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The Hidden Gems Author Podcast

Episode 142 – What Are The Essential Elements of a Spooky Story?

Hosted by: Craig Tuch and Roland Hulme with special guest Beth Castrodale

With Halloween just around the corner, there’s no better time to explore the art of crafting the perfect spooky story. To help with that, Craig and Roland sit down with Beth Castrodale, an experienced author who specializes in writing eerie and atmospheric novels. According to Beth, creating a truly haunting tale comes down to managing the delicate balance between psychological tension, unsettling settings, and building empathy for your characters—even the villains!

Adding that spine-tingling feeling to your horrors requires learning how to pace your stories properly and understanding how small, subtle details can amplify suspense. From creating otherworldly environments to developing rich, relatable characters, this episode touches on the many ways authors of spooky tales can draw their readers in—only to keep them up at night.

Beth Castrodale
https://www.bethcastrodale.com/

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