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Slash-Her

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21 women from across the world came together to evoke their inner Lizzie Borden and re-invent the slasher. Some embrace the tropes; others rip them to shreds. These powerful tales are provocative, contemporary and need to be told. Featuring own voices, you will discover the pen is mightier than the machete. Serial killers, revenge, lust and even the supernatural are just some of the elements in SLASH-HER. Like the authors, these stories are strong. They are bloody and they pack a punch. Are you ready?

"It's a book the horror community needs and deserves to have - a love story to us horror nerds and to our beloved horror genre.” - Kelli Maroney – Chopping Mall

"It’s got the blood, it’s got the guts, it’s got the heart and it’s got truckloads of anger: here’s 21 stories for the slasher fan, all written by slasher fans.” - Stephen Graham Jones – The Last Final Girl and My Heart is a Chainsaw

Author Interview: Haley Newlin

1. Tell us as much or as little about yourself as you would like!
I grew up on the theatrical terror of William Castle's gimmicks and Vincent Price films — both of which have heavily influenced my work. I have published three novels, including Take Your Turn, Teddy, and my latest release, The Film You Are About To See which was featured on the 2025 Bram Stoker Reading List.

2. What does being the new Managing Editor for Cemetery Dance Magazine entail?
I’m really excited about this new role. I’ve written for Cemetery Dance Magazine for about five years, mostly book reviews and author interviews.

3. Do you have a favorite book that you have written?
When I treat myself to some me time, I’m always watching an old horror flick like The Tingler(1959), House On Haunted Hill(1959), or Cat People(1942).
Take Your Turn, Teddy was the most difficult book to write, and maybe that’s because it is the most personal.

4. Are you currently working on any new projects?
Too many! My current project calendar has me working on a screenplay and two short stories, simultaneously.

5. What are your top three Vincent Price movies?

  1. Diary of a Madman (1963)
  2. The Tingler (1959)
  3. House of Wax(1953)

6. Do you have any writing rituals or routines?
I like to start each writing session by listing out a few things I’m most excited about within the project.

7. What have been your top 2026 horror book releases?
I can’t stop recommending The Curse of Hester Gardens by Tamika Thompson and I’ll Watch Your Baby by Neena Viel.

8. Some of your favorite backlist titles?
My favorite read of 2025 was Tananarive Due’s The Reformatory.

9. Being an indie author, who are your favorite indie horror authors/books?
I love the Paisley Mott series by Kalvin Ellis, Squirming All The Way Up by Joey Powell, and The Long Low Whistle by Laurel Hightower.

10. What horror movies have you been watching lately?
After reading Your Favorite Scary Movie: by Ashley Cullins, I am looking forward to seeing Scream 7

Connect with Me

I love connecting with horror fans! I’m most active on Instagram and TikTok - @haleynewlin_author
You can also find me on my website - haleynewlinauthor.com