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TIH 555: Dean Koontz on The Bad Weather Friend, Tragedy and Comedy, and Craggles

02.26.2024 - By Michael David Wilson and Bob PastorellaPlay

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In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Bad Weather Friend, tragedy and comedy, cradles, and much more.

[3:19] The Bad Weather Friend.

[7:20] Balancing being a nice person but not being a pushover.

[11:40] Breaking the fourth wall.

[15:20] Writing in different genres.

[20:10] Power and class division.

[25:00] William Goldman.

[27:10] Defining a craggle.

[33:10] What type of craggle does Dean want.

[35:40] The Better Kind.

[39:30] Looking back at tragedy and seeing comedy.

[53:30] Jumping between different time periods.

[57:45] Brandon, via Patreon, asks about advice for authors starting out.

[1:03:00] Traci, via Patreon, asks about introducing characters.

Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-555-dean-koontz-on-the-bad-weather-friend-tragedy-and-comedy-and-craggles

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