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In this episode of Horror Joy, hosts Brian and Jeff welcome acclaimed author Gwendolyn Kiste, a multiple Bram Stoker Award winner, to discuss her novel 'The Haunting of Velkwood.'
They explore the synergistic relationship between horror and joy, emphasizing the cathartic and self-discovery elements inherent in the genre.
Kiste shares her journey from a young storyteller to an author who uses horror to navigate and express personal and societal traumas.
The conversation also delves into the unique stasis experienced by characters in 'Velkwood' and the liberating exploration of queer identity within horror narratives. The episode concludes with a discussion on cicadas, puzzles, board games, and Kiste's upcoming projects.
By Brian Onishi + Jeffery Stoyanoff5
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In this episode of Horror Joy, hosts Brian and Jeff welcome acclaimed author Gwendolyn Kiste, a multiple Bram Stoker Award winner, to discuss her novel 'The Haunting of Velkwood.'
They explore the synergistic relationship between horror and joy, emphasizing the cathartic and self-discovery elements inherent in the genre.
Kiste shares her journey from a young storyteller to an author who uses horror to navigate and express personal and societal traumas.
The conversation also delves into the unique stasis experienced by characters in 'Velkwood' and the liberating exploration of queer identity within horror narratives. The episode concludes with a discussion on cicadas, puzzles, board games, and Kiste's upcoming projects.

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