
Ryan La Sala
Fantasy & Horror Author
Ryan La Sala writes about surreal things happening to queer people. He is the author behind the supernatural thriller Beholder, and the luminous and terrifying bestselling horror novel The Honeys, which is in development to become a major motion picture with Anonymous Content. His previous titles include Reverie and Be Dazzled, both of which made the Kids’ Indie Next List. He has been featured in The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR. Ryan is the host of the infamous Bad Author Book Club Podcast, and a frequent speaker at events/conferences. When not writing, Ryan does arts & crafts, supervised by his cat, Haunted Little Girl. Photo credit: JJ Reddington/RGS Media Productions
Competitions Judged
July 2025
Sci-Fi & Fantasy Competition 2025
STORY: Open the door.
Guest Judge: Ryan La Sala
Upcoming