Author: AJ Spencer

A.J. Spencer is an award-winning writer and independent filmmaker from Kentucky. Growing up he was fascinated with the horror genre and constantly rented the Nightmare on Elm Street series on VHS. You can find A.J. Spencer's work on Amazon, including his new novella, This Town Died With You.
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Horror Reads: Six Novels to Pack for Your Next Trip

It’s nearly summer! If you’re taking a trip/vacation, AJ Spencer recommends you take at least one of these awesome horror novels with you.

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Midwestern Gothic by Scott Thomas (Horror Book Review)

AJ Spencer reviews Midwestern Gothic, the newest horror anthology novel from Scott Thomas. (AJ’s Horror Reads #8)

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Review: Starlet by Danger Slater (AJ’s Horror Reads)

Horror author AJ Spencer shares his thoughts on Starlet by Danger Slater – the newest novel from the writer of House of Rot.

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AJ’s Horror Reads: Top 8 Horror Books of 2023!

For the final post of the year, horror author AJ Spencer shares his picks for the Top 8 Horror Books of 2023! How many have you read so far?? (Also includes a special note from HorrorFam.com’s Editor)

Horror Reads: Symposium of the Reaper by Andrew Adams

AJ Spencer takes on author Andrew Adams’ latest horror anthology book! Should it go on your Recommended Reading list…?

Horror Reads: Daphne by Josh Malerman

Horror Reads: Daphne by Josh Malerman

AJ Spencer can’t stop thinking about Josh Malerman’s Daphne… Find out why that’s a dangerous position to be in by reading his latest horror novel review!

Horror Reads: Creepy Project by Scott Donnelly

AJ Spencer checks out the latest novel to come out of Scott Donnelly’s Slash Em Up horror series: Creepy Project!

Horror Reads: The Reyes Incident by Briana Morgan

An ultra-violent creature story filled with seduction, love, and a cast of well-written LGBTQ+ characters… AJ Spencer shares his thoughts on Briana Morgan’s latest novel, The Reyes Incident.

Horror Reads: Flicker by Jed Shepherd & Trevor Henderson

A.J. Spencer reviews Flicker, a horror short story written by Jed Shepherd (Host 2020) and illustrated by Trevor Henderson (creator of internet cryptid Siren Head)!