Session Date/Time:
Tuesday, October 7th at 6:00 PM ET
Step Into the Shadows with Paranormal Experts
What if you could bring the same atmosphere of mystery and suspense that surrounds real cryptid legends into your fiction? In this exclusive Expert Series session, you’ll learn from our panel: Jeremy Socha, host of the Infinite Rabbit Hole podcast, and Lyle Blackburn, author, podcaster, and renowned cryptid researcher.
What You'll Discover in This Expert Session:
Embrace the Lore: Use folklore, mythology, and cryptid history to build unique worlds and systems of belief.
Explore Ambiguity: Capture the power of uncertainty to deepen tension and keep readers turning pages.
Craft Intriguing Settings: Learn how real-world locations and legends can inspire settings that feel alive.
Direct Insights: Ask your own questions in the Q&A and get guidance straight from the experts.
Lyle Blackburn is an author, podcaster, and cryptid researcher whose acclaimed books and documentaries have preserved the history of legendary cases like The Beast of Boggy Creek. A frequent guest on radio and television, Lyle is recognized for his engaging storytelling, deep research, and signature black cowboy hat at conferences nationwide.
Jeremy Socha is the host of the Infinite Rabbit Hole podcast and a passionate explorer of mysteries ranging from cryptids to fringe science. A U.S. Navy veteran and lifelong seeker of the unexplained, Jeremy brings sharp insight, curiosity, and storytelling skill to every discussion of the paranormal and unknown.