What haunts us—and why do we return to those shadows in fiction? Listen to our interview with Beth Castrodale about horror writing craft and writing supernatural suspense

In this episode of Authors’ Alcove: For Fantasy Writers, I sit down with award-winning author Beth Castrodale to discuss her chilling and emotionally resonant gothic horror novel, The Inhabitants. We explore the art of writing haunted houses and supernatural fiction, how Beth weaves modern themes like the #MeToo movement into the gothic tradition, and the challenges (and joys) of crafting horror stories that linger with readers long after the final page.

Beth shares her writing process, publishing experiences, marketing tips for horror authors, and offers advice for writers ready to take their first step into the horror genre. Plus—a few fun twists along the way, including a haunted house icebreaker and her dream character for our Fantasy Writing Accountability Group!

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