In this podcast we talk to Scott Thomas about first-grade stories, horror and humour, defining art and craft, and much more.
About Scott Thomas
Scott Thomas is the Stoker-nominated author of Kill Creek, which was selected by the American Library Association’s reader committee as the top horror book of 2017. Originally from Coffeyville, Kansas, Scott attended the University of Kansas where he earned degrees in English and Film. His latest book is Violet.
Show notes
- [02:50] First-grade story about a detective who finds a headless body on a cruise ship
- [18:10] First experiences with the horror genre
- [21:50] Horror and humour
- [32:00] Late 90s, early 00s horror movies
- [40:00] Covers, remakes, and reboots
- [55:10] Defining art and craft
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