Ep.023 Guest Author Chris Tannhauser, Weird Fiction, Movies, Music, and Writing the Scene: Thief in Dracula’s Castle

Episode 023. An introduction to author Chris Tannhauser, he describes his work and shares how he grew into writing. (07:44) Next, we read an excerpt from Chris’ piece titled ENDNOTES FROM THE NEW PHRENOLOGY, an entertaining and vivid story about wizards, and Ted analyzes MOSTLY SKIN, Chris’ alternate history of the Weinermobile. Chris explains how he sees the short story format as an experience. (26:40) Chris’ favorite movies. (32:43) Chris discusses his use of music for writing and how cooperation is the genius of our species. (47:16) Chris talks about writing tools and how the novel LIGHT is a brilliant work of science-fiction. (55:41) Writing the Scene: Thief in Dracula’s Castle where we follow Chris (as the Thief) along a “choose your adventure” story. (58:56) The Thief initially wants to hit the tavern and drink but decides to don his baby-skin slippers for Option 2. (01:01:43) The Thief surprises everyone when he whips out his baseball bat with the Pelvis of a Saint lashed to its end and goes on the attack for Option 2. (1:04:31) The Thief plants the Pelvis of a Saint as a trap for Option 3. (01:07:40) The Thief descends towards the Crypt’s Chapel for Option 2. (01:10:31) The Thief chooses to throw the doors wide open and offer the Count a business proposal. (01:14:54) The Thief goes for the grab whilst taking a big dramatic swig. (01:18:17) The Thief uses the vampire toilet for his escape for Option 2. (01:20:45) The Thief chooses to do things we don’t understand for Option 2. (01:23:17) The Thief chooses to flee into the night; his new womb for Option 2.