Episode 284: The Elements & Expectations of Horror

Listen to the podcast On October 12, 2024, Kasie and Rex were back in the studio (together!) and took on the horror genre, Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Horror as a genre of literature, film, and TV Agenda Quick Catch Up Horror genre definitions and expectations Tips & Steps for writing…

Episode 248: Protagonist and Antagonist in the Horror Genre

On December 2, Kasie and Rex were joined in the studio by horror writer Nick Roberts. Here are the show notes: “The beating heart of the horror genre is the knowledge that bad things can happen to good people.” Welcome to special guest, Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts is a native West Virginian and a graduate…

Episode 205: Let the Killing Begin

On October 29, 2022, Kasie and Rex revisited one of their favorite topics: horror, or how to write scary stories. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Macabre, creepy, scary, horrifying Agenda Flash at the Bar  Levels of fright Required elements in scary stories How to build tension / creep people out So…

Episode 199: Closet Monsters

On September 10, 2022, Rex was out and Dr. Thaddeus Jones, filmmaker and screenwriter joined Kasie in the studio to talk about monsters. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Monsters in the Closet Agenda Filmmaker and screenwriter Dr. Thaddeus Jones SCWA’s Annual Conference and Virtual Conference are open for registration Monsters –…

Episode 164: White Knuckle Scenes

On October 23, 2021, Kasie and Rex continued the scary stories month with an episode on tension and fright. Here are the show notes: Theme for the day Scary Series: White Knuckle Scenes Agenda SCWA Upcoming events and goings-on It’s October! Let’s Halloween! Get the Reader Addicted to the Page How to add tension (and…