KC Grifant, Author
@kcgrifant.bsky.social
~Award-winning author of horror, fantasy, scifi & weird west stories in podcasts, magazines & Stoker-nominated anthologies
~Author of Monster Gunslinger series & SHROUDED HORROR
~HWA San Diego co-founder/chair
~SFWA member
https://linktr.ee/kcgrifant
~Author of Monster Gunslinger series & SHROUDED HORROR
~HWA San Diego co-founder/chair
~SFWA member
https://linktr.ee/kcgrifant
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I am beyond excited to announce the upcoming release of Monster Gunslingers, a new poker-based card game featuring characters from my Weird West books!!
Much more to come! Sign up to be notified when the game launches and for exclusive perks:
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November 23, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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Feeling thankful for my fellow San Diego authors and local bookstores! Yesterday was my first time doing a signing at a #barnesandnoble and I could not have asked for a better crew to hang out with 🙌🏼
#SanDiego #bookstore #horror #horrorbooks #weirdwest #holidayhorror #urbanfantasy
#SanDiego #bookstore #horror #horrorbooks #weirdwest #holidayhorror #urbanfantasy
November 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Feeling thankful for my fellow San Diego authors and local bookstores! Yesterday was my first time doing a signing at a #barnesandnoble and I could not have asked for a better crew to hang out with 🙌🏼
#SanDiego #bookstore #horror #horrorbooks #weirdwest #holidayhorror #urbanfantasy
#SanDiego #bookstore #horror #horrorbooks #weirdwest #holidayhorror #urbanfantasy
Today!! Hope to see you at this fun event! Horror writers will be at Barnes & Noble in Mira Mesa to chat with readers and discuss the latest in horror, including holiday horror 🦃🎄
Time: Sat Nov 22, from 4-6pm
#barnesandnoble #books #horrorbooks #horror #SoCal #SanDiego
Time: Sat Nov 22, from 4-6pm
#barnesandnoble #books #horrorbooks #horror #SoCal #SanDiego
November 22, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Today!! Hope to see you at this fun event! Horror writers will be at Barnes & Noble in Mira Mesa to chat with readers and discuss the latest in horror, including holiday horror 🦃🎄
Time: Sat Nov 22, from 4-6pm
#barnesandnoble #books #horrorbooks #horror #SoCal #SanDiego
Time: Sat Nov 22, from 4-6pm
#barnesandnoble #books #horrorbooks #horror #SoCal #SanDiego
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Picked up a signed copy of GOD’S JUNK DRAWER by @peterclines.bsky.social at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social for my #TBR stack. This looks excellent!
#newbook #bookrec #scifi
#newbook #bookrec #scifi
November 21, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Picked up a signed copy of GOD’S JUNK DRAWER by @peterclines.bsky.social at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social for my #TBR stack. This looks excellent!
#newbook #bookrec #scifi
#newbook #bookrec #scifi
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🚨🎧 Reminder, the audiobook of MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is available to pre0rder 🤩
Narrator Ash Aarrestad does a phenomenal job bringing this story to life!!
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#audiobook #weirdwest #westernhorror #newbook
Narrator Ash Aarrestad does a phenomenal job bringing this story to life!!
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest #westernhorror #newbook
New Audio Book – Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger
Learn more about the audiobook for MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER by KC Grifant narrated by Ash Aarrestad.
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October 29, 2025 at 1:32 AM
🚨🎧 Reminder, the audiobook of MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is available to pre0rder 🤩
Narrator Ash Aarrestad does a phenomenal job bringing this story to life!!
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest #westernhorror #newbook
Narrator Ash Aarrestad does a phenomenal job bringing this story to life!!
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest #westernhorror #newbook
Delightful time seeing one of my favorite authors! I am so excited to read Christina Henry’s new book THE PLACE WHERE THEY BURIED YOUR HEART 🏠
You can order signed copies at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social! ✍🏼 📚 #newbook #bookrec #horrorbook
You can order signed copies at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social! ✍🏼 📚 #newbook #bookrec #horrorbook
November 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Delightful time seeing one of my favorite authors! I am so excited to read Christina Henry’s new book THE PLACE WHERE THEY BURIED YOUR HEART 🏠
You can order signed copies at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social! ✍🏼 📚 #newbook #bookrec #horrorbook
You can order signed copies at @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social! ✍🏼 📚 #newbook #bookrec #horrorbook
📣 Out TODAY!!!
