Tea and Tales Podcast


When it comes to horror, everyone has a different tolerance. Understanding what things can create more or less fear in readers helps writers to understand their target audience and market to them! Join Horror Author Mattea Orr on this episode for a breakdown of what makes horror, well, horror!
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Sources:
Serpopsychology (WHAT’S CREEPY?) with Dr. Frank McAndrew
https://www.alieward.com/ologies/serpopsychology
The five spice levels of horror, according to KUOW's Katie Campbell
https://www.kuow.org/stories/the-five-levels-of-horror-according-to-kuow-katie-campbell-isabel-canas
Stephen King’s 3 Categories of TERROR
https://articlesofhorror.com/2016/08/31/stephen-kings-3-categories-of-terror/
Witch House - Amateur Magazine of Cosmic Horror
https://witchhousemag.blogspot.com/2023/10/witch-house-3-is-now-available.html




