Anthony Shieh (pronounced /Shyeh/) is a Taiwanese-Filipino-Dutch novelist, writer, and speaker. His debut horror novel, Head by the Ceiling, released this 2025 by Anvil Publishing. Anthony has also authored a range of other works, a collection of Poetry titled Verge, White Mocha Americano (Amazon #1 Bestseller), and Death of a Loved One in the Time of Pandemic (Philippine Inquirer's Noteworthy Books of 2024) have gained attention. Shieh's writing has earned him recognition as a "Rising Author Redefining the Future of Literary Genres" by The Manila Times and as "A Distinctive Voice in Modern Philippine Literature" by CHiNOY TV.

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Horror has always been Anthony’s element. He wrote his first horror story, Tormented, at the age of 14 and has dreamed of becoming a horror novelist ever since. Head by the Ceiling is the realization of that dream—his first full-length pure horror novel. The book features LGBTQ+ characters, explores themes of friendship, love, and family, and draws inspiration from Japanese folklore, yokai, and films like Final Destination, Evil Dead, Pulse, and It Follows. It delivers an emotional rollercoaster with immersive world-building and intense, terrifying moments. As an experimental author, he continually explores different ways to tell a story. However, every book he has written has served as a stepping stone, ultimately leading him back to where he truly belongs—horror.