Brian Blackwood

Horror novelist, writing instructor and editor

Brian Blackwood is a novelist and scenario writer whose work thrives in the shadows. Co-founder of Unquiet Tomb Press, Brian crafts stories steeped in horror, the paranormal, and the uncanny, weaving religious themes and historical settings into unsettling modern visions. His novel Fractured, a Shelley Award semi-finalist, exemplifies his genre-bending style—where dread and wonder walk hand in hand. With roots in Hollywood script doctoring, Brian’s writing carries a sharp, cinematic pulse. Guiding writers through his interactive course From Idea to Book, he helps them harness their imagination and craft stories that linger long after the lights go out. Through Unquiet Tomb Press, Brian also provides writing, editorial, design, and publishing services that empower authors to transform their ideas into professional, polished books ready for publication.