Daphne Woolsoncroft is a Los Angeles-based thriller author and true crime podcaster known for exploring dark and atmospheric narratives. Her debut novel, "Night Watcher," published by Hachette Books in July 2025, is set in Portland and reflects her fascination with gloomy settings. She co-hosts the popular true crime podcast "Going West," which she created with her husband, Heath Merryman, in 2019. The podcast, acquired by the Unwell Network in January 2025, garners over two million monthly downloads and attracts a dedicated audience.
Woolsoncroft's writing is deeply influenced by her surroundings, particularly her time living in Oregon, where the misty forests and rainy urban landscapes shaped her atmospheric storytelling. Her work often delves into the unsettling aspects of human nature, blending psychological tension with vivid settings. Beyond writing and podcasting, she finds inspiration in horror films, classic literature, and travel to moody destinations. An avid reader, she gravitates toward modern horror and literary classics, often accompanied by her English Bulldog, Dewey.