This week we are joined by Kristi DeMeester! Kristi is the author of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222376679-dark-sisters">Dark Sisters</a>, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57693146-such-a-pretty-smile">Such a Pretty Smile</a>, which was selected as a Georgia Author of the Year finalist, and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34730753-beneath">Beneath</a>. Her short fiction has appeared in publications such as The Dark, Black Static, multiple volumes of The Year’s Best Horror, Year’s Best Weird Fiction, and in her short fiction collection <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35401190-everything-that-s-underneath">Everything That’s Underneath</a>. She lives, writes, and makes horror-themed candles in Atlanta, Georgia. Find her online at <a href="http://www.kristidemeester.com">www.kristidemeester.com</a>.In this episode, Kristi shares her love for Halloween and horror, reflecting on her upbringing in a fundamentalist church and how it shaped her fascination with the spooky. She discusses her transition to public school, the impact of her parents' divorce on her faith, and her journey to self-discovery through writing. Kristi's upcoming novel, Dark Sisters, draws from her personal experiences and explores themes of purity culture and the complexities of belief. Recommendations from this episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alone-being-in-a-christian-homeschooling-cult/id1500438713?i=1000665040683">Alone Being in a Christian Homeschooling Cult with Natalie Naudus</a><a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/82013700">The Hunting Wives</a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/211934917-sister-sinner">Sister, Sinner: The Miraculous Life and Mysterious Disappearance of Aimee Semple McPherson</a>Follow Kristi: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kristimdemeester/">@kristimdemeester</a>Follow Carly: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carlyjmontag/?hl=en">@carlyjmontag</a>Follow Emily:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/thefunnywalsh/?hl=en"> @thefunnywalsh</a>Follow the podcast:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/aloneatlunchpod/?hl=en"> @aloneatlunchpod</a> Please rate and review the podcast! Spread the word! Tell your friends! Email us: <a href="mailto:aloneatlunch@gmail.com">aloneatlunch@gmail.com</a> Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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