Courtney Gould is a horror author who has made a name for herself by writing books about ghosts, queer girls, and things that lurk in the shadows. She was born and raised in Salem, Oregon, and currently resides in Tacoma, WA. Gould holds a bachelor's degree in creative writing and publishing from Pacific Lutheran University.
Gould's writing is heavily influenced by her upbringing in Salem, a town with a rich history and a reputation for being haunted. She is passionate about writing stories that explore the intersections of queerness and horror, and she has a talent for creating complex and relatable characters. Her debut novel, The Dead and The Dark, was released in 2021 and was awarded the Leslie Bradshaw award for Young Adult Readers. She is also the author of WHERE ECHOES DIE and the forthcoming WHAT THE WOODS TOOK.
Gould is an active member of the writing community and is represented by Claire Friedman and Jessica Mileo at InkWell Management. She continues to write love letters to small towns and haunted places, drawing inspiration from her surroundings and her own experiences. Her work is a testament to the power of storytelling and the importance of representation in horror literature.