Sarah Langan

Sarah Langan is a highly accomplished author, known for her work in horror and other genres. She was born and raised on Long Island, and after receiving her MFA in creative writing from Columbia University and her MS in environmental toxicology from NYU, she now resides in Los Angeles with her family. In addition to her two adorable pets, a house rabbit and a hamster, she also keeps a tarantula as a pet. This interesting fact about her pets highlights her unique personality and interests.

Langan is a prolific writer, having published numerous works of fiction. Her next novel, "A Better World," is set to be released by Simon & Schuster in Spring, 2024. This highly anticipated work is sure to be a hit with fans of her previous novels, including "Good Neighbors," "You Have the Prettiest Mask" (published in Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet, 2020), and "Night Nurse" (Best Horror of the Year, 2020). These works showcase her versatility as a writer, as she is able to skillfully navigate different genres and styles.

Langan's success as a writer has been recognized with numerous awards. She is a three-time Bram Stoker award winner, having won in the categories of outstanding novel in 2007 for "The Missing," outstanding short story in 2008 for "The Lost," and outstanding novel in 2009 for "Audrey's Door." These accolades are a testament to her talent and dedication to her craft.

In addition to her work as a novelist, Langan also writes for her blog at sarahlangan.com/blog. Here, she shares her thoughts and insights on a variety of topics, providing readers with a glimpse into her creative mind. Whether she is writing about her latest novel, her experiences as a writer, or her thoughts on current events, Langan's blog is always engaging and thought-provoking.
Keeper Books
# Title Year
1 The Keeper 2006
2 The Missing / Virus 2007
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Audrey's Door 2009
2 Good Neighbors 2021
3 A Better World 2024
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Lost 2008
2 Is This Seat Taken? Tales From Beyond The Pale 2015
Apocalypse Triptych Anthology Books
# Title Year
1 The End is Nigh 2014
2 The End is Now 2014
3 The End Has Come 2015
Best Horror of the Year Books
# Title Year
1 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One 2009
2 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two 2010
3 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three 2011
4 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four 2012
5 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013
6 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014
7 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven 2015
8 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016
9 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017
10 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten 2018
11 The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction 2018
12 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven 2019
13 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve 2020
14 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen 2021
15 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen 2022
16 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen 2024
17 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen 2024
18 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen 2025
Sarah Langan Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Unspeakable Horror: From the Shadows of the Closet 2008
2 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One 2009
3 Hellbound Hearts 2009
4 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two 2010
5 Darkness on the Edge: Tales Inspired by the Songs of Bruce Springsteen 2010
6 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three 2011
7 Lightspeed: Year One 2011
8 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four 2012
9 The End Has Come 2015
10 The Mammoth Book of Ghost Stories by Women 2012
11 Lightspeed Magazine, December 2012 2012
12 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013
13 Mister October, Volume II 2013
14 Revelations: Horror Writers for Climate Action 2022
15 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014
16 The End is Now 2014
17 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven 2015
18 The Blumhouse Book of Nightmares: The Haunted City 2015
19 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016
20 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017
21 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten 2018
22 The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction 2018
23 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven 2019
24 Hex Life 2019
25 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve 2020
26 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen 2021
27 Revelations 2022
28 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen 2022
29 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen 2024
30 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen 2024
31 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen 2025