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Author Silvia Moreno-Garcia on The Bewitching and History as Inspiration
Episode 54
Tuesday, 28 October, 2025
We chat with critically-acclaimed and award-winning author Silvia Moreno-Garcia about the inspiration behind her latest novel, The Bewitching, including the Salem Witch Trials and fall in New England. Silvia also dives into the process and research behind writing in different time periods and settings, as well as differences in the horror genre across the globe. We also discuss the importance of finding the right narrator, as well as special editions of novels—and the beautiful art Silvia commissions for her books to help bring the characters to life. Read the full transcript: [TRANSCRIPT] (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XFc3H9owIGCOqRFnrTvkqAEjsy1OAi4V4g8WlQVHxMA/edit?usp=sharing) Use promo code: SWITCH when signing up for a new Libro.fm membership to get two additional credits to use on any audiobooks—meaning you’ll have three from the start. About Silvia Moreno-Garcia: Silvia Moreno-Garcia is the author of The Bewitching, The Seventh Veil of Salome, The Daughter of Doctor Moreau, Mexican Gothic, and many other books. She has won the Locus, British Fantasy and World Fantasy awards. Get Silvia’s Books: The Bewitching Mexican Gothic Gods of Jade and Shadow The Daughter of Doctor Moreau Silver Nitrate Books discussed on today’s episode: The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson Climate Is Just the Start by Mikaela Loach Still Life by Sarah Winman Tin Man by Sarah Winman