I’m so happy with how this audio version of my award-winning debut turned out!
MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is now available on all audio platforms (including lending platforms) 🎧 🎙️
✨ Vibes of The Witcher + Buffy + Supernatural + Bonnie and Clyde
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
I’m so happy with how this audio version of my award-winning debut turned out!
MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is now available on all audio platforms (including lending platforms) 🎧 🎙️
✨ Vibes of The Witcher + Buffy + Supernatural + Bonnie and Clyde
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
November 18, 2025 at 3:38 PM
📣 Out TODAY!!!
I’m so happy with how this audio version of my award-winning debut turned out!
MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is now available on all audio platforms (including lending platforms) 🎧 🎙️
✨ Vibes of The Witcher + Buffy + Supernatural + Bonnie and Clyde
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
I’m so happy with how this audio version of my award-winning debut turned out!
MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is now available on all audio platforms (including lending platforms) 🎧 🎙️
✨ Vibes of The Witcher + Buffy + Supernatural + Bonnie and Clyde
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
📣 The audiobook version of MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is up on Netgalley for a limited time. The Weird West comes to life in this monster-hunting adventure! Reviewers, let me know if you’d like a copy 😊🎧 #MelindaWestMonsterGunslinger #NetGalley #audiobook
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November 18, 2025 at 1:00 AM
📣 The audiobook version of MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER is up on Netgalley for a limited time. The Weird West comes to life in this monster-hunting adventure! Reviewers, let me know if you’d like a copy 😊🎧 #MelindaWestMonsterGunslinger #NetGalley #audiobook
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Eligibility post! I had 9 pieces published this year. More info here for award eligibility consideration 😊
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#horror #scifi #fantasy #book #anthology #shortstory #poetry
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#horror #scifi #fantasy #book #anthology #shortstory #poetry
2025 Eligibility Roundup
KC Grifant’s 2025 award-eligible works.
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November 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Eligibility post! I had 9 pieces published this year. More info here for award eligibility consideration 😊
scifiwri.com/2025/11/11/2...
#horror #scifi #fantasy #book #anthology #shortstory #poetry
scifiwri.com/2025/11/11/2...
#horror #scifi #fantasy #book #anthology #shortstory #poetry
Thanks to everyone who signed up for my @reachyourapex.bsky.social workshop yesterday & for the excellent questions! For those who couldn’t make it, I have tips on this fresh blog post (a taste of what we covered!)
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Stay tuned for 2026 offerings ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
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Stay tuned for 2026 offerings ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
How To Make Your Short Story Shine (From An Editor’s Point of View)
Learn writing tips from KC Grifant on improving your short story for submission.
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November 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Thanks to everyone who signed up for my @reachyourapex.bsky.social workshop yesterday & for the excellent questions! For those who couldn’t make it, I have tips on this fresh blog post (a taste of what we covered!)
scifiwri.com/2025/11/15/h...
Stay tuned for 2026 offerings ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
scifiwri.com/2025/11/15/h...
Stay tuned for 2026 offerings ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
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Attend KC's workshop this Friday and come away with Get award-winning author KC Grifant's roadmap for getting your work into magazines, anthologies, podcasts and more.
Preview her instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
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youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
Preview her instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
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November 11, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Attend KC's workshop this Friday and come away with Get award-winning author KC Grifant's roadmap for getting your work into magazines, anthologies, podcasts and more.
Preview her instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
Preview her instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
Use my code WEWKCG for $10 off registration!! ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
Tomorrow's workshop is a popular one. Join us and get award-winning author KC Grifant's roadmap for getting your work into magazines, anthologies, podcasts and more.
