How Stephen Graham Jones writes horror : NPR
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Key Points:
- Stephen Graham Jones, a member of the Blackfeet Nation and English professor, initially planned to be a farmer but discovered his talent for storytelling early on and has become a notable horror writer.
- Jones emphasizes that while craft and technique are important in writing, the true art of storytelling emerges in the story’s ending, which provides readers with a sense of resolution amid uncertainty.
- He believes horror resonates today because it reflects the uncertain world, offering hope that dark times will eventually end, much like a story’s light at the end of a tunnel.
- Jones uses horror to confront difficult histories, particularly those involving Native American experiences, aiming to remind readers of the painful truths that shape the present.
- His approach to creating monsters involves leaving space for readers to project their own fears onto characters, making the horror more personal and impactful, while stressing the importance of writing truthfully with something meaningful to say.
