The 525 Records Podcast #31 - Jesse Stratton
Jesse J Stratton is an American author and screenwriter known for his work in horror and weird fiction. Raised in Westfield, New York, his passion for the genre was ignited at a young age after discovering a paperback of Spawn of Cthulhu at a local library sale. Influenced by Cosmic Horror and Weird Fiction, Stratton crafts nightmarish yet plausible stories that delve into the complexities of the human condition, characterized by realistic settings and psychological depth.
Stratton co-wrote the feature film 37: A Final Promise alongside actor Randall Battinkoff. Along with his writing career, he works in the film industry as a Key Grip. Currently, he resides in Los Angeles, California with his wife, two stepchildren, and their dog.
His debut horror novel, Birdie, centers on a single mother haunted by a traumatic past as she confronts both human and supernatural threats targeting her daughter. Through his works, Stratton continues to explore the dark and mysterious aspects of human experience, engaging readers with his vivid storytelling.