Michael Meeske

Michael Meeske writes across genres, including women's fiction, historical, mystery, suspense, horror and gothic fiction, a genre that blends horror and romance, and has its roots in some of the earliest novels ever written.

Currently, he is writing as V. S. Alexander for Kensington Publishing. His writing credits include The Magdalen Girls,( 2017); The Taster, (2018); The Irishman's Daughter, (2019); The Traitor, (2020); and The Sculptress, (2021). Two more novels for Kensington are scheduled in upcoming years. The Combat Zone and An Absent God were both published by Cleis Press in 2017 under the name Vincent Wilde. Frankenstein's Daemon and Poe's Mother (as Michael Meeske) are available on Amazon through the Usher Books imprint. His short fiction has appeared in national collections and anthologies.

Some of his influences are Edgar Allan Poe, H.P. Lovecraft, Shirley Jackson, Oscar Wilde, Daphne du Maurier, Richard Matheson, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and any work by the exquisite Brontė sisters. You can contact Michael at michaelmeeske@live.com or visit his website at www.michaelmeeske.com.