Ghosts of Yuletide Event Aims To Highlight Horror Stories From Black Women
Mourning Manor Media, in collaboration with Black Women in Horror (BWiH.org), proudly presents Ghosts of Yuletide: Reclaiming a Chilling Tradition, a virtual storytelling event celebrating the rich tradition of Christmas ghost tales. Rooted in a centuries-old custom of gathering around the fire to share ghostly tales, Ghosts of Yuletide seeks to reshape this tradition while celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of Black women to horror literature. Through their compelling narratives, the featured authors offer a fresh and inclusive perspective that enriches and expands the genre’s boundaries.
Meet The Authors
This evening of hauntingly beautiful narratives will feature readings from an extraordinary lineup of acclaimed Black women authors. They include:
- Linda D. Addison, the first African-American recipient of the HWA Bram Stoker Award®
- Melody Cooper, an award-winning screenwriter and author
- Rhonda Jackson Joseph, author of Hell Hath No Sorrow Like a Woman Haunted
- L. Marie Wood, Golden Stake Award-winning author
- Crystal Connor, founder of the Cabin in the Woods Film Festival
- Kenya Moss-Dyme, co-organizer of Black Women in Horror and editor of Black Women in Horror Magazine for 2022
- Sumiko Saulson, an award-winning, Bram Stoker-nominated author, the founder of Black Women in Horror, editor of Black Women Magic, and a horror and Afrosurrealist with works including The Rat King and Somnalia
- Mo Moshaty, event host and an internationally celebrated horror writer, lecturer, filmmaker, and producer of 13 Minutes of Horror: Sci-Fi Horror & 13 Minutes of Horror: Folklore
Event organizer Mo Moshaty states, “The tradition of ghostly Yuletide tales shouldn’t belong to one sector alone. In the hands of Black women horror authors, these stories can resonate with untold depth and fresh perspectives, breathing new life into an age-old tradition. It’s going to be a great night!”
Mourning Manor Media and NightTide Magazine, founded by Mo Moshaty, champion marginalized voices in horror through storytelling, journalism, academia, events, and community initiatives. Black Women in Horror (BWiH.org), co-created by Kenya Moss-Dyme and Sumiko Saulson, celebrates Black women in speculative fiction, fostering inclusion and recognition. Together, they amplify diverse narratives and ensure writers of color are seen, heard, and celebrated.
How to Attend
This free event will be held virtually on December 16, 2024. Register now via the event form here!
This event is open to the public, but spaces are limited. Don’t miss this unique celebration of storytelling, tradition, and Black excellence in horror! If you’d like to donate what you can to Black Women in Horror (BWiH.org) for this event, visit this link.
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