This week on Total Conundrum, we sit down with Minnesota author Patrick W. Marsh, creator of The Greenland Diaries series and a master of monsters both real and symbolic.
We dive into: • How Patrick builds terrifying (and emotional) creatures • Using monsters as metaphors for mental health • His writing process and creative rituals • Minnesota’s unique horror identity • His upcoming projects and evolving story worlds
If you love dark fantasy, indie authors, or the weird, wild mysteries of the Midwest… this one’s for you, Conundrum Crew.
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Special Guest: Patrick W. Marsh — Minnesota Author & Creator of The Greenland Diaries Website: https://patrickwmarshauthor.wordpress.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatrickWMarshAuthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/eastbankmarsh Books: Available on Amazon & Kindle under Patrick W. Marsh
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