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Hear Us Scream: The Voices of Horror
Hear Us The Voices of Horror is a collection of personal essays from horror lovers all over the world. This collection was written by women and non-binary horror lovers. Each of the essays beautifully shows how horror has changed the lives of those who love horror. The book was successfully crowdfunded through Kickstarter which helped to fund the book cover design (by Rosie Cass), the purchasing of ISBNs, and to help pay for the POD service IngramSpark. Each backer received their copies of the book via PDF and will soon receive a small thank you gift which includes a postcard designed by Destiny Kelly. The book is due to be released on the 6th of December and will be available through many online retailers globally.
There are plans for a Volume Two coming in 2022. Interest to contribute to that volume will be accepted in the new year. Essays in the anthology The book was edited by Catherine Benstead, S.C. Parris, and Violet Burns.
There are plans for a Volume Two coming in 2022. Interest to contribute to that volume will be accepted in the new year. Essays in the anthology The book was edited by Catherine Benstead, S.C. Parris, and Violet Burns.
- GenresHorrorNonfictionLGBTFilm
168 pages, Paperback
First published November 24, 2021
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February 1, 2022
A great, moving set of essays that empowers the viewers of horror.
This was truly an awesome read; I ended up here because I saw a tiktok by Lucy and figured I’d give it a read and it was such a great book.
First of all let’s talk about TW’s ; there’s a lot. However what’s awesome is at the chapter title of every essay, in bold is trigger and content warnings for each article. As someone with ptsd this was pretty rad to see, and gives the reader a way to pick though essays if needed. TW’s include homophobia, SA (detailed) SA of minors, physical assault , racism.
This was such an empowering read as someone with ptsd from childhood trauma. I loved that there were so many essays including this because I think it was interesting to see how much of us rely and embrace horror to strengthen us after events.
Other articles were by trans and queer authors and those were incredibly interesting to read. I’m gay and Enby and it was cool to see the topics discussed but also the education you get from these essays such as the authors discussing the Hays Code (I seriously recommend queer readers take a look at these essays, there’s a lot of history mentioned in background context)
We also have black and neurodivergent voices, and those essays are a great read. One writer explores directors such as Jordan Peele and how his work gave presence to black voices and stories that needed to be seen on screen, and explored the rebirth of modern horrors. We’re given lots of context of the writers lives, micro aggressions and blatant hate faced and how horror offered a reprieve if even momentarily from the world; or even effected it.
All in all? Go read this. Especially if you’re a minority or someone who has faced abuse that has found solace in horrors, the essays are heartbreaking at times but also offer an insight into healing and how horrors and prominent characters gave a lot of folk someone to embrace.
This was truly an awesome read; I ended up here because I saw a tiktok by Lucy and figured I’d give it a read and it was such a great book.
First of all let’s talk about TW’s ; there’s a lot. However what’s awesome is at the chapter title of every essay, in bold is trigger and content warnings for each article. As someone with ptsd this was pretty rad to see, and gives the reader a way to pick though essays if needed. TW’s include homophobia, SA (detailed) SA of minors, physical assault , racism.
This was such an empowering read as someone with ptsd from childhood trauma. I loved that there were so many essays including this because I think it was interesting to see how much of us rely and embrace horror to strengthen us after events.
Other articles were by trans and queer authors and those were incredibly interesting to read. I’m gay and Enby and it was cool to see the topics discussed but also the education you get from these essays such as the authors discussing the Hays Code (I seriously recommend queer readers take a look at these essays, there’s a lot of history mentioned in background context)
We also have black and neurodivergent voices, and those essays are a great read. One writer explores directors such as Jordan Peele and how his work gave presence to black voices and stories that needed to be seen on screen, and explored the rebirth of modern horrors. We’re given lots of context of the writers lives, micro aggressions and blatant hate faced and how horror offered a reprieve if even momentarily from the world; or even effected it.
All in all? Go read this. Especially if you’re a minority or someone who has faced abuse that has found solace in horrors, the essays are heartbreaking at times but also offer an insight into healing and how horrors and prominent characters gave a lot of folk someone to embrace.
February 10, 2022
I suspect this book will feel like home to many readers, who recognize and revere similar moments ... Hear Us Scream is a welcome addition that will find enthusiastic readers across the community of horror lovers. Find the full review at Monster Librarian: https://www.monsterlibrarian.com/TheC...
June 14, 2023
I am very fortunate to be on a current, long-running win streak when it comes to reading great books, and this book is one of the best in that bunch. Here is a collection of personal essays written by women, non-binary, and LGBTQIA+ authors and horror lovers who – through their essays – explain how they were introduced to horror, and how horror has forever changed their lives.
I truly cannot say enough great things about this book, but I will start by saying it needs to be on everyone’s bookshelf. It’s empowering. It’s inspiring. It’s heartbreaking. It’s educational. It’s raw. It’s triggering. And it’s a must read!
I was so moved by each beautifully written, emotional, and thought-provoking essay that I sought out as many essayists on my social media accounts as I could find, just so I can follow them and support them, if I wasn’t already. I also ordered Volume 2 and cannot wait to read it!
As for it being triggering, there are a lot of trigger warnings in this collection, and one of the great things about this book is each one is provided as a content warning under the title of each essay; which I found brilliant and a nice added touch.
The only disappointing thing I found is, where is the recognition, support, and love from readers? I am quite shocked by the tiny amount of reviews that are out there.
So … a call to action … if you read it and liked it or loved it, please write a review. I, for one, would love to read it.
I truly cannot say enough great things about this book, but I will start by saying it needs to be on everyone’s bookshelf. It’s empowering. It’s inspiring. It’s heartbreaking. It’s educational. It’s raw. It’s triggering. And it’s a must read!
I was so moved by each beautifully written, emotional, and thought-provoking essay that I sought out as many essayists on my social media accounts as I could find, just so I can follow them and support them, if I wasn’t already. I also ordered Volume 2 and cannot wait to read it!
As for it being triggering, there are a lot of trigger warnings in this collection, and one of the great things about this book is each one is provided as a content warning under the title of each essay; which I found brilliant and a nice added touch.
The only disappointing thing I found is, where is the recognition, support, and love from readers? I am quite shocked by the tiny amount of reviews that are out there.
So … a call to action … if you read it and liked it or loved it, please write a review. I, for one, would love to read it.
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