{"podcast":{"title":"Re: Dracula","slug":"re-dracula-6265099","podcast_index_feed_id":6265099,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/MrfL0mVE","website_url":"https://redracula.live/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/35b7754e-6ed5-4419-bd1d-a4e5ea697ae1/01e7aabd-3c1d-472a-b6bb-a99e67c87868/3000x3000/re-20dracula-20cover-20art-20-4000-20-c3-97-204000-20px.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Bloody FM","episode_count":57,"summary":"Re: Dracula takes the famous horror tale, breaks it up chronologically (every entry of this epistolary novel has a date), and sends the story directly to your podcatcher as it happens. Every time something happens to the characters, Re: Dracula will publish an episode, in as close to real time as it happens. Some entries will be brief, and others will be long and intense.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T16:18:30.843614+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/re-dracula-6265099"},"episode":{"title":"Bonus 13: YOU Are the World's Greatest Author","slug":"bonus-13-you-are-the-world-s-greatest-author","published_at":"2025-04-14T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/re-dracula-6265099/bonus-13-you-are-the-world-s-greatest-author","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/re-dracula-6265099","url":"https://redracula.live/","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/afp-898815-injected.calisto.simplecastaudio.com/1d554b02-9703-458b-8212-9f2c5e83462d/episodes/60d5d49d-7754-439f-b9d5-0ed33210dd9b/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=1d554b02-9703-458b-8212-9f2c5e83462d&awEpisodeId=60d5d49d-7754-439f-b9d5-0ed33210dd9b&feed=MrfL0mVE","summary":"Author Chuck Tingle discusses the intersection of queer horror, erotica, and sincere storytelling. He explores the creative process of writing high-concept fiction and the importance of supporting outsider artists.","meta_description":"Chuck Tingle joins Re: Dracula to discuss queer horror, the sincerity of erotica, and the vital importance of supporting independent, counterculture autho…","key_points":["Main idea: Sincerity is a powerful tool in genre fiction, even when navigating the boundaries of erotica and horror","Practical takeaway: Pre-ordering books is a critical way for readers to ensure independent authors secure physical shelf space in bookstores","Creative insight: Writing can be a natural, biological impulse rather than a purely calculated professional endeavor","Failure mode: Relying solely on irony can poison the connection between an artist and their audience","Call to action: Supporting queer, neurodivergent, and anti-capitalist creators helps build safe cultural spaces"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"Introduction to Chuck Tingle","summary":"An introduction to Chuck Tingle's work in traditionally published queer horror and self-published erotica."},{"start_ms":290000,"title":"The Creative Spark","summary":"How emotional resonance and high-concept ideas emerge from daily life and movement."},{"start_ms":530000,"title":"The Evolution of New Work","summary":"Discussing the excitement and pressure of releasing new titles like 'Lucky Day'."},{"start_ms":770000,"title":"Genre and Magic","summary":"Exploring the overlap between horror and fantasy and the utility of unexplained magic."},{"start_ms":1000000,"title":"The Sincerity of Erotica","summary":"Rejecting the idea that erotica cannot be serious or sincere art."},{"start_ms":1230000,"title":"Navigating the Industry","summary":"Reflections on the complexities of the publishing landscape and finding a unique path."},{"start_ms":1720000,"title":"Breaking Writing Conventions","summary":"Why following traditional writing class rules can limit creative expression."},{"start_ms":2410000,"title":"The Trap of Irony","summary":"A critique of how modern irony can distance audiences from meaningful art."}],"topics":["Queer Horror","Erotica","Creative Process","Independent Publishing","Genre Fiction","Art Theory","Counterculture","Author Interviews"],"duration_seconds":3053,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/re-dracula-6265099/episodes/bonus-13-you-are-the-world-s-greatest-author/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/re-dracula-6265099/bonus-13-you-are-the-world-s-greatest-author.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}