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Dark Side of the Word
Kait and CJ
82 episodes
1 week ago
We weed out the good, the bad, and the creepy so you don't have to. Join us as we discuss our latest book club reads, content recommendations, creative updates, and author interviews. All topics are dissected and debated from a creative’s perspective. New episodes are posted every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

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We weed out the good, the bad, and the creepy so you don't have to. Join us as we discuss our latest book club reads, content recommendations, creative updates, and author interviews. All topics are dissected and debated from a creative’s perspective. New episodes are posted every second and fourth Thursday of the month.

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Horror Book Club | Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng | Kylie Lee Baker
Dark Side of the Word
1 hour 4 minutes 28 seconds
5 months ago
Horror Book Club | Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng | Kylie Lee Baker

Grab your copy here! https://bookshop.org/a/94484/9780778368458


In this episode, Kait and CJ explore the world of books, discussing their recent reads, including Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng. They share their thoughts on the impact of weather on reading choices, the significance of emotional depth in storytelling, and their creative processes. The conversation also touches on recent TV show cancellations, current shows, and the balance between light and heavy content in entertainment. Kait provides updates on her writing progress, while CJ shares insights into his writing process using index cards. They discuss Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker, for the book club, exploring its unique blend of horror, social justice themes, and character depth. They share their ratings, delve into the cultural aspects of ghost folklore, and reflect on the emotional impact of character deaths. The conversation highlights the book's creative writing and its reflection of real-world issues, ultimately expressing excitement for the author's future works.


Grab a copy of our next book club pick, Home is Where the Bodies Are: https://bookshop.org/a/94484/9798212182843


Make sure to follow Dark Side of the Word on Instagram to stay up to date. And make sure to comment, rate, and subscribe to help other listeners find their next book. 


CJ: 

Blog - https://www.wellreadtart.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/awellreadtart/

Bookshop Affiliate: https://bookshop.org/shop/awellreadtart 


Kait:

Blog - https://darksideoftheword.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kaitarmada/

Bookshop Affiliate: https://bookshop.org/shop/darksideoftheword 


00:00

Book Discussions and Updates

02:23

Exploring New Reads and Recommendations

10:47

Current Shows and Movie Recommendations

21:17

Creative Projects and Self-Publishing

31:39

Book Discussion: Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zhang

40:57

The Purpose Behind Horror

45:50

Exploring Themes of Racism and Stigma

49:47

Asian Influences in Modern Horror

54:08

The Gory Yet Creative Aspects of Horror

Dark Side of the Word
We weed out the good, the bad, and the creepy so you don't have to. Join us as we discuss our latest book club reads, content recommendations, creative updates, and author interviews. All topics are dissected and debated from a creative’s perspective. New episodes are posted every second and fourth Thursday of the month.