Kayli Scholz

Kayli Scholz (she/her) is a horror author living and writing in Idaho. She’s the author of Saint Grit, Black Rain Season, Yeehaw Junction, and various short stories. She’d love to hear from you at kaylischolz@gmail.com or the contact page.

News

6/22/2026

THE MIDNIGHT ZONE releases June 18, 2027.

A group of strangers are trapped inside a movie theater during an extraterrestrial invasion in small town Florida.

My fourth book, coming in 2027 from Moonstruck Books! Preorder now.

6/15/2026

NYC! We’re fundraising for the Ali Forney Center this Sat, June 20 at TV Eye in Ridgewood, NY 12-5 pm. I’ll have copies of Yeehaw Junction, Black Rain Season, and Saint Grit. Plus, stickers. $5 at the door.

Also, on June 20! I’m reading at The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn along with a slew of other fabulous writers 8 - 11pm. $10 entry.

See you there!

5/6/2026

We’re fundraising for Trans Kids Rights! I’ll be at the Pride NYC Indie Horror Book Fair on June 20 at TV Eye from 12 - 5 p.m. Hosted by Brooklyn Attic Books.

I’ll also be reading at The Twisted Spine in Brooklyn on June 20! More info soon.

Can’t wait to see this awesome community of readers again.

See you soon, Kayli

3/5/2026

What great news. I’m honored to say Yeehaw Junction has been selected as a finalist for the 2025 Foreward INDIES Book of the Year Awards. Congrats to all the finalists. Winners announced this summer.

I’m currently hacking away at the next book, due out summer 2027. Thank you to everybody reading, reviewing, and sharing.

Love, Kayli

Photo by Sam Gehrke