Horror from the High Desert

Director Frances Lawrence and screenwriter J.T. Mollner's adaptation of Stephen King's "The Long Walk" has been Scotty's most anticipated movie of 2025. So he invited his buddy Amelia Ampuero--the co-host of his other podcast, The Weirdest Thing--back onto the show to talk about it. Scotty gives a quick rundown of the book's history (along with the lore behind the Richard Bachman pen name) before the two dive into their respective reactions to the film. How did Scotty think it held up to King's nihilistic teenage first novel? How did Amelia--a newcomer to the story--respond to this dark mirror of America? Listen and find out! WARNING: This is a SPOILER HEAVY episode for both the book and the movie. Scotty also drops a big spoiler for Frank Darabont's 2007 adaptation of King's "The Mist." So be warned. Listen to Scotty and Amelia "yap" (not "yack") on The Weirdest Thing Podcast. Read Stephen King's "The Long Walk" at https://www.amazon.com/Long-Walk-Stephen-King-ebook/dp/B018ER7IPK/ Read Stephen King's "The Bachman Books" at https://www.amazon.com/Bachman-Books-Stephen-King/dp/1444723537/ Watch the trailer for "The Long Walk" at https://youtu.be/vAtUHeMQ1F8?si=DoFYdo2vGbrWEdgA Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with Episode 4 of his summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space," LIVE on Thursday, September 25, at 7 p.m. EST. and will feature authors Luisa Colon and Jo Kaplan. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4VXWj3FQ/ https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 ALBUQUERQUE EVENTS: Fright Night: Bestselling authors who know how to keep you up at night In conversation with Jeff C. Carter of We Bleed Orange & Black Podcast At the National Hispanic Cultural Center, October 10th at 6:00 PM Presented by Books on the Bosque https://nhccnm.org/event/books-on-the-bosque-fright-night/ Wicked Whispers: Horror Stories For Halloween with authors Jeff C. Carter, Scotty Milder, and Rachel Eve Moulton At Painted Lady Bed & Brew, October 16 at 7:00 PM https://www.facebook.com/events/1536527997725060 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author Sam Rebelein ("Edenville," "The Poorly Made and Other Things") returns to talk about his upcoming novel "Galloway's Gospel" (September 16, William Morrow). He and Scotty chat about puppies, poo pigs, doomsday cults, the nefarious power of advertising, Sam's "Rebelverse" and the increasingly bizarre world of Renfield County, and more! They also talk about director Leigh Janiak's surprisingly epic (and unexpectedly dark) 2021 "Fear Street" trilogy for Netflix, and how it impacted Sam both creatively and emotionally. You can find Sam online at https://www.srebelein.com You can follow Sam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rebelsam94/ You can pre-order "Galloway's Gospel at https://www.amazon.com/Galloways-Gospel-Novel-Sam-Rebelein/dp/0063423952 Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with Episode 4 of his summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space," LIVE on Thursday, September 25, at 7 p.m. EST. and will feature authors Luisa Colon and Jo Kaplan. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/share/1D4VXWj3FQ/ https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Happy "Texas Chain Saw Massacre" Week everybody! Come celebrate with Scotty and New Mexico luminary Chad Brummett. Chad is, of course, the noon anchor for Albuquerque's KRQE News 13. He's also a celebrated actor in movies like "3:10 to Yuma" and TV shows like "Longmire," as well as a regional Emmy-winning documentarian for the series "Legendary New Mexico." And he's a massive horror fan! Scotty and Chad first met 21-years ago while making the short film "Something Red," which was Scotty's first solo outing as a director and his tribute to "The Texas Chain Saw Massacre." On this episode, Scotty and Chad talk about the process of making that short film, and then they wax poetic about Tobe Hooper's grindhouse classic. This is just two old friends geeking out about a movie they love. Enjoy! Follow Chad on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/chadybontv/ Follow Chad on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/chad.brummett Find "Something Red" on the Internet Movie Database at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0803074/ Check out the most recent episode of Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. The latest episode from August 21, 2025, featured authors