TEATIME WITH MISS LIZ ☕
Thursday, October 15th, 2026 | 3 PM EST

Guest: Seth Voorhees
Black Hills Author • Dark Fiction Writer • Social Worker • Educator

BUILDING ONE’S SELF-EFFICIENCY: The Author, the Characters & the Morality of Dark Fiction

He explores the shadows of human nature while reminding us that even the darkest journeys can reveal strength, purpose, and the power to shape our own stories.

Grab your cup and join Miss Liz for a thoughtful, intriguing, and deeply reflective conversation with Seth Voorhees, a Black Hills author and dark fiction writer living in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Drawing on his experience as a social worker, counsellor, and educator in adolescent development and mental health, Seth brings a unique perspective to the characters he creates and the stories he tells. His writing explores morality, human behaviour, personal challenges, and the choices that shape who we become.

With a Bachelor of Science degree emphasizing sociology and psychology from Black Hills State University, Seth brings together professional experience, psychological insight, and creative imagination to examine the complexities of being human.

But dark fiction is about more than fear, conflict, or the shadows of life. It can challenge assumptions, invite us to examine difficult questions, and help us better understand the motivations behind human behaviour.

Together, Miss Liz and Seth will explore the relationship between lived experience and storytelling, the morality of complex characters, and the lessons we can discover when we look beyond the surface.

☕ TODAY’S T-E-A: BUILDING ONE’S SELF-EFFICIENCY

What does it mean to become more self-efficient in our own lives?

It begins with recognizing our choices, understanding our strengths, learning from our experiences, and developing the confidence to participate actively in shaping our future.

Self-efficiency isn't about having every answer or never needing help. It's about growing in awareness, building skills, and discovering what we are capable of doing—even when the road ahead is difficult.

Seth’s three words are Whimsy. Structured. Spiritual. Together, they offer another glimpse into the person behind the stories.

💭 TODAY’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

The challenges we face may influence our story, but they do not have to determine our ending.

Sometimes the stories that unsettle us are the ones that teach us the most. Sometimes the shadows reveal what we need to see. And sometimes, finding our way through the darkness begins with a little gumption.

Join us as we look beyond the label of “dark fiction” and discover the human questions, personal insights, and possibilities for growth hidden within the stories we tell.

Because every person has a story, every choice can teach us something, and every new chapter offers an opportunity to grow.

Welcome to Teatime with Miss Liz, where every guest brings a different story, a different perspective, and a different kind of wisdom to the table.

Grab your cup, and let’s dig deep!

Until next time, keep making a difference one cup at a time.

YOU are all the TEA. Add me, and together we become a TEAM OF CHANGE.

Miss Liz
Do Different. MAKE a Difference.

☕ CONNECT WITH SETH VOORHEES

Facebook: @Seth T Voorhees
Instagram: @authorsvoorhees
TikTok: @stvoorhees

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