Show Notes
What is it about the Appalachian Mountains that makes them feel ancient… haunted… alive? In this episode, I’m sharing why I chose this region as the setting for The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge — even though I didn’t grow up there. From eerie landscapes to deep-rooted folklore, the mountains offered something I couldn’t resist: mystery, memory, and a kind of quiet magic that creeps into your bones.
We’ll talk about what drew me in as a writer, how real legends helped shape the story’s world, and why Appalachia has always felt like the perfect place for things that can’t be explained.
Grab a blanket and settle in — the hills have stories to tell.
🔔 Episode Highlights:
Why I didn’t need to be from the mountains to feel their pull
The real-life folklore and eerie history that inspired the setting
How the land itself became a character in the novel
A special excerpt from The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge
📚 The Darkness in Blackwater Ridge comes out July 6
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