Week Two: Murder Mysteries and Vampire Novels with Fr. Michael Brisson, LC, and Sr. Allison Gliot, FSP

About this episode

In this episode, Sr. Allison and Fr. Michael discuss their unexpected fiction writing journeys involving mafia and vampire themes.

Sr. Allison Gliot, FSP, and Fr. Michael Brisson, LC, both set out to write fiction, only to find their stories taking unexpected turns. One created a tale involving a priest entangled with the mafia; the other imagined a world where young adults navigate the mysteries of vampires. Unlikely stories from a priest and a religious sister—but perhaps all the more compelling because of their vocations. In this episode, we bring Sr. Allison and Fr. Michael together for the first time to discuss creativity, storytelling, and the surprising paths their novels have taken. We would love it if you could leave a written review on Apple and share with your friends! Editing provided by Forte Catholic ( https://www.fortecatholic.com/ ) Links: Sign up to Follow Ave Explores: Catholicism in Literature Follow Sr. Allison on Instagram Follow Fr. Michael on Instagram

People in this episode

Guests: Fr. Michael Brisson, LC, Sr. Allison Gliot, FSP

Topics covered

• fiction writing
• storytelling
• creativity
• vocations
• mystery novels
• vampires

Keywords

• fiction
• storytelling
• creativity
• mystery
• vampires
• Catholicism
• novels

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ave Maria Press, Forte Catholic

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