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In this episode, we interview the editor of It Came From The Closet, a collection of essays blending LGBTQ+ experiences with horror. We discuss the inspiration behind focusing on queer stories in the genre, how essays were selected, and the recurring themes throughout the collection. The editor shares insights on amplifying diverse LGBTQ+ voices in horror, why the genre resonates with queer communities, and the impact he hopes the collection will have on discussions around representation.
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📕 Table of Contents 📕
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Discussion on the book's design and its background
03:40 The thematic elements of the book
07:02 Queerness in horror and reclaiming narratives
10:08 Why queer people are drawn to horror
18:39 Process of selecting essays for the book
29:05 Standout essays in the collection
33:01 Emerging themes in LGBTQ horror essays
37:09 Impact of the anthology on LGBTQ representation in horror
41:21 Purpose and Impact of the Anthology
49:00 Advice for Writers and Editors on LGBTQ+ Themes in Horror
52:06 Most Surprising and Rewarding Parts of the Project
57:49 Closing Remarks
Connect With Our Guest 🌈
Joe Vallese is coeditor of the anthology What’s Your Exit? A Literary Detour Through New Jersey. His creative and pop culture writing appears in Bomb, VICE, Backstage, PopMatters, Southeast Review, North American Review, Narrative Northeast, VIA: Voices in Italian-Americana, among others. He has been a Pushcart Prize nominee and a notable in Best American Essays for his essay “Blood, Brothers.”
He is currently clinical associate professor in the Expository Writing Program and Faculty Fellow in Residence at New York University, and previously served as site director and faculty for the Bard Prison Initiative. Joe holds an MFA New York University, and MAT and BA degrees from Bard College.
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