Grady Hendrix is a celebrated novelist and screenwriter based in New York City, known for his unique blend of horror and humor. Among his notable works are *Horrorstör*, *My Best Friend’s Exorcism*—which was turned into a feature film by Amazon Studios—and *We Sold Our Souls*. His breakout novel, *The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires*, became a New York Times bestseller and is currently being adapted for television.
In addition to his fiction, Hendrix has made significant contributions to non-fiction literature. His book *Paperbacks from Hell* received the Bram Stoker Award and provides a fascinating exploration of the horror paperback phenomenon during the 1970s and 1980s. His latest non-fiction work, *These Fists Break Bricks: How Kung Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World*, delves into the cultural impact of martial arts films in America.
Hendrix is also one of the co-founders of the New York Asian Film Festival, highlighting his passion for cinema and Asian culture. With a creative career marked by innovative storytelling and a deep love for genre literature, Grady Hendrix continues to captivate audiences with his engaging narratives and insightful observations on pop culture.
In addition to his fiction, Hendrix has made significant contributions to non-fiction literature. His book *Paperbacks from Hell* received the Bram Stoker Award and provides a fascinating exploration of the horror paperback phenomenon during the 1970s and 1980s. His latest non-fiction work, *These Fists Break Bricks: How Kung Fu Movies Swept America and Changed the World*, delves into the cultural impact of martial arts films in America.
Hendrix is also one of the co-founders of the New York Asian Film Festival, highlighting his passion for cinema and Asian culture. With a creative career marked by innovative storytelling and a deep love for genre literature, Grady Hendrix continues to captivate audiences with his engaging narratives and insightful observations on pop culture.
