In this episode of The Gothic Heart, I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with USA Today bestselling author Kel Carpenter, who specializes in paranormal and Gothic novels. We talked about her writing journey, from her love of spooky stories to starting her career at 15, and how she self-published her way to success. Kel also shared some behind-the-scenes insights on creating complex characters and worlds, and how she’s all about empowering strong female leads in her books. Plus, we got into some really cool tips on using music to help with writing flow. If you're into paranormal vibes and kick-butt women, this episode is definitely for you!

Episode Highlights:

• The Journey into Paranormal Writing
• Self-Publishing Success
• Evolving Writing Style and Themes
• Creating Strong Female Characters
• Crafting Complex Characters
• World-Building in Fantasy
• Advice for Aspiring Writers
• The Importance of Adult Themes
• Upcoming Releases and Marketing Strategies

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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• Kel Carpenter
• kelcarpenter.com
• Facebook: @authorkelcarpenter
• Instagram: @authorkelcarpenter
• Dark Maji series
• Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
• “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” series
• “Vampire Diaries”
• Her Immortal Monsters trilogy
• Book 1 is FREE for the month of October!
• Book 3 releases on October 31!
• Samhain

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