Tell The Damn Story, 339: Shelley's Creature How Teel J Glenn's Private Eye Tackles Horror & Mystery
In today’s installment, we explore how to reimagine a classic character and combine the compelling world of horror and mystery.
Our extraordinary guest writer is Teel James Glenn.
Join hosts Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan as they explore Glenn's new book "Not Born of Woman" and his daring reinvention of the classic Frankenstein narrative.
This time, the creature's tale is set against the rich historical backdrop of 1939 New York, where we meet Adam Paradise—a private investigator with a mysterious origin, a giant in stature and intellect, navigating humanity's complexities while concealing his true nature.
Glenn shares his journey from TV series concepts to crafting a trilogy deal, blending personal influences, historical precision, and the challenges of faithfully portraying an outsider’s perspective.
This episode is a treasure trove for aspiring writers and fans of gothic horror, packed with invaluable insights into character creation, world-building, and the art of merging reality with the fantastical.
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00:00 Welcoming guest Teal James Glenn's new book.
05:12 Chat writing cleared my head and inspired focus.
07:39 18-year-old's remarkable, ahead-of-time creative synthesis.
11:03 Frankenstein: Innocence turned vile, powerful, animated.
14:44 Adam Paradise, P.I., seeks understanding of humanity.
17:14 Created occult detective character, wrote short story.
22:10 Adam's global experiences and knowledge drive adventure.
25:44 Adam is unique: a protagonist with no precedent.
29:33 Animal cunning, learns behaviors, extraordinarily tall.
33:11 Memory expert and community builder connected through quotes.
36:06 Research is vital for aspiring writers' success.
37:12 Authors discuss sensitive historical terms in writing.
42:07 More autobiographical than anything I've written.
46:08 1939 NYC Nazi rally pivotal historical moment.
47:56 Hero recovers jewelry amidst mobster mystery, killings.
50:59 Character-driven plot developed through research and interaction.
53:30 An Online group of writers evolved into a family.
56:54 Exciting to add to the influential canon. Salute!
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