Skyla Arndt has always loved the creepy, crawly side of life. When she was younger, she thought that love might translate to hunting Bigfoot, but luckily for him, writing proved easier. These days, you can catch her writing stories by candlelight, splurging on candles for her office, and continuing to keep an eye out for Bigfoot (because you never know). She lives with her husband and three cats by the perpetually frozen Great Lakes.
Arndt's new novel is House of Hearts.
Recently I asked the author about what she was reading. Her reply:
Body Count by Codie Crowley (forthcoming May 2026)Visit Skyla Arndt's website.
I was lucky enough to snag a copy of Codie Crowley’s wonderfully quirky, YA sapphic slasher. Body Count expertly balances seriousthemes (sexual autonomy, consent, and domestic violence) with an atmospheric, bubblegum horror backdrop. Our pink-haired protagonist, Sundae Valentine, is on the run from a wish-granting monster she met several years ago at the Jersey Shore. For the longest time, she thought she’d finally outrun him—but when her school chooses to return to the shore for prom weekend, she knows she’s in trouble. If Sundae doesn’t find a way to banish this demon, she’ll lose more than her crown this prom season. She’ll lose her life. An absolute must read!
--Marshal Zeringue