Registration $49 / $39
November 14, Friday, at 2pm ET | 1PM CT | 12PM MT | 11AM PT | 18:00 UTC
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#authors
Registration $49 / $39
November 14, Friday, at 2pm ET | 1PM CT | 12PM MT | 11AM PT | 18:00 UTC
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#authors
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 AM
Use my code WEWKCG for $10 off registration!! ✍🏼 #writingtips #writing
A sampling of the questions my toddler asks in our 8-minute drive home:
Why can’t I see my school? Is Disneyland closed? Why can’t we go fast? Why isn’t it morning? Is everybody eating dinner now? Why aren’t you answering me? Where is the moon? Why is it cloudy? Why isn’t my water cold? Is this a
Why can’t I see my school? Is Disneyland closed? Why can’t we go fast? Why isn’t it morning? Is everybody eating dinner now? Why aren’t you answering me? Where is the moon? Why is it cloudy? Why isn’t my water cold? Is this a
November 14, 2025 at 2:41 AM
A sampling of the questions my toddler asks in our 8-minute drive home:
Why can’t I see my school? Is Disneyland closed? Why can’t we go fast? Why isn’t it morning? Is everybody eating dinner now? Why aren’t you answering me? Where is the moon? Why is it cloudy? Why isn’t my water cold? Is this a
Why can’t I see my school? Is Disneyland closed? Why can’t we go fast? Why isn’t it morning? Is everybody eating dinner now? Why aren’t you answering me? Where is the moon? Why is it cloudy? Why isn’t my water cold? Is this a
My audiobook for MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER comes out next week! In anticipation, Narrator Ash Aarrestad did amazing work in bringing my supernatural western adventure to life 😈 🦂
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest
https://scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/new-audio-book-melinda-west-monster-gunslinger/
November 13, 2025 at 3:51 AM
My audiobook for MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER comes out next week! In anticipation, Narrator Ash Aarrestad did amazing work in bringing my supernatural western adventure to life 😈 🦂
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest
Out Nov 18 whenever you buy, stream or borrow audiobooks 🎧
scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
#audiobook #weirdwest
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Would you like a roadmap for getting your work into magazines, anthologies, podcasts and more? Attend award-winning author KC Grifant's workshop this Friday.
Preview KC's instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
Preview KC's instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
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November 12, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Would you like a roadmap for getting your work into magazines, anthologies, podcasts and more? Attend award-winning author KC Grifant's workshop this Friday.
Preview KC's instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
Preview KC's instructor style in this 5-minute excerpt from a recent workshop.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
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November 12, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Be sure and follow our other editorial staff also:
Associate editors @garethlpowell.bsky.social, @scarlettralgee.bsky.social, @kcgrifant.bsky.social, and editorial assistants @authorhelengj.bsky.social and @denniskcrosby.bsky.social.
Associate editors @garethlpowell.bsky.social, @scarlettralgee.bsky.social, @kcgrifant.bsky.social, and editorial assistants @authorhelengj.bsky.social and @denniskcrosby.bsky.social.
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Is 2026 the year you sell your first short story? Join us for "Sellable Short Stories: What Editors Want (And What To Avoid)" with award-winning author, KC Grifant.
Registration $49 / $39
November 14, Friday, at 2pm ET | 1PM CT | 12PM MT | 11AM PT | 18:00 UTC
reachyourapex.com/wew
#authors
Registration $49 / $39
November 14, Friday, at 2pm ET | 1PM CT | 12PM MT | 11AM PT | 18:00 UTC
reachyourapex.com/wew
#authors
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Is 2026 the year you sell your first short story? Join us for "Sellable Short Stories: What Editors Want (And What To Avoid)" with award-winning author, KC Grifant.
Registration $49 / $39
November 14, Friday, at 2pm ET | 1PM CT | 12PM MT | 11AM PT | 18:00 UTC
reachyourapex.com/wew
#authors
Registration $49 / $39
November 14, Friday, at 2pm ET | 1PM CT | 12PM MT | 11AM PT | 18:00 UTC
reachyourapex.com/wew
#authors
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This Friday, KC Grifant leads her new workshop, "Sellable Short Stories: What Editors Want (And What To Avoid)."
Get a preview of her workshop style in free this 5-minute excerpt from her workshop on writing short horror stories.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
Get a preview of her workshop style in free this 5-minute excerpt from her workshop on writing short horror stories.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
Why Write A Short Story? With KC Grifant
Award-winning author, KC Grifant talks about the reasons to write short stories (and reasons NOT to) in this 5-minute excerpt from her workshop on writing short horror stories. #authors…
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November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
This Friday, KC Grifant leads her new workshop, "Sellable Short Stories: What Editors Want (And What To Avoid)."
Get a preview of her workshop style in free this 5-minute excerpt from her workshop on writing short horror stories.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
Get a preview of her workshop style in free this 5-minute excerpt from her workshop on writing short horror stories.
