Join Horror Author Moira Ashe for a Chaotic Author Chat Livestream This Weekend
Shaun M Jooste 
The horror community thrives on creativity, suspense, and unpredictability, and this weekend, readers and gamers alike will get to experience all three live on Twitch. Shaun M Jooste and Moira Ashe are teaming up for a special livestream author chat while attempting to survive the terrifying world of the survival horror game 7 Days to Die.
Taking place on Saturday, 16 May 2026 at 7PM SAST, the Moira Ashe Author Chat livestream promises a mix of horror discussion, gaming chaos, and plenty of unexpected moments. While fighting off undead hordes and managing viewer-triggered disasters through Twitch integration, the two authors will also discuss horror writing, storytelling, publishing, and the growing indie horror scene.
For fans of supernatural horror, psychological storytelling, and survival games, this event is shaping up to be a memorable evening filled with both insightful discussion and complete mayhem.
Horror discussion meets survival gaming chaos
One of the most exciting aspects of the stream is the unique combination of live author discussion and interactive horror gameplay. 7 Days to Die is already known for its brutal survival mechanics, but Twitch integration takes the danger to another level by allowing viewers to directly influence the game.
This means audiences will not simply be watching two horror authors casually chatting. Instead, viewers can actively spawn enemies, trigger dangerous events, and create unexpected situations while the discussion unfolds live. At any moment, a thoughtful conversation about psychological horror or supernatural worldbuilding could suddenly turn into a desperate fight for survival.
The unpredictable nature of the game creates an atmosphere that perfectly complements horror storytelling. Fear, tension, uncertainty, and chaos become part of the experience for both the players and the audience watching live.
For Celenic Earth Publications, events like these also highlight the growing crossover between gaming communities and modern horror literature. Many readers today are deeply connected to horror games, films, books, and livestream culture, making collaborative events like this an exciting way to bring different creative communities together.
Exploring horror writing and creative inspiration
Throughout the stream, Shaun M Jooste and Moira Ashe will discuss various aspects of horror fiction, including their inspirations, creative processes, and approaches to storytelling. Horror remains one of the most emotionally powerful genres because it explores fear, trauma, survival, and the unknown in ways few other genres can achieve.
Shaun M Jooste is well known for his passion for psychological and supernatural horror, particularly influences drawn from franchises such as Silent Hill and Resident Evil. Elements of those inspirations can be seen throughout his Sacred Valley series and other dark fiction projects connected to the growing Shaun M Jooste Universe.
Meanwhile, Moira Ashe brings her own distinctive voice and perspective to horror fiction, making this livestream an opportunity for audiences to hear two creators discuss the genre from different creative angles. Their conversations are expected to touch on both the technical and emotional sides of horror storytelling.
The livestream may explore several topics, including:
- Horror worldbuilding and atmosphere
- Psychological horror themes
- Character trauma in storytelling
- Indie publishing experiences
- Writing supernatural creatures
- The Chronicles of Betrayal short story series
Of course, viewers should also expect moments where thoughtful literary discussion is interrupted by complete panic as zombie hordes invade their in-game base.
A growing community for indie horror creators
Events like this livestream reflect the increasingly community-driven nature of indie publishing and horror entertainment. Independent authors are finding new ways to connect directly with readers through streaming platforms, gaming collaborations, and live interactive events.
For horror fans, this creates a far more personal experience than traditional publishing alone. Readers can interact with authors live, ask questions about books and writing, witness genuine reactions during gameplay, and become part of the chaos themselves through Twitch interaction features.
The combination of gaming and horror fiction also demonstrates how modern storytelling continues to evolve across multiple forms of media. Books, games, livestreams, and online communities now overlap in exciting ways that allow creators to build stronger relationships with their audiences.
Celenic Earth Publications continues to support these creative collaborations as part of its wider focus on entertainment, storytelling, and indie creative culture.
Enter the Horror Together
Whether you are a fan of horror books, survival horror games, supernatural storytelling, or indie creators, this livestream promises an entertaining mix of discussion, tension, humour, and absolute chaos.
Viewers can join the stream on Shaun M Jooste’s Twitch channel on Saturday evening, bring questions for the authors, and perhaps decide just how difficult survival should become once the zombie spawning begins.
