Summary

In this conversation, Rachel Kitch shares her journey on becoming a horror author, discussing her experiences in acrobatics, the influence of her cultural identity, and the importance of community in writing. She delves into her creative process, the themes in her work, and the significance of exploring uncomfortable dynamics in horror. Rachel also offers valuable advice for aspiring writers and emphasizes the importance of finding joy in the writing process. 

*TW: THERE IS DISCUSSION & ALLUSIONS TO SEXUAL ASSAULT AND THE VERY REAL POWER DYNAMICS AT PLAY IN TOXIC RELATIONSHIPS*

Topics

• RETIRING FROM ACROBATICS


• BIRACIAL IDENTITY AND EXPERIENCES OF STRADDLING TWO
  
  CULTURES INSPIRE RACHEL TO WRITE


• THE POWER OF FOLKLORE


• EXPLORING COMMON THEMES IN SOUTHEAST ASIAN AND APPALACHIAN STORIES


• UNSETTLING AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING THEMES IN HORROR


• TEETH AND BODY HORROR


• THE STRUGGLE OF PEOPLE PLEASING


• WORLD BUILDING IN A LOCKED ROOM SETTING


• SCIENCE AND MAGIC


• EXPLORING THE DYNAMICS OF OBSESSION, POWER & SEXUALITY


• QUERYING PROCESS AND ADVICE


• WEB DESIGN FOR AUTHORS

Rachel Kitch

https://www.rachelkitchauthor.com/

https://x.com/rachelkitch

https://rachelkitch.substack.com/

https://www.instagram.com/rachkitchwrites

Mikayla Kimes

If you want to follow the host, Mikayla Kimes, you can on her YouTube channel ⁠@MikWrites⁠. On the channel she discusses her own personal writing journey and other craft topics.

https://www.youtube.com/@mikwrites

https://linktr.ee/mikwrites