Dealing with darkness in the world - Erik H. Vick | S1:E3
04/06/22 • 46 min
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Eric Henry Vick talks about his journey as a writer, his love for horror, and how he got into writing horror. He also talks about his chronic illness and how writing fiction helped him cope with it. In addition, Eric discusses his writing process, his favorite horror authors and books, and his upcoming projects and events. Eric also shares his experience with Black Friday sales, BookBub ads, and the challenges of writing a horror series.
00:04:00 Eric's interest in horror and Stephen King
00:06:00 Eric's book "Errant Gods" and its inspiration
00:09:00 Eric's writing process and advice for aspiring writers
00:16:00 Eric's self-publishing journey, BookBub feature deal, and running BookBub ads
00:21:00 Changes in BookBub's CPC and running full priced ads on BookBub
00:22:00 Eric's annual Black Friday sale and the importance of complete series for binge readers
00:25:00 Eric's readers' expectations for horror and urban fantasy genres
00:28:00 Using humor to cope with difficult situations as a police officer and how it relates to horror
00:29:00 Horror genre becoming more relatable, length preferences among readers, and Amazon book length trends
00:35:00 Personal connection with readers and cultivating relationships
00:38:00 The importance of being transparent and authentic with readers
00:41:00 Building trust with readers and the dynamics of having a personal assistant in a group
00:43:00 Importance of marketing for authors and taking a chance on indie horror
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🎙️About the Episode
Eric Henry Vick talks about his journey as a writer, his love for horror, and how he got into writing horror. He also talks about his chronic illness and how writing fiction helped him cope with it. In addition, Eric discusses his writing process, his favorite horror authors and books, and his upcoming projects and events. Eric also shares his experience with Black Friday sales, BookBub ads, and the challenges of writing a horror series.
00:04:00 Eric's interest in horror and Stephen King
00:06:00 Eric's book "Errant Gods" and its inspiration
00:09:00 Eric's writing process and advice for aspiring writers
00:16:00 Eric's self-publishing journey, BookBub feature deal, and running BookBub ads
00:21:00 Changes in BookBub's CPC and running full priced ads on BookBub
00:22:00 Eric's annual Black Friday sale and the importance of complete series for binge readers
00:25:00 Eric's readers' expectations for horror and urban fantasy genres
00:28:00 Using humor to cope with difficult situations as a police officer and how it relates to horror
00:29:00 Horror genre becoming more relatable, length preferences among readers, and Amazon book length trends
00:35:00 Personal connection with readers and cultivating relationships
00:38:00 The importance of being transparent and authentic with readers
00:41:00 Building trust with readers and the dynamics of having a personal assistant in a group
00:43:00 Importance of marketing for authors and taking a chance on indie horror
🔗Connect with David
🌎 Website | 🎥 Youtube | 👨🏫Facebook | 📸 Instagram |🐤 Twitter | 🕰️TikTok
🔗Connect with Jay
🌎 Website | 👨🏫Facebook | 📸 Instagram |🐤 Twitter | 🕰️TikTok
🔗Connect with Erik H. Vick
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You can also Tweet me @ViergutzDavid and tell me what horror author you want to hear from next, or what topics you want Jay and I to cover. 🙏🙏
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Have you ever pondered what lurks beneath a horror writer's psyche? Enter the spine-chilling world of award-nominated horror author, Carver Pike. In an engaging conversation, we peel back the layers of Carver's literary journey, tracing his evolution from erotica to horror. We also dive deep into the nuances that differentiate his writing styles in different genres, and the stigmas he battles as a horror writer. And trust us, it's not all gloom and doom - there's an interesting debate on the merits of 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar' awaiting you.
We take you for a thrilling roller-coaster ride through Carver's unique writing style, revealing the meticulous plotting that goes into his terrifying tales and his innovative use of word count to enhance reader experience. We also explore the irrational fears that haunt horror authors like Carver and feed into their craft. Strap in as we break down his award-nominated horror writing and his spine-tingling Diablo Snuff series. Are you shaking yet?
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Who needs an exorcism? - Jay Bower | S1:E4
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The conversation also includes a discussion on the portrayal of exorcism in fiction and movies, with the hosts and Jay Bower exploring the common depiction of Catholic priests as the ones who respond to demonic possession. They discuss the hierarchical structures of different denominations and how that affects their approach to such situations.The discussion also touches on researching different denominations and their protocols for dealing with possessions, which could inform the writing process and add authenticity to the story.
00:02:00 Explanation of beta readers and ARC readers
00:04:00 Difference between beta readers and ARC readers
00:06:00 Importance of art and beta teams and their intimate connection with readers
00:08:00 Exclusive benefits of being a beta reader and receiving early access to the story
00:13:00 Different flavors of horror and invitation for readers to find their preferred genre
00:14:00 Importance of connection with readers and appreciation for fan mail
00:17:00 Coping with feeling down and finding motivation
00:20:00 Different methods for clearing one's head
00:26:00 David’s experience as an overnight beat cop and how it affects his writing
00:27:00 Jay's experience of scaring himself while writing and reader's connection to horror books
00:31:00 Discussion on religion and its role in fiction and nonfiction stories about possession and demonic possession
00:33:00 Depiction of exorcists in fiction and the role of Catholicism
00:35:00 Differences between denominations and their approach to possession and exorcism
00:40:00 Discussion on researching the role of religion in fiction and personal interest
00:43:00 Exploring the role of different denominations in possession stories
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