Stephen M. Roth fell in love with horror at an early age and has been crafting stories ever since. While horror remains his home genre, he occasionally steps beyond its macabre boundaries in pursuit of one goal: evoking emotion in the reader. If you laugh, cry, or scream, Stephen considers the story a success.
Early in his career, Stephen focused on breaking into the middle grade (ages 8-12) market, but after limited success, he returned to the roots that first saw his work published in numerous literary magazines—adult horror. Though the audience shifted, the mission remained the same: to leave readers emotionally shaken and lingering in fear long after the final page.
In August 2024, Stephen achieved a longtime goal with the publication of his debut novel, Reel Ghosts. His second novel, The House That Wasn’t There, followed in December 2025. Both titles were published though Amazon.
Through this blog, Stephen shares his experiences to help others chase their creative dreams, along with the occasional short story to pass the time. He lives in Wichita, Kansas, with his wife and four children.
Stephen Michael Roth 