We're back, baby ... back to basics, that is. In this first episode of a season-opening three-parter, we talk about rereading as inspiration mining; leaning into complementary crafts to prime the proverbial creative pump; and five of my fave creepy reads, just in time for Halloween week (plus two bonus boogedy-boos just for you): Strega by Johanne Lykke Holm (trans. Saskia Vogel)At the Edge of the Woods by Kathryn BromwichWhere the Wild Ladies Are by Aoko Matsuda (trans. Polly Barton)Ou...