Rob Costello (he/him) writes contemporary and speculative fiction with a queer bent for and about young people. He's the author of the short story collection The Dancing Bears: Queer Fables for the End Times (Lethe Press, 2024). His stories have appeared in The Dark, The NoSleep Podcast, The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Hunger Mountain, Stone Canoe, Narrative, and Rural Voices: 15 Authors Challenge Assumptions About Small-Town America (Candlewick, 2020). An alumnus of the Millay Colony of the Arts, Rob holds an MFA in writing from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and has served on the faculty of the Highlights Foundation since 2014. He lives in upstate New York with his husband and their four-legged overlords.

"Transformative and at times haunting, there's something for every teen who ever felt othered for being who they are."--People

"An ambitious anthology centering queer monstrosity in all its forms. Each entry opens with a stunning black-and-white chapter illustration, whetting readers' appetites for the tale to follow. Stories range from ethereal fairy-tale retellings to dystopian quests of teens seeking love and acceptance in dust-soaked, drowned-out Earths . . . a solid collection of speculative queer YA."--School Library Journal

"The collection as a whole is compelling and rich with fascinating beasties that provide new twists on monster lore...worthwhile for its strong queer-affirming stance and thought-provoking depictions of monsters."--Kirkus

"Teens of all genders and orientations will find magic, chills, and plenty to ponder in this spellbinding anthology. . ."--LitHub

"In We Mostly Come Out At Night, you'll find kinship, joy, your experiences and fantasies finally coming to life in stories. And perhaps better than that, you'll feel a sense of community and belonging."--Lightspeed Magazine

"As varied, creative, heartfelt, and fun as the community of writers who conjured it, We Mostly Come Out at Night is the narrative bestiary you need."
--Elana K. Arnold, National Book Award finalist, Printz Award honoree, and author of Damsel, Red Hood, and What Girls Are Made Of

"Charming or creepy, rousing or unsettling, or maybe a combination of all of those--there's an odd, eerie flavor for everyone in this stunner of an anthology. If you don't recognize that reference, dive into this queer fantasia and find out for yourself. My fave read this year!"--Saundra Mitchell, award-winning editor of All Out and author of All The Things We Do In The Dark

"These monster stories positively pulse with humanity. Not only are they gripping and suspenseful, but they have such depth, meaning, and stand as powerful testaments to the fierceness and fabulosity of the queer experience."

"A surefire hit for the monster (or monster-lover) in your life, We Mostly Come Out At Night has tales that are romantic, terrifying, bittersweet, and unexpected. Whether we're being introduced to powerful new creatures, or meeting an old friend that can be summoned in a mirror, you'll be drawn in by each story's compelling characters as they navigate their own unique facet of the queer experience. A must-read for anyone who's been intrigued by shadows on the wall or things that go bump in the night!"--Alex Brown, author of Damned If You Do, and co-contributing editor of Night Of The Living Queers

"Monstrously delicious, absolutely captivating, and wholly necessary. This collection's exploration of otherness and self-acceptance grips the heart in its clawed hand. At times unwavering in its rawness and often triumphant in its queer joy, this book belongs on every shelf. Sharpen your teeth and read on."--Rocky Callen, author of A Breath Too Late and co-contributing editor of Ab(solutely) Normal: Sixteen Stories that Smash Mental Health Stereotypes

"I could not get enough of this book! Compulsively readable, We Mostly Come Out at Night reclaims the power of otherness from a queer perspective, introducing readers to monsters we not only understand, but maybe want to be (or already are). A gorgeous and stunning triumph."--Nora Shalaway Carpenter, author of Fault Lines and co-contributing editor of Ab(solutely) Normal: Sixteen Stories that Smash Mental Health Stereotypes