Brenda S. Tolian, DA, MFA, is a New Orleans-based author whose work pulses with her surroundings’ vibrant and eerie energy, whether she writes of the southwestern desert or the French Quarter. As the author of Blood Mountain, published by Raw Dog Screaming Press, Brenda has carved a unique niche in the literary world, blending haunting narratives and poetry with inspiration from the gothic, folk horror, and the grotesque. She writes the Queer, dark, and philosophical exploring the places rarely talked about with visceral symbolism. Her work has been featured in numerous anthologies and publications, representing her talent in contemporary, academic, and dark literature.

Tolian holds degrees from Adams State University, a Creative Writing MFA from Regis University, and a Doctorate in English Literature Pedagogy from Murray State University.