Ava Christina

  • Horror Month: Is Suspiria Really That Scary?

    Scroll to the bottom of this post for the TL;DR. Good day, witches and ghouls and ghosts! We are well underway with the Horror Month festivities here at Pen & Sword. I hope I’m having a great time reading and… Continue reading

    Horror Month: Is Suspiria Really That Scary?
  • Horror Month: Spooky Storytime

    Happy Horror Month!!! We finally made it, everyone. We suffered through a very long (at least in my city) summer that kind of overstayed its welcome. I love October because it gives me a perfectly valid excuse to not shut… Continue reading

    Horror Month: Spooky Storytime
  • UNSCHEDULED: Home Bodies is OUT NOW!

    Hey friends! Just dropping in during your Friday lunch break to let you know that HOME BODIES IS HERE! I have been so excited for this anthology ever since the call was first put out. I wrote a story just… Continue reading

    UNSCHEDULED: Home Bodies is OUT NOW!
  • I’m Ready to Hibernate

    If you’ve been with us for a while, you might know that every October, I take a writing break. This allows me to do two things: recharge my brain, and consume as much horror media as possible. This year, I’m… Continue reading

    I’m Ready to Hibernate
  • Cobwebs is Here!

    Talk about time flying by! My second short story collection is now here for your enjoyment. Look upon its beauty and splendor. I thought it’d be fun to talk all about Cobwebs this week since it’s a lovely little newborn.… Continue reading

    Cobwebs is Here!
  • Writing Sci-Fi and Keeping Track of Nakedness

    Ready to get some good news shoved in your face first thing in the morning? I finished drafting Stasis on Monday! It’s intended to be the opener in a sci-fi horror novella collection (other inclusions will hopefully be my projects… Continue reading

    Writing Sci-Fi and Keeping Track of Nakedness
  • Book Burnout, Second-Guessing, and A General Disdain for Everything

    Two weeks ago, I warned you guys that my posts would be pivoting to a more journal entry-style approach. While I did have a main topic last week, recording my audiobooks, this will be the first week of many that… Continue reading

    Book Burnout, Second-Guessing, and A General Disdain for Everything
  • So You Want To Record Your Own Audiobook

    If you know me, you might be aware that I’m the kind of person that loves to take on projects. Unfortunately, I’m also the kind of person that underestimates the difficulty of things. I think you know where we’re going… Continue reading

    So You Want To Record Your Own Audiobook
  • Time For My Bi-Annual Exhausted Rant

    {EDIT: Great news! I’m ready to start taking physical pre-orders for Cobwebs! Click here to snag your signed copy, shipping 9/22!} I’m not even gonna titillate you with some pointless introduction. I’m here to rant again. At least I’m going… Continue reading

    Time For My Bi-Annual Exhausted Rant
  • Going on a Robert Eggers Binge Because I’m Excited For Werwulf

    I know I’m not alone when I say that the upcoming Werwulf looks incredible. Certainly, we all drooled over the costuming, the visual design, that awesome grainy filter that makes this thing look like a creature feature from the 50’s.… Continue reading

    Going on a Robert Eggers Binge Because I’m Excited For Werwulf