Grady Hendrix

Grady Hendrix is an American writer recognized for his bestselling horror novels, including "Horrorstör." Born in South Carolina, he developed a love for reading in libraries during his youth, a passion that later led him to work at the American Society for Psychical Research before pursuing a writing career. Beyond his fiction, Hendrix has a background in journalism and screenwriting, having contributed to various publications and penned scripts for films. He also co-founded the New York Asian Film Festival. His work often explores themes found in horror literature and film, as evidenced by his non-fiction book "Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of ’70s and ’80s Horror Fiction."

Grady Hendrix's formative years in South Carolina, marked by his parents' divorce when he was thirteen, led him to spend significant time in public libraries. This early immersion in literature provided a foundation for his later career. His professional journey began with a role in the library of the American Society for Psychical Research, an experience that likely informed his interest in the unusual and the supernatural. He later transitioned to professional writing, contributing articles to a range of media outlets and serving as a film critic for The New York Sun until its closure.

Hendrix gained widespread recognition for his 2014 novel "Horrorstör," which was subsequently optioned for a television series. His bibliography includes other notable horror titles such as "My Best Friend's Exorcism" (2016), "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires" (2020), and "The Final Girl Support Group" (2021). He has also explored the history of horror fiction with his non-fiction work "Paperbacks from Hell" (2017). In addition to his novels, Hendrix has ventured into screenwriting, co-writing films like "Mohawk" and "Satanic Panic," and his novels have been optioned for film and television adaptations.

Beyond his written works, Grady Hendrix has engaged in various creative projects. He co-wrote the graphic novel/cookbook/memoir "Dirt Candy" with his wife, Amanda Cohen, and Ryan Dunlavey. He also participated in the Clarion Workshop, a prestigious program for aspiring science fiction and fantasy writers. To promote his novel "The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires," Hendrix hosted a podcast titled "Super Scary Haunted Homeschool," which delved into the history of vampires. He also created a one-man show to promote "The Final Girl Support Group," finding traditional author events uninspiring.