RACHEL KITCH is a mixed-race Thai American speculative horror author with a love of writing unsettling, creepy books that still have a spark of light. As a generation 1.5 immigrant, Rachel loves to blend her heritage and incorporate Thai and Appalachian folklore into her projects. Her debut horror novel, THE FOREST BLEEDS, releases October 13, 2026 with Union Square & Co. Keep up with her at www.rachelkitch.com or follow her on Instagram @rachkitchwrites.