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How to build a story one ingredient at a time with Keala Kendall

From Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators · Hosted by Jeff Utecht & Tricia Friedman

June 01, 2026·27:49

Episode summary

In this episode of Shifting Schools: Conversations for K12 Educators: Keala Kendall, author of the gothic novel That Which Feeds Us, takes us through her creative process, the importance of representation in storytelling, and how horror can serve as a mirror to society's fears and unresolved histories. The conversation uncovers the layers behind her work, blending culture, history, and genre to provoke thought and evoke emotion.

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Keala Kendall, author of the gothic novel That Which Feeds Us, takes us through her creative process, the importance of representation in storytelling, and how horror can serve as a mirror to society's fears and unresolved histories. The conversation uncovers the layers behind her work, blending culture, history, and genre to provoke thought and evoke emotion.