Sandi and Terrence Horan of Spooky Cat Press have built a business on one irresistible idea: every holiday is better with a Halloween twist. From their annual Halloween card tradition to their beloved Creepmas collection, the duo has turned a lifelong love of spooky nostalgia into a thriving creative brand. Get to know the artists behind the cats, and find out what their perfect Halloween day looks like (spoiler: it does not involve Orlando in October).

Lindsay Swearingen designs cross-stitch patterns for the dark-of-heart — and if you think cross-stitch can't be spooky, her work will change your mind fast. The author of Creepy Cross-Stitch, Magickal Cross-Stitch, and the newly released Cross-Stitch from the Dark Ages talks Halloween, her origin story as a stitcher, and the 8-foot-tall Over the Garden Wall decoration she built for her front yard. Get to know her in this quick Q&A.

Christopher Cox-Thayer of OctoberRds makes handmade, one-of-a-kind Halloween figurines, art dolls, and lanterns. Once you see them, you won't forget them. Rooted in 80s and 90s nostalgia with a whimsical, witchy edge, his pieces are the kind you stumble across at a vendor table and immediately can't stop thinking about. Get to know the artist behind the magic in this 5 Q's interview.

Get to know a Halloween community member! Here are 5 Q’s with John Brhel, the artist and creative behind Spooky Shake Studios.

Get to know a Halloween community member! Here are 5 Q’s with Lauren Kula, the owner of thepunkinshop.com.

Lindsay Keating took her love of art and Halloween and not only turned it into a successful pottery business, Cabinet of Curious Clay. She’s also created an in-person AND virtual market where fellow artists handmaking products can sell their wares.

Meet Anna Lensch, the Halloween creative behind the successful handbag company PetriCoffin. Hear how an unlikely moment under a jack-o-lantern water tower took her on a personal journey to starting her brand.

Meet George Streicher, the composer and Halloween lover behind “Music of the Macabre.” In this Q&A from his appearance on By Pumpkin’s Light, George shares how his love of Halloween turned into a must-have orchestral adventure.

Get to know a Halloween community member! Here are 5 Q’s with Melissa España, the creator behind SplashofSpooky.com.

Meet Amanda Woomer: paranormal investigator, author, blogger, and all around spooky badass. In this feature from the 2023 issue of Spooky Little Halloween—The Magazine, you'll learn how she started her paranormal journey and where it's led her...so far.

Love LVCRFT? Get to know this band of spooky freaks in this Q&A excerpt from the inaugural episode of By Pumpkin’s Light.

Get to know Billy Polard, aka The Ghost In You, the singer/songwriter behind the songs “Ten Thirty One” and “October” and author of the Bone Boy and Ghost Girl children’s book series.