Brian Evenson and Sarah Langan, and is available on Daniel's YouTube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.youtube.com/live/wZwPRo-TEhc?si=M8yoQor9NyO84UBw This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author M.M. Olivas comes onto the podcast to discuss her novel "Sundown in San Ojuela" (2024, Lanternfish Press), as well as her novelette "¡Sangronas! Un Lista de Terror" (published in Issue 60 of Uncanny Magazine). She and Scotty talk about her early days as a movie-loving, dinosaur-and-Kaiju-obsessed outcast in Northern California, her initial aspirations as a filmmaker and her subsequent development as a fiction writer, her identity as both a Chicana and queer author, the importance of danger and transgressiveness in horror, exploring diaspora and indigeneity, tackling colonialism and challenging power structures through her fiction, and more. They also talk about two movies: Guatamalan filmmaker Jayro Bustamante's 2019 film "La Llorona," and Mexican filmmaker Issa López's 2017 film "Tigers Are Not Afraid." You can find M.M. Olivas online at https://olivasthewriter.wtf You can get your copy of "Sundown in San Ojuela" at https://lanternfishpress.com/shop/sundown-in-san-ojuela You can read "¡Sangronas! Un Lista de Terror" at https://www.uncannymagazine.com/article/sangronas-un-lista-de-terror/ Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Here's another bonus episode of "The Weirdest Thing" podcast! In a follow-up to their last episode, where Scotty and Amelia discussed the brand-new horror novel "Come Knocking," author Mike Bockoven decided to crash the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about the book, his previous hit "FantasticLand" (2018), his work as a journalist, writing, horror, theatre, the Internet, fan culture, and more! WARNING: This episode contains moderate spoilers for both "Come Knocking" and "FantasticLand." Check out the previous episode, "Knock Knock...", where Scotty and Amelia talk about the novel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weirdest-thing/id1534847356?i=1000717961878 https://open.spotify.com/episode/49t1fFCDl6JTVwTuaOAHMi?si=34d690c94e994c14 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author Rachel Eve Moulton ("Tinfoil Butterfly," "The Insatiable Volt Sisters") returns to talk to Scotty about her upcoming novel "Tantrum" (August 5, G.P. Putnam's Sons). They discuss the book's unique look at family, the parasitical horror of pregnancy, the uncanny terror of parenthood, the loneliness of the New Mexican landscape, and more. They also talk about the quietly disturbing Australian horror film "Relic" (2020), and how it deals with issues of aging, disease, and generational trauma. You can find Rachel online at https://www.rachelevemoulton.com You can pre-order "Tantrum" at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/772999/tantrum-by-rachel-eve-moulton/ Come see Rachel LIVE in Albuquerque at Bookworks on August 5 at 6 p.m., in conversation with Ramona Emerson<img alt="https://bkwrks.com/event/2025-08-05/rachel-eve-moulton-conversation-ramona-emerson-tantrum" src="https://bkwrks.com/event/2025-08-05/rachel-eve-moulton-conversation-ramona-emerson-tantrum" /> Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with a new summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space." The previous episode was on July 24 and featured authors Jonathan Janz and Dan Franklin. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Bram Stoker Award-winning author Robert P. Ottone ("The Vile Thing We Created," "There's Something Sinister In Centerfield") returns to the podcast to talk about his new collection "Tear Me Open: Fears Unwrapped" (June 24, Winding Road Stories). He and Scotty have a wide-ranging conversation that encompasses everything from spooky tourist traps, sports and horror, issues of bodily betrayal, why they might like their fiction "nasty" but not "mean spirited," and more. They also spend some time at the end of the episode discussing the 2019 Finnish film "Dogs Don't Wear Pants," and its unflinching yet sensitive depiction of both body horror and kink. You can follow Robert on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/rob.ottone You can follow Robert on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/robertottone/ You can buy "Tear Me Open: Fears Unwrapped" at https://www.amazon.com/Tear-Me-Open-Fears-Unwrapped-ebook/dp/B0FBX7QYJG Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with a new summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space." The "Creatures of Liminal Space" Launch Celebration will be Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. EST. You can join the Facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/share/15b6me32Fm/ You can follow the YouTube stream at https://www.youtube.com/live/2TI-pROAuvw?si=8_eG8_VlKZLxGMjR The next episode will be July 24 and will feature authors Philip Fracassi, Jonathan Janz, and Dan Franklin. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author and musician Jeremy Wagner comes onto the podcast to talk to Scotty about his years as guitarist and lyricist for the seminal death-metal band Broken Hope (also known as the band that broke Scotty's body back in '97), as well as his career as a horror writer with the popular novels "The Armageddon Chord," "Rabid Heart," and the upcoming "Wretch" (look for it in October from Dead Sky Publishing). Jeremy talks about influences as disparate as Peter Benchley's original "Jaws" (1974) and the songwriting of Slayer's Jeff Hanneman, and how they--along with his interest in history, mythology, and the brutality of death metal--helped form his unique sensibility. He and Scotty discuss the development of his own conversational writing style, the importance of specific teachers and mentors throughout his career, and more. Jeremy also talks about his relationship with chef Curtis Duffy of famed Chicago restaurants Grace and Ever and how that friendship led to their upcoming collaboration "Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef," which will arrive in August from Dead Sky Publishing. You can find Jeremy online at https://jeremyxwagner.com You can listen to Broken Hope at https://music.apple.com/us/artist/broken-hope/74969262 or https://open.spotify.com/artist/7yFcBZceMVuvIoTnZXprFd?si=1iX0UX1QTMqd8NBQLvByvA You can buy "The Armageddon Chord" at https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-armageddon-chord-jeremy-wagner/12202220?ean=9781626015012&amp;next=t You can buy "Rabid Heart" at https://bookshop.org/p/books/rabid-heart-jeremy-wagner/12201817?ean=9781626014640&amp;next=t You can pre-order "Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef" at https://www.amazon.com/Fireproof-Memoir-Life-Curtis-Duffy/dp/1639511350 Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with a new summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space." The next episode will be July 24 and will feature authors Philip Fracassi, Jonathan Janz, and Dan Franklin. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

This week Jeff and Bethany Stedden join Scotty to talk about creating New Mexico's one and only dedicated horror festival, the Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest. They discuss growing up as a pair of lonely horror geeks in the Albuquerque region, traveling to fan fests throughout the greater Southwest, and how doing so inspired them to start their own event here at home. They describe the challenges of organizing a festival--from the logistics of raising money, contacting guests, finding venues, and even figuring out parking for attendees--to the fun stuff of coming up with unique features and helping to build a dedicated and thriving community of "505" horror fans. This year's Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest will be September 26-28 at the Isleta Resort and Casino. Go to https://www.morgueandkryptabq.com for more information. Follow Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/morgueandkrypthorror/ Follow Morgue & Krypt Horror Fest on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/morgueandkryptabq Find more information on the upcoming "Slasher Bash" at https://www.instagram.com/p/DJAMApxPA7Q/ Go see Jeff and Bethany at Bubonicon! Find more information at https://www.bubonicon.com Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic" returns with a new summer series, the "Summer of Liminal Space." The first episode will be Thursday, June 26, at 7 p.m. EST, and will feature authors Rebecca Cuthbert, Joshua Rex, and ME! Follow the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/890138189952897 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Boston-bestie Mandy Connor returns to talk about four movies. She and Scotty start with the best of the bunch: the truly frightening 2024 Irish mystery-horror film "Oddity," by writer/director Damian Mc Carthy and featuring a standout performance from Carolyn Bracken. They then shift gears with 2020's oddball but impressive