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Candace Nola
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Candace Nola is an acclaimed author, editor, and publisher who has earned multiple awards for her contributions to horror, dark fantasy, and splatterpunk.
Candace joins Vince on the show to discuss her new short story collection "Demons in My Bloodstream" and the inspiration behind the stories.
The collection covers a range of dark and disturbing themes, from a young man's struggle with color blindness to a couple's desperate attempt to bring their dead baby back to life.
Nola explores the emotions of sadness, desperation, and evil in her stories, creating a compelling and horrifying reading experience.
She draws inspiration from her own experiences, her children, and her fascination with true crime.
The settings of the stories, such as traveling carnivals, add to the neo-noir atmosphere.
The conversation covers various themes, including power dynamics, suburban sociopaths, the influence of childhood on behavior, the role of empathy in storytelling, the importance of libraries, and the evolution of the indie press "Uncomfortably Dark."
Candace Nola discusses her journey as an indie horror author and publisher, as well as her editing service for indie authors.
She shares her experiences with building a supportive indie horror community and the challenges of finding affordable editing services.
Candace also talks about her writing process and how she avoids outside influences to maintain her creativity.
She emphasizes the importance of staying focused on her passion for writing and not getting caught up in online drama.
The conversation concludes with a phone call from one of Candace's daughters, who praises her mother's work and shares her favorite book.
Website: https://www.candacenolaauthor.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnola.author/
Uncomfortably Dark Website: https://www.uncomfortablydark.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/candace.nola.10/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=12231330
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