Katy Horan
@katyhoran.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary artist/illustrator of womenwitchessadangrygriefhorrorweirdfolkyvulvateeth
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4/29: Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore from Andrews McMeel
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4/29: Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore from Andrews McMeel
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Books I loved in waning daylight:
🌙Our Share of Night, Mariana Enriquez
🥀Literary Witches, Taisia Kitaiskaia & @katyhoran.bsky.social
🕳️Portalmania, @debbieurbanski.bsky.social
👾The Sky Didn’t Load Today, Rich Larson
📚The Illness Lesson, @clarebeams.bsky.social
🕌The White Mosque, Sofia Samatar
🌙Our Share of Night, Mariana Enriquez
🥀Literary Witches, Taisia Kitaiskaia & @katyhoran.bsky.social
🕳️Portalmania, @debbieurbanski.bsky.social
👾The Sky Didn’t Load Today, Rich Larson
📚The Illness Lesson, @clarebeams.bsky.social
🕌The White Mosque, Sofia Samatar
August 30, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Books I loved in waning daylight:
🌙Our Share of Night, Mariana Enriquez
🥀Literary Witches, Taisia Kitaiskaia & @katyhoran.bsky.social
🕳️Portalmania, @debbieurbanski.bsky.social
👾The Sky Didn’t Load Today, Rich Larson
📚The Illness Lesson, @clarebeams.bsky.social
🕌The White Mosque, Sofia Samatar
🌙Our Share of Night, Mariana Enriquez
🥀Literary Witches, Taisia Kitaiskaia & @katyhoran.bsky.social
🕳️Portalmania, @debbieurbanski.bsky.social
👾The Sky Didn’t Load Today, Rich Larson
📚The Illness Lesson, @clarebeams.bsky.social
🕌The White Mosque, Sofia Samatar
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Thrilled to see Murder Ballads by @katyhoran.bsky.social included on the 2025 Books We Love list by @npr.org!
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November 24, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Thrilled to see Murder Ballads by @katyhoran.bsky.social included on the 2025 Books We Love list by @npr.org!
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I chat to Katy Horan about murder ballads, discussing what they are, how they work within folk music, how contemporary musicians have tried to reclaim the tradition, and the issues with examining ballads when all you might have is the lyrics!
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Murder Ballads and Dark Folk Music with Katy Horan
YouTube video by Icy Sedgwick
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July 25, 2025 at 9:11 PM
I chat to Katy Horan about murder ballads, discussing what they are, how they work within folk music, how contemporary musicians have tried to reclaim the tradition, and the issues with examining ballads when all you might have is the lyrics!
youtu.be/7jb_4K_Q60w?...
youtu.be/7jb_4K_Q60w?...
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If you enjoy the insights of Megan Kaminski, the magic of Taisia Kitaiskaia & Katy Horan, Fen Inkwright's world-building, and Edgar Lee Masters' folklore...
Check out The Elsewhere Oracle by Michele Battiste, releasing with Black Lawrence Press on August 12! Pre-order now: buff.ly/r84XaIE
Check out The Elsewhere Oracle by Michele Battiste, releasing with Black Lawrence Press on August 12! Pre-order now: buff.ly/r84XaIE
July 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If you enjoy the insights of Megan Kaminski, the magic of Taisia Kitaiskaia & Katy Horan, Fen Inkwright's world-building, and Edgar Lee Masters' folklore...
Check out The Elsewhere Oracle by Michele Battiste, releasing with Black Lawrence Press on August 12! Pre-order now: buff.ly/r84XaIE
Check out The Elsewhere Oracle by Michele Battiste, releasing with Black Lawrence Press on August 12! Pre-order now: buff.ly/r84XaIE
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@paulduane.bsky.social @sineadgleeson.bsky.social @katyhoran.bsky.social
This beauty just arrived! Ideal reading (and listening) for long hot summer days…
This beauty just arrived! Ideal reading (and listening) for long hot summer days…
July 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
@paulduane.bsky.social @sineadgleeson.bsky.social @katyhoran.bsky.social
This beauty just arrived! Ideal reading (and listening) for long hot summer days…
This beauty just arrived! Ideal reading (and listening) for long hot summer days…
THE BLOODY GARDENER is an old ballad. Rich in imagery and narrative, it was one of the first ballads I took to when I started researching the subject over 10 years ago. Learn more in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore out now from @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social
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June 24, 2025 at 1:41 PM
THE BLOODY GARDENER is an old ballad. Rich in imagery and narrative, it was one of the first ballads I took to when I started researching the subject over 10 years ago. Learn more in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore out now from @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social
bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
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Beautiful new book MURDER BALLADS an illustrated history by Katy Horan, the artist of LITERARY WITCHES, as well as my folk horror map and the YELLOW WALLPAPER audio recording I did. 🖤
June 8, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Beautiful new book MURDER BALLADS an illustrated history by Katy Horan, the artist of LITERARY WITCHES, as well as my folk horror map and the YELLOW WALLPAPER audio recording I did. 🖤
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I interviewed @katyhoran.bsky.social about her new book, Murder Ballads scarlettwoman.substack.com/p/murder-bal...
“Murder Ballads Are Early Evidence of Our Fascination With True Crime”
Katy Horan on her new book.
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May 27, 2025 at 11:09 PM
I interviewed @katyhoran.bsky.social about her new book, Murder Ballads scarlettwoman.substack.com/p/murder-bal...