indie psychological drama/sci-fi horror movie "Horse Girl," directed by the late Jeff Baena and co-written by star Alison Brie. Things take a marked turn for the worse with this year's "Until Dawn," a severely undercooked and trope-heavy adaptation of the beloved PlayStation game. They finish off with the promising (but ultimately disappointing) "Heretic" (2024), starring Hugh Grant, Chloe East, and Sophie Thatcher, and written/directed by Scott Beck and Bryan Woods. Scotty and Mandy also give some love to the recent trailer for "The Long Walk," and Mandy sings the praises of "Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made" (2018). WARNING: Scotty and Mandy tried to avoid major spoilers for most of the movies discussed, but you should proceed with caution nonetheless. To be honest, they didn't try all that hard for "Until Dawn." Trailer for "Oddity": https://youtu.be/pWb5WDyWL3M?si=n25OiQT11V1gzTLF Trailer for "Horse Girl": https://youtu.be/ieqemSsMxek?si=I3wLllLWl9kQiJ5r Trailer for "Until Dawn": https://youtu.be/2b3vBaINZ7w?si=wIaGsHjP3EHOB3LX Trailer for "Heretic": https://youtu.be/O9i2vmFhSSY?si=6c54T-fFqnK81qsd Trailer for "The Long Walk": https://youtu.be/Q1vnyd-RAQ0?si=AsT5g8YjbPfNmhwm Trailer for "Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made": https://youtu.be/faQ828XMCc4?si=oh_yEeiwbV8J7OsL Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

For the very first time, Scotty is simultaneously releasing the most recent episode of his other podcast, "The Weirdest Thing," as a bonus episode in the "Horror From the High Desert" feed! He and his cohost Amelia Ampuero take a deep dive into the new Prohibition-era vampire movie "Sinners," starring Michael B. Jordan, Hailee Steinfeld, and Wunmi Mosaku, and written/directed by Ryan Coogler. It should be no surprise that they both absolutely LOVED this one. WARNING: Spoilers abound in this episode! You probably don't want to listen until you've seen the film. Check out "The Weirdest Thing" on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/0ldKQ8TdsaTlYYncQKmWw6?si=72ae1918eb65467e Check out "The Weirdest Thing" on Apple Podcasts at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weirdest-thing/id1534847356 Follow "The Weirdest Thing" on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/theweirdestthingpodcast/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

In the first half of this two-part episode, author Rae Wilde ("Merciless Waters," I Do Not Apologize For My Position on Men") returns to talk about her upcoming novella "I Can Fix Her" (June 3, CLASH Books). They discuss the terror of "nightmare logic," Rae's interest in exploring toxic sapphic romance, the "Wilde Test" (i.e. decentering men altogether as significant drivers of plot in narrative), the unique lure of obsession, and the hazards of power in relationships. Rae and Scotty also dive into an impromptu conversation about Darren Aronofsky's divisive 2017 psychological horror film "mother!" In the second half, Scotty welcomes Albuquerque-based actor Peter Diseth ("Roswell, New Mexico," "Better Call Saul") to talk about his performance as Jorg in the new satirical horror film "Opus" (2025), starring Ayo Edebiri, John Malkovich, Juliette Lewis, and written/directed by newcomer Mark Anthony Green. Aside from discussing his experience on the film itself, they spend a few minutes on Peter's background in the New Mexico film and theatre scene, explore the fine line between comedy and horror, and consider the trend towards "the horror of politeness" in film like "Opus," "The Invitation" (2015), "Speak No Evil" (2022), and "The Menu" (2022). Find Rae online at https://www.raewilde.com Pre-order "I Can Fix Her" at https://indiepubs.com/products/i-can-fix-her Check out Rae's recommendation of "This Is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone at https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43352954-this-is-how-you-lose-the-time-war Find Peter online at https://www.peterdiseth.com Check out Peter on IMDB at https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5674152/ Watch Peter in Episode 9 of the webseries "Overlook, NM": https://youtu.be/5uSBs383Rlo?si=QkrZ_2LWTQd39vyB Watch the trailer for "Opus" here: https://youtu.be/5owo-kbx8X0?si=AHbsmF79h4WM6Zrc Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this third edition of the Horror From the High Desert "Book Club," author Rachel Eve Moulton ("Tinfoil Butterfly," "The Insatiable Volt Sisters") joins Scotty to discuss Katherine