October 29, 2024 "Embracing the Darkness: A Conversation with Author Christina Henry"

In time for Halloween—a conversation with author Christina Henry who has written 19 books of horror. We discuss her latest book— The House That Horror Built , a chilling story set during the pandemic. The novel follows Harry, a single mother navigating the struggles of parenthood and financial instability, as she takes a job working for a reclusive horror film director. Henry talks about the story’s atmospheric tension, its exploration of parenthood during the pandemic, and the enduring appeal of classic horror tropes. Henry discusses her creative process, including her love for horror films and how classics from the Vincent Price and Boris Karloff era inspired the novel’s atmospheric tension. She explores the enduring appeal of horror tropes such as haunted houses, eerie atmospheres, and mysterious characters, examining why these elements remain effective across generations. She also discusses why people are drawn to horror, how it provides a controlled thrill, and how moments of societal upheaval, like the pandemic, fuel the genre’s resurgence. Finally, Henry shares insights into her writing approach and finding the balance between character-driven narratives and the tension that horror demands.

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October 29, 2024 "Embracing the Darkness: A Conversation with Author Christina Henry" is an episode from Art Works Podcasts by National Endowment for the Arts.

This episode is 31:37 long.

This episode was published on Oct 29, 2024.

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