Nancy A. Collins is a celebrated horror fiction writer, comic book author, and recipient of the HWA's Stoker Award and the British Fantasy Society Award. Best known for her groundbreaking vampire series featuring Sonja Blue, Collins has authored more than 15 novels, numerous short stories, and served as a writer for DC Comics' Swamp Thing for two years. Her works include Sunglasses After Dark, the Southern Gothic collection Knuckles And Tales, and the Golgotham urban fantasy series, showcasing her skill in crafting diverse and imaginative worlds.