Celina Myers: Blending Creativity, Community, and Contemporary Fiction
Celina Myers, who is best known online as Celina Spooky Boo, is a rising star in the horror genre. She has gone from being a social media star to a New York Times bestselling author, and her mix of scary stories, funny stories, and vivid paranormal images has captivated millions.
Early Life and an Unusual Way to Learn to Read
Celina Myers had to deal with some tough things when she was a kid because she was born in Canada. She has talked about how she didn’t learn to read until later in life in interviews. This late start didn’t stop her from becoming more creative; in fact, it made her more determined to become a master storyteller. She was interested in the paranormal as a child and got ideas from scary stories and supernatural lore. As a child, she was famous in the paranormal community for her supposed ability to talk to the dead. However, this gift reportedly faded when she was a teenager.
These early years made her interested in the macabre, which helped her become a horror writer later on.
Get Famous on Social Media
Celina Myers became famous on TikTok and Instagram, where she had millions of followers under the name @celinaspookyboo. Her writing is a mix of funny stories, horror stories, and stories about her love of dogs (she calls herself a cynophile) and her sharp wit. She presents herself as a comedian, actor, and horror fan, making her a relatable figure for people who like scary movies and TV shows.
TikTok was very important because it made her famous. Her videos have fast-paced stories, creepy horror ideas, and an interesting personality that keeps people coming back for more. This success online gave her the chance to move into traditional publishing, where her fame online led to book sales.
Getting into publishing and early works
Myers started out writing horror and paranormal stories that she published herself or on a small scale. Her books include The Haunting of Clandestine House (a novella from 2019), The Home Reader: A Paranormal Journey (a collection from 2019), and others that helped her become known for her spooky, ghost-filled stories. These early works made her a paranormal writer who could mix normal settings with scary supernatural elements.
Before getting big publishing deals, she tried writing short stories and novellas to improve her writing. Her writing style uses vivid images, fast pacing, and horror that feels eerily real, often hiding in the shadows of everyday life.
Breakthrough with Hollow
On January 13, 2026, Hanover Square Press (an imprint of HarperCollins) published Myers’ big break, Hollow. The book was called “A Fun, Spooky Horror Novel from a TikTok Sensation” and it became a New York Times bestseller. It tells the story of Mia Adair, a young woman who dies in a car crash and then comes back to life as a vampire. As she deals with destiny, forbidden love, and family secrets, she has to deal with the Bellamy and Sutton vampire clans. In the process, she discovers her psychic gift again.
The book has new vampire lore, nail-biting tension, and themes of identity and belonging. The book got good reviews, including one from L.J. Smith, author of The Vampire Diaries, for its interesting premise: a woman finding purpose and family after changing. Deluxe limited editions have sprayed edges, foiled covers, and special notes from the author that are only available in these editions.
Hollow solidified Myers’ status, with high Goodreads interest and praise from all over the world for bringing new life to vampire fiction.
A career and personal life that are both complex
In addition to writing, Myers also acts and does stand-up comedy, which she often shares online. She has taken part in events like author talks and horror-themed pop-ups, such as the Hot Docs Author Talks in January 2026, which celebrated Hollow. Her Harlequin profile shows that she is very good at mixing horror with everyday life.
Myers shares parts of her life on a personal level, like her relationship with her partner Adam and her emotional journeys toward starting a family, like her experiences with surrogacy. These honest posts make her more relatable and connect with her followers on a deeper level.
Legacy and Impact in Horror
Celina Myers is one of the new authors who are coming out of social media. Her success shows that digital platforms can help people start careers as writers, especially in genre fiction. She keeps getting more readers, with six books listed on Goodreads and tens of thousands of ratings.
Fans like how quickly she writes and how she can mix scares with heart. As Myers goes on tour and promotes new projects, she stays a fresh voice in horror. She shows that hard work and honesty can turn online fame into lasting literary success.