Juno Guadalupe | Updates

When it came into the house, I told her not to look - Short Story

Juno Guadalupe — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Alongside learning how to write short fiction, I’ve also been paying attention to where certain stories want to live.

Some pieces feel quiet and internal. Others lean darker, heavier, and more immediate. This second short story falls into that latter category.

When It Came Into the House, I Told Her Not to Look was published on r/nosleep, a space that thrives on tension, unease, and stories that feel like they’re being confessed rather than told. It’s a story about rules, inheritance, and the things we’re taught not to question—especially when fear is passed down alongside love.

👉 Read the story here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/1plueur/when_it_came_into_the_house_i_told_her_not_to_look/

Even more exciting, this piece has also been adapted into a narrated story on YouTube. Hearing it spoken aloud—given breath, pacing, and tone—was a strange and rewarding experience. It made the atmosphere feel even more alive, and reminded me just how much power there is in sound, silence, and timing.

🎧 Listen to the narration here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USfmUPR0EYo

Thank you for following along!

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The Voice I Kept - Short Story

Juno Guadalupe — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time learning how to write short stories—and it’s changed the way I think about my work.

For a long time, I didn’t fully understand how important short fiction is to an author. I used to think of it as something smaller, almost secondary to longer projects. But the more I write in this form, the more I realize how much it matters. Short stories ask you to be intentional, to say exactly what you mean, and to trust the reader with the rest. Every sentence has to pull its weight.

I’ve written several short pieces recently, and each one has taught me something different—about pacing, voice, and how much emotion you can fit into a very small space. While not all of them have found a home yet, two have been accepted, which has been incredibly encouraging as I continue figuring this form out.

One of those pieces is a flash fiction story called The Voice I Kept, featured by Anomaly. It’s a quiet, speculative piece about grief, memory, and the ways we try to hold on to what we’ve lost. Seeing it published there felt like a real milestone for me—not because it’s big, but because it’s precise.

👉 Read The Voice I Kept here:

https://www.patreon.com/posts/voice-i-kept-by-144673102?utm_campaign=patron_engagement&utm_source=post_link&post_id=144673102&token=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJyZWRpc19rZXkiOiJpYTI6ZGRkZDM3NGUtNzdlNi00MWQ1LWE5MGYtM2NhYWRkNGE1NGQyIiwicG9zdF9pZCI6MTQ0NjczMTAyLCJwYXRyb25faWQiOjE5NDc2MTk4NX0.DJfNfSiTIh-wxQv-ZBL7U0H4n6sU1HsakZFPpzeI-uM&utm_id=01852566-5fa7-430d-9cfa-719562f16cc9&utm_medium=email

I’m learning that short stories may be brief, but they play a big role. They shape the larger body of work in quieter ways—by sharpening instincts, strengthening voice, and reminding me why I write in the first place.

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I’ve Joined the Horror Writers Association!

Juno Guadalupe — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve been approved as an Affiliate Member of the Horror Writers Association. It’s an honor to become part of the HWA community!

As an Affiliate member I now have access to some incredible benefits. This membership isn’t just a badge of honor, it’s a new chapter in my journey, one that aligns with the haunted worlds I create.

Also, I wrote a piece that was published for the HWA blog titled:

“Halloween Haunts: Against the Fog — Halloween by the Sea”

In it, I write about coastal October nights, foggy harbors, carved turnip faces, and how those rhythms bleed into my novel.

👉 Read it here

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Honored to Receive the Literary Titan Book Award

Juno Guadalupe — Sat, 4 Oct 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’m thrilled to share that my book has been recognized with the Literary Titan Book Award!

The Literary Titan Awards honor books that exemplify exceptional writing, creativity, and originality, and I’m truly humbled to see my work included among such talented authors.

This recognition means a great deal — not only as validation of the story and the countless hours poured into it, but also as encouragement to keep building worlds, exploring ideas, and connecting with readers who love storytelling as much as I do.

A huge thank you to the entire Literary Titan team for their thoughtful review and for championing independent authors.

Thank you to everyone who’s read, shared, or supported the journey so far. Your encouragement keeps the story alive.

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I’m Featured on Literary Titan!

Juno Guadalupe — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Seeing that Literary Titan chose to spotlight The Lights of Greyfare is validation that the weird, atmospheric, emotionally haunted stories I love do resonate beyond my own head. I hope this feature brings the book to new readers who’ll walk the coast of Greyfare in their imaginations, feel the fog press in, and remember that sometimes the scariest monsters are the ones that echo what we hide inside ourselves.

Thank you to Literary Titan and to you, whoever is reading this, for being part of the journey.

