Biographical Information: Horror Writers Association (HWA)

With a lifetime of experience, Lou Rera is an expert in the creative arts.

Lou's career spans decades working within the video, film and design industries as a producer and director. In academics, he taught media as a  Professor of Communication and Television and Film Arts. He has spent decades as a horror writer and musician/composer of music. 

TOP REVIEW: One of the top ten horror books of 2020

AWAKE: Tales of Terror, a collection of multi-genre horror stories, distributed by NightWriter Publishing in association with Box Nine Books. Lou Rera's newest book of spine-chilling short stories is available now in paperback and ebook at all booksellers. 

Beth Griffin of NIGHT WORMS selected Lou Rera's AWAKE: Tales of Terror as one of the top horror ten books of 2020.

January 5, 2021 NIGHT WORMS Blog, Book Reviews, Emoji Reviews

"This was an excellent book (SIGN by Lou Rera) and one that would recommend to everyone that enjoys the thrills and mysteries of a great story. This was a book of the month read in our GOOD READS reading group."

Reviewed by Jane and Jerry Culwell

"The whole time I was reading (SIGN by Lou Rera), the "Twilight Zone theme kept playing in my head...Well paced, believable characters, (especially Marlene) kept me wanting more. Great job on your debut novel Lou...

Review by Brian Benson

Lou Rera is an active member of the Horror Writers Association (HWA) •  IMDB • Amazon's Author's Central