Dunn's 1989 classic "Geek Love." They talk about the novel's strangeness, its unexpected horror elements, its unique take on beauty vs. "freakishness," its unflinching look at familial and generational trauma, and more. WARNING: This conversation is FILLED with spoilers. You probably shouldn't listen if you haven't read the book. Rachel can be found online at https://www.rachelevemoulton.com You can get a copy of "Geek Love" at https://www.betterworldbooks.com/product/detail/geek-love-9780446391306 Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author Ally Russell ("It Came From the Trees," Delacorte Press, 2024) joins Scotty to discuss growing up as a horror fan in the zombie hub of Pittsburgh, taking inspiration from R.L. Stine, Stephen King, and her father's macabre sense of humor, deciding to pursue a career as a writer after working as a bookseller at Barnes & Noble, and pursuing an MFA in Children's Literature at Simmons University in Boston. She talks about what she learned about writing for young readers, her terror of the woods, her fascination with aliens and cryptids, her love of found footage horror, and how she applied all of that to her debut middle-grade novel. Ally and Scotty also talk about how "The Blair Witch Project" (1999) influenced her work, and how its under-appreciated 2016 sequel "Blair Witch" builds upon its predecessor. You can find Ally online at https://allyrussellbooks.com You can buy "It Came From the Trees" at https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720273/it-came-from-the-trees-by-ally-russell/ Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author and podcaster Jeff C. Carter comes onto the podcast to talk to Scotty about how making short films in his parents' basement helped shape his creative aesthetic. They then commiserate about their various film school and Hollywood experiences, talk about the art of creating the perfect flash fiction piece, and discuss Jeff's collection "We Bleed Orange & Black: 31 Fun-Sized Tales For Halloween" and the many different it envisions the holiday--from a Yelp review for a real murder house to a travelogue on how harvest festivals might have evolved on Mars. They close out the episode by talking about Jeff's own podcast, "We Bleed Orange and Black," and waxing poetic about the classic 1986 sci-fi/horror teen revenge flick "The Wraith." You can find Jeff online at https://jeffccarter.com You can read "We Bleed Orange & Black: 31 Fun-Sized Fales For Halloween" at: https://www.amazon.com/Bleed-Orange-Black-Fun-sized-Halloween-ebook/dp/B08FSP939X/ You can check out the "We Bleed Orange and Black" podcast at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/we-bleed-orange-and-black/id1647232939 Read Jeff's story "Candy Cane" in the "Gothic Blue VI: A Krampus Carol" anthology at: https://www.amazon.com/Gothic-Blue-Book-VI-Krampus-ebook/dp/B08K65Q9HR/ Watch Kavinsky's music video for "Odd Look" at https://youtu.be/qT0iQRjHbW4?si=AuBjs3T38hqH6FNO Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this second installment of the Horror From the High Desert "Book Club," author Daniel Braum ("The Night Marchers and Other Strange Tales," "The Serpent's Shadow") joins Scotty to talk about celebrated speculative fiction author Lucius Shepard and his seminal collection of weird stories "The Jaguar Hunter" (1985, Arkham House). They consider Shepard's unique legacy in the sci-fi, fantasy, and horror canons, and discuss the ways Shepard redefined their perception of what makes a piece of fiction "horror." They also talk about Daniel's brand new collection from Jackanapes Press, "Creatures of Liminal Space," illustrated by publisher Dan Sauer. You can find Daniel online at https://bloodandstardust.wordpress.com You can learn more about Lucius Shepard at http://www.lucius-shepard.com You can buy a copy of "The Jaguar Hunter" at https://www.amazon.com/Jaguar-Hunter-Lucius-Shepard/dp/0948893370/ (Be sure to look for the complete edition!) You can pre-order "Creatures of Liminal Space" (and see Dan Sauer's illustrations) at https://www.jackanapespress.com/product/creatures-of-liminal-space East Coasters! Meet Daniel at Authorcon V: Scares That Care, and get a SIGNED, LIMITED EDITION copy of "Creatures of Liminal Space." You can find more information at https://scaresthatcare.org You can read Scotty's story "It Stares at Me" in "Horror USA: Washington" from Soteira Press. You can get a copy at https://www.amazon.com/HORROR-USA-WASHINGTON-ANTHOLOGY-EVERGREEN-ebook/dp/B083PRNSVB/ And be sure to check out Daniel 's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author Drew Huff ("Free Burn," Dark Matter INK, 2024) joins Scotty for a wide-ranging conversation about splatterpunk, processing trauma through fiction, science-fiction world building, the strange contradictions in H.P. Lovecraft, and more. They also discuss Drew's brand new novel "The Divine Flesh" (March 4, Dark Matter INK) and her sapphic sci-fi novella "Landlocked in Foreign Skin" (January 28, independently published). And prepare yourself for a DEEP dive into the surprisingly dark themes in Henry Selick's classic film "The Nightmare Before Christmas." You can find Drew online at https://www.drewehuff.com You can buy "Free Burn" at https://www.amazon.com/Free-Burn-Drew-Huff/dp/1958598941/ You can buy "Landlocked in Foreign Skin" at https://www.amazon.com/Landlocked-Foreign-Skin-Sapphic-Novella/dp/B0DLTDZHF4/ You can buy "The Divine Flesh" at https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Flesh-Drew-Huff/dp/1958598593/ Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author Larry Hinkle returns to talk about his upcoming novella "The Eris Ridge Trail" (March 4, Four Winds Bar Publishing). He and Scotty discuss the book's connection to stories from his previous collection "The Space Between" (2024, Trepidatio Publishing), the differences in his writing process for short fiction vs. longer work, their shared fascination with hidden, abandoned, and empty spaces, the bonds between humans and dogs, and more. They also talk about the 2010 horror movie "YellowBrickRoad" and the challenges (and opportunities) inherent in microbudget filmmaking. You can find Larry online at https://thatscarylarry.com. You can follow Larry on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thatscarylarry/ You can pre-order "The Eris Ridge Trail" at https://www.amazon.com/Eris-Ridge-Trail-Larry-Hinkle-ebook/dp/B0DTT3N5M8/ You can get your copy of "The Space Between" at https://www.amazon.com/Space-Between-Larry-Hinkle-ebook/dp/B0CVQ7RZ2G/ You can find "The Eris Ridge Trail" cover artist Francois Vaillancourt at https://www.francois-art.com Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Author Sam Rebelein returns to the podcast, this time to talk to Scotty about his upcoming collection of interlinked stories, "The Poorly Made and Other Things" (February 11, William Morrow Paperbacks), which are all set in the same fictional upstate New York county as his debut novel "Edenville" (2023, William Morrow). Sam and Scotty discuss his process in creating the ever-expanding "Rebel-verse," his influences from R.L. Stine to HBO's "The Leftovers," the horrific possibilities of "illogic" in fiction, what it means to tap into elemental fears as a horror writer, and more. Sam and Scotty also talk about the surprisingly nasty (and diabolically fun) 2019 anthology horror film ""The Mortuary Collection" (Shudder). You can find Sam online at https://www.srebelein.com/ You can follow Sam on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rebelsam94/ You can buy "The Poorly Made and Other Things" at https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063252295/ You can buy "Edenville" at https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063252244/ Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

On this inaugural edition of the Horror From the High Desert "Book Club," Bram Stoker Award-winning author Christa Carmen ("The Daughters of Block Island," "Beneath the Poet's House") returns to the podcast to talk with Scotty about Tracy Sierra's superlative home-invasion thiller "Nightwatching" (2024, Pamela Dorman Books). They discuss the novel's unique horror elements, its disconcerting use of "unreality," Sierra's powerful command of subtle details to create suspense, and more. WARNING: Spoilers begin at 20:25. Christa can be found online at https://www.christacarmen.com Tracy Sierra can be found online at https://www.tracysierraauthor.com You can buy "Nightwatching at https://bookshop.org/p/books/nightwatching-tracy-sierra/20080533?ean=9780593654767 Other recommendations from Christa: • “A Little Life” by Hanya Yanagihara • “The Push” by Ashley Audrain • “The Girls” by Emma Cline • “Recursion” by Blake Crouch • “Florida” by Lauren Groff • “Hour of the Witch: A Novel” by Chris Bohjalian • “The School for Good Mothers” by Jessamine Chan • &quot;Frankenstein&quot; by Mary Shelley Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838 This podcast is powered by Pinecast.