Episode 1

Should you write horror?

In this episode, we will delve into the horror genre and discuss what it means to be a horror author. Horror has been a popular genre for centuries, and it continues to captivate readers and viewers around the world. Today, we will explore the characteristics that define horror literature and what sets it apart from other genres.

Suggested Reading:

Clive Barker's Books of Blood (affiliate link)

Stephen King On Writing (affiliate link)

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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Contact Us:

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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Regina's Haunted Library YouTube Channel

The Office of Demonology YouTube Channel (James' Channel)

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James on TikTok

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