A horror novelist is a writer who specializes in creating stories that involve elements of fear, terror and suspense. These types of novels often include supernatural or psychological themes, as well as graphic descriptions of violence and gore. Horror fiction can be categorized into different sub-genres such as classic horror, splatterpunk, psychological horror, and more. A horror novelist typically aims to evoke strong emotional reactions in their readers through the use of suspenseful storytelling, vivid descriptions, and unsettling atmospheres or characters.