I don’t know nearly enough horror fantasy authors, but Rachel is here to change that—one conversation at a time. She kicks things off by explaining what readers can expect from the genre and gives us a peek into her own growing horror fantasy multiverse.

We talk about her love for 80’s-inspired fantasy (a huge influence on her books), how she names her series, and the shock I felt discovering that Jurassic Park was a book first—who knew? Rachel shares how authors like Mary Shelley paved the way for writers like us, and how her own stories have evolved alongside her. Writing, for Rachel, has become a kind of therapy—an honest reflection of growth and imagination.

She also opens up about commissioning character art—when it’s worth it, how to approach it, and whether authors truly need it. A self-proclaimed enemies-to-lovers and found family purist, Rachel believes in writing from a place of truth, especially when exploring mental health and neurodivergence.

Since recording, her latest release has officially launched, and we couldn’t be more excited! We wrap up by talking about the many ways to approach writing—and why there’s never just one right way to tell your story.

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