#authors #writingworkshop
youtu.be/6S6XTzl2P10
Cosplayed to Death: A Suddenly French Mystery by my friend Elle Jauffret is out today! Order wherever you buy books, or from @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social for a signed copy.
#SanDiego, I hope you’ll join us for a fabulous in-person event at Mysterious Galaxy on 12/6 to celebrate! Attendees will get
#SanDiego, I hope you’ll join us for a fabulous in-person event at Mysterious Galaxy on 12/6 to celebrate! Attendees will get
November 11, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Cosplayed to Death: A Suddenly French Mystery by my friend Elle Jauffret is out today! Order wherever you buy books, or from @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social for a signed copy.
#SanDiego, I hope you’ll join us for a fabulous in-person event at Mysterious Galaxy on 12/6 to celebrate! Attendees will get
#SanDiego, I hope you’ll join us for a fabulous in-person event at Mysterious Galaxy on 12/6 to celebrate! Attendees will get
Next week, I’ll be offering a virtual class called Sellable Short Stories: What Editors Want (And What To Avoid) at Reach Your Apex!
🟢 Learn what elements you can control (and which you can’t) to maximize your chances of publication. Ideal for beginner writers of horror, sci-fi and
🟢 Learn what elements you can control (and which you can’t) to maximize your chances of publication. Ideal for beginner writers of horror, sci-fi and
November 7, 2025 at 3:20 AM
Next week, I’ll be offering a virtual class called Sellable Short Stories: What Editors Want (And What To Avoid) at Reach Your Apex!
🟢 Learn what elements you can control (and which you can’t) to maximize your chances of publication. Ideal for beginner writers of horror, sci-fi and
🟢 Learn what elements you can control (and which you can’t) to maximize your chances of publication. Ideal for beginner writers of horror, sci-fi and
If you're looking to make a sale on your story, join our next live workshop, "Sellable Short Stories: What Editors Want (And What To Avoid)" with award-winning author, KC Grifant.
$49 / $39
Nov 14, 2pm ET | 1PM CT | 12PM MT | 11AM PT | 18:00 UTC
reachyourapex.com/wew
#authors #writingworkshops
$49 / $39
Nov 14, 2pm ET | 1PM CT | 12PM MT | 11AM PT | 18:00 UTC
reachyourapex.com/wew
#authors #writingworkshops
November 6, 2025 at 3:32 PM
This month!! The #audiobook of my award-winning debut horror western MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER will release on Nov 18. Narrator Ash Aarrestad brings the Weird West to life with a stunning performance. Saddle up for a wild, monster-infested ride!
PRE0RDER: scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
PRE0RDER: scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
New Audio Book – Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger
Learn more about the audiobook for MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER by KC Grifant narrated by Ash Aarrestad.
scifiwri.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This month!! The #audiobook of my award-winning debut horror western MELINDA WEST: MONSTER GUNSLINGER will release on Nov 18. Narrator Ash Aarrestad brings the Weird West to life with a stunning performance. Saddle up for a wild, monster-infested ride!
PRE0RDER: scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
PRE0RDER: scifiwri.com/2025/10/17/n...
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If subverting old tropes is your jam, check out award-winning author, @kcgrifant.bsky.social KC Grifant, talking about how Weird West fiction is an opportunity to reexamine Old West myths. Plus, evaluate if your piece can be considered Weird West.
youtu.be/QJnnjRmm4i0
#authors #writingtips
youtu.be/QJnnjRmm4i0
#authors #writingtips
Write Weird West Fiction By Reexamining Old West Mythos With KC Grifant
Award-winning author, KC Grifant, shares how Weird West fiction is an opportunity to reexamine the myths we've been told about the Old West.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:49 PM
If subverting old tropes is your jam, check out award-winning author, @kcgrifant.bsky.social KC Grifant, talking about how Weird West fiction is an opportunity to reexamine Old West myths. Plus, evaluate if your piece can be considered Weird West.
youtu.be/QJnnjRmm4i0
#authors #writingtips
youtu.be/QJnnjRmm4i0
#authors #writingtips
When the barista calls all the male customers of varying ages “boss” but you get a “ma’am” 🥲
November 4, 2025 at 8:26 PM
When the barista calls all the male customers of varying ages “boss” but you get a “ma’am” 🥲