Lora Senf
@lorasenf.bsky.social
Writer. Wife. Twin momma.
Bram Stoker Award Winner.
THE CLACKITY
THE NIGHTHOUSE KEEPER
THE LONELIEST PLACE
THE LOSTING FOUNTAIN
PENNIES
UNNAMED BONES (summer 2026)
LoraSenfAuthor@gmail.com * LoraSenf.com
Bram Stoker Award Winner.
THE CLACKITY
THE NIGHTHOUSE KEEPER
THE LONELIEST PLACE
THE LOSTING FOUNTAIN
PENNIES
UNNAMED BONES (summer 2026)
LoraSenfAuthor@gmail.com * LoraSenf.com
UNNAMED BONES ARCs are here! Not showing you the cover because A) it isn't final and B) we might do a cover reveal.
Out July 21, 2026 from Union Square (Hachette).
From the jacket:
"I'VE BEEN FALLING AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. AND EVERY TIME I fall, It's DEEPER INTO THE GUTS OF SEEKER'S REST."
Out July 21, 2026 from Union Square (Hachette).
From the jacket:
"I'VE BEEN FALLING AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. AND EVERY TIME I fall, It's DEEPER INTO THE GUTS OF SEEKER'S REST."
November 19, 2025 at 1:33 AM
UNNAMED BONES ARCs are here! Not showing you the cover because A) it isn't final and B) we might do a cover reveal.
Out July 21, 2026 from Union Square (Hachette).
From the jacket:
"I'VE BEEN FALLING AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. AND EVERY TIME I fall, It's DEEPER INTO THE GUTS OF SEEKER'S REST."
Out July 21, 2026 from Union Square (Hachette).
From the jacket:
"I'VE BEEN FALLING AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER. AND EVERY TIME I fall, It's DEEPER INTO THE GUTS OF SEEKER'S REST."
Got to meet David Sedaris last night. For some reason he asked me what I do and I got to tell him I'm an author who writes horror for kids. He had questions and I grinned like a fool. Oh - and I got my first edition/first printing of Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk signed, too. 10/10 evening
November 15, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Got to meet David Sedaris last night. For some reason he asked me what I do and I got to tell him I'm an author who writes horror for kids. He had questions and I grinned like a fool. Oh - and I got my first edition/first printing of Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk signed, too. 10/10 evening
Last minute date with my sister and nephew tonight. So excited!
November 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Last minute date with my sister and nephew tonight. So excited!
Well friends, that's a wrap on the fifth Blight Harbor book. This one might be called Dear Desdemona. We'll see. One more read though and clean up then it's off to my wonderful editor.
I'm excited to share this one with you in 2027.
Not sure what's next - time to start playing with new ideas. 🖤
I'm excited to share this one with you in 2027.
Not sure what's next - time to start playing with new ideas. 🖤
November 8, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Well friends, that's a wrap on the fifth Blight Harbor book. This one might be called Dear Desdemona. We'll see. One more read though and clean up then it's off to my wonderful editor.
I'm excited to share this one with you in 2027.
Not sure what's next - time to start playing with new ideas. 🖤
I'm excited to share this one with you in 2027.
Not sure what's next - time to start playing with new ideas. 🖤
John Francis Murphy (1853-1921), "November"
November 2, 2025 at 8:25 PM
John Francis Murphy (1853-1921), "November"
Small Cat is both a devoted and irritating writing buddy.
November 1, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Small Cat is both a devoted and irritating writing buddy.
Horror is for everyone, all year long. 🖤
October 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Horror is for everyone, all year long. 🖤
Spending Halloween day on the couch under a blanket with my sharkey lap desk (stolen from the Boy Child) drinking tea and writing middle grade horror as the universe intended me to do. Not pictured: circling cat who will soon be on my feet.
October 31, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Spending Halloween day on the couch under a blanket with my sharkey lap desk (stolen from the Boy Child) drinking tea and writing middle grade horror as the universe intended me to do. Not pictured: circling cat who will soon be on my feet.
Pardon the self promo but it's that time of year. If you're looking for spooky season gifts or are holiday shopping for spooky kids (or grownups) I have some books that might interest you.
If you buy any of my books as gifts I'm happy to send you stickers, a bookmark, & a note to go with them.
If you buy any of my books as gifts I'm happy to send you stickers, a bookmark, & a note to go with them.
October 26, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Pardon the self promo but it's that time of year. If you're looking for spooky season gifts or are holiday shopping for spooky kids (or grownups) I have some books that might interest you.
If you buy any of my books as gifts I'm happy to send you stickers, a bookmark, & a note to go with them.
If you buy any of my books as gifts I'm happy to send you stickers, a bookmark, & a note to go with them.
AI reviews & promo emails are getting more convincing but you can (thankfully) still spot them. They're usually full of effusive, over-the-top praise but empty of any kind of meaningful detail about the book they're referencing. If there IS detail, it can be found in jacket copy or other reviews.
