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Hot off a win for Best Short Story Collection/Anthology from The Mystery Writers of America at last year's Killer Nashville Awards, purveyor of dread and scribe of middling import, Patrick Quinn Kitson, is a writer on a mission. That mission: to bring humorous, home-brewed, Colorado-set horror to the masses whether they want it or not. Coining the phrase, "Valley Horror" in reference to his own specific brand of Rocky Mountain creature features, he is also one half of the duo who produce "Transmissions From The Campfire", Colorado's pre-eminent short story podcast. 

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TIM JACOBUS IS AN AMERICAN ARTIST BEST KNOWN FOR ILLUSTRATING THE COVERS FOR NEARLY ONE HUNDRED BOOKS IN
R.L. STINE'S GOOSEBUMPS SERIES.

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John Davies, mad minded eccentric, former screenwriting professor, writer of cult classics Hobo with a Shotgun, Kids Vs Aliens, and one of the most loved segments of the V/H/S franchise is now writing high paced pulpy novellas. His debut MAN VS BEAR is currently available on Amazon and through order at most major and independent bookstores. 

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Jonny Ward is a geek and nerd in love with all things fandom. From anime to comics to pro-wrestling, horror holds a particular special place in his heart.

Synopsis of book: Walter finds a ventriloquist dummy. A childhood dream come true.

But things begin to shift. Time slips, shadows move, and the line between old trauma and outside influence thins. The dummy sits still through it all.

Watching. Smiling.

What follows is a spiral into ancient horror, obsession, and fractured faith, as Walter uncovers The Dummy's purpose. Whatever lives behind that painted grin has plans for him, and they reach far beyond one broken mind.

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Janelle Schiecke is an indie horror author who has published three horror novellas:
The Clatter Man
Death Cult
Ghost Room

Her fourth horror novella, titled Spider, releases March 10th, 2026. She is also writing a sequel to The Clatter Man.

Despite the dark nature of her stories, Janelle lives a very happy and cozy life. When not writing, she loves spending time with her family and friends, traveling with her family, reading with her cats snuggled up close, and watching horror movies.
Yes, she loves Shudder.

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CINDY SANABRIA

WRITER/FILMMAKER/EFFECTS MAKEUP ARTIST. FOUNDER OF WOMEN OF COLOR IN HORROR AND @HORRORTOURGUIDE CINDY JOINS US TO DISCUSS THE NEW FILM MERCILESS CHRISTMAS. CINDY IS ALSO KNOWN FOR NEW YEAR NIGHTMARE & HAUNTED RED

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JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING INTRODUCTION TO THE BRAND-NEW ANNUAL AWARD SHOW: THE REEL HORRORS HORROR AWARDS!

WELL BE CHATTING WITH SHAY AND JACK, TWO OF THE TALENTED FOUNDERS BEHIND THE EVENT. TOGETHER, WELL DIVE INTO THIS YEAR'S INCREDIBLE LINEUP

You can see the show at this link: https://vimeo.com/1144639150?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci 

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Join us live from Darkness Denver as we talk to Naomi Grossman and Haynze Whitmore

Naomi Grossman was a 2018 Primetime Emmy nominee for "Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama" for her role in Ctrl Alt Delete. Best known as the first crossover character, the fan-favorite "Pepper" on FX's American Horror Story: Asylum & Freak Show, Naomi also appeared as a new character, the Satanist "Samantha Crowe" in the eighth season, Apocalypse. Naomi made #5 of IMDb's "Top 10 Breakout Stars" after her STARmeter skyrocketed to #1, making her the most searched in its entire 8 million person database. Huffington Post, The Wrap, Screen Rant, and Syfy all ranked Pepper among "The Best AHS Characters Ever;" MTV named her their "#1 Good Guy;" Uproxx, their "#1 Most Tragic;" Geek Insider, a "Top 5 Most Underrated AHS Performer," and Entertainment Weekly called her being cast in the role "The Best of 2012." Fans may also recognize her from cameos in the following feature films: Table for Three, The Chair, 1BR, Sky Sharks, Bite Me, Painkillers, The Lurker, Murder RX, The Portal, Preacher Six, An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted), and Fear, Inc. Naomi graduated in theatre from Northwestern University, and is a former member of the Groundlings Sunday Company.

We finish the show with Haynze Whitmore Director, Writer, Actor and discuss his films. 

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Celebrate the spooky season with us! Special guests Joe Knetter and Jack Hanley join the show to talk about upcoming horror films and everything happening in the world of horror.

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Henry Snider has dedicated his time for over 30 years to helping others tighten their writing through critique groups, classes, lectures, prison prose programs, and high school fiction contests. He co-founded Fiction Foundry (est. 2012) and the award-winning Colorado Springs Fiction Writer’s Group (1996-2013). Henry lives in Colorado with his wife, fellow author and editor Hollie Snider, son—poet Josh Snider—and numerous neurotic animals. His most recent publication is Where the Pretty Things Rot from Polymath Press.