508. Paul Leson Horror and Paranormal Author Witch and Historian

About this episode

In this episode, horror and paranormal author Paul Ieson discusses the psychology of fear and the creative process behind his unsettling stories.

Please hit subscribe and tell Somone about the show. Click here to see Paul's books. https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/PaulIeson599 Click here to go to our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/222paranormal Click here to see Jennifer's book. https://a.co/d/03hQdrhO Click here to see Joe's book. https://a.co/d/03u0nZWs In this chilling episode of the 222 Paranormal Podcast, we sit down with horror and paranormal author Paul Ieson, the mind behind the eerie collection Ghost Stories & Paranormal Nightmares. Known for crafting unsettling, atmospheric stories that blur the line between fiction and reality, Paul takes us deep into the shadows where fear, imagination, and the unknown collide. What makes a ghost story truly terrifying? Is it the spirit itself… or the feeling that it might be real? In this episode, we explore the psychology of fear, the power of storytelling, and the strange space where imagination meets lived experience. Paul opens up about his creative process, revealing how his ideas take shape—whether they come from dreams, subconscious fears, or something more mysterious. We discuss how writing paranormal fiction can sometimes feel less like invention… and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jennifer Shortridge, Joe Shortridge

Guest: Paul Ieson

Topics covered

• horror
• paranormal
• storytelling
• psychology of fear
• creative process
• belief in ghosts

Keywords

• horror author
• paranormal fiction
• ghost stories
• psychology of fear
• storytelling
• creative process
• belief in ghosts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: 222 Paranormal Podcast, Facebook

Books & works: Ghost Stories & Paranormal Nightmares

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