Kailee Pedersen

Author Kailee Pedersen ("Sacrificial Animals," 2024) joins Scotty to talk about her new novel "The Minimalist" (August 18, St. Martin's Press). They discuss classical music, problematic creators, the intersection of art and obsession, body horror, mental health, the modern Gothic, and more. They also talk about Darren Aronofsky's 2010 film "Black Swan," and the specific resonances it has with Kailee's own work. You can find Kailee online at https://kaileepedersen.com You can get your copy of "The Minimalist" at https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250328274/theminimalist/ Listen to Kailee's "The Minimalist" playlist on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5HiT9NaUNHGxwqwvTefUj4 Get your tickets to see Kailee at the Spooktastic Book Fair (September 26 in Boston, MA) at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-spooktastic-book-fair-tickets-1977413498003 -- Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838