In this podcast, E. L. Chen talks about Sweetside Motel, writing routine, inverting gothic novel expectations, and much more.

[3:15] Conversation start/early life lessons.

[10:00] Identity, stereotypes, and rebellion.

[13:40] First experiences with story/writing in YA, Fantasy, and Horror.

[18:30] Authenticity and writing for yourself first.

[21:05] Writing routine and time management.

[23:30] Drafting, revising, and working in numerous environments.

[28:40] Website origins and web design career.

[31:15] Book releases and publishing timelines.

[34:10] Book promotion and contracts.

[35:30] Literary agent journey and querying strategy.

[44:55] Sweetside Motel and writing during and about the pandemic.

[47:30] COVID consistency in book.

[50:25] Inverting gothic novel expectations and locations.

[53:45] Chinese-Canadian misconceptions and trip to Hong Kong.

Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-671-e-l-chen-on-sweetside-motel-writing-routine-and-inverting-gothic-novel-expectations

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