KC Grifant writes horror, fantasy, science fiction and weird west stories. Dozens of her short stories have appeared in podcasts, magazines and Stoker-nominated anthologies. Her weird western novel, Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger (Brigids Gate Press, 2023), described as a blend of Bonnie & Clyde meet The Witcher and Supernatural, received positive reviews internationally. She is the author of Shrouded Horror: Tales of the Uncanny (Dragon’s Roost Press, 2024) and Melinda West and the Gremlin Queen (Brigids Gate Press, 2025). She is the co-founder of the San Diego Horror Writers Association chapter, and member of various writing organizations. Learn more at www.KCGrifant.com