Andrew Van Wey

Andrew Van Wey holds a B.A. in Screenwriting and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing. Before becoming a full-time writer, he spent over a decade teaching. Andrew joins Vince on the show to discuss the intricate themes of memory, trauma, and identity in his writing. They explore how these elements shape the characters in his novel, with a particular focus on the psychological horror aspects and the impact of unresolved trauma on both personal and artistic lives. The conversation delves into the dynamics of friendship, the role of secrets, and the potential for adaptation into other mediums, highlighting the balance between scientific realism and supernatural elements in horror storytelling. Andrew also shares the scientific inspirations behind his work, including influences from the film Interstellar and the concept of black holes. He examines the themes of reality and perception in his novels, especially in Head Like A Hole. Additionally, the discussion touches on the nature of fear in horror writing, the value of feedback from beta readers, and Andrew’s life outside of writing and streaming. Website: https://andrewvanwey.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewvanwey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heydrew/?hl=en Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B005NLLFU0 X: https://x.com/andrewvanwey #truecrime #horror #memory #telepathy #bodyhorror #detectivefiction #psychologicalhorror #90stechnology #storytelling #characterdevelopment #trauma #identity #secrets #art #friendship #adaptation #sciencefiction #supernatural #kipthorne #blackholes #cosmichorror #lostcoast #horrorwriting #feedback #writingprocess #andrewvanwey #fiction