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This week, we welcome dark fiction author C.J. Dotson, whose chilling debut The Cut which hit shelves in april. We discuss her journey from writing short horror fiction to signing with St. Martin’s Press, the eerie inspiration behind her Lake Erie-set novel, and how she blends psychological tension with the supernatural.

Tune in as C.J. shares her creative process, her love for all things dark and strange, and what readers can expect from her next haunting tale, These Familiar Walls.

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This week on Bloody Good Screen: 90’s Movie Club, we’re diving into a double dose of Arnie as we tackle two iconic — and wildly different — classics from the golden age of Schwarzenegger cinema.

First up, it’s memory implants, triple boob and Martian mayhem with Paul Verhoeven’s sci-fi epic Total Recall. We break down the mind-bending plot, the incredible practical effects, and question — was it all just a dream?

Then, we swap bullets for blackboards as Arnie goes undercover in Kindergarten Cop. From tough guy to lovable teacher, we talk heartwarming moments, chaotic classroom scenes, and where “It’s not a tumor!” became the most quotable line of the decade.

Expect plenty of nostalgia, 90's cinema and music chart trivia, and laughs as we pit action Arnie against wholesome Arnie in this ultimate 90s face-off!

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This week on Bloody Good Reads, I’m joined by bestselling author and narrative nonfiction powerhouse Abbott Kahler (formerly writing as Karen Abbott). We discuss her new book, explore her fascination with forgotten corners of history, and discuss how she blends meticulous research with page-turning storytelling.

Abbott shares the inspirations behind her most compelling work and gives us a sneak peek at what’s next. We also chat about her creative process and of course her three Bloody Good Reads.

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This week on Bloody Good Screen Movie Club, we're heading back to the 90s for two absolute cinematic juggernauts – Steven Spielberg's dino-sized blockbuster Jurassic Park and Quentin Tarantino’s genre-defining classic Pulp Fiction.

Join Mark, Taz, Niall, and Marcus as we dive into raptors, royale with cheese, and everything in between. From groundbreaking special effects to killer soundtracks and iconic dialogue, we’re breaking down what made these two films cultural landmarks—and why they still hold up today.

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This week on Bloody Good Reads, Mark sits down with horror author Alan Shivers for an epic conversation you won't want to miss! We dive deep into his brand-new book, Killer Vocals, explore the chilling world of his Europea Halls trilogy, and get some insight into his upcoming TV series.

But that's not all — we also geek out over classic slasher movies and, as always, Alan shares his three Bloody Good Reads that every horror fan needs on their shelf.

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This week on the podcast Mark chats to Dystopian Horror author  Kristen Simmons, author of Article 5, about her brand new book She Waits For You Beyond The Dark. They also talk Japanese Horror Folk Tales, Yokai and OF COURSE Kristen shares her three Bloody Good Reads.

Buy a copy of She Waits For You Beyond The Dark  HERE UK HERE US

https://www.kristensimmonsbooks.com/

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UK horror is on the menu this week as Mark chat to Author Daisy Pearce about her brand new book Something In The Walls as well as chatting about her work to date and OF COURSE her three Bloody Good Reads.

Check out Daisy's work HERE

BUY Something In The Walls HERE UK HERE US

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A new year and a brand new season for the Screen Team. This year the team are heading back to the 90's for a year long series of 90's films.

This month the team delve into the Nicolas Cage action thriller Face/Off and, to mix things up a bit, the 90's comedy classic 10 Things I Hate About You.

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This week on the podcast Mark chats to horror and LGBTQ+ author  Joe Chianakas, author of Rabbit in Red,  about his brand new book Darkness Calls, His love of Karate Kid that led to his LGBTQ+ take on the franchise and we get to find out Joe's three Bloody Good Reads.

Follow Joe on his website HERE

Order your copy of Darkness Calls HERE UK and HERE US

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We are back with a new year of amazing guests as we head on our journey to 200 episodes! And who better to get on the podcast than the amazing Grady Hendrix, author of How to Sell a Haunted House, as we talk about his work to date, his brand new book Witchcraft for Wayward Girls and his amazing podcast.

Grady of course also shares his three Bloody Good Reads

www.gradyhendrix.com

Buy your copy of Witchcraft for Wayward Girls UK HERE US HERE

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