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Oct 15, 2026 1 hr 4 min

How do you make historical horror fiction relatable?

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Crossover Episode! The I Have Questions hosted by Brandy Collins and The Grotto Pod have crossed over this interview with author of Blood Slaves and Blood Rising, Markus Redmond. His books reimagine vampire by adding an origin story set during the early days of American slavery blending the story with supernatural horror Brandy and Markus talk about his transitioning from the movie industry, how he still had to "show up on the page". Markus gives some inside tips on working in publishing, the 88 query letters he sent and self care when writing horror fiction. https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/shop/blood-slaves-9781496753182/

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