Pride Month 2025: An Interview with Briana Morgan

What is your novel about?

I write psychological, character-driven horror featuring ghosts, demons, monsters, and the scariest thing of all—the dark side of humanity. So far, I’ve written books and plays that run the gamut from queer vampires to killer mermaids and influencer horror.

What are you looking to express to readers with your work?

More than anything, I want readers to feel seen. I want them to see how even flawed characters can do great things. As a queer, neurodivergent, disabled author, I haven’t often seen myself represented in books. I’d like to change that for my readers.

Why choose horror?

Horror is beautiful. I’ve loved the macabre from an early age. Without darkness, there can be no light—and I think that’s where the beauty truly lies in horror. It shows us the shadows of the world and lets us imagine how we’d tackle them, all without leaving our couch. As Stephen King says, “We make up horrors to help us cope with the real ones.”

Briana Morgan is a horror writer, editor, and author of The Tricker-Treater and Other Stories, which won a Godless 666 Award for Best Audiobook. With more than a decade of experience scaring herself and others, Briana has a fresh voice that shines through in her latest book, The Reyes Incident, which has sold more than 16,000 copies to date. Her other books include Mouth Full of Ashes, Unboxed: A Play, and more. Briana has a BA in English and Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University. When not writing, Briana loves reading disturbing fiction, playing video games, and spending time with her husband and cat. Find more on Briana’s Amazon Author Page