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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
1
Maybe I'll Call Anna
1990
2
Résumé With Monsters
1995
3
Zod Wallop
1995
4
Irrational Fears
1998
Short Stories/Novellas
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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
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Title
Year
Goodreads
Amazon
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