Having this much fun interviewing guests like Johnny Compton feels a little criminal, I can’t lie. While I’ve been a big fan of Johnny’s expertise on the horror genre for a while now, I finally got the chance to chat with him about the genre, his most recent release, Dead First, and all sorts of horror-adjacent topics. We talk about maintaining a sense of humanity in a compelling plot, the reasons Johnny crafted this story in the style he did, and walking the fine line of crafting a successful horror series. Truly, this conversation is what I hope my podcast is all about, and I hope everyone listening has as grand of a time as I did. To order a copy of Dead First or to keep up with Johnny on socials, check out the links below:

* Johnny’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comptonwrites

* To Order Dead First: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/771888/dead-first-by-johnny-compton/

* Johnny’s Website: https://johnnycompton.com/

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