Place is important to Emily Danforth.
But of course the next question: Is it haunted?
She publishedCameron Post, which became a cult-favorite novel, shortly before beginning the program at RIC.
But, that’s not to saythataspect of the book is inspired by real-life events.
There are, however, many elements ofPlain Bad Heroinesthat are ripped from the headlines.
“That also works well in horror or gothic fiction because they tend to be really atmospheric stories.
“Several readers have text me that they now see yellow jackets, and that feels pretty magical.”
As magical as a haunted lyceum?
Maybe not, but it’ll do.
