Getting Started with Horror: Why We Love to Be Scared

What makes us want to be scared? Why do we keep coming back for more? And how do you get started with horror if you're not sure where to begin? 

This Halloween season, we're opening the door to the wonderfully weird world of horror with authors Tiffany D. Jackson, Jonny Sims and Jonathan Edward Durham! We're talking about what first drew them to horror, what excites them about the genre today and what's next for horror readers. From the stories that get under our skin to the possibilities that keep horror fresh, this is a thoughtful, lively conversation about why we love to be scared. 

Whether you're a seasoned horror reader or just testing the waters before spooky season gets into full swing, pull up a chair. Your next favorite kind of scary might be waiting. 

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Happy haunting, horror fans! 

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Who’s in this episode:  

Joe – Instagram 

Tiffany D. Jackson – Website, Instagram 

Jonny Sims – Website, Instagram 

Jonathan Durham – Website, Instagram 

Some books by our guests: