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Join horror author Robbie Dorman as he discusses the ins and outs of writing dark fiction with a new writer every week!
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Today, I am joined by Paulette Kennedy to talk about her new novel, The Two Deaths of Lillian Carmichael. We talk about masks and disguises, mystery and reveals, when you need a prologue, the power of a routine, and prioritizing writing over social media. Paulette’s writing is intensely polished, which belies how much weight and strength it carries, both in story and theme. This was a great conversation. The Two Deaths of Lillian Carmichael Bromeliad House by Jessika Grewe Glover When the Rec...
Today, I am joined by Chris Panatier to discuss his new novel, Daytide. We talk about the tether of worldbuilding and mystery, using cultural references, finding the story, when to walk away to maintain momentum, finding the balance of writing hard scenes, and when experience tells you to rewrite a story. Daytide blew me away, and this episode is filled with invaluable insights. Headcheese by Jess Hagemann The Unkillable Frank Lightning by Josh Rountree In the Valley of the Headless Men by LP...
Today, I am joined by Dawn Kurtagich to discuss her upcoming novel, The Seventh Sister. We talk about texture and tenses, power and control, daring to be yourself, eating fried chicken in the mountains, and how to rehab burnout. Dawn was a wonderful guest, and we had a great conversation. The Seventh Sister You Let Me In - Camilla Bruce The Devouring Light by Kat Ellis A Veritable Household Pet by Viggy Parr Hampton Scuttler's Cove by David Barnett In the House in the Dark of the Woods by Lai...
Today, I am joined by William Sterling to discuss his new book, Our Beanie Beastie Nightmare! We talk about 90s nostalgia, sibling relationships, human monsters vs supernatural ones, collector’s items, balancing multiple projects, how to just keep writing, and working in a dangerous political climate. Will is a great writer and a great guest. Don’t miss this one. Our Beanie Beastie Nightmare Writhe by Abby Vail Bed Rot Baby by Wendy Dalrymple
Today, I am joined by Stephanie E Jensen to talk about her new novel Acetamine! We talk about Florida changing before our eyes, naming drugs, dorky guitar music, the mental health challenges of writing extreme horror, and claiming ownership over em dashes! Stephanie is the first splatterpunk author on the show, and this chat with her was lovely! Acetamine The Bloody Bucket by Douglas Ford Saint Sadist by Lucas Mangum Kennel by Garrett Cook Reception by Kenzie Jennings The Home by Judith Sonnet
Today, I am joined by Douglas Ford to talk about his upcoming novel, The Bloody Bucket. We talk about Florida, the nature of storytelling AND truth, writing longhand, the marketplace, and Lucio Fulci. The Bloody Bucket is an incredible novel, and I’m not gonna shut up about it. This was a great conversation with Doug, and you don’t want to miss it. The Bloody Bucket Perchance to Dream by Charles Beaumont One of Us by Dan Chaon Song for the Unraveling of the World by Brian Evenson The Skeleton...
Today, I am joined by RETURNING CHAMPION Viggy Parr Hampton to talk about her new novel, A Veritable Household Pet! We talk about research, writing from the perspective of a person with a lobotomy, viewing and defending horror as a broad genre, how frustrating social media is as an author, and non-fiction as horrifying as any horror novel. Viggy has made something truly special with this book, and it was a delight to talk to her again. A Veritable Household Pet The Icepick Surgeon by Sam Kean...
Today, I am joined by Caitlin Starling to talk about her newest novel, The Graceview Patient. We talk about liminal spaces in hospitals, the connections between gothic, body, and cosmic horror, tricks to keep yourself writing, doing the weird thing, and deciding what kind of writer you are both now and into the future. Caitlin is so, so smart, and this episode is a must-listen. The Graceview Patient The Works of Vermin by Hiron Ennes The Employees by Olga Ravn
Today, I am joined by Emma E Murray to talk about Shoot Me in the Face on a Beautiful Day. We talk about describing grotesque things in beautiful ways, writing cycles of abuse, how difficult but fun but difficult writing is, living on the precarious edge of challenge, and how to know when something is done. Emma is such a good writer and this is an excellent episode. Shoot Me in the Face on a Beautiful Day The Organization is Here to Support You by Charlene Elsby Enamoured by Shelley Lavigne ...
Today, I am joined by Katherine Silva to talk about Where the Soul Goes, her newest novel. We talk about creativity, humanity, AI, the grind of a writing career, ignoring social media, and the dreaded query trenches. Kat is an incredible author, and this was a great talk. Where the Soul Goes Katherine's YouTube Lady of the House by Grace Reynold This is How a Villain is Made by Amanda Headlee Buoygeist by Tom Rimer Ascension by Nicholas Binge
Today, I am joined by Royal Poff to talk about Canaries, the 3rd project as part of his Exquisite Corpse series, still available to back on Kickstarter for a few more days. We talk about wrangling authors, semi colons, working in different mediums, Carvel ice cream, and collaboration. Canaries is such an interesting project, and this was a great interview! Back Canaries on Kickstarter House of Harrow by Cassandra Celia Pane by Bailey Elizabeth Along About Midnight by Dorian Sinnott Steel Mach...
Today, I am joined by Daniel Braum to talk about his newest collection, Phantom Constellations. We talk about writing workshops, using symbols to find a character’s humanity, navigating time in prose, writing stories without regard to genre, becoming comfortable in navigating problems, and when and when not to follow advice. Daniel’s writing is top-notch, and this was a wonderful conversation. Phantom Constellations by Daniel Braum Dark Entries by Roger Aickman The Best of Lucius Shepard Drea...
Today, I am joined by Jason A Jones to discuss his first collection, The Pumpkin Pie Man and Other Terrifying Tales ! We talk about vintage horror paperbacks, small town horror, the pulp tradition, Bentley Little, and writing novels for the first time. Jason was one of my first friends on Bookstagram, and seeing his career develop has been a delight! The Pumpkin Pie Man and Other Terrifying Tales The Revelation by Bentley Little
Today, I am joined by JR Blanes to discuss his debut novel, Portraits of Decay! We talk about art, stories about art, love triangles, choosing perspective characters, naming characters, finding a character’s voice, and looking like Charlie Day in front of a corkboard. This was a wonderful discussion, and you don’t want to miss it, or JR’s book. Portraits of Decay It Will Just Be Us by Jo Kaplan The Drowning Machine and Other Obsessions by Emma E Murray This is How a Villain is Made by Amanda ...
Today, I am joined by Wendy Dalrymple and Grace Reynolds, co-editors of the new anthology, Poisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved, and Insane, an Anthology of Nostalgic Terrors, available December 16. We talk about finding comfort in horror, horror origin stories, our favorite soups, the importance of following the rules, when to try writing a different genre, and much, much more! This collection is truly special, and it was such a good time talking to Wendy and Grace! Pre-Order Poisoned Soup
Today, I am joined by Grace Daly to talk about her dynamite debut novel, The Scald Crow! We talk about chronic pain as survival horror, first person present tense, writing comedy in horror, being too much, mean Goodreads reviews, and writing a cast of nuns. I was blown away by The Scald Crow, and Grace was an incredible guest. The Scald-Crow The Barre Incidents by by Lauren Bolger The Nut House by Patrick Barb There's Something Sinister in Centerfield by Robert Ottone
Today, I am joined by Amanda Casile to talk about her upcoming novel, Broken Trail. We talk about scary woods, stabby books, feathering the amount of physical trauma suffered by a character, writing a single word a day, and trying to find some goshdarn time to write. Amanda was a delight to talk to, and you don’t want to miss this episode! Pre-order Broken Trail Wonderland by Zoje Stage Youth Juice by E.K. Sathue Moonsick by Tom O'Donnell
Today, I am joined by Michael Wehunt to talk about his debut novel, The October Film Haunt! We talk about polyrhythm, form, found footage, using social media in fiction, writing for word count and not time, decompressing, and the challenges of writing for a broader audience. This was an incredible discussion and full of honest insight. The October Film Haunt Flowers of the Sea by Reggie Oliver If You Knew Me by S.P. Miskowski
Today, I am joined by Tanya Pell to talk about her new novel, Her Wicked Roots. We talk about about how more IS more in Gothicism, about what is and is not “proper violence”, about the dreaded imposter syndrome, and about our preferred every day pen. Tanya is as good as anyone working today, and Her Wicked Roots is a beautiful book. (Don't) Call Mum - Matt Wesolowski Jackal - Erin E Adams The Scammer - Tiffany D. Jackson
Today, I am joined by Rebecca Baum, author of new insect and body horror novel, The Brood. We talk about body image in horror, how important feedback is in a writing journey, about the constraints of time in a career, and how cicadas are both beautiful and disgusting. The Brood was an incredible read, and I had such a good time talking to Rebecca. The Brood by Rebecca Baum Samuel Orr - Return of the Cicadas Karen Russell
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