# Aaron Mizell On Writing Psychological Horror, Fantasy and DnD Expansions

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Podcast: [On Writing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-writing-7086240)
Published: 2026-03-23T11:07:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rob-witzel0/episodes/Aaron-Mizell-On-Writing-Psychological-Horror--Fantasy-and-DnD-Expansions-e3gpe13
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## Resource

On this episode o f On Writing , Rob chats with Aaron Mizell (also known by his pen-name C.R. Guardian) and his book Guild of Four, a psychological horror involving an underground society of assassins . Aaron shares his experience writing the book as well as writing retreats, indie publishing, and how he accidentally caught the eye of the FBI whie creating his book. For more information about Aaron and Guild of Four , head over to GuildOfFour.com For more information about Rob and Super Penguin , check out SuperPenguinBook.com Music from Uppbeat "Hometown" by Northwestern License code: IRZBZOVAIWHHCUXO

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