Find H.B. Diaz on her website: https://www.authorhbdiaz.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollyBDiaz Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/H-B-Diaz/e/B08... Via e-mail: authorh.b.diaz@gmail.com Chapters: 00:00 Introductions 00:36 Nocturne 1:30 Writing 4:27 Horror & Dracula 7:28 Publishing 9:33 Having your work out in the world 11:04 Sources of inspiration 11:54 Experienced any strange events? 13:39 What draws people to the horror genre? 15:16 Advice for aspiring writers 16:41 Balancing life and work 17:40 Changes after becoming a parent 19:35 Life during the pandemic 21:20 Writers block 22:10 Movies 23:17 Writing difficult scenes 24:08 Favorite childhood books 25:32 Authors you initially disliked? 26:31 What have you learned about yourself during your career? 27:33 What would you ask your favorite author? 28:38 Sherlock Holmes and unlikable characters 30:20 Researching historical events 32:50 Naming characters 34:19 The Ruins (spoilers) 36:46 Poetry 39:07 Getting feedback 40:32 Horror authors, Twitter community