Diverse Horror
Diverse Horror Book List - A list of diverse horror fiction on Goodreads, created by yours truly
Asian Horror Authors - A list of Asian horror writers curated by authior and editor Lee Murray.
Black Horror Movies - BlackHorrorMovies.com is the culmination of Mark H. Harri's life experiences as a black horror movie fan: seeing hundreds of black people stabbed, chopped up and eviscerated without so much as a “rest in peace” or even a “sorry, my bad,” and finding scant acknowledgment of the role of black people in horror films. While the marginalization of black actors in other genres translates into undeveloped characters and story lines, in horror, it translates into something more concrete: death. Usually the painful kind. The recent phenomenon of “urban horror,” questionable as the quality may be, means that there must be some people like me who are into both things horror and people black, so hopefully this site will prove useful to the three of you. Consider it the NAACP of horror.
Gayly Dreadful - The goal of Gayly Dreadful is simple: to promote LGBTQ+ voices in genre writing.
Graveyard Shift Sisters - A blog that works to highlight and celebrate the experiences, representations, achievements, and creative works of Black women and women of color in the horror (and science fiction) genres.
Horrible Heroes: Liberating Alternative Visions of Disability in Horror - Dr. Melinda Hall's research on disability in Horror fiction.
Horrible Heroes: Liberating Alternative Visions of Disability in Horror - Dr. Melinda Hall's research on disability in Horror fiction.
Horror Noire - A must-see Shudder original documentary on the history of Black horror. Delving into a century of genre films that by turns utilized, caricatured, exploited, sidelined, and finally embraced them, Horror Noire traces the untold history of Black Americans in Hollywood through their connection to the horror genre. Adapted from Robin Means Coleman’s seminal book, Horror Noire. Features interviews with Jordan Peele, Tananarive Due, Tony Todd, Ken Foree, and more.
Horror Scholar - horror discussion, academia, and critical feminist analysis.
Señor Scary - A queer, Latinx graphic designer and blogger who loves horror, haunts and Halloween.
Progressively Horrified Podcast - Progressively Horrified is a podcast created by Jeremy Whitley and hosted by Jeremy, Chris Ceary, and Ben Kahn as well as a plethora of guests. It was born in October 2020 as Jeremy, Chris, and Ben realized they were all watching horror movies and looking for something progressive and exciting in between the screams. So they decided to start a podcast where they could watch the most depraved and despicable acts of violence while looking for feminism, representation, and queer narratives. The goal is to find this stuff in the movies we watch and share the best of the horror genre with other people who might be interested but don't know where to start.
Diverse Fiction Links
70 Best Diverse Book Blogs and Websites - The best Diverse Book blogs from thousands of book blogs on the web and ranked by traffic, social media followers & freshness.
American Indian's in Children's Literature - Debbie Reese is a Nambe Owingeh woman and teacher, reviews and analyses children's and Y/A books, lesson plans, films, and other items related to the topic of American Indians and/or how this topic is taught in school. A great resource for anyone looking for accurate portrayals of American Indians in literature or who wants to learn more about identifying harmful tropes about Natives.
American Indian's in Children's Literature - Debbie Reese is a Nambe Owingeh woman and teacher, reviews and analyses children's and Y/A books, lesson plans, films, and other items related to the topic of American Indians and/or how this topic is taught in school. A great resource for anyone looking for accurate portrayals of American Indians in literature or who wants to learn more about identifying harmful tropes about Natives.
Crime Writers of Color - Crime Writers of Color is a group of over 350 of today and tomorrow’s crime writers of color. It was founded by award winning authors Walter Mosley, Gigi Pandian, and Kellye Garrett in June of 2018.
Ensuring Libraries Are Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive - An article written by children’s librarian Alina Moore, MLIS. "The tasks of information specialists include providing services and setting up an environment so that people can access the resources they need."
Diverse Book Bloggers - A directory of other bloggers who review diverse books. Give them some love!
Ensuring Libraries Are Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive - An article written by children’s librarian Alina Moore, MLIS. "The tasks of information specialists include providing services and setting up an environment so that people can access the resources they need."
Fiction that Passes the Fries Test - The Fries Test for fiction asks: Does a work have more than one disabled character? Do the disabled characters have their own narrative purpose other than the education and profit of a non-disabled character? Is the character’s disability not eradicated either by curing or killing?
