Witches, Ghosts, & Vampires, Oh My: Why Paranormal Fiction Is Having a Moment

Categories: Career | Mystery | Paranormal

F. Paul Wilson, Judy Clemens, Juliet Blackwell, Sarah Zettel, and Victoria Laurie explore the growing appeal of paranormal fiction. They discuss why readers are drawn to witches, ghosts, vampires, and other supernatural figures, and share how each author found their way into writing stories where the uncanny feels exciting, accessible, and full of possibility.

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