This Is Horror Podcast TIH 330: Kelly Dunn on Frankenstein, What Makes A Poem Good, and Writing Horror and Dark Fiction
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Feb 19, 2020 Kelly Dunn, a talented freelance journalist, short-story writer, and novelist, dives into the influence of 'Frankenstein' on horror and empathy. She shares personal anecdotes about her childhood curiosity and how it shaped her storytelling. The conversation touches on what makes a poem good, emphasizing emotional connection over strict analysis. Dunn also reflects on her literary journey, discussing early influences in horror and the evolution of Young Adult literature, revealing her passion for dark fiction and the complexities within the genre.
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Horror and Empathy
- People who gravitate towards horror may empathize more with Frankenstein's monster.
- Those less inclined might find him threatening.
Hammer Frankenstein
- Bob Pastorella saw the Hammer version of Frankenstein around Halloween as a child.
- His dad creatively made him a Christopher Lee Frankenstein costume.
Disneyland Time Machine
- Kelly Dunn's first story involved a time machine to Disneyland.
- Reading opened the universe to her, leading to writing and drawing.