"The Bewitching" with Silvia Moreno-Garcia | Beyond the Next Chapter Podcast

In this episode of Beyond the Next Chapter, host Whitney Clark interviews New York Times bestselling author Silvia Moreno-Garcia about her latest novel, 'The Bewitching.' Silvia discusses the three main themes of her book—suspense, folklore, and witchcraft—along with the inspiration behind the story drawn from Mexican and New England folklore. The interview dives deep into Silvia's writing process, the historical contexts of her story's timelines, and the influence of her great-grandmother's tales. Silvia also shares her experience living in New England and its impact on her writing, as well as the research involved in creating an authentic depiction of witchcraft in different cultures. Listeners can look forward to hearing about the unique character dynamics, the atmospheric settings, and Silvia's personal reflections on her own scholarly life that mirror those of her characters. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:38 Discussing 'The Bewitching' 01:02 Inspiration and Writing Process 01:46 Exploring Witchcraft and Folklore 03:25 Salem and New England's Historical Context 05:10 Influences and Writing Style 06:01 Multiple Timelines and Research Challenges 08:00 Great-Grandmother's Influence and Folktales 11:50 Character Development and Personal Reflections 16:23 College Experiences and Dark Academia 20:29 Book Tour and Personal Anecdotes 22:39 Music and Character Obsessions 29:10 Horror Genre and Short Stories 30:42 Favorite Sections and Historical Research 33:32 Final Thoughts and Practical Witchcraft Tips #books #literature #witchcraft #novels