Trigger warnings for this episode: Abby and I discuss some very important, but also dark topics surrounding the following - gun violence, school shootings, child abuse, and child neglect. We discuss her novel, Writhe, in detail which includes spoilers around the 38 minute mark so beware if you’d like to read before listening as well!

Unpacking her debut novel, Abby Vail joins me to discuss Writhe which is available now from Sobelo Books! This discussion is near and dear to me as we cover topics that aren’t easy to cover. The lens that Abby approaches these things is so insightful and nuanced, and I am incredibly grateful for her honesty around this subject! We also discuss her story that is included in Truborn Press’ Punk Goes Horror II anthology, “Circle With Me.” To order a copy of Abby’s works or keep up with her on social media, check out the links below:

* Abby’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abbyvailwrites/?hl=en

* Abby’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/abbyvail.bsky.social

* Abby’s Threads: https://www.threads.com/@abbyvailwrites?xmt=AQG07cgQanTA8PNn_82Bsa7TpJbfCvwPdkxs2nqjMU7-RcU

* Abby’s Website: https://abbyvailauthor.com/

* To Order Writhe: https://sobelobooks.com/shop/p/writhe?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

* To Order Punk Goes Horror II: https://www.trubornpress.com/shop/p/pgh2?utm_source=threads&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio

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