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Author Emily C. Hughes and her first book, Horror For Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You're Too Scared to Watch

Interview With an Author: Emily C. Hughes

November 21, 2024

Emily C. Hughes (she/her) wants to scare you. Formerly the editor of Unbound Worlds and TorNightfire.com, she writes about horror and curates a list of the year's new scary books.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors
Author Tim Major and his latest novel, Jekyll & Hyde: Consulting Detectives

Interview With an Author: Tim Major

November 14, 2024

Tim Major is a writer and freelance editor from York, UK.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors
Author Joe R. Lansdale and his latest short story collection, In the Mad Mountains

Interview With an Author: Joe R. Lansdale

November 07, 2024

Internationally bestselling author Joe R. Lansdale has received the Edgar, Raymond Chandler, Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Inkpot Awards.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors
Author Tod Goldberg and his latest anthology, Eight Very Bad Nights

Interview With an Author: Tod Goldberg

October 31, 2024

Tod Goldberg is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, i

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors
Author M. L. Rio and her first novella, Graveyard Shift

Interview With an Author: M. L. Rio

October 24, 2024

M. L. Rio holds an MA in Shakespeare studies from King’s College London and Shakespeare’s Globe and a PhD in English from the University of Maryland, College Park.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors
Translator, Shanna Tan of book Marigold Mind Laundry by Chŏng-ŭn Yun

Interview With Translator, Shanna Tan

October 17, 2024

Shanna Tan is a Singaporean translator working from Korean, Chinese, and Japanese.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors
Writer Ryan Love and his debut novel, Arthur and Teddy Are Coming Out

Interview With an Author: Ryan Love

October 10, 2024

Born and raised in the island town of Enniskillen in Northern Ireland, Ryan Love is a NCTJ-qualified journalist.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors
Performer and writer Kate McKinnon and her debut novel, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science?

Interview With an Author: Kate McKinnon

October 03, 2024

Kate McKinnon is an award-winning performer and writer who is celebrated globally for her work in film and television. Young readers will recognize her voice role as "Ms.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors
Author Lilliam Rivera and her latest novel, Tiny Threads

Interview With an Author: Lilliam Rivera

September 26, 2024

Lilliam Rivera is a MacDowell Fellow and an award-winning author of eight previous works of fiction: four young adult novels, three middle-grade books, and a graphic novel for DC Comics.

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors
Author Scott Thomas and his latest novel, Midwestern Gothic

Interview With an Author: Scott Thomas

September 19, 2024

Scott Thomas is the Stoker-nominated author of Kill Creek, which was selected

Interview, LAPL Reads, Authors

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