Horror Humor Hunger

My second novel, Much Too Vulgar, publishes TODAY! In this new horror tale, disturbed pre-med student Keely will do anything she can to get into med school, even if it means eliminating her competition. 

In this Season 6 kickoff episode, you’ll get an exclusive peek at the first chapter of Much Too Vulgar, along with the story (both truth and fiction) behind the story.

Get your copy of Much Too Vulgar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGQHCDT4?ref_=pe_93986420_775043100

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In one year, Alan Shivers went from an unknown author to an indie bestseller multiple times over. His newest release, The Namaste Slasher, combines queer representation, mental health awareness, and campy, 90’s-slasher vibes. Fueled by nostalgia and a knack for community building, Alan is a force to be reckoned with. Join us as we discuss his four novels, his path from newbie to bestseller, and his take on the horror genre.

Get your own copies of his books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alan-Shivers/author/B0CG3XXBTJ?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1727173242&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Get your copy of Much Too Vulgar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGQHCDT4?ref_=pe_93986420_775043100

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Woohoo! Instead of a tiny, 30-second teaser for season 6, you get a complete, full-length episode! Today, I’m joined by special guest and fellow author, R. Jacob Honeybrook. His latest book, WHEN WE ONCE LOVED, is available now on Amazon. In this episode, we talk all about writing horror, releasing books, and, of course, reading!

Find everything you need to know about R. Jacob Honeybrook on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_honeybrook/

A reminder that both Season 6 of Horror Humor Hunger and my second novel, MUCH TOO VULGAR, will be released on October 22!

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Bonus episode!! In this segment, I have the wonderful privilege of speaking with the folks of dRead Con Canada, Canada’s very first dark fiction literary festival. Whether you’re a reader interested in meeting authors, an author looking to connect with readers and other authors, or someone who just wants a place where you can let all your awesome weirdness out, dRead Con is sure to satisfy.

Find more info and purchase your tickets here: https://www.dreadconcan.com/

My lovely guests:

• Mark Lefebvre (Leslie): https://markleslie.ca/
• Tobin Elliot: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Tobin-Elliott/author/B0BH763B5C
• Kate DeJonge: www.katedejonge.com

dRead Con will take place on September 14, from 11am-7pm at the University of Waterloo Federation Hall, and it is sponsored by RUE MORGUE and Eerie River Publishing. Get your tickets today!

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Are you hungry? It’s time to feed you! Recipe creator extraordinaire Becky Parr created this Carnival Cake, inspired by my novel A COLD NIGHT FOR ALLIGATORS! It’s set in an abandoned theme park, so the ingredients reflect all the flavors of carnival goodies. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

Cake

1 box french vanilla cake mix (I like Duncan Hines)

1 5.25 oz package instant vanilla pudding

1 cup sour cream

1 cup vegetable oil

4 eggs beaten

1/2 cup warm water

Caramel Buttercream Frosting

2 cups brown sugar, packed

1 cup unsalted butter, cubed

1/2 cup vanilla almond milk

Pinch of salt

5 cups powdered sugar, sifted

2-3 Tbsp heavy cream

Topping

2 cups chopped peanuts

1 bag of caramel corn

1 cup of chocolate chips, melted

DIRECTIONS

1. Cake: Preheat oven to 350. Butter two 9” cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Beat all 6 ingredients together until well blended. Divide the batter evenly into the two cake pans. Bake for 25-28 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool cakes completely.
2. Frosting: Combine brown sugar, butter, and milk in a heavy saucepan and cook and stir semi-frequently over low heat. Once butter is completely melted, stir constantly for 1 minute. Set to medium heat and cook without stirring for 3-6 minutes, or until bubbles form across the entire caramel surface and the caramel turns a rich amber color. Pour caramel into a heatproof large glass bowl and let cool. Once cool, add powdered sugar and beat until it comes together. I added a bit more almond milk plus heavy cream to get the right silky frosting texture.
3. Assembly: Place one layer of cake on a plate and cover with caramel frosting. Sprinkle the frosted top with chopped peanuts. Add the top layer of cake. Frost the top and sides with the caramel frosting. Cover the sides of the cake with chopped peanuts. Cover the top with caramel corn. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel corn.
4. Best enjoyed while reading A COLD NIGHT FOR ALLIGATORS!

Order your copy of my debut horror-thriller novel, A Cold Night for Alligators: https://viggyhampton.com/book/

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In this episode, jack-of-all-horror-trades Charles F. Rosenay!!!, also known as Cryptmaster Chucky, joins me to talk about everything from paranormal investigations to celebrities' favorite horror to Vampire Vacations in Transylvania.

Dracula Tour (Vampire Vacations): www.dractours.com

Books: www.bookoftop10horrorlists.com ; www.paranormalconnecticut.com

ParaConn: www.paraconn.org

IG: https://www.instagram.com/charlesrosenay/

Order your copy of my debut horror-thriller novel, A Cold Night for Alligators: https://viggyhampton.com/book/

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In this episode, I’m joined by special guest Monique Asher, who is a trauma therapist by day and a horror novelist by night. Her debut novel, DON’T EAT THE PIE, will be released on September 24, 2024. Check out our discussion about everything from dealing with traumatic experiences to horror as catharsis to crafting realistic characters!

DON’T EAT THE PIE: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Dont-Eat-the-Pie/Monique-Asher/9781998076178

Monique’s website: https://www.moniqueasher.com

Order your copy of my debut horror-thriller novel, A Cold Night for Alligators: https://viggyhampton.com/book/

Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

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How would you feel if the Grim Reaper showed up at your funeral? Would you feel comforted to have a transporter for your soul? Would you be scared?

If this interests you, then you just might want to plan your very own Fantasy Funeral.

In this episode, special guest Jolene Blackbourn, an estate planning attorney and founder of Fantasy Funerals, discusses all things death--from the second you start planning to the moment the Grim Reaper carries you to the other side!

Fantasy Funerals: https://www.fantasyfunerals.net

Jolene Blackbourn Estate Planning: https://www.joleneblackbourn.com

Instagram: @‌fantasy.funerals and @‌joleneestates

Order your copy of my debut horror-thriller novel, A Cold Night for Alligators: https://viggyhampton.com/book/

Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

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Using sound to thrill and scare people is a true art form. In this episode, acclaimed sound designer Jeff Schmidt discusses how sound can elevate and liberate writing, the importance of chasing our creative passions, and his newest project, the audio horror anthology Ominous Thrill.

Jeff Schmidt is the acclaimed sound designer behind the incredible true crime podcast Dr. Death and the award-winning audio fiction thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock. His newest project is an audio fiction anthology called Ominous Thrill, which is inspired by horror anthologies like Black Mirror and del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities. Ominous Thrill employs full-cast dramatizations and Dolby Atmos 3D spatial audio to bring these devious audio delights to life.

Ominous Thrill: https://ominousthrill.com

Jeff Schmidt: https://www.jeff-schmidt.com

Order your copy of my debut horror-thriller novel, A Cold Night for Alligators: https://viggyhampton.com/book/

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Did you know that Savannah is the Most Haunted City in America? For good reason, too! In this episode, I’m joined by Brett and Crystal of the Scary Savannah and Beyond Podcast to talk about some of the haunted history and terrifying experiences unique to Savannah!

Connect with Brett and Crystal: https://www.scarysavannahandbeyond.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9L1S7eyJBRMZHpkSP1vJCQ

Order your copy of my debut horror-thriller novel, A Cold Night for Alligators: https://viggyhampton.com/book/

Sound effects courtesy of Pixabay

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