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The Dread Alert Podcast explores the darkest corners of horror literature, film, and media through in-depth conversations and interviews with the creators behind the fear. Co-hosted by Vince and Sara of Dread Alert Media, the show dissects the craft of storytelling, the psychology of dread, the impact of these stories, and the cultural roots of horror. Featuring exclusive interviews with authors, filmmakers, and genre innovators, The Dread Alert Podcast is where fans and scholars of horror come together to uncover what truly makes us afraid.
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Clay McLeod Chapman Talks Shiny Happy People | Horror, Addiction & Body Snatchers
In this chilling episode of The Dread Alert Podcast, Vince sits down with acclaimed horror author Clay McLeod Chapman (Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, What Kind of Mother, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes) to dive deep into his brand-new YA horror novel, Shiny Happy People (Delacorte Press, Nov. 11).
Chapman reveals how the story blends body-snatcher paranoia, addiction, and the dark side of social media peer pressure, creating a terrifying reflection of modern teen life.
He also talks about his upcoming short story collection, Acquired Taste.
If you love YA horror, body-snatcher stories, or novels that tackle addiction, individuality, and identity through a terrifying lens, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Books & Topics Covered:
Shiny Happy People (YA horror novel)
Acquired Taste (short story collection)
Addiction, peer pressure & individuality in horror
Horror as catharsis & rite of passage
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