Disabled Writers - Disabled Writers is a resource to help editors connect with disabled writers and journalists, and journalists connect with disabled sources. Their goal is to promote paid opportunities for multiply marginalized members of the disability community, and to encourage editors and journalists to think of disabled people for stories that stretch beyond disability issues. This resource is specifically designed to help editors connect with disabled people working in journalism, or trying to break into the field. It also includes disabled experts who are available to serve as sources, such as attorneys, physicians, social workers, artists, and others with professional experience or education that makes them expert sources in their fields.
Editors of Color - Lack of representation is a circular, self-replicating problem. Employers tend to recruit talent through the same networks, channels, and connections. Even the best-intentioned employers may be heard to say, “I’d love to hire a person of color for this job, if only I knew any people of color in my field.” That’s where Editors of Color comes in. A project of Conscious Style Guide, Editors of Color is a comprehensive resource to address the representational bias in publishing, communications, and the media. Our goal is to connect talented editors, proofreaders, and sensitivity readers with employers and recruiters seeking to diversify their teams and broaden their perspectives. Achieving a truly equitable and representative staff won’t happen just by being open to it. It requires a deliberate, conscious effort: to venture outside the usual hiring haunts, and to seek out the undiscovered talent.
The Lesbrary - The Lesbrary is a book blog about bi and lesbian books, with occasional coverage of other identities under the broad “doesn’t identify as a man and is at least some of the time attracted romantically and/or sexually to others who do not identify as a man” category.
We Need Diverse Books - A grassroots organization of children’s book lovers that advocates essential changes in the publishing industry to produce and promote literature that reflects and honors the lives of all young people, including (but not limited to) LGBTQIA, people of color, gender diversity, people with disabilities, and ethnic, cultural, and religious minorities.
Diversity and Nerd Culture
Black Girl Gamers - Black Girl Gamers is a online platform based community that aims to positively promote diversity and affect change within the gaming industry. Initially created as a safe space in 2015, void of the sexism and racism (misogynoir) widely experienced in gaming, the platform has grown from its original purpose to become the hub for all things gaming from the black woman perspective. With a membership of 2400 multifaceted gamers, streamers and game developers that continues to grow, the BGG community has become a visible and impactful movement being featured in the press and on panels to provide insight into how Black Women experience gaming and how to progress forward.
The Blerd Girl - Karama is a Brooklyn journalist who provides commentary and perspective from the often overlooked black nerd demographic. She produced a web series, has her own weekly column at SYFYWire, where she also co-hosts a weekly podcast.
Brown Girl Gamer Code - Starting from childhood, the creators, Brandii and Brittney, utilized video games as a way to not only cope with the stressors from life, but as a way to make friends. Brown Girl Gamer Code was created to be a digital safe space for Black women and femmes and other BIPOC women and femmes to share their love and passion for gaming. As systemic oppression, white supremacy, racism, sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and trans-phobia are ingrained in almost every aspect of society, the gaming world is no different. The creators goals are to continue to be pillars of representation of Black Women in the gaming community and to also continue to highlight the lack of diversity in regards to Black Women and Women of Color on and off the video game screen.
Diversity and Nerd Culture
Beyond Victoriana - A blog about multicultural steampunk and retro-futurism outside of a Eurocentric framework.
Black Girl Gamers - Black Girl Gamers is a online platform based community that aims to positively promote diversity and affect change within the gaming industry. Initially created as a safe space in 2015, void of the sexism and racism (misogynoir) widely experienced in gaming, the platform has grown from its original purpose to become the hub for all things gaming from the black woman perspective. With a membership of 2400 multifaceted gamers, streamers and game developers that continues to grow, the BGG community has become a visible and impactful movement being featured in the press and on panels to provide insight into how Black Women experience gaming and how to progress forward.
The Blerd Girl - Karama is a Brooklyn journalist who provides commentary and perspective from the often overlooked black nerd demographic. She produced a web series, has her own weekly column at SYFYWire, where she also co-hosts a weekly podcast.
Brown Girl Gamer Code - Starting from childhood, the creators, Brandii and Brittney, utilized video games as a way to not only cope with the stressors from life, but as a way to make friends. Brown Girl Gamer Code was created to be a digital safe space for Black women and femmes and other BIPOC women and femmes to share their love and passion for gaming. As systemic oppression, white supremacy, racism, sexism, misogyny, homophobia, and trans-phobia are ingrained in almost every aspect of society, the gaming world is no different. The creators goals are to continue to be pillars of representation of Black Women in the gaming community and to also continue to highlight the lack of diversity in regards to Black Women and Women of Color on and off the video game screen.
