Episode Details

In this podcast, Jacy Morris talks about We Like It Cherry, misconceptions about indigenous people, writing violence in fiction, and much more. [3:30] Working with Tenebrous Press and We Like It Cherry. [18:10] Wide misconceptions about indigenous people. [21:30] Challenges writing a gay protagonist. [26:20] How fully formed was the initial idea and dream that led to We Like It Cherry? [29:00] Creative license to deviate from the plot. [35:35] Karaoke songs. [47:05] The tribes we’re born into and the tribes we choose. [53:00] How much did Jacy know about each character before writing We Like It Cherry? [54:45] Tips for writing violence in fiction. [58:50] The number of drafts We Like It Cherry went through before going to the publisher. [1:02:20] What’s next for Jacy. [1:06:40] Deciding which books Jacy’s agent should shop. [1:11:50] Advice to eighteen-year-old self. [1:13:05] Connect with Jacy. [1:13:35] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-636-jacy-morris-on-we-like-it-cherry-misconceptions-about-indigenous-people-and-writing-violence-in-fiction Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror