WHY I LOVE HORROR with Becky Spratford & Clay McLeod Chapman

Thu Oct 09 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC-04:00

The Twisted Spine | Brooklyn

The Twisted Spine
Publisher/HostThe Twisted Spine
WHY I LOVE HORROR with Becky Spratford & Clay McLeod Chapman
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Why do horror authors love horror? Join Becky and Clay in a discussion about WHY I LOVE HORROR!
About this Event

A love letter to the horror genre from many of the most influential and bestselling authors in the industry.
For twenty-five years, Becky Siegel Spratford has worked as a librarian in Reader Advisory, training library workers all over the world on how to engage their patrons and readers, and to use her place as a horror expert and critic to get the word out to others; to bring even more readers into the horror fold.
Why I Love Horror is a captivating anthology and heartfelt tribute to the horror genre featuring essays from several of the most celebrated contemporary horror writers including, Grady Hendrix, Paul Tremblay, Stephen Graham Jones, Josh Malerman, Victor LaValle, Tananarive Due, and Rachel Harrison.

Event guidelines:

Each ticket includes either a copy of WHY I LOVE HORROR or a $15 Twisted Spine gift card.

Additional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event.

A signing will follow the event.

If you have any questions about the guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact [email protected].

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Twisted Spine, 306 Grand Street, Brooklyn, United States

Tickets

USD 17.85 to USD 21.05

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