Here’s to more stories — darker, deeper, more unsettling — on the horizon.

https://literarytitan.com/2025/09/28/alive-and-forgotten/

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Juno Guadalupe in Conversation

Juno Guadalupe — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’m honored to share that my interview, “Juno Guadalupe Is Looking for The Lights of Greyfare,” was just published on The Ginger Nuts of Horror—a site I’ve long admired for its deep love of all things gothic and unsettling.

In the conversation, I talk about:

Growing up in the mountains and how photography, like writing, captures fleeting stories.
Kat Calder, the layered heroine of The Lights of Greyfare—she’s equal parts familiar friend and mystery.
How folklore and small-town textures shaped the mood of the novel.
My belief that horror is inherently political—a reflection and a warning, rather than just a label.

It means the world to me that The Ginger Nuts of Horror gave The Lights of Greyfare a platform that respects nuance and quiet dread. If you’ve wondered what lies behind the flicker of those strange lights, here’s your invitation.

Read the full interview here!

https://gnofhorror.com/juno-guadalupe-is-looking-for-the-lights-of-greyfare/

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Fiction & Reality: The Forgotten Youth Who Inspired The Lights of Greyfare

Juno Guadalupe — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

My husband had a job working for the state. He was young, and it was temporary, but it left a lasting impression. He worked with IT, tasked with designing a more efficient system for social workers to track their cases. This was long ago: back when technology was just beginning to reshape daily life.

The urgency was clear: social workers were overwhelmed, especially in larger cities. They struggled to keep track of the kids in their care, particularly those who had “aged out” and slipped away, labeled as runaways. My husband told me how sobering it was to realize that the numbers he reviewed weren’t just data: they were real people, real kids, whose options were painfully limited. Funding might be available for children, but once they turned 17 or 18, the support narrowed, the safety net thinned.

Since then, technology has improved. The networks are broader and more connected, but one truth hasn’t changed: children who age out of foster care remain at risk, and many still need guidance, shelter, and community well beyond their teenage years.

My story is a work of fiction, but it’s also a light on the social issues that shaped it.

Awareness matters.

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Exciting News for The Lights of Greyfare

Juno Guadalupe — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’m thrilled to share that The Lights of Greyfare has just received a 5-star review from Readers’ Favorite!

Reviewer Lex Allen writes:

"The Lights of Greyfare is among the very best horror novels I’ve ever read, rivalling some of the world's top authors in this genre."

https://readersfavorite.com/book-review/the-lights-of-greyfare

Receiving this kind of praise from a respected reviewer is an incredible honor and a huge boost of encouragement as I continue to write. Thank you to everyone who has read, reviewed, and shared my work — your support means the world.

If you haven’t visited Greyfare yet, now’s the perfect time to dive into the mystery…

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Big News – The Lights of Greyfare Featured on BookBub!

Juno Guadalupe — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

I’m thrilled to share some exciting news—my book The Lights of Greyfare has been selected for a BookBub New Releases for Less feature!

On August 19, 2025, The Lights of Greyfare will be included in BookBub’s email to thousands of readers who love supernatural suspense. This is one of the biggest promotional opportunities for authors, and I’m so excited for the chance to introduce my story to new fans.

Mark your calendars, tell your friends, and get ready to lose yourself in a world of eerie lights, whispered warnings, and the strange pull of destiny.

Thank you for supporting The Lights of Greyfare. Your reviews, shares, and excitement mean the world to me—and help keep the lights on in Greyfare just a little longer…

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Greyfare Lives!

Juno Guadalupe — Sat, 9 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

It’s here. The Lights of Greyfare has slipped quietly into the world.

If you’ve been waiting to meet Katherine Calder, the fishers of Greyfare, and whatever else stirs in the fog, now’s your chance. The book is officially published—available in Ebook and Paperback formats with Amazon, and available for those who subscribe to Kindle Unlimited.

Thank you to everyone who followed the tide of this project from the first draft to the final page. I hope Greyfare keeps you up at night… in the best possible way!

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Update from Greyfare...

Juno Guadalupe — Tue, 5 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Lights of Greyfare is officially in the hands of the editors—who are now locked in battle with the ghosts, grammar, and long-winded sentences I left behind.

It’s almost ready. Just a few more cuts. A little more polish.

Once it’s released, a link will appear right on the main screen—you’ll know when it’s time.

Thanks for waiting in the dark with me.

—Juno

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Something’s Stirring in Greyfare…

Juno Guadalupe — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

A storm is brewing along the coast—and so is the release of The Lights of Greyfare, the debut gothic horror novel from Juno Guadalupe. Mysterious disappearances, flickering reflections, and a love story buried in grief and saltwater will soon rise from the fog.

Coming Soon!

Stay close. Stay warm. Stay watching.

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