Black Women Are Scary

Join us for our first Flash Fiction episode of season 3 as we speak to Lakase Cousino, founder and editor of The Seelie Crow Magazine, about writing magic to find courage in real life situations, Indian storytelling festivals, and why dolphins.  Music by Community Education SFX contributions by Private Hell Productions 

This month’s episode features work published in midnight & indigo as part of their Twenty-two Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers, edited by Ianna A. Small. Written by Lynn Brown Performed by your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Sound Design by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions  And last but never least, our director and co-producer, the incredible Gineiris Garcia

This month’s episode features work published in midnight & indigo as part of their Twenty-two Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers, edited by Ianna A. Small. Content Warning: In this episode, topics of disease are discussed. It’s important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions include listening while you’re in a healthy headspace or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset.  Written by Tracy Cross Performed by Ebboney Wilson of 6 Feet Forever Sound Design by Gabe Castro of The Ghouls Next Door Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And last but never least, your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka

This month’s episode features work published in midnight & indigo as part of their Twenty-two Speculative Stories by Black Women Writers, edited by Ianna A. Small. Content Warning: In this episode, instances of specific violence are discussed. It’s important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions include listening while you’re in a healthy headspace or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help. Written by Alifah Omar Performed by Alverneq Lindsay Sound Design by Marisa Ewing of Hemlock Creek Productions Featuring Guitar Music by Tri-Tachyon - https://soundcloud.com/tri-tachyon/albums Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And last but never least, your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka

This month’s episode features work from the vampire noire anthology, Slay, published by Mocha Memoirs Press.  Written by Lynette S. Hoag Performed by Kennedy Allen Sound Design by Bailey Trierweiler of Uptown Works NYC Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And last but never least, your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka

This month’s episode features work from the vampire noir anthology, Slay published by Mocha Memoirs Press.  Written by Alicia McCalla Performed by Maribel Martinez Sound Design by Gabe Castro of The Ghouls Next Door Music featured includes Round Drums, Magic Forest and Rite of Passage by Kevin MacLeod. Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And last but never least, your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka Special 20% code for any item in Alicia's Emporium created especially for Black Women Are Scary Listeners. If Listeners spend $100, they will receive free shipping, Alicia McCalla is so pleased and excited with the radio dramatic podcast of her short story, The Last Vampire Huntress, that she'll donate 10% of the Net Sales to BWAS.  Click here for your huntress/hunter supplies!  Discount code: bwas Coupon Expires on December 23, 2020

A scary story double feature in honor of Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos. Written by Shirley Pesto Performed by Xavier Rodney Sound Design by Twi McCallum Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And last but never least, your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka

Loretta Ives is not a hero and would rather be sleeping. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to get a restful night due to her sleepwalking condition. Oh, and the monsters. Trigger Warning: In this episode, instances of sexual violence are discussed. It’s important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions include listening while you’re in a healthy headspace or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. By contacting the National Hotline at 1-800-656-4673, you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help. Written by Wi-Moto Nyoka Performed by Elinor T. Vanderburg Sound design by Nirana Singh Hosted, directed and co-produced by Gineiris Garcia

After ten years hunting those responsible for her daughter's disappearance, Paula's chance at revenge comes in the form of a possessed girl. For Paula, the devil is the truth and Hell is her shotgun. Written by Malissa White Performed by Cherrye J. Davis Sound design by Gabe Castro Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka

A woman cooks the most dangerous meal of her life for a world renowned chef; her sister. Written by Sheyenne Javonne Brown  Performed by Liz Morgan Sound design by Twi McCallum  Director and co-producer is the incredible Gineiris Garcia And your humble host, Wi-Moto Nyoka 

Tune in to our special Halloween episode with Steven Broadnax III, author of the Black horror play "Bonez", as we discuss magic, men, and Black folx. Stream this incredible play at People's Light until Nov. 3rd and check out the supporting podcast The Boneyard. This amazing work is part of the Queerways Residency hosted at People's Light Theater. Shout out to Andrew, Nora, and Brent! Music by Community Education Produced by Dusky Projects

We conclude our third season with a Ariell R Johnson, owner of Amalgam Comics & Coffeehouse. Tune in as we talk about longevity, community, and the ups and downs of making your lane. Music by Community Education Additional Music by Private Hell Productions

This week we talk to Sumiko Saulson and Kenya Moss-Dyme of Black Women In Horror about Afro-Surrealism, tech billionaires, and why you don't need to be good or famous to be a future ancestor. Check out their work at blackwomeninhorror.org Music by Community Education Additional music by Private Hell Productions & Mattia Cupelli

We continue with our Flash Fiction Frenzy where each week we feature a new guest, talk about the season, and share short spooky stories. Our guests this Friday are Sara and Monika of Bitches on Comics. Tune in as we talk about water rats, building community in the apocalypse, and why dead beat dads are in all the disaster movies. Check out Sara's work at saracentury.com and Monika on IG @audres.revenge.film Music by Community Education Additional track by ⁠Private Hell Productions

We're doing something special this month with a Flash Fiction Frenzy, where we talk to new guest every week and read short spooky stories inspired by the season. This week we discuss our season theme "Land/Place" with Sharai of Nightmare on Fierce Street and Ryan aka Brother Ghoulish. Music by Community Education Additional track by Private Hell Productions

Tracy Cross is a BWAS alumni turned Flash Fiction guest and we're thrilled to have her. We talk about legacy, monkey butlers on deserted islands, and why horror writers are normal people. Follow Tracy on Twitter @Tracycwrites, IG @Tracycrosswriters or just check out her website here. Music by Community Education Additional Music by Private Hell Productions

Tune in for our Feature Friday episode with author Akhim Alexis as we discuss language death, saving the culture you love, and why dictionaries matter.  Follow him on Twitter @akhimalexis1 Music by Community Education Additional music by⁠ Private Hell Productions 

After an “oceanic rapture,” a lone survivor adapts to his new reality in ways both mental and physical. Written by Akhim Alexis, voiced by Bethany Harris, sound design by Gabe Castro, produced by Dusky Projects. Special thanks to: Scribe Video Center, WPEB, Support Our Creatives, Bitches on Comics, The Last Girls Club Magazine, Kathryn Hoist, and The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in Philadelphia. 

After an “oceanic rapture,” a lone survivor adapts to his new reality in ways both mental and physical. Written by Akhim Alexis, voiced by Bethany Harris, sound design by Gabe Castro, produced by Dusky Projects. Special thanks to: Scribe Video Center, WPEB, Support Our Creatives, Bitches on Comics, The Last Girls Club Magazine, Kathryn Hoist, and The Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy in Philadelphia. 

Tune in as we continue with part 2 of our Flash Fiction Friday episode with a very special guest.  Music by Community Education Additional music by Private Hell Productions