KC Grifant
KC Grifant writes internationally published horror, fantasy, science fiction and weird west stories. She began writing as soon as she was able to coherently put pen to paper, and was always drawn to the fantastical, particularly sci-fi and cosmic horror. Early writing influences included R.L. Stine, Octavia Butler, Toni Morrison, Margaret Atwood, William Gibson and many others. Today, she balances a successful science communications career with creative writing. Dozens of her short stories have appeared in podcasts, magazines and Stoker-nominated anthologies. Her debut weird western novel, Melinda West: Monster Gunslinger (Brigids Gate Press, Feb 2023), described as a blend of Bonnie & Clyde meet The Witcher and Supernatural. She is the co-chair and founder of the San Diego Horror Writers Association, and member of numerous writing organizations, including the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association.
