Richard H. Moon on Ancient Egypt, the Bronze Age Collapse, Horror Fantasy, and Bringing History to Life

What happens when one of history's greatest mysteries becomes the foundation for an epic horror fantasy?On this episode of Plot Twist Radio, Erin sits down with award-winning screenwriter, producer, and novelist Richard H. Moon to discuss his debut novel, To Conquer Death. Inspired by the mysterious Bronze Age Collapse, ancient Egypt, and historical archaeology, Richard explores how little we truly know about one of civilization's greatest turning points—and how fiction can fill in the gaps with unforgettable storytelling.The conversation dives into the differences between writing novels and screenplays, adapting stories across mediums, creating believable fantasy worlds rooted in history, developing complex characters, and balancing historical accuracy with imaginative worldbuilding.Whether you're fascinated by ancient civilizations, historical fiction, fantasy novels, horror writing, or the craft of storytelling itself, this episode offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at bringing the distant past to life.In this episode:Why Richard transitioned from screenwriting to novel writingThe mystery behind the Bronze Age CollapseBuilding a horror fantasy set in ancient EgyptWriting believable historical fiction when history leaves questions unansweredCreating characters that surprise their own authorThe challenges of adapting stories for books versus filmThe inspiration behind To Conquer DeathWhy history and fantasy make such a compelling combinationIf you enjoy conversations about writing, archaeology, mythology, filmmaking, and historical mysteries, you'll love this episode.Where to find Richard:WebsiteEpisode Tags:Bronze Age Collapse, Ancient Egypt, Historical Fiction, Horror Fantasy, Richard H. Moon, To Conquer Death, Screenwriting, Novel Writing, Fantasy Author, Ancient History, Archaeology, Historical Horror, Writing Process, Plot Twist Radio, Erin Egnatz, Book Interview, Indie Author, Worldbuilding, Egyptian History, Fantasy Books