Rebecca Cuthbert

Rebecca Cuthbert is an Adjunct Lecturer at SUNY Fredonia, specializing in poetry and speculative fiction with a focus on horror and the grotesque. She holds an M.F.A. from West Virginia University. Her work explores themes of the Feminine Grotesque, body narratives, and the Uncanny, often intersecting with feminist and social critiques. She has published widely, including her poetry collection IN MEMORY OF EXOSKELETONS (2023) and forthcoming hybrid collection SELF-MADE MONSTERS (2024). Her teaching philosophy emphasizes accessible writing education and the iterative creative process.

• Education: M.F.A., West Virginia University
• Professional Memberships: Horror Writers Association (New York Chapter), Horror Writers Association

Her research interests include Feminist Horror, quiet horror, and the intersection of history and place. She has presented at venues like StokerCon 2023 and the Fredonia Literary Festival. Awards include the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Adjunct Teaching (2023) and a Pushcart Prize nomination (2022).