A.C. Hessenauer describes herself as a writer of horror, chaos, and madness. A.C.'s next novel, Going to the Six, will be published by Cemetery Dance in June 2026, and was selected for the Cemetery Dance Trade Paperback Book Club.
When she’s not participating in macabre ceremonies dedicated to the eldritch horrors out in the woods, A.C. enjoys spending time with her family: her husband, two sons, and border collie named Maximus. She loves a good horror movie, and of course, getting swallowed whole by a good book.
Open call for submissions! Dread House Publishing will be accepting submissions for a twisted little folk horror anthology (title TBD) featuring cover art by Don Noble. Any folk horror themed submissions are welcome. Bonus points if your story contains a twist on a known folk tale or fairy tale. Feel free to get obscure and weird with it.
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Submissions open March 1st
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Word count limit: 8,000 words
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Official Release Date TBD (Fall of 2026)
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$20 per story & copy of ebook
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Author copies at cost
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Reprints welcome
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Submit to a.c.hessenauer@gmail.com.
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Please follow Shunn formatting standards
Please submit your story with both the title and last name in the file name, and include a brief bio (250 words) with your submission. The submission window will remain open until April 30th.
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Signed Copies:
Possession
"Gothic horror perfection."
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Dread House
"A.C. Hessenauer does not disappoint. Had me pulled in from start to finish."
-Reader review
Mount Snow
"I'm not sure I want to go into the woods after reading this."
-Reader review
