EPISODE · Sep 4, 2025 · 1H 29M
TIH 630: C. J. Dotson on Writing routine, Strange Supernatural Experiences, and Writing about Trauma in Fiction
In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about her writing routine, strange supernatural experiences, writing about trauma in fiction, and much more. [3:40] Writing routine and typical working week. [14:55] The what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger fallacy. [19:30] Self-care for protecting own mental health when writing about difficult and traumatic topics. [25:50] Traci, via Patreon, asks about marketing debut fiction. [33:35] Strange supernatural experiences in real life. [44:10] Forthcoming book, These Familiar Walls. [1:14:30] Biggest lightbulb moments in writing career thus far. [1:21:20] Connect with C. J. and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-630-c-j-dotson-on-writing-routine-strange-supernatural-experiences-and-writing-about-trauma-in-fiction Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
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TIH 630: C. J. Dotson on Writing routine, Strange Supernatural Experiences, and Writing about Trauma in Fiction
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