Erika T. Wurth (she/her)

Michael Teak

Erika T. Wurth’s novel "White Horse" is a New York Times editors pick, a Good Morning America buzz pick, and an Indie Next, Target book of the Month, and Book of the Month Pick. She is both a Kenyon and Sewanee fellow and Kenyon faculty. She’s published in Buzzfeed, McSweeny’s, The Writer’s Chronicle, and is a narrative artist for the Meow Wolf Denver installation. She’s an urban Native of Apache/Chickasaw/Cherokee descent and lives with her partner, niece, step-kids and two incredibly fluffy dogs. Her new novel is "The Haunting of Room 904."

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Awards: High Plains book awards

Masters of the Supernatural

In this session, authors Jonathan Maberry, Erika T. Wurth, and Alex Grecian will explore the mysteries of supernatural fiction. Learn about their inspirations, writing techniques, and how they blend real-world elements with supernatural terror to create stories that linger in readers' minds.

Student Union Santa Rita (Seats 110)  
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Tent (on Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: Alex Grecian, Jonathan Maberry, Erika T. Wurth
Moderator: Toby Wehner

Things That Go Bump in the Night

Join authors Kelley Armstrong, Lilliam Rivera, and Erika T. Wurth as they explore the shadows that lurk in their haunting tales. They will discuss how they craft supernatural suspense, develop atmospheric tension, and bring their unique perspectives to ghost stories and paranormal fiction.

Integrated Learning Center Room 120 (Seats 300, Wheelchair accessible)  
Sun, Mar 16, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Panelists: Kelley Armstrong, Lilliam Rivera, Erika T. Wurth
Moderator: Jody Hardy

Books:

The Haunting of Room 904

A Novel
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Flatiron Books
March 2025
ISBN 9781250908599
320 pages

White Horse

A Novel
Sci-Fi / Fantasy / Horror
Flatiron Books
October 2023
ISBN 9781250847676
320 pages