Lisa Kastner

About the Author

Lisa Kastner is a captivating storyteller whose narratives delve into the shadowy underbelly of Southern California's sun-drenched landscapes, blending everyday suburbia with chilling supernatural encounters. Born and raised in the heart of SoCal, she draws inspiration from the region's haunting beauty and hidden dangers, infusing her tales with authentic local flavor and psychological depth. With a background in journalism and a passion for the macabre, Kastner crafts stories that linger long after the final page, exploring themes of isolation, fear, and the uncanny. Her debut collection, Dread Coast: SoCal Horror Tales, showcases her talent for transforming familiar settings into realms of dread, earning praise for its vivid prose and unrelenting tension. When not writing, she haunts coastal trails, seeking the next whisper of inspiration from the Pacific's restless waves.