Join Jo on What's Kraken as we dive deep with award-winning paranormal mystery author Phil Giunta, who made the fascinating journey from Star Trek fan fiction to publishing acclaimed novels like "Testing the Prisoner" and "By Your Side." Discover how Phil writes across multiple genres including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and detective fiction, following in the footsteps of literary giants like Ray Bradbury and Harlan Ellison. Phil shares insights on the paranormal mystery genre, his self-publishing journey, and the crucial importance of reading your work aloud. Learn about his protagonist Daniel's haunting by angelic and demonic entities, psychic medium Miranda's story of self-forgiveness, and Phil's evolution from a young writer influenced by critique partners to a confident author who knows when to hold the line on creative decisions. Whether you're an aspiring writer or paranormal fiction fan, this conversation is packed with practical advice.

• Phil's journey from fan fiction to award-winning original novels
• Paranormal mystery genre explained and explored
• Writing across multiple genres vs. specialization debate
• Self-publishing journey and re-editing older works
• The importance of reading your work aloud for flow
• Dealing with critique partners and beta readers effectively
• "Testing the Prisoner" - supernatural haunting story
• "By Your Side" - psychic medium redemption tale
• Building confidence as a writer and handling rejection

Phil Giunta - Award-Winning Paranormal Mystery Author

• Website: philgiunta.com
• Books: "Testing the Prisoner," "By Your Side," "Like Mother, Like Daughters"
• Awards: 8 combined awards for his paranormal mystery novels
• Published: 32 short stories across various anthologies and magazines
• Available on: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and major retailers

Host: Jo Szewczyk
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