The Nerds of Color - A community of fans who love superheroes, sci-fi, fantasy and video games but are not afraid to look at nerd/geek fandom with a culturally critical eye. In 2013, spoken word artist Bao Phi eloquently and presciently summed up the Nerds of Color raison d’être in this column for the Star Tribune. A fairly large website with multiple contributors and many different reviews.
A Tribe Called Geek - A Tribe Called Geek is an award-winning media platform for Indigenous Geek Culture & STEM
A Tribe Called Geek - A Tribe Called Geek is an award-winning media platform for Indigenous Geek Culture & STEM
Horror Links
Bloody Disgusting - A horror genre website covering horror films, video games, comics, and music. Known for producing the V/H/S horror film franchise, and for being one of the largest horror websites on the internet.
Bloody Disgusting - A horror genre website covering horror films, video games, comics, and music. Known for producing the V/H/S horror film franchise, and for being one of the largest horror websites on the internet.
Dead Meat - James A. Janisse's kill count videos are funny, clever, and full of interesting background info and behinds-the-scenes trivia. But what I really appreciate is how Janiesse points out problematic elements in the film's he reviews and provides flashing light and trigger warnings when necessary. He's also good about admitting when he's not qualified to talk about a subject (like racism or transphobia) and apologizing when he makes mistakes. Also check out Chelsea Adrienne Rebecca's accompanying podcast where they have a series of diverse guests.
Fangoria - Since 1979, Fangoria has lived up to its moniker as “First in Fright,” growing across the decades to become one of the most influential horror brands in the genre. At one point the only place on newsstands where fans could read about the world of contemporary horror, today Fangoria has adapted to a world it helped create – into a multimedia platform company, spanning across print, digital, studio (film and television), podcasts, merchandise and more.
Ginger Nuts of Horror - A horror review blog based in the UK.
The Horror Writer's Association - A a nonprofit organization of writers and publishing professionals around the world, dedicated to promoting dark literature and the interests of those who write it. It also has a section on horror writing tips here.
Morbidly Beautiful - Morbidly Beautiful is a site dedicated to all things horror, created out of a genuine love and sincere respect for the genre. Here you’ll find movie reviews, in-depth commentary and analysis, the latest news and events, candid interviews, upcoming horror projects you need to know about and more. I also write reviews for them.
The NoSleep Podcast - A diverse horror anthology series of original stories from independent authors, narrated audiobook style. My favorite horror podcast, with excellent stories, narration, and production values. The website includes trigger warnings for each story.
Reel Scary - Movies are rated by goriness, suspense, and how disturbing they are.
The NoSleep Podcast - A diverse horror anthology series of original stories from independent authors, narrated audiobook style. My favorite horror podcast, with excellent stories, narration, and production values. The website includes trigger warnings for each story.
Reel Scary - Movies are rated by goriness, suspense, and how disturbing they are.
Spooky KidLit - A great resource for kid friendly creepy fiction. Jessica reviews all sorts of spooky and scary stories from board books for toddlers to young adult fiction. She marks which books are spooky-scary vs spooky-fun.
Resources for Writers
Ableism/Language - A glossary of ableist words and phrases, complete with a list of non-ableist alternatives. Super helpful for anyone who, like me, is trying to break their bad habit of using ableist terminology.
Resources for Writers
Ableism/Language - A glossary of ableist words and phrases, complete with a list of non-ableist alternatives. Super helpful for anyone who, like me, is trying to break their bad habit of using ableist terminology.
#BlkCreatives - #blkcreatives (pronounced hashtag black creatives) is a collective created to share tools, strategies, and resources to help Black creatives grow professionally while earning more. Their collective of creators is a tribute to Black creativity through experiences, content, and products that honor culture’s past, nurture the present, and help continue to build toward the future. They preserve, sustain, and elevate Black creativity in all phases of its development and existence by nurturing the contributions of all Black creators.
Conscious Style Guide - A website devoted to conscious language. Karen Yin's mission is to help writers and editors think critically about using language—including words, portrayals, framing, and representation—to empower instead of limit. In one place, you can access style guides covering terminology for various communities and find articles debating usage. We study words so that they can become tools instead of unwitting weapons. Yin coined the term "conscious language" to describe language that is rooted in critical thinking and compassion, used skillfully in a specific context. Conscious language is language that promotes equity and fairness.
