Finding Gold in Horror Poetry: Maxwell I. Gold

Craft: Exploring Creativity

The days are getting shorter, a chill is in the air, and pumpkins are attacked mercilessly by knife-wielding maniacs: it must be Halloween season. It’s also one of the favorite times of year of Maxwell I. Gold, a Columbus native, author, and executive director of the Horror Writers Association. We discussed his work in weird and cosmic fiction, including his latest, the poetry collection Bleeding Rainbows and Other Broken Spectrums. This Bram Stoker Award-nominated collection contains cosmic horror and homoerotic elements and is organized by color and historical symbols. We talked about his journey into horror writing, the influence he experienced from weird fiction, and the evolution of his unique voice. He also highlights his role at the Horror Writers Association and provides insights into their membership structure. Listen in. If you dare…