402. Author Chris McAuley on Dracula, Horror, and the Dark Side of Human Nature

Podcast: Writers of the Future Podcast · John Goodwin

Opublikowano: 2026-10-17

Host John Goodwin sits down with prolific author, illustrator, and Stokerverse co-creator Chris McAuley to dive deep into the psychology of dark fantasy and horror. McAuley discusses his path from growing up as an avid science fiction reader in Northern Ireland to working as an illustrator for Marvel and DC, and eventually being mentored by 2000 AD creator Pat Mills. The conversation focuses on McAuley's novella, Renfield: Origins of Madness, which was developed with the support of Bram Stoker’s family using original notes and cut pages from the classic 1897 novel. McAuley shares his unique perspectives on why audiences are drawn to...