Crafting for Sinners

Have you read Jenny Kiefer’s debut novel, This Wretched Valley? If so, are there any parallels to draw between these two survival horror novels?

Kiefer explores the horrors of being trapped in a town that weaponizes religion to reinforce bigoted ideals. Was there anything in her descriptions of Kill Devil that particularly resonated with you?

How did the use of different media formats in this book (such as forum threads, podcast transcripts, articles, and letters) affect your reading experience and inform the story?

Did you expect a different fate for Ruth and Abigail? How did you feel about their portrayal as a queer couple in a small town?

The New Creationists use cult tactics to recruit and convert people. Did their tactics remind you of any real world examples?

How did you feel about the ending? Do you think the demon was real, or instead served as a metaphor for the horrors humanity can inflict?

If you were trapped in the craft store like Ruth, how would you escape? Are you a crafter yourself, and do you think that would give you an advantage?

What are some of the most memorable moments in this book for you?

Does Crafting for Sinners remind you of any other horror media that you’ve read or watched?

If you could ask Kiefer any questions about the book or her writing, what would you ask her?