Christina Graves is a writer, artist, and horror film addict living in the Deep South, where scary stories and history wander hand in hand. She writes horror and thriller stories that explore the darker side of human nature. Her debut novel, a psychological thriller entitled "Still, Dark Places," is available everywhere books are sold and launched Horrorsmith Publishing's thriller imprint, Thrill Forge. Christina is currently working on her second novel, "What We Do In Secret," a twisty domestic thriller set to release on May 27, 2025.
In this episode:
- Christina's journey from aspiring writer to published psychological thriller author
- The process of writing and structuring a dual-timeline novel
- Insights into the indie publishing process with Horrorsmith Publishing
- Balancing writing with family life and other commitments
- The transition from horror to domestic thriller in her upcoming work
- The importance of authenticity in genre writing
- Strategies for building tension and suspense in fiction
- The value of networking and community in the writing world
- How Deep South culture and history influence her dark storytelling
Resources mentioned:
- Horrorsmith Publishing / Thrill Forge imprint
- Books and Brews conference
- Killer Nashville conference
Book recommendations:
- "Consider This" by Chuck Palahniuk
- "On Writing" by Stephen King
Connect with Christina Graves:
- Substack: https://christinagraves.substack.com/
- Instagram: @christinagravesauthor
- TikTok: @christinagravesauthor
- Facebook: christinagravesauthor
- "Still, Dark Places": https://books2read.com/stilldarkplaces
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