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The Seductive Ache of Obsession - Cosmically Toxic Situationships, Beloved Spirits, Heroic Healing, Promiscuous Pirates, & Automated Gods - Reviews

A review of The Drowning Machine and Other Obsessions by Violet James McMaster

FanFiAddict Review: The Drowning Machine and Other Obsessions

Ed Cocker Crocker reviews The Drowning Machine. 9/10

FanFiAddict Review: The Drowning Machine and Other Obsessions

George Dunn reviews the debut horror collection. 8/10

The Best Horror of the Year Volume Sixteen Recommendations (2023) Part Two

“Mother of Machines,” (Obsolescence, Shortwave Publishing) listed.

"Beyond the Extreme: Four Women Authors Defining a New Wave in Horror"

The LineUp: An extreme horror round table hosted by Cynthia Pelayo of authors Elle Nash, Sara Tantlinger, Charlene Elsby, and Emma E. Murray.

"Total Disgust Achieved"

A glowing review from Brandi Gaspard of Southwest Review for the extreme horror and heartbreaking story in the novel Crushing Snails.

A Conversation on "Performance of a Lifetime"

An interview between Bruno Baraibar and Emma E. Murray about performance art, pushing boundaries, and when the line between life and art blurs.

Writing Thoughts: An Interview with Emma E. Murray

An interview between Ivy Grimes and Emma E. Murray about inspirations, process, and creating psychologically complex characters.

The Crushing Weight of Horror: A Conversation with Emma E. Murray

An interview between Steve Neal and Emma E. Murray about writing, extreme horror, inspirations, and depicting the dark sides of humanity.

Paper Cuts Live

I joined Brad and Jay to discuss my debut novel CRUSHING SNAILS, including some fun trivia and a live reading of the first chapter. Check it out on youtube or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Hear Us Scream

Meet Emma E. Murray, a dedicated horror writer who embarked on her writing journey from an early age and has recently gained momentum in the world of horror fiction.

Interviews and Reviews

Reviews of my work and interviews about my process, favorite horror movies, and more!

Check out these articles, interviews, and reviews of my work.