Author Kate Pentecost Talks Horror, Writing Novels & Building New Worlds

Welcome to Mad Props. Host Chris Schnabel welcomes author Kate Pentecost for the first installment of the Comicpalooza interview series, recorded at Comicpalooza.Join the Discord - https://discord.gg/dYhnmwQANbKate Pentecost is the author of Elysium Girls and That Dark Infinity, known for blending fantasy, horror, mythology, and unforgettable storytelling. During this live conversation from Comicpalooza, Kate discusses her journey into writing, the publishing industry, horror storytelling, creative inspiration, gaming concepts, music, and the future of interactive storytelling.The conversation explores:• Growing up with a passion for writing• Traditional publishing vs. self-publishing• Young adult fantasy and horror fiction• Video games as narrative experiences• Health, wellness, and personal growthChris and Kate also discuss Ready Player One, horror films, abandoned locations, theater, music, storytelling across different mediums, and why creators should continue exploring new forms of artistic expression.Follow Kate PentecostWebsite: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17712741.Kate_PentecostIG: https://www.instagram.com/katepentecost/Follow Mad PropsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/madpropspodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@madpropspodX: https://www.x.com/madpropspodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/madpropspodFollow Chris SchnabelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisschnabelTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chris.schnabelEpsiode shot by William CornellMad Props is a Schnabel Studios ProductionCHAPTERS00:00 – Intro01:42 – Ranking Fictional Musicians Tier List18:22 – Kate Pentecost Joins the Show at Comicpalooza19:28 – Kate's History with Comicpalooza20:01 – From Rural Texas to Published Author21:20 – Publishing During the 2020 Lockdown22:31 – Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing23:55 – Discovering a Passion for Writing25:01 – Music's Influence on Creativity26:14 – Alternate Reality Games & Interactive Storytelling27:11 – Video Games as Modern Storytelling28:25 – Geocaching, Real World Narratives & ARG Concepts30:25 – Trying New Creative Mediums32:48 – Music, Family & Artistic Exploration34:07 – Theater, Live Performance & Audience Energy35:24 – The Future of Movie Theaters and Shared Experiences38:49 – Where Communities Gather in the Modern World40:26 – Urban Exploration & Creative Inspiration42:01 – Chris Shares the History of Mad Props49:09 – Horror Fiction, Suspense & Favorite Horror Stories54:25 – Health, Wellness & Personal Growth59:21 – Kate's Upcoming Southern Gothic Horror Project1:00:02 – Final Plugs