FanFiAddict | Making Old Monsters New Again with Christopher Buehlman | Mini-Masterclass | SFF Addicts Ep. 110 @FanFiAddict | Uploaded June 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 day ago.
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Making Old Monsters New Again with author Christopher Buehlman. During the episode, Christopher uncovers the mysteries of old monsters, exploring examples of classic monsters, human psychology and allegory, advantages of using classic monsters, monster films and why some monsters feel dated, approaches for different genres/monsters, researching monsters, atmosphere, setting and emotion, gore vs. psychological horror, new takes on old monsters and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Christopher. Click here to check out part one: youtu.be/OCU-Ai7aRdA?si=jokia3yLhWH4RTPm
OUR SPONSOR:
The Dryad's Crown is a multi-generational epic fantasy tale of love and loss, an emotional, coming-of-age debut and the first volume in a gritty saga set in the immersive world of Efre Ousel.
Purchase The Dryad's Crown by David Hopkins below in paperback, eBook and audiobook. For more information, visit David's website.
thatdavidhopkins.com
SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:
Thank you David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Daniel Ryan, Zach Parker, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more): patreon.com/sffaddictspod
- Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs and more): sffaddicts.creator-spring.com
- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Intro & Sponsor
5:59 - Old/classic monsters
8:34 - Monsters, human psychology and allegory
12:33 - Advantages of using classic monsters
20:34 - Monster films and why some monsters feel dated
29:16 - Approaches for different genres/monsters
34:30 - Researching monsters
39:08 - Atmosphere, setting and emotion
43:15 - Gore vs. psychological horror
48:08 - New takes on old monsters
53:32 - Monsters as cultures
57:13 - Outro
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Christopher Buehlman is the author of The Blacktongue Thief, Between Two Fires and more. His newest release is The Daughter's War, which you can purchase here: us.macmillan.com/books/9781250887672/thedaughterswar
Find Christopher on:
Twitter: twitter.com/Buehlmeister
Amazon: amazon.com/stores/Christopher-Buehlman/author/B004S4ER94
christopherbuehlmanauthor.com
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now in eBook, paperback and hardcover. Buy it here: amzn.to/3Ptg2SH
Find Adrian on:
Twitter: twitter.com/adrianmgibson
adrianmgibson.com
M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and its sequel Thick as Thieves, both of which you can buy here:
simonandschuster.com/books/Among-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781982142148
simonandschuster.com/books/Thick-as-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781668013632
Find M.J. on:
Twitter: twitter.com/mjkuhnbooks
mjkuhn.com
FIND US ONLINE:
Twitter: twitter.com/SFFAddictsPod
Instagram: instagram.com/sffaddictspod
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42726095-grid-80s-synthwave-electronic
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/141376336-galactic-synthwave
AD ATTRIBUTION:
- "Ensom Lokk" by Sissel Morken Gullord
- "Ancient Life" by wildsound159
- Padrinan - Pixabay
- Yuril Yarema: istockphoto.com/en/video/amazing-inspirational-epic-drone-footage-of-wild-green-pine-forest-high-in-mountains-gm1338202745-418861949
- Robsonphoto: istockphoto.com/en/video/magic-green-and-foggy-forest-trees-nature-with-flying-fireflies-gm1492032653-516167494
- RockfordMedia: istockphoto.com/en/video/castle-lit-up-inside-in-the-evening-gm1500332176-521797742
- nemke: istockphoto.com/en/video/epic-fantasy-battle-gm1190941490-337789147 / istockphoto.com/en/video/warrior-woman-with-sword-on-battlefield-gm1399251091-453169551
- Ivan Zastavetskyi: istockphoto.com/en/video/sword-with-blood-against-the-background-of-night-and-bright-light-that-shimmers-gm1299748735-392275167
- Nissim Farin: istockphoto.com/en/video/big-medieval-army-moving-forwards-gm1146044150-308676848
- joe_hackney - Pixabay
- Roman Razhyk: istockphoto.com/en/video/close-look-on-eruption-of-the-fagradalsfjall-volcano-in-iceland-gm1333774272-416142135
- Artrotozwork: istockphoto.com/en/video/mystical-pine-forest-on-the-mountainside-in-a-misty-haze-is-very-beautiful-and-gm1476249105-505506961
#writing #monsters #fantasy #horror #interview #scifi #booktube #writingadvice #sciencefiction #podcast #publishing #books
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Making Old Monsters New Again with author Christopher Buehlman. During the episode, Christopher uncovers the mysteries of old monsters, exploring examples of classic monsters, human psychology and allegory, advantages of using classic monsters, monster films and why some monsters feel dated, approaches for different genres/monsters, researching monsters, atmosphere, setting and emotion, gore vs. psychological horror, new takes on old monsters and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Christopher. Click here to check out part one: youtu.be/OCU-Ai7aRdA?si=jokia3yLhWH4RTPm
OUR SPONSOR:
The Dryad's Crown is a multi-generational epic fantasy tale of love and loss, an emotional, coming-of-age debut and the first volume in a gritty saga set in the immersive world of Efre Ousel.
