Ink Heist - A Podcast for Readers of Dark Fiction

We're happy to welcome Matt Wildasin of Grindcast as our special guest host, talking with the amazing Daniel Braum. This was a sweet episode that was more like having two guest authors than an actual guest host. We had a blast and so will you.

Don't miss this episode with the amazing and hilarious J. Danielle Dorn. We talk about their novel from Inkshares, Devil's Call, short stories, crime fiction, and other topics ranging from great characters being assaulted by Kool-Aid plotlines to, well, Kool-Aid plotlines. To describe this episode as raucous would be the understatement of the year. We had a blast.

This amazing author we're talking to today became one of Shane's number one author crushes over the course of a single book. Ink Heist highly recommends BETTY and this incredibly talented author and we recommend you take time to listen to the brilliance that is Tiffany McDaniel

This week we're excited to welcome Jessica Guess to the show to discuss her debut novella, Cirque Beserk, which is out now through Unnerving Books. Cirque Berserk is one of the books that makes Unnerving's incredible Rewind or Die series, which captures the glory days of VHS horror. The novel takes place at an infamous, abandoned carnival called Cirque Berserk where 30 years prior, a group of teens went on a killing spree before vanishing into thin air. Now, a group of friends seeking one last night of adventure visit the park to see if the urban legends are true and the night quickly descends into nightmare territory. Cirque Berserk is a blast to read and one of the most fun horror stories we've read in awhile. It's got a haunted carnival, buckets of blood, plenty of surprises and basically anything a horror fan could ask for. Looking for something fun to kickstart Halloween? Grab a copy of Cirque Berserk and buckle up for a wild ride. Throughout the course of the episode, we talked about 90s horror films, Cirque Berserk, favorite slasher kill scenes and a lot of other stuff you don't wanna miss! We had a blast with this episode and we think you will too.

This week we're excited to welcome Andrew Pyper to the show to discuss his latest novel, The Residence, which is out now through Skybound Books. The Residence is a terrifying story about a haunting that plagues President Franklin Pierce and his wife Jane in the wake of an unimaginable tragedy on their way to Washington D.C. Pyper expertly weaves fact and fiction to create a gripping historical horror novel that is packed with truly creepy and unsettling scenes that are sure to give you chills. While this novel is a must-read at any time of the year, the atmosphere in The Residence is perfect for the upcoming Halloween season. Throughout the course of the episode, we talked about The Residence, The Fox Sisters, short stories, and a lot of other stuff you don't wanna miss! We had a blast with this episode and we think you will too.

This week we're excited to welcome Paul Michael Anderson to the show to discuss his latest novella, Standalone, which is out now through Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing. If you're a fan of the Slasher genre, Standalone should be on your radar and it's an essential addition to your library. It's an inventive and genre-bending take on the genre that utilizes traditional tropes but warps them in fun ways that you definitely won't see coming and makes for one of the most fun reads of 2020. Trust us when we say you should order a copy without thinking twice. It's that good. Throughout the course of the episode, we talked about STANDALONE, being blurbed by Jack Ketchum, Taylor Swift mash-ups and a lot of other stuff you don't wanna miss! We had a blast with this episode and we think you will too. After you listen, be sure to check out Paul's story "Everything Feels Wrong Without You", which is set in the same universe as Standalone.

Join us for this exceptional episode with guests Eboni Dunbar and Caitlin Starling. These two exceptional authors both have brand new novellas out through Nean Hemlock Press. Throughout the course of the episode, we talked about Stone and Steel, Yellow Jessamine, FIYAH Literary Magazine and FIYAH Con, Neon Hemlock,  graphic novel memoirs, fantasy world-building in Fantasy, poisons

This week we're excited to welcome Jonathan Janz to the show to discuss his latest novel, The Raven, which is out now through Flame Tree Press. The Raven is an action-packed journey through a post-apocalyptic nightmare world where familiar monsters - werewolves, vampires, witches, satyrs- rule the world. Dez McClane doesn't have any special powers, but that doesn't stop him from setting out on a quest for justice. Seriously, this book has everything a horror fan could ever want and is a pulse-pounding thrill ride from start to finish. Throughout the course of the episode, we talked about The Raven, relationships, bleak endings, some exciting news about Halloween Gods and so much more. If you want to check out the hilarious blog post from Janz's wife that Shane references in this episode, you can check that out here: Chicken Curry, Boy Pee, and Not Killing Your Spouse. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

In this episode, we talk with David Heska Wanbli Weiden about writing, crime fiction, what defines an ideal childhood, and a slew of other topics you want to know more about. Trust me. We had a great time recording with him and we learned a lot from him. You will too. Pick up his new novel, WINTER COUNTS, and see why this new author became an instant Ink Heist favorite.

This week we're excited to welcome genre-bending author Keith Rosson to the show to discuss his latest novel, Road Seven, which is out now through Meerkat Press. Rosson's work is an impressive melting pot of genres and styles that defy easy classification, but his unique and imaginative voice is present in all of them, creating gripping reads that are compulsively readable. If you're new to Rosson's work, check out his story  "Their Souls Climb the Room" for free on Ink Heist.  Throughout the course of the episode, we talked about Road Seven, blending genres, writing broken characters, his design work, and so much more. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!