Kathryn Julian is a historian, writer of queer horror, film enthusiast, and coffee snob.

They grew up between Alabama and Texas, and now live happily with their husband and two cats next to a cemetery in Virginia. Kathryn is a (mostly) recovering academic and holds a Ph.D. in History from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

A woman with shoulder-length dark hair taking a selfie outdoors. She is wearing a light-colored T-shirt with rainbow-colored text that reads 'be gay, read books' multiple times. The background features a sidewalk, some bicycles, and a building, with flowers and trees around.