Purchase The Dryad's Crown by David Hopkins below in paperback, eBook and audiobook. For more information, visit David's website.
thatdavidhopkins.com
SHOUTOUT TO THE 'SFF ADDICT' PATRONS:
Thank you David Hopkins, Luke F. Shepherd, Daniel Ryan, Zach Parker, Christopher R. DuBois and Luke A. Winch for supporting us on Patreon at $10+.
SUPPORT THE SHOW:
- Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more): patreon.com/sffaddictspod
- Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs and more): sffaddicts.creator-spring.com
- Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends
EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS:
sffaddictspod@gmail.com
OUTLINE:
0:00 - Intro & Sponsor
5:59 - Old/classic monsters
8:34 - Monsters, human psychology and allegory
12:33 - Advantages of using classic monsters
20:34 - Monster films and why some monsters feel dated
29:16 - Approaches for different genres/monsters
34:30 - Researching monsters
39:08 - Atmosphere, setting and emotion
43:15 - Gore vs. psychological horror
48:08 - New takes on old monsters
53:32 - Monsters as cultures
57:13 - Outro
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Christopher Buehlman is the author of The Blacktongue Thief, Between Two Fires and more. His newest release is The Daughter's War, which you can purchase here: us.macmillan.com/books/9781250887672/thedaughterswar
Find Christopher on:
Twitter: twitter.com/Buehlmeister
Amazon: amazon.com/stores/Christopher-Buehlman/author/B004S4ER94
christopherbuehlmanauthor.com
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now in eBook, paperback and hardcover. Buy it here: amzn.to/3Ptg2SH
Find Adrian on:
Twitter: twitter.com/adrianmgibson
adrianmgibson.com
M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and its sequel Thick as Thieves, both of which you can buy here:
simonandschuster.com/books/Among-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781982142148
simonandschuster.com/books/Thick-as-Thieves/M-J-Kuhn/Tales-of-Thamorr/9781668013632
Find M.J. on:
Twitter: twitter.com/mjkuhnbooks
mjkuhn.com
FIND US ONLINE:
Twitter: twitter.com/SFFAddictsPod
Instagram: instagram.com/sffaddictspod
MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/42726095-grid-80s-synthwave-electronic
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion: pond5.com/royalty-free-music/item/141376336-galactic-synthwave
AD ATTRIBUTION:
- "Ensom Lokk" by Sissel Morken Gullord
- "Ancient Life" by wildsound159
- Padrinan - Pixabay
- Yuril Yarema: istockphoto.com/en/video/amazing-inspirational-epic-drone-footage-of-wild-green-pine-forest-high-in-mountains-gm1338202745-418861949
- Robsonphoto: istockphoto.com/en/video/magic-green-and-foggy-forest-trees-nature-with-flying-fireflies-gm1492032653-516167494
- RockfordMedia: istockphoto.com/en/video/castle-lit-up-inside-in-the-evening-gm1500332176-521797742
- nemke: istockphoto.com/en/video/epic-fantasy-battle-gm1190941490-337789147 / istockphoto.com/en/video/warrior-woman-with-sword-on-battlefield-gm1399251091-453169551
- Ivan Zastavetskyi: istockphoto.com/en/video/sword-with-blood-against-the-background-of-night-and-bright-light-that-shimmers-gm1299748735-392275167
- Nissim Farin: istockphoto.com/en/video/big-medieval-army-moving-forwards-gm1146044150-308676848
- joe_hackney - Pixabay
- Roman Razhyk: istockphoto.com/en/video/close-look-on-eruption-of-the-fagradalsfjall-volcano-in-iceland-gm1333774272-416142135
- Artrotozwork: istockphoto.com/en/video/mystical-pine-forest-on-the-mountainside-in-a-misty-haze-is-very-beautiful-and-gm1476249105-505506961
#writing #monsters #fantasy #horror #interview #scifi #booktube #writingadvice #sciencefiction #podcast #publishing #books
