Spooky Summer Author Talk-Rachel Harrison | MTPL

Did you miss our interview with Rachel Harrison? Then tune in as she discusses her books and writing.
Rachel Harrison is the National Bestselling author of CACKLE, SUCH SHARP TEETH, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction has appeared in Guernica, Electric Literature's Recommended Reading, as an Audible Original, and in her debut story collection BAD DOLLS. Rachel Harrison was born and raised in the weird state of New Jersey. She received her bachelor's in writing for film and television from Emerson College. She lives in Western New York with her husband and their cat/overlord. Look for her new book BLACK SHEEP being released September 19th 2023!
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0:00 Introduction
1:10 Why write horror?
5:10 What is your favorite book you have written?
7:08 What book would you recommend for first time readers of your book?
9:28 Twilight Zone inspiration
11:24 Any reason for supernatural antagonists and women protagonists?
15:15 Cozy horror and Cackle
18:50 Who are your favorite women horror suthors?
22:00 Any advice for new or aspiring authors?
25:18 Can you describe Black Sheep in one sentence?
25:53 Audience Q & A
39:50 Black Sheep preview

[jaich]

Terrific interview! Rachel Harrison had been on my radar for the last couple of years, but I didn't get around to her (so many books to read!) until about a month ago when I picked up Black Sheep. I'm officially a fan. She had me on Page 1 - a clear sign you're in the presence of great writing. I tore through it. I'm about 40 pages in to The Return and I already love it and can't wait to see where it goes. Cackle, Such Sharp Teeth and Bad Dolls will follow, and then I'll have to wait with the rest of you for So Thirsty. I'm playing catch-up here, but binge-reading newly discovered authors that you love is as enjoyable as binge-watching shows you were a little late to...just takes a bit longer. Also, I would add C.J. Tudor to the list of outstanding female authors of the genre. Her most recent, The Drift, was a beast!

[alcnwonderlnd]

Cackle was my first dive into horror (I am a scaredy cat 😂 ) so I understand the cozy horror label. This book will be one I will reread because it does have that feel good formula to it. I also read Bad Dolls over the weekend and really enjoyed it. I like how Rachel uses the horror genre to illustrate internal struggles that a lot of people deal with in the real world. That is what I loved about the Twilight Zone and I believe that show has inspired soooo many books and movies over the years, it was just a beautifully written show and it was terrifying at the same time. Such sharp teeth is on my TBR and I can’t wait for what else is to come. And thank you for Cackle because it opened me to a new genre of books about witches and the supernatural, it’s a new favorite for me.