Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast

Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast episodes:

• 05.28.2024

  Summer Scares with Clay McLeod Chapman and Yaika Sabat

  It's Summer Scares time! I was so excited to talk all things Summer Scares with Clay and Yaika. We talk about the list of banger books they decided on this year, and how to participate in Summer Scares Also, this is...

  
• 05.14.2024

  Lost Girls in Horror with Angela Sylvaine

  Author Angela Sylvaine is on the pod this week talking about her upcoming collection The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls the idea of "Lost Girls" in horror. Who qualifies as a horror "lost girl"? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 04.30.2024

  Frankenstein Retellings with Jocelyn Codner

  It's the era of Poor Things and Lisa Frankenstein. Let's talk about why it looks like Frankenstein is having a bit of a *revival* (see what I did there?) and movies and books to pick up if you're feeling like...

  
• 04.16.2024

  Vacation Horror with Jennifer Thorne

  Jennifer Thorne stopped by to talk her vacation/dysfunctional family/ horror comedy novel Diavola and books about the horrors of vacation and traveling. We're going Hostel to the Ruins to Daphne DuMaurier to the Babysitter's Club  Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 04.09.2024

  The Black Girl Survives in This One with Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J.Fennell

  I was joined by the two editors of the fantastic young adult anthology, The Black Girl Survives in This One from Flatiron Books. We talk about inspirations and urging authors to not be scared to lean into the horror for...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Speculative Fiction with Quincy Jaquez

  Quincy stopped by to talk about one of his favorite subgenres Speculative Fiction? What is it? Why do we love it?    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 03.19.2024

  Urban Legend Horror with Cynthia Pelayo

  Stoker Award winning author Cynthia Pelayo dropped by to talk about her latest novel, Forgotten Sisters and the intersection of urban legeds, fairy tales and true crime    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 03.12.2024

  Vampire Playlists with Liz Kerin

  I was joined by author Liz Kerin to talk about her duology, Night's Edge and First Light through music!   Night's Edge playlist First Light playlist

  
• 03.05.2024

  Goosebumps Readalikes with Brian McAuley

  What horror book should you read based on your favorite Goosebumps book or episode? Not to worry, author Brian McAuley and I are here to tell you what you should check out.    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 02.20.2024

  Nordic Horror with Anette

  Let's take a visit to some Nordic and Scandinavian countries through horror novels! I was joined by friend and listener Anette to talk about horror novels from the Nordic region Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 02.06.2024

  Song Readalikes with Rachel Harrison and Agatha Andrews

  Rachel Harrison (author of the upcoming book So Thirsty) and Agatha, host of the She Wore Black Podcast join me to talk about horror book recommendations based on songs from our favorite artists including now GRAMMY AWARD WINNER Lucy Dacus...

  
• 01.23.2024

  Meta Horror with Neil McRobert from Talking Scared

  I was thrilled to be joined by Neil from the Talking Scared podcast to dissect meta horror. What makes it work so well with horror? What are some of Neil's horror hot takes? Is it cake? Check it out here Shownotes:...

  
• 01.09.2024

  Most Anticipated Horror Book Releases 2024

  It's that time of year where I talk about the horror books coming out in the first half of this year. We have a lot to look forward to   Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 12.19.2023

  2023 Favorites with Rachel

  how is the end of the year already? Where did the time go? As tradition states, I was joined by old co-host Rachel to go over our favorite reads of the year.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 12.12.2023

  Let Us Prey Docuseries with Rachel Peach and April Avila

  TW: Religious and sexual abuse I was joined by Rachel Peach and April Avila who were recently featured in the Let Us Prey Investigation Discovery docuseries about how their abuse was covered by the church we attended. We talk about how...

