Mallory O'Meara

Mallory O'Meara is an American author, screenwriter, and podcaster known for her work celebrating women in horror and genre fiction. She is best known for her critically acclaimed book "The Lady from the Black Lagoon," which uncovers the forgotten story of Milicent Patrick, the first female monster designer in Hollywood history. O'Meara co-hosts the popular podcast Reading Glasses and works as a producer and writer in the film industry. A passionate advocate for representation in genre storytelling, she brings her infectious enthusiasm and meticulous research to illuminating overlooked figures in pop culture history.