Disabled Writers - Disabled Writers is a resource to help editors connect with disabled writers and journalists, and journalists connect with disabled sources. Their goal is to promote paid opportunities for multiply marginalized members of the disability community, and to encourage editors and journalists to think of disabled people for stories that stretch beyond disability issues. This resource is specifically designed to help editors connect with disabled people working in journalism, or trying to break into the field. It also includes disabled experts who are available to serve as sources, such as attorneys, physicians, social workers, artists, and others with professional experience or education that makes them expert sources in their fields.
Editors of Color - Lack of representation is a circular, self-replicating problem. Employers tend to recruit talent through the same networks, channels, and connections. Even the best-intentioned employers may be heard to say, “I’d love to hire a person of color for this job, if only I knew any people of color in my field.” That’s where Editors of Color comes in. A project of Conscious Style Guide, Editors of Color is a comprehensive resource to address the representational bias in publishing, communications, and the media. Our goal is to connect talented editors, proofreaders, and sensitivity readers with employers and recruiters seeking to diversify their teams and broaden their perspectives. Achieving a truly equitable and representative staff won’t happen just by being open to it. It requires a deliberate, conscious effort: to venture outside the usual hiring haunts, and to seek out the undiscovered talent.
Horror Writer's Association - The Horror Writer's Association (HWA) is a nonprofit organization of writers and publishing professionals around the world, dedicated to promoting dark literature and the interests of those who write it. HWA was formed in the late 1980’s with the help of many of the field’s greats, including Dean Koontz, Robert McCammon, and Joe Lansdale. Today they have over 1250 members in countries such as Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Germany, Honduras, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Russia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Trinidad, United Kingdom and the United States. It is the oldest and most respected professional organization for the much-loved writers who have brought you the most enjoyable sleepless nights of your life. One of HWA’s missions is to encourage public interest in and foster an appreciation of good Horror and Dark Fantasy literature.
Lambda Literary - Lambda Literary nurtures and advocates for LGBTQIA+ writers, elevating the impact of their words to create community, preserve our legacies, and affirm the value of our stories and our lives.
Latinx in Publishing - A network of book professionals committed to supporting and increasing the number of Latine/x in the publishing industry, as well as promoting literature by, for, and about Latine/x people.
Radical Copy Editor - The concept of radical copyediting is based on the fact that language is not neutral. Through language we communicate values, norms, and ideals. Words matter: they can be used to harm or to heal; to perpetuate prejudice or imagine a different world; to oppress or to liberate. Copyeditors help authors and publishers make sure that the material they put into the world is clear, consistent, and understandable, by way of following grammar rules, dictionaries, style manuals, and other tools. A radical copyeditor does all that and also helps authors and publishers align their words with their values of inclusion, equity, and nonviolence, bringing forward a particular awareness and sensitivity to how norms around race, class, ability, gender, sexuality, age, and other elements show up in our language. Radical copyediting helps language live up to its most radical potential—serving the ends of access, inclusion, and liberation, rather than maintaining oppression and the status quo.
Writing with Color - A blog dedicated to writing and resources centered on racial & ethnic diversity.
Lambda Literary - Lambda Literary nurtures and advocates for LGBTQIA+ writers, elevating the impact of their words to create community, preserve our legacies, and affirm the value of our stories and our lives.
Latinx in Publishing - A network of book professionals committed to supporting and increasing the number of Latine/x in the publishing industry, as well as promoting literature by, for, and about Latine/x people.
Radical Copy Editor - The concept of radical copyediting is based on the fact that language is not neutral. Through language we communicate values, norms, and ideals. Words matter: they can be used to harm or to heal; to perpetuate prejudice or imagine a different world; to oppress or to liberate. Copyeditors help authors and publishers make sure that the material they put into the world is clear, consistent, and understandable, by way of following grammar rules, dictionaries, style manuals, and other tools. A radical copyeditor does all that and also helps authors and publishers align their words with their values of inclusion, equity, and nonviolence, bringing forward a particular awareness and sensitivity to how norms around race, class, ability, gender, sexuality, age, and other elements show up in our language. Radical copyediting helps language live up to its most radical potential—serving the ends of access, inclusion, and liberation, rather than maintaining oppression and the status quo.
Writing with Color - A blog dedicated to writing and resources centered on racial & ethnic diversity.
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