Another year, another StokerCon! I can’t believe the 2026 convention is almost here! It’s always such an exciting time of year, considering there are some horror folks I only get to see in June! I’m part of a number of events over the course of the weekend, so here’s where you can find me!
Women and Werewolves: Exploring Female Rage through Monstrosity at Virtual StokerCon
In terms of virtual programming, I was so excited to be part of a female werewolf panel, especially since my next novel, Everything Looks Better in Red, is all about female werewolves! Moderated by Stephanie M. Wytovich, I joined fellow panelists Lindy Ryan, Stephanie Rose, Christa Carmen, and Shannon Kearns. I got pretty fired up about women, werewolves, and feminine rage in the horror genre, and so did everyone else, so if you’re attending online, please check it out! We are female horror authors; hear us howl!
And of course, I’ll also be in person at the convention! So here’s my full schedule there!
“I Am Fearless & Therefore Powerful”: Bisexuality, Belonging, & Reanimated Revenge in Frankenstein on Friday, June 5th at 9:45am
First up, on Friday, I’ll be presenting at the Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference for the fourth year in a row! I’ll be in the same block as Stephanie M. Wytovich, Cynthia Pelayo, and George Hagman, so it will be so great to hear their presentations on Frankenstein as well!
The Past Is Undead: Exploring an American Vampire Canon on Friday, June 5th at 2pm
Next up, I’ll be part of this fabulous Librarian’s Day panel moderated by Ben Rubin. I’ll be a panelist along with Michelle Renee Lane, Liz Kerin, Billy Martin, and Sarah Read, What an incredible group of people to discuss American vampires with! This is truly going to be a treat!
The Ghost in the Margins: Queerness in Gothic Horror on Friday, June 5th at 4pm
For my final Friday programming, I’m beyond thrilled to be moderating a panel on gothic horror and its queer influences. The panelists include J.A.W. McCarthy, Mae Murray, Billy Martin, Andrew Robertson, and Corey Niles. Join us as we discuss everything from Frankenstein and Dracula to The Haunting of Hill House and The Gilda Stories and beyond!
Mary Shelley’s Monster: The Legacy of Frankenstein on Saturday, June 6th at 1pm
On Saturday, I’ll be a panelist on this super cool panel all about Frankenstein! Moderated by Crystal O’Leary-Davidson, I’ll be joining fellow panelists Teel James Glenn, Lisa Kröger, John Langan, and Lawrence C. Connolly. I’m so excited to spend part of both Friday and Saturday discussing Mary Shelley and her indelible monster!
I’ll also be at the Bram Stoker Awards on Saturday night! I’m even scheduled to present the award for Superior Achievement in a Novel, which will be such a lovely way to finish off the convention!
So that’s my schedule for StokerCon this year! I can’t wait to see everyone! If you spot me lurking around shadowy corners, be sure to say hello!
Happy reading, and happy StokerCon!