Christa Carmen

Christa Carmen is a talented author who currently resides in Rhode Island. She has received a Bram Stoker Award nomination for her short story collection titled "Something Borrowed, Something Blood-Soaked." Christa's educational background is impressive, having earned a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, an MA from Boston College, and an MFA from the University of Southern Maine.

Christa's love for writing is evident in her work, which often draws inspiration from the past and the darker corners of nature. Her stories are captivating and evocative, with whorls of bark becoming owl eyes and deer disappearing into tunnels of hanging leaves and creeping briars. Christa's writing style is unique and engaging, making her a popular author in the horror and dark fiction genres.

When Christa is not writing, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets. She keeps chickens, uses a Ouija board to ghost-hug her beloved departed beagle, and goes on adventures with her husband, daughter, and their bloodhound-golden retriever mix. Christa's life is as interesting and varied as her writing, and she brings her experiences and observations into her work.

Christa's website, christacarmen.com, provides more information about her and her writing. Her work has been published in various anthologies and magazines, and she continues to produce captivating stories that keep readers on the edge of their seats. Christa's love for the horror genre and her commitment to her craft have earned her a well-deserved reputation as a talented author.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 The Daughters of Block Island 2023
2 Beneath the Poet’s House 2024
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 Through the Looking Glass and Straight into Hell 2022
Christa Carmen Anthologies
# Title Year
1 The Book of the Macabre 2016
2 Just Desserts 2016
3 Year's Best Hardcore Horror, Volume 2 2017
4 Only the Lonely 2017
5 Dark Voices 2018
6 Behold the Undead of Dracula 2019
7 Not All Monsters 2020
8 Nightmare Magazine, Issue 107 2021
9 Night Frights Issue #2 2021
10 Orphans of Bliss 2022
11 We Are Providence: Tales of Horror from the Ocean State 2022