TIH 611: Lena Valencia on Mystery Lights, David Lynch Influence, and Writing Routine

In this podcast, Lena Valencia talks about Mystery Lights, David Lynch influence, writing routine, and much more.



[4:30] Early life lessons growing up in LA.

[7:00] Lena’s initial interest in creativity.

[11:29] Writing routine and writing retreats.

[18:37] Balancing publicity vs. writing.

[21:44] Querying process for Mystery Lights.

[25:39] Mystery Lights thematic concerns.

[30:34] What are the Mystery Lights in reality?

[38:35] Dogs.

[46:37] First horror movies watched.

[49:30] You Can Never Be Too Sure and David Lynch influence.

[55:26] The oldest story in the collection.

[58:26] Bright Lights, Big Deal.

[1:03:18] The White Place.

[1:09:00] Vermillion and Trogloxene.

[1:13:03] The Reclamation.

[1:21:22] Reaper Ranch.

[1:26:15] Connect with Lena and final thoughts.



Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-611-lena-valencia-on-mystery-lights-david-lynch-influence-and-writing-routine



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