Horror Book Club | How to Fake a Haunting | Christa Carmen

In this episode, Kait and CJ dive into various topics surrounding literature, including their personal writing journeys, the impact of cultural representation in writing, and the joys of creative hobbies like embroidery. They discuss significant updates in the publishing industry, including the rise of AI and its implications for authors and publishers. The conversation also touches on exciting adaptations of popular literary works and Scholastic's new approach to engaging young readers with faster-paced, illustrated middle-grade books. Throughout, they emphasize the importance of reading and creativity in today's digital age. For the book club, they chat about How to Fake a Haunting, covering the cover art, character dynamics, and the emotional depth of the narrative. They analyze the role of trauma and realism in horror, particularly focusing on themes of alcoholism and co-parenting. The discussion also touches on the scare factor of the book, psychological insights, and future reading plans, highlighting the complexity of the characters and the unique approach to ghost stories.Grab your copy of How to Fake a Haunting here: https://bookshop.org/a/94484/9781662530746Grab your copy of A Box Full of Darkness here: https://bookshop.org/a/94484/9780593200414 Make sure to follow Dark Side of the Word on Instagram to stay up to date. And make sure to comment, rate, and subscribe to help other listeners find their next book. CJ: Blog - https://www.wellreadtart.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/awellreadtart/Bookshop Affiliate: https://bookshop.org/shop/awellreadtart Kait:Blog - https://darksideoftheword.com/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kaitarmada/Bookshop Affiliate: https://bookshop.org/shop/darksideoftheword 00:00Introduction to Book Discussions01:56Writing Updates and Personal Life07:53Book News and Industry Insights13:48The Impact of AI on Publishing21:40Brandon Sanderson's Adaptations27:29Scholastic's New Approach to Middle Grade Books34:34Diving into How to Fake a Haunting42:56Exploring Themes of Trauma and Haunting52:26Realism in Horror: A Discussion on Relationships01:00:05Looking Ahead: Future Reads and Recommendations