Summary
Arwen Sherman, a local author and co-editor of Slugger Magazine, shares her insights into the world of horror literature during a recent interview. Sherman, whose debut novel "We the Missing" is set to be released at the end of the month, discusses her journey into writing and her fascination with horror, particularly the psychological and existential aspects of the genre.
Sherman reflects on her experiences growing up in California and moving to Maine, where she developed a deeper appreciation for folk horror and the eerie beauty of the state's landscapes. She highlights her work on the anthology "Monstrous Angels," which explores the terrifying aspects of angels and the human condition, and emphasizes the importance of human resilience in horror narratives.
In addition to her literary pursuits, Sherman is actively involved in promoting her work and engaging with readers through social media and events. She encourages aspiring writers to participate in her magazine's upcoming writing contest, which aims to provide a platform for diverse voices in horror. As she prepares for her book launch and upcoming events, Sherman remains dedicated to exploring the darker themes that resonate within her writing and the broader horror community.
Show Notes
Horror changes depending on where you stand — an angel to one wanderer may be a monster to another. In this episode of The Fogcast, we explore that shifting boundary with Maine‑based horror author Arwyn Sherman, whose work digs into the darkness just beyond our understanding. Arwyn lives deep in the Maine woods, writing fiction that has appeared in anthologies, on stages, and in chapbooks passed hand‑to‑hand at late‑night poetry shows. Their debut novel, We, the Missing (Sobelo Books, 2026), follows a young woman confronting an epidemic of disappearances — a slow‑burn speculative horror built on the idea that the universe has forgotten us, and that angels may, in fact, be monsters.
Arwyn also serves as co‑editor of Slugger, a magazine devoted to strange, unsettling fiction, and was recently a featured guest at the Lantern‑Lit Symposium. Together, we talk about fear, perspective, and the stories we carry — the ones that surprise us, shape us, and sometimes haunt us more than anything on the page.
Find Arwyn here https://arwynsherman.com/
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