A Slasher Rom-Com? Inside How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates by Shailee Thompson

This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.What happens when a rom-com meets a slasher movie? In this episode, I’m joined by debut author Shaylee Thompson to talk about her wildly fun genre-bending novel How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates — a slasher rom-com set during a speed-dating event gone horribly wrong.We chat about how Shaylee blended two formula-driven genres, her journey from English teacher to full-time writer, and why sometimes the book that becomes your debut isn’t the first book you wrote. If you love horror movies, rom-coms, and stories that break the rules, this conversation is packed with behind-the-scenes insights.Plus, Shaylee shares a few book recommendations for readers who love horror comedy, meta storytelling, and genre-bending fiction.📚 Books Mentioned How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates by Shailee Thompson — Slasher Rom-Com | Horror ComedyButcher and Blackbird by Brynne Weaver — Dark Romantic Comedy | Serial Killer Romance | KU ✅ | Audio ✅The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix — Horror | Slasher Film Tribute | Thriller | Audio ✅Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan — Fantasy | Villain Story | Meta Fantasy | Audio ✅Your Favorite Scary Movie by Ashley Cullins — Nonfiction | Horror Film Analysis | Pop CulturePersuasion by Jane Austen — Classic Romance | Literary Fiction | Audio ✅⏱️ Time Stamps[00:00] Introduction to Shaylee Thompson and her debut novel[01:00] The premise of How to Kill a Guy in 10 Dates[02:00] Combining rom-com and slasher genres[04:00] Why the book released around Valentine’s Day[05:00] Shaylee’s writing journey and early books[07:00] Signing with an agent and finding the right debut[08:00] Writing discipline and finishing a draft in four months[09:00] Becoming a full-time writer[11:00] Shaylee’s reading tastes and favorite genres[12:00] Book recommendations for horror and rom-com fans[14:00] Where to find Shaylee onlineJoin the ConversationSubscribe to our Substack for exclusive recommendations. (wtrnblog.substack.com)Follow & Subscribe: What to Read Next Blog | YouTube: What to Read NextSubscribe & leave a review!