Horror Stories and Gundam with Author Eric Otero

Description

In this episode of That Nerd Thing, Morgan interviews horror author Eric Otero and they discuss his journey as a writer and his passion for horror. They explore the influence of his blue-collar job on his writing and his journey into becoming a horror author. Eric even shares a SPOOKY experience from when he was a teenager!

Eric also goes deep into sharing his fascination with the Japanese military science fiction media franchise, Gundam, and he even explains the history behind the franchise. He explains how you can join the fandom and ways to participate in the Gundam community.

Eric explores his other nerdy interests like lepidopterology, nurturing butterflies, and the influences of Christian mysticism in his writing. The episode also touches on the broader topic of starting to write later in life, facing insecurities as an author, and the power of niche communities online for embracing one's nerdiness.

00:18 Welcome and Introduction

00:48 Diving into Horror with Author Eric Otero

01:54 Exploring Eric's Creations: From Body Horror to Cosmic Mysteries

06:17 Unraveling the Depths of Nerdy Identity

06:20 Unpacking Gundam: A Deep Dive into Mecha and Its Impact

13:32 Embracing Nerdiness: Finding Community and Overcoming Isolation

16:00 Embracing the Indie Writing Journey

17:47 Eric's Unexpected Nerdy Passion: Lepidopterology

19:30 A Shift in Popularity: From Small Town to Comic Book Expert

21:05 Exploring Christian Mysticism and Personal Fears

22:51 A Childhood Fascinated by the Paranormal

23:21 A Mysterious Encounter in the Woods: A Personal Horror Story