The Psychology of Fear in Fiction

Thriller & Suspense • Writing Craft
2019
Featuring Alexia Gordon, Dana Chamblee Carpenter, Diane Sismour, Justin Greenway, Maggie Toussaint, Michael Jordan

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Alexia Gordon, Dana Chamblee Carpenter, Diane Sismour, Justin Greenway, Maggie Toussaint, and Michael Jordan explore how fear works on the page. They discuss the role of psychology, suspense, and the supernatural in crafting horror and paranormal stories that stay with readers.

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