Welcome to Rebecca Golby House – an independent publishing imprint
Welcome! We are an independent publishing imprint celebrating bold voices, emotionally rich storytelling, and genre-defying fiction.
Here is a creative home for a growing collective of authors writing across fantasy, gothic horror, mystery, dark romance, self-help, and beyond. Every book we publish brings something unique to the table — whether it’s a world soaked in myth and magic, a sharp twist of humour, or a powerful story of transformation.
Here at Rebecca Golby House, we champion both new and established authors who tell the kinds of stories that echo long after the final page.
Our current list includes a range of distinct voices, including:
🕰🏛 Talia Penrose – time-travel mysteries with a cosy heart and a curious mind.
🖤🩸 Seraphina Knightshade – dark romance laced with the paranormal, obsession, and ruin.
🥀🪦 Elsinora Knell – haunting gothic horror where beauty rots and secrets bloom.
🍵🕵️♀️ Carys Wynn – chronicler of crimes, tea, and untimely deaths in quaint places.
📡🚁 D.H. Scott – Military thrillers meet AI warfare in explosive, near-future battlefields.
🌸❤️ Lola Hartley – Contemporary Romance – Sweet, Funny, Feel-Good Love Stories.
Whether you’re a lifelong reader or a fellow writer looking to connect, we’re so glad you’re here.
What we offer
Fangs & Fables Blog
Bite-sized insights, lore deep-dives, and musings from our authors — spanning gothic horror, cosy crime, dark romance, fantasy, and more.
Behind the Books
A peek into our creative process, character sketches, deleted scenes, and the stories that almost were.
Reader Rewards
Free bonus scenes, exclusive downloads, and early access to upcoming titles — all for newsletter subscribers.
The House Library
Curated shelves of our titles by genre and mood, from tea-stained mysteries to forbidden enchantments.
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Why We Love Horror Movies: The Psychology of Fear
‘Can anyone recommend a movie that will make me not sleep for a week?’ – I see this plea crop up all the time on horror forums and in casual conversations. As someone who enjoys a good night’s rest (and who studies monsters for a living), I’m both amused and perplexed by this craving for Read more
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10 Strange Diseases Misunderstood as Curses
Throughout history, many baffling medical conditions were misinterpreted as signs of dark forces or curses. From bizarre physical transformations to eerie psychological symptoms, these afflictions were enough to send frightened townsfolk running for priests, not doctors. Whether it was a person behaving like a “living corpse” or someone convulsing in the streets, such strange occurrences Read more
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The Moon Beyond Myth: Cultures that Saw the Moon as More Than a Deity
In many cultures around the world, the moon has been personified as a god or goddess, representing its mysterious influence over the tides, fertility, and time. However, not all societies have viewed the moon in this way. For some, the moon was seen as a natural phenomenon to be studied, observed, or used as a Read more
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Lunar Legends: 10 Moon Gods and Goddesses from Mythology
Throughout history, the moon has inspired awe and reverence in cultures around the world. Its phases, light, and influence on nature have led to the creation of countless myths, with many cultures personifying the moon as gods or goddesses. These lunar deities, often associated with cycles of time, fertility, transformation, and magic, play key roles Read more
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The Moon: Symbol of Transformation and Madness
1) Symbol Spotlight The moon has long been a symbol of mystery and power, representing the passage of time, the cycles of nature, and the unseen forces that shape the world. Unlike the sun, the moon’s light is reflective, offering only a pale glow in the dark of night. This connection to darkness, dreams, and Read more
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Living the Nightmare: How Hypnagogic and Hypnopompic Hallucinations Shaped My First Horror Story
For most people, horror is a genre that offers thrilling entertainment or a good scare. For me, horror is something I’ve spent years avoiding. This is because I experience both hypnagogic (falling asleep) and hypnopompic (waking up) hallucinations. Essentially, I ‘see’ my dreams for a minute or two after I wake up or as I’m Read more
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