Fantasycon 2026 Guest of Honour – V Castro

V. Castro is a two time Bram Stoker award nominated writer born in San Antonio, Texas, to Mexican American parents. She’s been writing horror stories since she was a child, always fascinated by Mexican folklore and the urban legends of Texas. Castro now lives in the United Kingdom with her family, writing and traveling with her children.

Violet draws on horror, fantasy, sci-fi and plenty of heat to craft lush, unique tales. Her works include: Aliens: Vasquez, The Haunting of Alejandra, The Queen of The Cicadas, Goddess of Filth, Hairspray and Switchblades, and Out of Atzlan. You can find out more about her and her work here: V. Castro | Horror Writer – Latina Horror Writer

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