About Tory

Tory Craig Bunce

I love darkly comedic, commercial horror, and gothic horror stories because they reach deep into our psyches and extract what we fear most.

The Paradox of Change

“When you’re finished changing, you’re finished.”

(Ben Franklin)

The Paradox of Reality

What one experiences is just a representation of reality, which can't be truly accessed, but influences our world nonetheless... (Plato)

The Paradox of Soul Mates

The Greek gods feared humans, so they split humanity into halves, and filled the world with chaos. Each of us is born with only half the capacity to love until we find our missing self. When twin souls unite, harmony is restored, and the world may finally seek peace. (Plato)

Winner - Six Best Manuscript Awards

"You're writing is vivid, engaging and atmospheric, equal parts elevated and accessible. You have some really poignant, stunning lines of prose (some of which I've highlighted on the page) and I love the novel's moody, gothic tone. You really bring the setting to life which of course only enhances the narrative, specifically when the house itself seems to be a character in the story. Well done!

- Editor, Grand Central Publishing / Hachette Book Group, Atlanta Writers Club, Spring 2025

"These are strong opening pages to a very fun commercial horror project! The writing was sharp and, at times, witty, balancing both a sense of ominous circumstances with a humorous main character. The gothic house, the secluded island, and the strange man living on the property all make for a gripping first few chapters. Well done! "

- Editor, Sourcebooks, Atlanta Writers Club, Fall 2024

"I'm really intrigued by this concept! Your manuscript is very "voicey" - dark comedic horror! You've done a great job of introducing the characters and their motivations. And I love how well you've set the atmosphere of the story and how the house already feels as if it's a character of this story. I already feel the gothic vibes!"

-Editor, William Morrow/HarperCollins, Atlanta Writers Club, Spring 2024

"I loved this story. Tory is good at detail and atmosphere, there's some humor sprinkled throughout. I can imagine the house and sense the weather patterns, and you jump right into the story...I'm definitely curious how things will play out and want to live in this house and the story."

- Editor, Random House, Atlanta Writers Club, Spring 2024

"Really vivid characterization and scene-setting, the atmosphere was lush, romantic, and dreadful - very gothic. The backstories are interesting, too, and characters have great chemistry...this was such a tense and gorgeously written chapter."

- Editor, HarperCollins, Atlanta Writers Club, Spring 2023

My Writing Partners

Barkibus

The fierce guard who defends his writing partner and keeps distractions at bay.

May May

Barkibus

The spirited sweetheart who helps me chase my dreams every day.

The Wonder Twins

The twins stretch across their writing partner's keyboard and block the computer so they can read every word first.

Baci Baci

The Wonder Twins

The sweetest champion who bestows kisses of encouragement when her writing partner suffers with writer's block.

About Tory

Tory Craig Bunce

The Paradox of Change

The Paradox of Reality

The Paradox of Soul Mates

Winner - Six Best Manuscript Awards

"I loved this story. Tory is good at detail and atmosphere, there's some humor sprinkled throughout. I can imagine the house and sense the weather patterns, and you jump right into the story...I'm definitely curious how things will play out and want to live in this house and the story."

"Really vivid characterization and scene-setting, the atmosphere was lush, romantic, and dreadful - very gothic. The backstories are interesting, too, and characters have great chemistry...this was such a tense and gorgeously written chapter."

My Writing Partners

Barkibus

Barkibus

Barkibus

May May

Barkibus

Barkibus

The Wonder Twins

The Wonder Twins

The Wonder Twins

Baci Baci

The Wonder Twins

The Wonder Twins

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