I knew IN THE PINES long before the conception of this book thanks to Nirvana’s unplugged album. My research for the book then led me down a very elusive history. Learn more in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore out now from @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social
bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
May 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
I knew IN THE PINES long before the conception of this book thanks to Nirvana’s unplugged album. My research for the book then led me down a very elusive history. Learn more in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore out now from @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social
bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
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Some murder ballads come from lore, and others tell true tales of a killing, like that of Naomi Wise. There is the true story of Naomie and there is the ballad of Omie Wise. Read about both in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore, out now @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
May 8, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Some murder ballads come from lore, and others tell true tales of a killing, like that of Naomi Wise. There is the true story of Naomie and there is the ballad of Omie Wise. Read about both in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore, out now @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
Some murder ballads come from lore, and others tell true tales of a killing, like that of Naomi Wise. There is the true story of Naomie and there is the ballad of Omie Wise. Read about both in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore, out now @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
May 8, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Some murder ballads come from lore, and others tell true tales of a killing, like that of Naomi Wise. There is the true story of Naomie and there is the ballad of Omie Wise. Read about both in MURDER BALLADS: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore, out now @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social bookshop.org/p/books/murd...
The audiobook of Murder Ballads is also out AND it includes renditions of some of the songs by Marissa Nadler, Okkervil River, and Lizzie No!
Scroll down to AUDIO for listening options!
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Murder...
Scroll down to AUDIO for listening options!
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Murder...
May 8, 2025 at 1:50 PM
The audiobook of Murder Ballads is also out AND it includes renditions of some of the songs by Marissa Nadler, Okkervil River, and Lizzie No!
Scroll down to AUDIO for listening options!
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Murder...
Scroll down to AUDIO for listening options!
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Murder...
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Marissa Nadler and Milky Burgess – The Bloody Gardener Review
Murder ballads are given an ethereal rootsy inimagining.
Murder ballads are given an ethereal rootsy inimagining.
Marissa Nadler and Milky Burgess – The Bloody Gardener Review
Murder ballads are given an ethereal rootsy inimagining.
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May 4, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Marissa Nadler and Milky Burgess – The Bloody Gardener Review
Murder ballads are given an ethereal rootsy inimagining.
Murder ballads are given an ethereal rootsy inimagining.
I am so late to posting this here, but Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore is out now! Thank you for everything @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Murder...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Murder...
May 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
I am so late to posting this here, but Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore is out now! Thank you for everything @andrewsmcmeel.bsky.social
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Murder...
www.simonandschuster.com/books/Murder...
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Book 65: Murder Ballads by @katyhoran.bsky.social
May 8, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Book 65: Murder Ballads by @katyhoran.bsky.social
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I did some daft chat for issue three of The Wandering Wizard zine, which was nice. Also featuring @greenlungband.bsky.social and @katyhoran.bsky.social ✨..
May 4, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I did some daft chat for issue three of The Wandering Wizard zine, which was nice. Also featuring @greenlungband.bsky.social and @katyhoran.bsky.social ✨..
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Ep. 348D is here! Katy Horan stops by to chat about MURDER BALLADS: ILLUSTRATED LYRICS & LORE. We discuss the history of murder ballads, some prominent examples, and their influence on media today. @katyhoran.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social
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May 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Ep. 348D is here! Katy Horan stops by to chat about MURDER BALLADS: ILLUSTRATED LYRICS & LORE. We discuss the history of murder ballads, some prominent examples, and their influence on media today. @katyhoran.bsky.social @simonandschuster.bsky.social
turnthepage.blubrry.net/2025/05/01/t...
turnthepage.blubrry.net/2025/05/01/t...
Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore enters the world next Tues 4/29 from
Preorder link in bio!
Austin Frenz: come to Book People on 4/29 at 7pm to celebrate with me. I will be in conversation with THE Laurie Gallardo from KUTX I hope to see you there!!!!
Preorder link in bio!
Austin Frenz: come to Book People on 4/29 at 7pm to celebrate with me. I will be in conversation with THE Laurie Gallardo from KUTX I hope to see you there!!!!
April 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics & Lore enters the world next Tues 4/29 from
Preorder link in bio!
Austin Frenz: come to Book People on 4/29 at 7pm to celebrate with me. I will be in conversation with THE Laurie Gallardo from KUTX I hope to see you there!!!!
Preorder link in bio!
Austin Frenz: come to Book People on 4/29 at 7pm to celebrate with me. I will be in conversation with THE Laurie Gallardo from KUTX I hope to see you there!!!!
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This week, Lindsay chats with Katy Horan about her book, "Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics and Lore," which will be released on April 29th. Listen to the episode now at pod.link/yeoldecrime and pre-order a copy at bookshop.org/p/books/murd.... #HistoryPodcast
April 11, 2025 at 2:33 AM
This week, Lindsay chats with Katy Horan about her book, "Murder Ballads: Illustrated Lyrics and Lore," which will be released on April 29th. Listen to the episode now at pod.link/yeoldecrime and pre-order a copy at bookshop.org/p/books/murd.... #HistoryPodcast
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Join the more than half a million of us who will be taking to the streets tomorrow to stand up against Trump’s unprecedented power grab: handsoff2025.com?SQF_SOURCE=i...