Jason Rekulak author photo

Jason Rekulak

Jason Rekulak is a novelist known for horror and suspense fiction. His notable books include Hidden Pictures, a national bestseller and Goodreads Choice Award winner for horror, The Impossible Fortress, an Edgar Award finalist, and The Last One at the Wedding, a New York Times bestseller. ((https://us.macmillan.com/author/jasonrekulak/?utm_source=openai))

Biographie et Parcours de l'Auteur

Jason Rekulak was born and raised in New Jersey, where books, comics, and early computer culture shaped him at the same time. As a child he became a devoted library user, and as a teenager he taught himself programming while also writing and drawing stories. At Penn State, he initially leaned toward computer science, then changed direction after a writing elective led him toward English; his first two years were spent at Penn State Schuylkill before he completed the 2+2 path at University Park. After college he moved into publishing, working first at St. Martin’s Press and Quality Paperback Book Club before settling in Philadelphia and joining the young independent house Quirk Books, where he would eventually become publisher. ((https://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Jason-Rekulak/2088377938))

Afficher Plus

Citations

quote
I’ve been interested in the possibilities of illustrated fiction for a long time
-Up Close: Jason Rekulak
quote
The best thing I ever did as a result of working as an editor is learning to work from an outline
-Jason Rekulak on Finding the Hidden
quote
If you’re trying to get any kind of meaningful work done, you have to put your devices into airplane mode
-Author Q&A: Jason Rekulak
quote
I can’t honestly recommend the game, but if you’re a diehard Stephen King fan you’ll probably get a kick out of it, anyway
-The Brief Wondrous Life of Interactive Fiction
quote
I want there to be a warmth to balance all of the scary stuff
-Jason Rekulak’s Horror Brings Out the Best in Us
quote
Quirk strives to publish books that are “strikingly unconventional” so I am always looking for books and stories that are slightly left-of-center
-Interview: Jason Rekulak The Impossible Fortress
quote
My favorite character in the entire series is Addison MacHenry, the talking dog who first appears in Hollow City
-#PeculiarSummer Q&A with Jason Rekulak

Découvrir plus

Books Recommended by Stephen King
LIVRES

Books Recommended by Stephen King

Explore gripping fiction with this book recommendation list by Stephen King—thrillers, classics, and dark tales that masterfully haunt and provoke.

Équipe BeFreed

Best Goodreads Choice Awards Books
LIVRES

Best Goodreads Choice Awards Books

Discover the best Goodreads Choice Award winners—gripping fiction and nonfiction books readers love. Find your next unforgettable read today.

Équipe BeFreed

Aron beauregard's playground

Aron beauregard's playground

PLAN D'APPRENTISSAGE

Aron beauregard's playground

This plan is essential for aspiring writers and horror enthusiasts who want to master the delicate balance between visceral shock and psychological depth. It provides a structured approach to understanding the mechanics of extreme fiction while honoring its literary significance.

2 h 20 m4 Sections
Reading Dark Romance

Reading Dark Romance

PLAN D'APPRENTISSAGE

Reading Dark Romance

Dark romance has emerged as a powerful literary genre that explores the shadows of human desire and complex relationship dynamics. This learning plan helps readers understand the psychological appeal of taboo themes, power imbalances, and morally ambiguous characters while developing critical analysis skills for this controversial but increasingly popular genre.

1 h 39 m4 Sections
Improve Vocab & Read Dead Girls Don't Talk

Improve Vocab & Read Dead Girls Don't Talk

PLAN D'APPRENTISSAGE

Improve Vocab & Read Dead Girls Don't Talk

This learning plan is designed for readers who want to bridge the gap between basic literacy and sophisticated literary analysis. It is ideal for mystery enthusiasts and students looking to expand their vocabulary while mastering the nuances of the thriller genre.

2 h 39 m4 Sections
Crimen story

Crimen story

PLAN D'APPRENTISSAGE

Crimen story

This learning plan provides a comprehensive bridge between literary history and practical creative writing for aspiring novelists and genre enthusiasts. It is designed for writers who want to master the specific mechanics of suspense, from classic whodunits to modern psychological thrillers.

2 h 40 m4 Sections
The Knowles for My Novels

The Knowles for My Novels

PLAN D'APPRENTISSAGE

The Knowles for My Novels

This learning plan provides a comprehensive roadmap for aspiring novelists to bridge the gap between creative inspiration and professional execution. It is ideal for writers looking to strengthen their technical mastery of plot, character psychology, and stylistic refinement.

2 h 12 m3 Sections
Study History & Myth to Write Creature Horror

Study History & Myth to Write Creature Horror

PLAN D'APPRENTISSAGE

Study History & Myth to Write Creature Horror

This plan is essential for writers looking to move beyond horror cliches by grounding their monsters in historical and mythological reality. It is ideal for aspiring novelists, screenwriters, and world-builders who want to create creatures that are both intellectually profound and viscerally terrifying.

3 h 14 m4 Sections

Voix de la Communauté

"Jason Rekulak has a freakishly fertile imagination"

The New York Times

"For a few days, my life was completely hijacked by Jason Rekulak’s Hidden Pictures, one of the best ghost stories I’ve read in years"

Joe Hill

"Jason Rekulak is one of my favorite writers, a gifted storyteller and wonderful stylist"

Michael Koryta

"Impossible Fortress is the first book that Jason Rekulak has authored, but ... it strikes the perfect balance of strangeness and relatability"

BookPage

"Jason Rekulak knows how to keep readers glued to the page; I couldn't put this one down!"

Mary Kubica

"Jason Rekulak’s hilarious debut novel invokes the awkward yet sweet agony of adolescent love circa 1987"

Mandatory

FAQ sur cette page

Cree par des anciens de Columbia University a San Francisco

BeFreed rassemble une communauté mondiale de 1,000,000 esprits curieux

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA
platform
comments
12
likes
117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum
platform
comments
12
likes
108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
platform
comments
254
likes
17

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful
platform
comments
96
likes
4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon
platform
comments
201
thumbsUp
16

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn
platform
comments
37
likes
483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA
platform
comments
12
likes
117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum
platform
comments
12
likes
108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
platform
comments
254
likes
17

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful
platform
comments
96
likes
4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon
platform
comments
201
thumbsUp
16

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn
platform
comments
37
likes
483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."

@Moemenn
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."

@Chloe, Solo founder, LA
platform
comments
12
likes
117

"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."

@Raaaaaachelw
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."

@Matt, YC alum
platform
comments
12
likes
108

"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."

@Erin, Investment Banking Associate , NYC
platform
comments
254
likes
17

"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."

@djmikemoore
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."

@Pitiful
platform
comments
96
likes
4.5K

"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."

@SofiaP
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"

@Jaded_Falcon
platform
comments
201
thumbsUp
16

"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."

@OojasSalunke
platform
star
star
star
star
star

"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."

@Leo, Law Student, UPenn
platform
comments
37
likes
483

"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"

@Cashflowbubu
platform
star
star
star
star
star
1.5K Ratings4.7
Commencez votre parcours d'apprentissage, maintenant