Mastering the Craft of Horror - Conversations with Jay Bower

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Join us as we venture into the spine-chilling world of horror literature with acclaimed author Jay Bower. In what promises to be an intriguing conversation, we dissect the various writing styles that Jay employs; from tales of the supernatural and demonic, to the grim narratives of serial killers and gory scenes. What's more interesting is how Jay's readership leans towards the paranormal, finding an inexplicable connection to it over the raw brutality of extreme horror.
We also cast our sights to the larger canvas of horror in the mainstream market, dipping our toes into everything from the darkest depths of horror to the lighter, suspenseful paranormal narratives. Switching gears, our discussion takes us into the realm of indie publishing and its potential for the horror genre. Are we living in the 'golden age of horror'? Jay and I mull over this thought-provoking question, addressing the need for the genre to receive more mainstream attention.
We wrap up our chat with a look at Jay's ambitious writing goals for 2022, underscoring the significance of consistency in crafting gripping horror tales. Jay also gives us a sneak peek into his current projects, including a three-book deal with Raven Tail Publishing and a riveting five-book series centered around the infamous 1925 Tri-State Tornado. As we bid adieu, Jay teases his plans for the upcoming year; an exhilarating amalgamation of new horror projects and an epic fantasy series. Don't miss out as we navigate the labyrinth of horror writing with Jay Bower!
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Chapters

1. Mastering the Craft of Horror - Conversations with Jay Bower (00:00:00)

2. Exploring Horror and Writing Styles (00:00:01)

3. Horror Authors and Word Count Goals (00:09:50)

4. Horror Authors and the Market Potential (00:14:56)

5. Book Projects and Writing for Readers' Expectations (00:26:08)