Episode 361
Slashers, Final Girls, and Mannequins: Interview with Stephen Graham Jones
Bookwild · Kate Hergott, Stephen Graham Jones
February 24, 202632m 18sExplicit
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Show Notes
This week, I talk with Stephen Graham Jones about his new short story Night of the Mannequins, and the many horror books he's also written.
Listen to hear:
- A behind-the-scenes look at how Stephen Graham Jones writes horror: following first sentences, trusting surprise endings, and letting stories unfold without outlining or theme-driven intent.
- Insight into why teenage perspectives, slashers, and “final girl” narratives resonate in his work, and how horror can function as a justice fantasy in an unfair world.
- A deep dive into Night of the Mannequins, including its origin from a title and prank idea, plus a broader conversation on genre-blending, identity in storytelling, and why he writes to genuinely scare readers.
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