  
• 12.05.2023

  True Crime Horror with Adam Cesare

  I was joined by author Adam Cesare to talk about his latest Audible original Influencer and media about the intersection of true crime and horror Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/12/05/episode-164-true-crime-horror-with-adam-cesare/ Margot Harrison article

  
• 11.21.2023

  Music Horror with Jocelyn Codner

  Can you hear it? The music of the night?  It is time for horror all about music Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 11.07.2023

  Musicals Readalikes with Jessica McHugh

  I was joined by author and poet Jessica McHugh to pair up some horror novels with some of our favorite musicals. Do these two genres make a good pair? What is the appeal of musical theater? What goes into making...

  
• 10.31.2023

  From the Vault: Halloween Horror

  Happy Halloween! Let's step into the time machine and go all the way back to 2018 when we were patiently waiting for the new Halloween movie to come out (except for me because I somehow hadn't seen any at that time???)   Rachel:...

  
• 10.24.2023

  Woods Horror with Erin Adams

  Author Erin Adams stopped by to talk to me about the horrors that lurk in the woods Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 10.17.2023

  Author Chat: Jo Nesbø

  I was joined by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo to talk about his latest novel, The Night House. Listen to our conversation on influences, history and rock climbing   Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 10.10.2023

  Existential Horror with Katherine Silva

  Author Katherine Silva joined me to talk about the horror books that leave us with a feeling of existential dread  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/10/10/episode-159-existential-horror-with-katherine-silva/

  
• 09.26.2023

  From the Vault: Listener Picks for Autumn Reads with Quincy

  We are heading back to 2021 with this episode we have pulled out of the vault.  Quincy joined me to talk all about books perfect for Autumn and we heard from, you the listeners, as well! See you next time with...

  
• 09.12.2023

  Cursed Object Horror with Josh Winning

  Josh Winning, author of Burn the Negative stopped by to chat about books featuring Cursed/Haunted Objects!   Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 08.29.2023

  Road Trip Horror with Haley Newlin

  Let's hit the road!  Haley Newlin is here to talk about horror on the road.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/29/episode-157-road-trip-horror-with-haley-newlin/

  
• 08.15.2023

  New York City Horror with Nat Cassidy

  Welcome to New York......It's been waiting for you.  Nat Cassidy stopped by talk about his new novel, Nestlings and horror set in the city of New York. We talk Josh Groban, NYC slashers, the rise of Jewish horror, and erotic thrillers...

  
• 08.01.2023

  Taylor Swift Readalikes with Quincy Jaquez

  In honor of the last week of the Eras tour Quincy is back in the house and we are pairing one book with a song from every Taylor Swift album.    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/01/episode-155-taylor-swift-readalikes-with-quincy-jaquez/

  
• 07.25.2023

  Adult Summer Scares Readalikes with Sadie Hartmann

  Sadie Hartmann (@mother.horror) stopped by to talk about her book 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered and to find readalikes for this year's Summer Scares picks for adults.    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 07.11.2023

  Food Horror with Tessa

  Tessa from @booksasmeals joined to chat about food horror!   Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 07.04.2023

  Author Chat with Riley Sager

  Riley Sager is back on the podcast to talk about his latest novel, The Only Left, but don't worry we also talk sharksploitation movies, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift albums and Scream VI spoilers.   Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 06.27.2023

  More 2023 Upcoming Horror Releases

  It's that time of year again, the one where I talk about books I'm looking forward to that are coming out in the second half of 2023. Get your TBR ready you're going to want to write some of these...

  
• 06.13.2023

  Author Chat with Danielle Trussoni

  I was joined once again by author Danielle Trussoni to talk all about her novel The Puzzle Master. Listen to our conversation about evil dolls, puzzles and fascinations with the occult    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 05.30.2023

  Cozy Horror with Agatha from She Wore Black

  Agatha from the She Wore Black podcast is back to help me talk all things cozy horror Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 05.16.2023

  Supernatural Horror with Jessica Leonard

  Author Jessica Leonard joins me to talk about horror that takes a supernatural turn and her latest novel Conjuring the Witch out from Ghoulish Books now.    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 05.02.2023

