Becky Siegel Spratford – författare

Vampires, zombies, ghosts, and ghoulies: there are more things going bump in the night than ever. So how do you wend your way through all of them to find the ones that interest a particular reader? RA expert Spratford updates her advisory to include the latest in monsters and the macabre, including:Lists of recommended titles, authors, and sub-genres, all cross-referenced for quick referenceTips for effectively practicing horror RA, with interview questions for gauging a reader’s interestsAn expanded resources section, with an overview addressing the current state of horror lit, and suggestions of how to dig deeperAs both an introductory guide for librarians just dipping their toes into the brackish water of scary fiction, as well as a fount of new ideas for horror-aware reference staff, Spratford’s book is infernally appropriate.

Covering the latest in monsters and the macabre, horror expert Spratford's guide is ideal as both an introductory guide for novices and a fount of new ideas for horror-aware reference staff.Like the zombies, ghouls, and vampires which inhabit many of its books, the popularity of horror fiction is unstoppable. Even if you don't happen to be a fan yourself, you won't be "scared" to advise readers on finding their next great fright thanks to the astute guidance provided by horror expert Spratford in this updated book. This definitive resource for library workers at any level of experience or familiarity with horror fictiondetails the state of the genre right now, including its appeal factors and key authors, assisting readers in getting up to speed quickly;presents ten annotated lists of suggested titles, all published since 2000, each with a short introduction providing historical context;delves into horror movies, TV shows, podcasts, and other formats; andoffers abundant marketing advice, programming options, and pointers on additional resources.

Bram Stoker Award Winner for Superior Achievement in Short Non- Fiction A captivating anthology and heartfelt tribute to the horror genre featuring essays from several of the most celebrated contemporary horror writers including, Grady Hendrix, Paul Tremblay, Stephen Graham Jones, Josh Malerman, Victor LaValle, Tananarive Due, and Rachel Harrison. For twenty-five years, Becky Siegel Spratford has worked as a librarian in Reader Advisory, training library workers all over the world on how to engage their patrons and readers, and to use her place as a horror expert and critic to get the word out to others; to bring even more readers into the horror fold. Why I Love Horror is a love letter to the horror genre from many of the most influential and bestselling authors in the industry.