracious reader since she was old enough to hold chapter books right side up. She has an MA in English from the University of Maine, and has been writing about books online since 2015. She started out writing about the Romance genre, but in recent years she has rekindled her love for Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy, with an emphasis on works of queer fiction. You can follow her on Twitter, Bluesky, and Instagram.

10 YA Horror Books to Give You The Chills

Looking for some chills to cool you down this summer? Check out these deliciously creepy YA horror books and prepare for a scare.

8 Horror Books Set In Maine (That Aren’t By Stephen King)

If King is the only Maine horror author you've read, we're here to introduce you to some new authors who've written horror books set in Maine.

Vast and Violent: The Sublime Imagery of Tim Lebbon’s EDEN

A look at the juxtaposition of awe and fear, of the beautiful and the terrible, at the heart of the sublime and in Tim Lebbon's horror eco thriller EDEN.

From Film to Fiction: Creating the Alien Franchise’s Literary Canon

The Alien franchise has developed a significant literary canon to expand upon the film universe. Look at the past, present, and future of these books.

Why Are So Many Scary Books Set in Maine?

So, why are so many scary books set in Maine? One reader takes at a look at the history and lore of the "sinister state of pine and brine."

15 Books Like Skyrim for Bold Adventurers

These books like Skyrim are brimming with enough heroes, magics, creatures, and battles to keep you turning pages long after the dragonfire burns out.

“Blood and Thunder” and (Finally) Learning to Love Louisa May Alcott

It was a dark and gothic book that turned one reader from someone who didn't connect with Louisa May Alcott to someone who appreciates her work.

Reading Pathways: Dawn Kurtagich Books

Get to know Dawn Kertagich books, just in time for Women in Horror Month.

We Have History: 15 Historical Romance Novels About Estranged Lovers

Dive deep into these drama-free (hah!) historical romances about estranged lovers.

10 Creepy, Captivating Horror Poetry Collections

Combo your love for horror with your love for poetry with these horror poetry collections, with works by new and established writers and from indie presses.