October 26, 2025 at 2:34 PM
AI reviews & promo emails are getting more convincing but you can (thankfully) still spot them. They're usually full of effusive, over-the-top praise but empty of any kind of meaningful detail about the book they're referencing. If there IS detail, it can be found in jacket copy or other reviews.
Hey friends it's my last signing event of the year! I'll be at Auntie's Books until 3:00 and then I'm scooting out to go see Paranorman in 3D. If you're in the area stop by and say hi!
October 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Hey friends it's my last signing event of the year! I'll be at Auntie's Books until 3:00 and then I'm scooting out to go see Paranorman in 3D. If you're in the area stop by and say hi!
Tomorrow!! I'll be at Auntie's from 11-3:00 hanging out and signing books. It's my last scheduled event of the year so if you're in the area stop by and say hi!
After this I crawl under a blanket on my couch to read, write, and edit and don't reemerge until sometime next spring.
After this I crawl under a blanket on my couch to read, write, and edit and don't reemerge until sometime next spring.
October 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Tomorrow!! I'll be at Auntie's from 11-3:00 hanging out and signing books. It's my last scheduled event of the year so if you're in the area stop by and say hi!
After this I crawl under a blanket on my couch to read, write, and edit and don't reemerge until sometime next spring.
After this I crawl under a blanket on my couch to read, write, and edit and don't reemerge until sometime next spring.
Pass pages for UNNAMED BONES have arrived! I love this part, when a manuscript starts to look and feel like an actual book. This survival-creature-cosmic YA horror is out next summer. Can't wait for you to spend the day with Harrow and her friends. More to come soon!!
October 22, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Pass pages for UNNAMED BONES have arrived! I love this part, when a manuscript starts to look and feel like an actual book. This survival-creature-cosmic YA horror is out next summer. Can't wait for you to spend the day with Harrow and her friends. More to come soon!!
All set up for Halloween XSpo!! See you this weekend 🖤
October 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
All set up for Halloween XSpo!! See you this weekend 🖤
It's almost time for my favorite event of the year! Halloween XSpo is this weekend, October 18 & 19. I'll be hanging out at my table in Artist Alley all weekend so if you make it to XSpo come find me. 🖤
October 15, 2025 at 5:21 PM
It's almost time for my favorite event of the year! Halloween XSpo is this weekend, October 18 & 19. I'll be hanging out at my table in Artist Alley all weekend so if you make it to XSpo come find me. 🖤
Now for something completely different.
October 13, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Now for something completely different.
Hi #Spokane friends! Today I'll be at B&N Spokane Valley from 11-3:00 hanging out and signing books. If you're in the area stop by and say hi! 🖤
October 11, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Hi #Spokane friends! Today I'll be at B&N Spokane Valley from 11-3:00 hanging out and signing books. If you're in the area stop by and say hi! 🖤
Got a lovely surprise in the mail and now I have PENNIES bookmarks. Thank you @simonandschuster.bsky.social 🖤!! Come see me at one of my events this fall so I can give you one (while supplies last etc etc).
October 4, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Got a lovely surprise in the mail and now I have PENNIES bookmarks. Thank you @simonandschuster.bsky.social 🖤!! Come see me at one of my events this fall so I can give you one (while supplies last etc etc).
Hey #Spokane friends! I'll be at B&N Northtown tomorrow (Saturday October 4th) from 11-3:00 hanging out and signing books. If you're in the area stop by and say hi! 🖤
October 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Hey #Spokane friends! I'll be at B&N Northtown tomorrow (Saturday October 4th) from 11-3:00 hanging out and signing books. If you're in the area stop by and say hi! 🖤
Up next. Somehow I've never read this.
September 30, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Up next. Somehow I've never read this.
Aaaaahh @jennykiefer.com I'm finally unpacking from Spooktastic and just found these in my bag! The card has seen better days (sorry) but the tiny books are perfect. THANK YOU.
September 26, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Aaaaahh @jennykiefer.com I'm finally unpacking from Spooktastic and just found these in my bag! The card has seen better days (sorry) but the tiny books are perfect. THANK YOU.
Just left a bunch of signed books at @auntiesbooks.bsky.social. They ship. 🖤
September 26, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Just left a bunch of signed books at @auntiesbooks.bsky.social. They ship. 🖤
Just left a bunch of signed books at @auntiesbooks.bsky.social. They ship. 🖤
September 26, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Just left a bunch of signed books at @auntiesbooks.bsky.social. They ship. 🖤
A parent reached out to say I'm their kid's first favorite author. I immediately offered to send a note and a bookplate. I am ACTUALLY going to send a signed book. I love being sneaky and doing this so much. I just figured out why. Because Ray Bradbury did it for me when I was 18 and it mattered.
September 25, 2025 at 1:11 AM
A parent reached out to say I'm their kid's first favorite author. I immediately offered to send a note and a bookplate. I am ACTUALLY going to send a signed book. I love being sneaky and doing this so much. I just figured out why. Because Ray Bradbury did it for me when I was 18 and it mattered.