05. LEIGH RADFORD: ZOMBIES, GRIEF, LOSS & FEMININE RAGE

What happens when science, obsession, and horror collide? In this episode of The Literary Spiral, I’m joined by Leigh Radford, author of the haunting literary horror novel, One Yellow Eye, for a deep dive into the inspiration, research, characters, and unsettling ideas behind the book.We talk about grief, loss, literary horror, science in fiction, morally complicated characters, obsession, female rage, and the ways reality can become more terrifying than fiction. Leigh shares what drew her to the story, how she incorporates scientific concepts into her writing, and what it’s like creating a protagonist who isn’t necessarily easy to love.And if you’re already wondering what Leigh is working on next… we talk about her upcoming novel and get a glimpse into what readers can expect from her next book (it’s a good one!).IN THIS EPISODE:• The inspiration behind One Yellow Eye• Grief and loss• Science, research & horror• Creating complicated and unlikeable characters• Obsession, identity & human nature• Why realistic horror can be the most disturbing• Her upcoming 2027 novelIf you love horror books, psychological thrillers, literary fiction, dark fiction, unsettling stories, book podcasts, author interviews, and discovering your next five-star read, make sure to subscribe to The Literary Spiral on all streaming platforms.