Jamie Kingston

My obsession with stories started with opening my first Goosebumps book. I remember the knot in my stomach as I turned the pages, fascinated and terrified in equal measure. Before long, my bookshelves were stacked full of colourful, ghoulish paperbacks and a lifelong dream cemented itself: I wanted to be a writer, and I wanted to scare the shit out of people. Today, that same fascination is fuelled by reading the works of many incredible authors across the horror genre - from contemporary authors such as C.J. Cooke and Eric LaRocca to Stephen King, Clive Barker, and the wonderful works of timeless authors such as Bram Stoker and Mary Shelley. I love a terrifying story in any form, but particularly love writers who tap into queer horror. As a queer author myself, horror is a lens through which I can explore the deepest, darkest corners of the real world. I love to harness the genre to explore these issues, and aim to keep an infectious blend of lovable characters and ghastly situations whilst never straying too far from the baseline of horror: I want to scare you! If you choose to step into my world, thank you very much. I'm eager to hear your thoughts, so please do feel free to reach out and share your feedback.