Episode 17

Finding Ideas for Your Horror Fiction

Unearth the darkness within your imagination on this spine-chilling episode of the Book Worms Horror Podcast. If you're a writer thirsty for sinister inspiration or a fan of the macabre craving a glimpse behind the scenes, this episode is tailor-made for you.

Hosted by James Ippoliti and Regina Saint Claire, two avid horror aficionados with a penchant for the eerie, this episode dives headfirst into the shadowy realm of finding ideas for your horror fiction. As the hosts guide you through the cobweb-laden corridors of creativity, you'll discover how to transform everyday fears into bone-chilling nightmares that will keep readers awake long past midnight.

Unravel the secrets behind crafting unique horror concepts that seep under the skin and linger in the imagination. From exploring the depths of historical horrors to conjuring fresh terrors from mundane anxieties, this episode is your gateway to discovering the sparks that ignite truly terrifying tales.

But it's not all about the craft – James and Regina share their personal experiences, recounting their most hair-raising moments of inspiration and the journeys that led them to become true masters of the dark art. With their candid insights, you'll learn how to embrace the eerie and channel it into your own written nightmares.

So, if you're ready to summon the shadows, tap into the arcane, and concoct stories that send shivers down the spines of your readers, tune in to the Book Worms Horror Podcast. Whether you're an aspiring horror scribe or a seasoned storyteller, you'll leave this episode with a crypt full of ideas to haunt your writing for ages to come.

**Warning:** Listen with the lights on – you never know what horrors your own mind might conjure after this episode.

About This Podcast:

From the Office of Demonology & Regina's Haunted Library, Book Worms Horror Zine editors Regina Saint Claire and James Ippoliti offer tips on writing for the horror genre to help authors get published in the Book Worms Horror Zine.

A great zine needs great fiction and since we are seeking great horror fiction for Book Worms, we created this podcast to give authors advice for writing and submitting.

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Email (not for submissions): bookwormshorrorzine@gmail.com

Submit your short story (up to 1500 words) to:

La Regina Studio, Grundy Commons, 925 Canal Street, Bristol, PA 19007

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