Veterans in Horror Spotlight 2023: Brad P. Christy

Brad P. Christy Biography

Brad P. Christy was born and raised in small town Iowa where he developed a love for horror, starting with the Universal monsters and then the slashers of the 1980s.

He is an Army retiree and the author of A Halloween Tradition, and more. He is a member of the Writer’s League of Texas, a HWA mentor, and holds a Master’s degree in Creative Writing. A DAEP high school English teacher, he devotes his time to working with teens who need a second chance. Brad lives in Central Texas with his wife… and too many cats.

Learn more at BPChristy.com

Book Recommendation: Kill Creek by Scott Thomas

Fans of gothic horror need to read Kill Creek by Scott Thomas.

This Halloween-publicity-stunt-gone-wrong story is a master class on building a haunting atmosphere that elevates the genre. In fact, the protagonist is introduced teaching a class on gothic horror to college students, a class that I have used to teach my own creative writing students. The primary plot concerning the house on Kill Creek alone is worth the read, then Thomas layers in a complex tapestry of personal traumas and exposed secrets. Imagine Stephen King’s IT except the Loser’s Club is the five most influential horror writers in America, and Pennywise has followed everyone home from Derry. Part of the fun is matching the fictional authors with real-life counterparts. Great premise, plot, and execution, and a very satisfying ending.