Two new short stories by me, both of them queer ghost stories, have been accepted for publication in upcoming anthologies, one with an expected publication date of December 2024 and one in the Summer of 2025. More details coming soon!

Here are all my links to social media and other online places I haunt: https://linktr.ee/dzgrizzle

Here is my most recent publication, a “grit lit” noir story set in Georgia in 1987, during the AIDS epidemic. Based on a true story. Here’s the link to the story.

And here is where I’ll be at DragonCon, August 29 through September 2, 2024, in Atlanta. Hope to see you at the con!

THURSDAY 8/29/24 at 8:30 pm
Horror vs. Terror: Which Approach Works Best For You?
Authors tackle the eternal question: which is more effective: horror or terror? Shock and awe or creeping dread? The panelists will share their approaches, exploring the benefits and challenges of each method.
Panelists: Cherie M. Priest, Alexander G. R. Gideon (M), Brent Abell, Darrell Z. Grizzle, Jessi Ann York
Location: Peachtree 1-2 Westin (1 Hour)

FRIDAY 8/30/24 at 10:00 am
Igniting the Horror Muse
Authors are always asked where they get their ideas from. Join us as we pick the brains of our horror author panelists to learn how they get in the right mind to craft their fiction and unleash their chilling tales.
Panelists: Jessi Ann York (M), Darrell Z. Grizzle, Elizabeth Donald, L. Marie Wood, Trisha J. Wooldridge, J. E. Schleicher
Location: Peachtree 1-2 Westin (1 Hour)

FRIDAY 8/30/24 at 4:00 pm
Children of Dorian Gray: LGBTQIA+ Themes in Horror
A celebration of LGBTQIA+ contributions to the horror genre.
Panelists: Jessi Ann York, Jarvis Hammer, Darrell Z. Grizzle (M), Dusty Gannon (Vision Video), Daniel Alexander Lyman
Location: Centennial I Hyatt (1 Hour)

FRIDAY 8/30/24 at 10:00 pm
The Disembodied: Spirits & Ghosts in UF
Ghosts & spirits in Urban Fantasy take many forms & have a variety of goals & purposes. Our panel will discuss those they employ in their work, as well as others they admire.
Panelists: Todd J McCaffrey, Cherie M. Priest, Darrell Z. Grizzle, Leanna Renee Hieber, Carol Malcolm (M), Beth Dolgner
Location: Chastain 1-2 Westin (1 Hour)

SATURDAY 8/31/24 in the morning I’ll be donating blood at the annual Robert A. Heinlein “Pay It Forward” Blood Drive

SATURDAY 8/31/24 at 2:30 pm
100 Years of Ed Wood
Celebrate the centennial of the iconic filmmaker Ed Wood, known for his passionate and eccentric approach to cinema. Our panelists will discuss his cult classics like Plan 9 from Outer Space and explore his legacy.
Panelists: Bill Mulligan (M), Daniel Griffith, Laurie Norris, Thomas Mariani, Darrell Z. Grizzle, R. E. Carr
Location: Peachtree 1-2 Westin (1 Hour)

SATURDAY 8/31/24 at 10:00 pm
101 Fascinating Ways to Kill off a Character
Readers love a good killin’ – if it’s done in an interesting way. Panelists discuss some not-so-common ways they’ve killed characters or favorite authors have killed characters.
Panelists: John Robinson (M), L. Marie Wood, Darin Kennedy, Darrell Z. Grizzle, Bob McGough, Elizabeth Donald
Location: Embassy EF Hyatt (1 Hour)

SUNDAY 9/1/24 at 11:30 am
Unearthing Your Literary Horror Niche
Embark on a frightful journey to uncover the intersection of your deepest, darkest fears and find your writing voice. Explore different dark corners in horror fiction with our panel while you face your fears and learn to unleash your inner darkness on the page.
Panelists: Jessi Ann York (M), Darrell Z. Grizzle, L. Marie Wood, Tony Sarrecchia, Anya Martin, Tom Vandermolen
Time: Sun 11:30 am  Location: Peachtree 1-2 Westin (1 Hour)

SUNDAY 9/1/24 at 4:00 pm
AUTHOR READING SESSION
I will be reading with special guests Jessica Nettles and Jessi Ann York
Location: Hyatt Learning Center, Atrium Tower, Ballroom Level (1 Hour)

MONDAY 9/2/24 at 1:00 pm
A Heady Mix: Magic & Academia in Books & Media
Our panel will take a close look at the fascinating & very popular Dark Academia literary subgenre, focusing on those examples that feature magic practitioners of various types operating within schools, libraries, & other academic institutions.
Panelists: Valerie Dawn Hampton, Darrell Z. Grizzle, JM Paquette, K. N. Lee, Carol Malcolm (M), John Hartness
Location: Chastain 1-2 Westin (1 Hour)