In this captivating episode of Dripping Creativity, host Chris Corvan sits down with Andrew Clark, a novelist and poet based in Asheville, North Carolina. Andrew takes us on a journey through his literary career, from his debut poetry collection "Jesus in the Trailer" to his upcoming novel "Where Dark Things Grow," a magical realism tale with Appalachian gothic vibes. Dive deep into Andrew's influences, the cultural and religious elements that shape his writing, and his creative process.

Topics Covered:

- The impact of Southern culture and religion on writing

- Influences from Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Langston Hughes, and more

- The crossover between poetry and prose

- Developing complex characters, including villains

- The importance of critique partners and finding the right writing community

- Navigating the transition from poetry to prose

- Advice for writers ready to publish

- The significance of reading poetry for prose writers

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Website: https://www.andrewkclark.com/

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Stay creative, stay inspired, and until next time, see ya!

Southern Gothic, Magical Realism, Poetry, Novel Writing, Critique Partners, Writing Advice, Appalachian Culture, Religion in Writing, Character Development, MFA Programs, Writing Process, Publishing Journey, Horror Elements, Langston Hughes, Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Murakami, Garcia Marquez