Rachel Kitch, Appalachian & Thai Folklore, and... the Omegaverse

Rachel Kitch is a mixed-race Thai American speculative horror author with a love of writing unsettling, creepy books that still have a spark of light.Rachel has her Masters in Design from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelors from West Virginia University. As a generation 1.5 immigrant, Rachel loves to blend her heritage and incorporate Thai and Appalachian folklore into her projects. When not writing, she can be found cuddling with her bulldog-chihuahua mix, Danny, or reading books on her Kindle that would kill a Victorian child.She is represented by Rose Ferrao of PS. Literary Agency.In thisepisode, we sit down with Rachel Kitsch, a speculative horror author who uniquely blends Thai and Appalachian folklore into her work. We explore the olfactory world of the Omegaverse and discuss the influences of folklore on Rachel's writing. Rachel shares insights into her writing process, the importance of community in writing, and offers advice for aspiring authors. We also touch on her journey of connecting with her heritage and the challenges of representing diverse cultures in literature. Follow Rachel on Twitter and Blue Sky at @RachelKitsch (https://x.com/rachelkitch), and on Instagram and TikTok at @RachelKitschWrites. Stay tuned for exciting updates about her upcoming book, "The Forest Bleeds." https://rachelkitch.com/