Upcoming events.
StokerCon 2026
Signing and reading from ‘Clairviolence: Tales of Tarot and Torment & the upcoming horror non-fiction novel, ‘The Annex of the Obscure, Vol. 1: The Afterlife
Horror U - StokerCon 2026
We instinctively view children as innocent, vulnerable, and deserving of protection. Horror becomes especially disturbing when that perception collapses; this workshop explores how writers can create unsettling children in horror fiction by disrupting the psychology of innocence. Drawing on examples from literature and film, the class examines how distorted morality, emotional detachment, manipulation, and supernatural influence can transform child characters into powerful engines of horror.
Female Trauma in Horror Cinema: A SeedTalks Presentation
Explore how horror cinema reflects women’s real experience of fear, trauma, and survival. Followed by Q&A.
Why does horror feel so real, especially for women? What if the scariest stories on screen aren’t so far from everyday life? Horror has always reflected the anxieties of its time. From Cold War paranoia to digital-age fears, the genre evolves alongside society. But when viewed through the lens of women’s experiences, a deeper pattern emerges. Many threats in horror, such as stalking, domestic violence, and sexual violence, mirror real-world issues women face today. These stories don’t just entertain, they echo lived realities.
Liminal Space in Horror – Discussion & Soirée
Liminal Space in Horror - Discussion @ Treadwell’s Books
Granite Noir
'MESSY, COMPLICATED AND DANGEROUS WOMEN’ with Oyinkan Braithwaite, Mo Moshaty & Celine Saintclaire
Curated by Scottish BPOC Writers Network
Chaired by Nailah King
In recent thrillers and horror stories, narratives centring on 'female rage' are gaining traction. These are characters we know we shouldn’t root for, yet we find ourselves compelled to read on in an effort to understand their motivations.
However, Black women are often overlooked in these discussions. Who has the right to seek revenge or express rage, and why?
This year, we're hosting an exciting panel featuring Celine Saintclaire, Mo Moshaty and Oyinkan Braithwaite, authors who all skillfully portray morally ambiguous and complex characters.
6pm-7pm, Lemon Tree Studio
Gothic Crossroads Conference: The Crossroads as a Liminal Horror Space: Death, Bargains, and the Gothic Uncanny.
Mo will be exploring the crossroads as a liminal space of supernatural transactions, punishment, and transformation in horror and Gothic narratives. From folklore’s spirit summoning and Faustian bargains (The Devil and Daniel Webster, Angel Heart, Supernatural) to crossroads burials and the unrested dead (The Others, Pet Sematary), this talk examines how horror engages with fate, free will, and consequence. Through intersectional perspectives, it will also consider Black diasporic hoodoo traditions (Eve’s Bayou, Us) and the crossroads as a space of identity negotiation in Indigenous and queer horror (I Saw the TV Glow).