Lisa Vasquez, often called the Mother of Monsters, doesn’t just write gothic horror, she dissects it. With a voice that cuts sharp and clean, she digs into the haunted corners of the human psyche, exposing what most people would rather leave buried. Her work has been praised for its lyrical darkness and atmospheric depth, drawing comparisons to the ghostly elegance of Mary Shelley and the brutal stagecraft of Grand Guignol.
Her YA gothic debut, Sybella: The Fly on the Wall (Crystal Cove Press), invites readers into a world where fear and wonder live side by side. In her hands, shadows aren’t just the absence of light, they’re reflections of who we really are, daring us to face ourselves.
As Editor-in-Chief of Memento Mori Ink Magazine, in partnership with Crystal Lake Publishing, Lisa has led the publication to Amazon’s Best Seller list with every issue since its 2024 launch. Beyond the page, her mentorship and design work have championed some of the most recognizable voices in dark fiction and splatterpunk, carving space for creators who thrive on the edge.
She’s also an outspoken advocate for mental health, women in dark fiction, and LGBTQ+ representation, using her platform to amplify diverse voices and keep the indie scene alive and fierce.
Follow her work, updates, and latest projects here: https://linktr.ee/motherofmonsters
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