In this episode, Vincent sits down with author Ben Young to discuss his new novel Ride the Spiral.

Ben talks about turning real life grief, parenting struggles, and the search for answers into cosmic horror.

The conversation explores neurodivergence, desperation, mental health, string theory, absurdism, and the terror of not being able to fix the people you love.

Ben also discusses the influence of Stephen King, Tool, heavy music, indie horror, and the process of writing characters who are already at the end of their rope before the monster appears.

Ride the Spiral is available through Aethon and Wicked House, and signed copies and more of Ben’s work can be found at benyoungstories.com.

Ben Young Website

https://www.benyoungstories.com

Ben Young Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/benyoungstories/

Ben Young Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/benyoungstories/

Ben Young TikTok

https://www.tiktok.com/@benyoung_stories

Ride the Spiral from Wicked House Publishing

https://wickedhouse.com/book/ride-the-spiral/

Ben Young on Goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/43073675.Ben_Young

Stuck on Goodreads

https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/196306469-stuck

Home on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Home-Ben-Young-ebook/dp/B0CWXW5F63/

Ride the Spiral on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Ride-Spiral-Cosmic-Horror-Novel-ebook/dp/

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