0_Apprentice
Have you read any good horror fiction lately?
1_Wizard
I have, actually! I love horror fiction.. keeps me feeling invigorated. Just like historian J.A. Cuddon said, it's meant to "shock" or "frighten" you... but he also said it's meant to induce a feeling of "repulsion or loathing," which I've never encountered. One of my favorite writers is Leigh Blackmore.
0_Apprentice
I haven't read anything by Leigh Blackmore. What are some of Blackmore's books?
1_Wizard
He's an Australian horror writer, even has a critic/editor role, and is a musician and occultist, funnily enough. One of his famous works is "Gaslight Grotesque," which is kind of a horror spin on Sherlock Holmes. He was the Australian representative for the Horror Writers of America, so you know he's legit.
0_Apprentice
Oh that's super cool! I should try to pick up some of his books. Most people say Stephen King, but I don't particularly care for him.
1_Wizard
I like Stephen King because his works can be supernatural or non-supernatural. But I agree, sometimes I like horror fiction that kind of gets a little more metaphorical, and takes a spin on the larger fears of society. That truly allows for some artistic freedom.
0_Apprentice
Well put! Are there any other authors you like?