Today, I am joined by the Stoker Award winning RJ Joseph to talk about her upcoming collection, My Monsters Ain’t Like Yours! We talk about dialing up violence in a story, finding a character’s voice, using family as theme, discovering wonder, reading to be a better writer, writing like everyone you know is dead, and navigating the mystery of social media. RJ is an incredible writer and was a wonderful guest!

My Monsters Ain't Like Yours

Progeny by Kenya Moss-Dyme

Say Uncle by Ryan C Bradley

Girl by Jamaica Kincaid

Today, I am joined by Marissa Yarrow to talk about her upcoming novel, Island X! We talk about social media, unveiling mystery, on both a macro and micro scale, the mindset behind a big tonal shift, writing the book you want, actually sitting down at the keyboard, writing with a typewriter, working through trauma in a story, and using House of Leaves as a comfort book. Island X was a blast and caught me completely off guard, and Marissa was a great guest!

Island X

Followers by Christina Bergling

Perfect Wives, Perfect Lies by Jennifer Anne Gordon

Lethal Dose

Today, I am joined by Timothy King to talk about his new novel, We Were Never Really Friends. We talk about writing unlikeable characters, choreographing action scenes, heavily plotting a novel, writing on your phone, messed up search histories, the AI bubble, and imposter syndrome. Tim and I had recorded once before and gremlins ate the recording, so I’m very glad we got this one in the can.

We Were Never Really Friends

Devil of the Pines by James Kaine

Gone to See the River Man by Kristopher Triana

Today, I am joined by Joshua Millican to discuss his new novel, Dopefoot. We talk about Bigfoot, myth, the great American novel, ego death, perspective, Land of the Lost, writing from the wound, and the desperate struggle to promote your book. Dopefoot knocked me off my feet, and you’re doing yourself a disservice if you don’t read it. This was a great conversation.

Dopefoot

Humboldt Cut by Allison Mick

Moonflow by Bitter Karella

Today, I am joined by A.C. Hessenauer to talk about her new novel, Going to the Six! We talk about found footage, death of the author, the cold reality of cosmic horror, writing character at a stark remove, finding a readership, avoiding thinking while you’re writing, and defeating self sabotage. Going to the Six is my new favorite found footage novel, and I had a blast talking to A.C.!

Going to the Six

Fifteen Eyes by Tyler Downs

Air Conditioned Nightmare by David K Slater

Father by Douglass Hoover

Reflections in the Dark by Jason Garman

Today, I am joined by Jessika Grewe Glover to talk about her new book BROMELIAD HOUSE! We talk about gothic tropes, Florida humidity, rebuilding a haunted house, layering mysteries, man as predator, ignoring your reviews, choosing YOUR favorite vampire novel, and how the hell to market your books. Jessika was a wonderful guest and YOU should read Bromeliad House.

Bromeliad House

Songs of the Wicked by C.A. Farran

The Two Deaths of Lillian Carmichael by Paulette Kennedy

The Bombshell Devil's Advocate by Nikkita Bell

Today, I am joined by Jackie Sonnenberg to talk about her new novel, The Fathoms Below! We talk about launching Crystal Lake’s YA imprint, the width and depth of worldbuilding, blending genres, making cosplay of your characters, losing pens, and the algorithm. I had a blast talking with Jackie and I can’t wait for you to hear it!

The Fathoms Below

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

Today, I am joined by Nat Cassidy to talk about his new collection, I Know A Place! We talk about writing for different mediums, using formatting to help tell a story, the film Dead Alive, finding value in work you may not like, the different stages of revisions, and the ever-present challenge of finding focus. Nat was a joy to talk to, and I Know A Place is a dynamite collection!

I Know A Place

The Tin Drum by Gunter Grass

Today, I am joined by Laurel Hightower to talk about the back-in-print Crossroads! We talk about revisiting past works, how much mystery to leave off the page, how to reframe marketing yourself, using theme as character, writing the same story over and over again, and maintaining excitement in a story. I’m so glad I got to talk to Laurel, and Crossroads will rip your heart out.

Crossroads

Reap, Sow by SH Cooper

My Monsters Ain't Like Yours by RJ Joseph

Today, I am joined by Grace R Reynolds to talk about her new honky-tonk slasher, Neon Moon! We talk about possum content warnings, Texas horror as a sub-genre, subverting slasher tropes, bachelorette parties in Fredericksburg, Texas, breaking your writing in half, the importance of a writing space, and writing with a chronic illness. Grace is a delight and Neon Moon should be on top of your TBR!

Neon Moon

Haunted Hallways by Ravven White

The Fear by Spencer Hamilton

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