  Middle Grade Horror and Summer Scares Readalikes with Ally Malinenko

  Stoker-nominated Author and middle grade horror enthusiast Ally Malinenko joins me to talk about the wonders of middle grade horror and the importance of fiction that doesn't talk down to children   Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 04.18.2023

  Twilight Zone Readalikes with Rachel Harrison

  Rachel Harrison is here again to take us to another dimension, we're recommending books for your favorite episode of The Twilight Zone Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/04/18/episode-146-twilight-zone-read-alikes-with-rachel-harrison/

  
• 04.04.2023

  Motherhood Horror with Gemma Amor

  TW: Pregnancy, infertility, Postpartum depression Author Gemma Amor came on the show to talk about motherhood in horror literature, everything from We Need to Talk About Kevin to Nightbitch to Motherthing and her latest novel, The Once Yellow House.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/04/04/episode-145-motherhood-horror-with-gemma-files/

  
• 03.21.2023

  Author Chat: Leopoldo Gout

  Had a great conversation with artist, producer and artist Leopoldo Gout about his latest novel, Piñata. We talk about the way indigenous history has been and is taught in Mexico, that one time Pedro Pascal narrated his debut novel, balancing...

  
• 03.07.2023

  Summer Scares with Konrad Stump and Daniel Kraus

  Books in the Freezer is the official podcast partner for Summer Scares this year. Check out the episode to see how you can join the effort to support your local library this summer and the picks for this year.    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 02.21.2023

  Deadly Games with Jocelyn Codner

  This week Jocelyn is joining me to talk about horror books where characters are playing for their lives! If you're looking for books that have a Ready or Not/ Saw/ Battle Royale feel, look no further Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/02/21/episode-142-deadly-games-with-jocelyn-codner/

  
• 02.07.2023

  Gerald’s Game with Alex Steed and Sarah Marshall

  It's Valentine's Week and what better way to celebrate than with this dark story that is technically about a romantic getaway?? I was joined by Alex Steed and Sarah Marshall of the You Are Good podcast and You're Wrong About podcast...

  
• 01.24.2023

  Haunted House Horror with Grady Hendrix

  Grady Hendrix joined me once again to talk about his latest novel, How to Sell a Haunted Houses. We talk haunted house stories, killer dolls, adult siblings, generational trauma and much more Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/01/24/episode-140-haunted-houses-with-grady-hendrix/

  
• 01.10.2023

  New Release Horror Books 2023

  Get those TBR lists ready, because I (solo episode) am talking about the books coming out in the next few months that should be on your radar. It's the New Releases episode

  
• 12.27.2022

  Best of 2022 with Rachel

  It's the end of the year and that's means it's time for me talk to Rachel about the books that made our year this year. Did you have any favorites on our list?    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 12.13.2022

  Holiday Horror with Janelle Janson

  Get ready for some Ho-Ho-Horror book recommendations! We are talking horror stories set during the winter holiday season.    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 11.29.2022

  Creepy Dolls with Agatha from She Wore Black Podcast

  Goodnight Dolly.  I was joined by Agatha from the She Wore Black Podcast and we are talking creepy dolls. What about them gets under our skin? What's the creepiest doll?  shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 11.15.2022

  Chat with Rachel Harrison

  Rachel Harrison is back on the podcast talking about her latest novel, Such Sharp Teeth, her short story collection Bad Dolls, upcoming work, female werewolves, rage, body horror and The Twilight Zone Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 10.31.2022

  Halloween Horror with Briana Morgan

  I was joined once again by Briana Morgan to talk about books set during the spookiest of days... Halloween.    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 10.18.2022

  Horror Novellas with Brandon Baker

  I was joined by Brandon Baker (@bakerreads) to talk all about short horror. Listen to our conversation full of recommendations for creepy stories under 200 pages.   Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

  
• 10.11.2022

  My Best Friend’s Exorcism (2022) with Kristen Anderson

  My friend Kristen from Guide to the Unknown is back again, this time to help parse out our feelings about the Amazon movie adaptation of Grady Hendrix's My Best Friend's Exorcism. We both loved the book. How did the movie...