TLPP: The Battle to Publish Pandemic-Critical Content w/ Bretigne Shaffer
Summary
Author Brittany Schaefer discusses her new fan fiction, a children's horror story inspired by John Bellairs, which uses a magical elixir to critique fear-based manipulation. She also previews her upcoming short story collection, Alligator, and her dark humor novel, Davy Sunshine and the Big Pandemic, both addressing the COVID-19 era. The conversation covers the challenges of self-publishing, the evolution of the short story market, and the impact of lockdowns on personal lives and creative expression.
Topics discussed
Intro and Brittany's cold
Elixir of Fear: A Halloween fan fiction
John Bellairs influence and fan fiction rights
The difficulty of writing and procrastination
Art and literature emerging from the pandemic
Personal stories of pandemic impact
Censorship and social pressure during COVID
The changing landscape of short story publishing
Short stories as IP for film and TV
Liberty movement, location, and horror movies
B-movies and the balance of horror and gore
Self-publishing Alligator and avoiding editors
Showcasing books: Sky Pirates, Urban Yogini, Big Pandemic
Writing for children vs. adults
The Lady and the Unicorn tapestry
Moliere play and closing remarks
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