EPISODE · May 29, 2025 · 51 MIN
Horror with Heart: AudraKate Gonzalez on Writing Fear, Folklore, and Family
from Two Chicks and a Plot Twist · host McCayleigh Daniels, Haley Rogers
Hosts Haley Rogers and McCayleigh Daniels welcome YA horror author AudraKate Gonzalez. They discuss her writing journey, the inspiration behind her 'This is Noir' series, and the balance of horror with emotional themes. Audra shares insights into the publishing process, the importance of personal experiences in her writing, and her research into folklore and mythology. The conversation also touches on her future projects.📖 Join the Conversation:Be sure to check out the All Things Book Related Facebook group for more bookish fun and virtual book club: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17qrT2kDux/💬 Let’s Connect:Follow us on social media for updates and more bookish content and giveaways:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandaplottwist/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567707466670Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TwoChicksandaPlotTwist?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=18d5bad4-efb0-4091-81b8-eee1beafdb1f🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned:Don’t miss our upcoming episodes where we’ll discuss more of our book club reads and chat with amazing authors. Hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications!Interested in being a guest? Sign up using the link below!https://forms.gle/PKrwrwJihdf7Jhgu6TakeawaysAudra Kate Gonzalez writes young adult horror and children's books.Her series 'This is Noir' features standalone stories set in a fictional town.Personal experiences heavily influence her writing, especially themes of grief and family.Self-publishing allows her full creative control over her work.The querying process is crucial, with the first chapter being the most important.Writers often make the mistake of info dumping in their manuscripts.Audra aims to explore lesser-known horror themes in her future works.She finds inspiration in both personal experiences and folklore.Researching local folklore is essential for authenticity in her stories.Audra dreams of hosting a dinner party with her favorite authors.KeywordsYA horror, writing process, self-publishing, querying, folklore, inspiration, horror stories, personal experiences, publishing journey, author interview
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Hosts Haley Rogers and McCayleigh Daniels welcome YA horror author AudraKate Gonzalez. They discuss her writing journey, the inspiration behind her 'This is Noir' series, and the balance of horror with emotional themes. Audra shares insights into the publishing process, the importance of personal experiences in her writing, and her research into folklore and mythology. The conversation also touches on her future projects.📖 Join the Conversation:Be sure to check out the All Things Book Related Facebook group for more bookish fun and virtual book club: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17qrT2kDux/💬 Let’s Connect:Follow us on social media for updates and more bookish content and giveaways:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandaplottwist/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567707466670Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TwoChicksandaPlotTwist?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=18d5bad4-efb0-4091-81b8-eee1beafdb1f🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned:Don’t miss our upcoming episodes where we’ll discuss more of our book club reads and chat with amazing authors. Hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications!Interested in being a guest? Sign up using the link below!https://forms.gle/PKrwrwJihdf7Jhgu6TakeawaysAudra Kate Gonzalez writes young adult horror and children's books.Her series 'This is Noir' features standalone stories set in a fictional town.Personal experiences heavily influence her writing, especially themes of grief and family.Self-publishing allows her full creative control over her work.The querying process is crucial, with the first chapter being the most important.Writers often make the mistake of info dumping in their manuscripts.Audra aims to explore lesser-known horror themes in her future works.She finds inspiration in both personal experiences and folklore.Researching local folklore is essential for authenticity in her stories.Audra dreams of hosting a dinner party with her favorite authors.KeywordsYA horror, writing process, self-publishing, querying, folklore, inspiration, horror stories, personal experiences, publishing journey, author interview
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