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Alright, like 50% of people reading that headline will understand the pun. If you don’t get it, go Google Thomas Dolby. We’ll wait…….

Ok, you’re back! Great! So, today’s guest is a fantastic researcher and co-author (alongside Kelly Florence) of a number of truly intriguing and interesting books.

Please welcome, Meg Hafdahl!

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Steve: What does your writing time look like? Do you try to write at the same time each day? Do you have a word count you attempt to hit?

Meg: I think it would be nice to be so organized! But, no, depending on the project I carve out the time I need. When I write non-fiction I tend to be able to write twenty minutes here, ten here. With fiction writing I really like to immerse myself in the creativity so I need at least an hour of dedicated, quiet time. I try not to concentrate on word counts, rather setting goals of finishing a scene or writing until I have to pick my kids up!

Steve: If you could write a story for another author’s fictional world/series, which would it be and why?

Meg: Oh wow, well we interviewed Richard Chizmar for our book The Science of Stephen King and he got the chance to contribute to the world of Castle Rock which is such an honor. He clearly took it seriously, and of course in talking to him my mind was going… wondering what it would be like to write in Castle Rock or Derry. Playing with those places and characters that King created would be a dream. His world building is second to none. I’m also a huge Shirley Jackson fan so revisiting Hill House or the Blackwood Estate in the modern era would be pretty damn cool!

Steve: Tell me about your newest release (novel/story/poem/novella) and why someone should read it!

Meg: My latest co-authored book is The Science of Witchcraft coming September 6th. It’s a mash up of history, witch cinema, science, and interviews with quite a diverse group. We speak to everyone from drag queens to an indigenous botanist who specializes in healing plants! I’m really proud of it, and I think anyone would enjoy it who has the slightest interest in witchcraft; whether from a historical or fictional perspective.

Steve: Bonus Question! Do you have a cherished book?

Meg: Oh wow! Too many! I think if my library was burning down I’d grab one of my copies of Jane Eyre. No one should be in this world without one.

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