Horror novelist Dawn Kurtagich deeply understands what makes a story memorable. She seeks out the small details and aspects that make stories special. She learned these things by watching Xena, Warrior Princess. 

The show was an awakening for her on so many levels. In this wide reaching conversation, Dawn and Adam discuss how Xena opened up her world but they also discuss mental health, the small moments of life that Dawn thought about when she was at her most sick and didn’t think she would see another day, and the books that reminded her of why she fell in love with writing. She also breaks some exciting news about her thrilling book, Teeth in the Mist.

Trigger warnings for discussions of suicidal thoughts.

Books mentioned in this episode:

House of Hunger by Alexis Henderson

Siren Queen by Nghi Vo

Teeth in the Mist by Dawn Kurtagich

Circe by Madeline Miller

Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw

Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier

The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

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