Caryn Larrinaga is an internationally best-selling mystery and horror author whose chief obsessions are ghosts, cats, and the occasional unspeakable horror. In addition to her novels and short story collections, Caryn has written for tabletop RPGs, podcasts, literary journals, newspapers, and zines. 

A Basque-American author and Utah native, Caryn is best known for her works of supernatural horror, many of which include or were inspired by beliefs and creatures from Basque folklore. The Basque concept of being states that “everything which has a name exists,” and Caryn brings her nightmares to life on the page simply by giving them names.

Caryn has won multiple awards, including the League of Utah Writers Gold Typewriter and the Cat Writers Association Muse Medallion. In 2021, she was named Writer of the Year by the League of Utah Writers. She is an active member of Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America, the Horror Writers Association, and the Cat Writers Association, as well as the League of Utah Writers.

When she isn’t indulging in all things eerie, you can find her catering to her feline overlords, burying the bodies of her many murdered houseplants, and navigating life with epilepsy (because even her neurons enjoy a good plot twist).