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Podcast: Fully Booked: The Hidden Gems Author Podcast
Episode: Fully Booked EP217: What Truly Makes Horror Work
Description: In this episode of Fully Booked, we welcome back returning guest Clay Vermulm to explore what truly makes horror work. Is it simply monsters, gore, and jump scares, or something far deeper? From grief and catastrophic loss to the power of isolation, our discussion takes us through the core emotional elements that allow great horror to connect with readers. By personifying these universal fears as supernatural forces, horror writers give shape to the emotions we often struggle to confront in real life.
Clay also shares practical insight for authors looking to craft their own unsettling fiction. He...