Kat Lewis, Laurel Thomas, Micah Leydorf, Melissa Grace
14 episodes
1 month ago
Dark, seductive, and terrifyingly atmospheric—Bram Stoker’s Dracula isn’t just a gothic horror classic; it’s a masterclass in mood, suspense, and novel structure. In this episode, we analyze Dracula, exploring how Stoker uses lush imagery, slow-burning tension, and themes of sexuality, superstition, and science to craft a bestselling story that still resonates today. Discover what modern writers can learn from this enduring masterpiece—and how to apply those lessons to your own fiction. Mod...
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Dark, seductive, and terrifyingly atmospheric—Bram Stoker’s Dracula isn’t just a gothic horror classic; it’s a masterclass in mood, suspense, and novel structure. In this episode, we analyze Dracula, exploring how Stoker uses lush imagery, slow-burning tension, and themes of sexuality, superstition, and science to craft a bestselling story that still resonates today. Discover what modern writers can learn from this enduring masterpiece—and how to apply those lessons to your own fiction. Mod...
Episode 7: A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott
Stories That Change Us
45 minutes
10 months ago
Episode 7: A Long Fatal Love Chase by Louisa May Alcott
Dark, thrilling, and prescriptively moral are not words often used to describe the work of Louisa May Alcott, but the 19th century novelist was hiding more up her sleeve than simply a pen and a copy of Little Women. A Long Fatal Love Chase is one of Alcott's first novels and, while not vastly popular during her time, took the world by storm in the late 90s and highlights her impeccable use of melodrama, textured villains, and even cliche characters to deliver a high impact story with a haunti...
Stories That Change Us
Dark, seductive, and terrifyingly atmospheric—Bram Stoker’s Dracula isn’t just a gothic horror classic; it’s a masterclass in mood, suspense, and novel structure. In this episode, we analyze Dracula, exploring how Stoker uses lush imagery, slow-burning tension, and themes of sexuality, superstition, and science to craft a bestselling story that still resonates today. Discover what modern writers can learn from this enduring masterpiece—and how to apply those lessons to your own fiction. Mod...
