04. FAITH GARDNER: THE SPIN, WOMEN'S AUTONOMY & PSYCHOLOGICAL HORROR

What happens when mental illness, women’s autonomy, and psychological horror collide?In this episode of The Literary Spiral, I’m joined by author Faith Gardner to discuss her newest psychological thriller, The Spin. A dark, unsettling novel that explores mental illness, women’s autonomy, power, control, and the terrifying ways systemic failures can shape our lives.We dive into the inspiration behind The Spin, Faith’s writing process, the research that went into creating the novel, and how she develops psychologically complex characters. We also talk about the darker side of human nature, why psychological thrillers can be such an effective way to explore real-world fears, and the deeper questions surrounding mental health and the systems designed to support us.If you love psychological thrillers, dark fiction, books about mental illness, women’s rage, complex female characters, and stories that blur the line between psychological horror and systemic horror, this conversation is for you.