God Stone series & Wrack and Ruin w/Otto Schafer

A hidden journal in the wall of a Victorian house. A dig site that jumps from Mexico to Oak Island. A treasure chest that doesn’t hold what everyone expects and the moment it opens, magic comes roaring back into the world. We’re joined by author Otto Schaefer to unpack the ideas behind his YA fantasy series God of Stone, including how he threads two point-of-view characters into one expanding mystery and why real locations make even the most unbelievable discoveries feel possible.

Then we pivot hard into horror with Wrack and Ruin, the most interesting zombie (I've seen in a while) built to feel plausible. We talk parasites, infection stages, the terrifying “still alive but losing your mind” phase, and why he prefers running zombies when it’s time to crank tension. Along the way, he breaks down how he balances action with character, why a great editor matters, and what he’s planning next, from finishing the series to experimenting with a techno thriller.

If you love author interviews, YA fantasy, modern fantasy mysteries, or zombie horror with a scientific edge, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves apocalypse stories, and leave a review with the detail that hooked you most.

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