I was joined by author Jenny Kiefer to talk about her latest novel Crafting for Sinners and locked room horror stories

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Come one! Come all to my conversation with author Chris Panatier. We are talking about his book Shitshow from Sobelo Books and carnival horror. 

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This is a repost of an episode from 2024 where Jocelyn and I discussed Frankenstein Retellings! 

Have you watched the new Guillermo Del Toro Frankenstein? What did you think of it? 

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Author Joe Hill is on the show this week to talk about his latest book King Sorrow and whether a horror story is only as good as its villains. 

Books mentioned: 

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I was thrilled that Victor LaValle was able to join me to help recommend books with jerk main characters. Be sure the check out the new paperback editions of four of his books and catch The Devil in Silver on AMC in 2026. 

Books mentioned: 

A Personal Matter by Kenzaburo Oe

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It's Fear Street Friday and this week we are heading to Camp Nightwing! I was very happy to be joined by Liz Sower from the fantastic Ghosts in the Burbs podcast. 

Synopsis:

Neil McRobert is back on the pod today. This time as a published author!! We are here to talk about his fantastic novella Good Boy and the horrors of small towns. 

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I was joined by Hailey Piper to talk about her latest short story collection, Teenage Girls Can Be Demons, and Coming of Rage horror. This collection includes several fan favorites including, "Benny Rose, the Cannibal King" and "Unkindly Girls." Listen to our conversation about why rage accompanies coming into yourself and your powers.  

Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper

A Game in Yellow by Hailey Piper

Chlorine by Jade Song

The Weight of Blood by Tiffany D. Jackson

Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison

Cherish Farrah by Bethany C. Morrow

Penance by Eliza Clark

The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim

Witchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady Hendrix

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I was joined by the wonderful Tiffany Gonzalez (@tiffanyconlibros) to talk about what to read for Latine/Hispanic Heritage month!

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Hailey Piper is visiting the House at the End of Fear Street today to talk about the Fire Game? Is this RL Stine's Crash, or is this a story about bored small town teens who are peer pressured into starting fires because a hot guy from the nearest Ohio city told them to?