William Browning Spencer

William Browning Spencer is a highly regarded short story fiction author and novelist, who has gained a reputation for his horror and science fiction works that often contain surreal and darkly humorous elements. A resident of Austin, Texas, Spencer has become well-known for his ability to infuse humor into his horror and science fiction stories, making them unique and captivating for readers.

One of Spencer's most notable works is his novel "Resume With Monsters," which combines the soul-destroying nature of bad jobs with the equally soul-destroying H.P. Lovecraftian horrors. The book is a reflection of Spencer's ability to seamlessly blend different genres and elements to create a thought-provoking and engaging story. In addition to his work on "Resume With Monsters," Spencer has also been recognized for his short story "The Death of the Novel." The story was nominated for Best Short Story at the Bram Stoker Awards in 1995, further solidifying Spencer's reputation as a master of the short story form.

Overall, William Browning Spencer is a highly accomplished author who has made a significant impact in the worlds of horror and science fiction. His unique storytelling style and ability to infuse humor into his works have set him apart from other authors in the genre, making him a beloved and respected figure in the literary world.
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Maybe I'll Call Anna 1990
2 Résumé With Monsters 1995
3 Zod Wallop 1995
4 Irrational Fears 1998
Short Stories/Novellas
# Title Year
1 The Death of the Novel 1995
2 The Essayist in the Wilderness 2002
3 The Tenth Muse 2007
4 Penguins of the Apocalypse 2008
Collections
# Title Year
1 The Return of Count Electric, and Other Stories 1993
2 The Ocean and All Its Devices 2006
3 The Unorthodox Dr. Draper and Other Stories 2017
Best Horror of the Year Books
# Title Year
1 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One 2009
2 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two 2010
3 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three 2011
4 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four 2012
5 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013
6 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014
7 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven 2015
8 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016
9 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017
10 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten 2018
11 The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction 2018
12 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven 2019
13 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve 2020
14 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen 2021
15 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen 2022
16 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen 2024
17 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen 2024
18 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen 2025
William Browning Spencer Anthologies
# Title Year
1 Borderlands 4 1991
2 Ghosttide: Tales Of Horror, Dark Fantasy and Suspense 1992
3 The Year's Best Science Fiction: Eleventh Annual Collection 1993
4 Christmas Magic 1994
5 Eighth Annual Collection 1995
6 Wheel of Fortune 1995
7 Year's Best SF 1996
8 Eternal Lovecraft: The Persistence of HPL in Popular Culture 1998
9 The Year's Best Science Fiction: Sixteenth Annual Collection 1999
10 Witpunk 2003
11 Subterranean 2008
12 Twenty-First Annual Collection 2008
13 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume One 2009
14 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Two 2010
15 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Three 2011
16 Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 94, July 2014 2014
17 The Recent Weird 2011
18 New Cthulhu: The Recent Weird 2011
19 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Four 2012
20 The Book of Cthulhu II 2012
21 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Five 2013
22 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Six 2014
23 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Seven 2015
24 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eight 2016
25 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Nine 2017
26 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Ten 2018
27 The Best of the Best Horror of the Year: 10 Years of Essential Short Horror Fiction 2018
28 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Eleven 2019
29 Lovecraft Mythos New & Classic Collection 2020
30 The Best Horror of the Year: Volume Twelve 2020
31 The Best Horror of the Year Volume Thirteen 2021
32 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fourteen 2022
33 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Fifteen 2024
34 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Sixteen 2024
35 The Best Horror of the Year, Volume Seventeen 2025