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Conversation with Todd Keisling!

Todd Keisling is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of DEVIL'S CREEK, SCANLINES, THE FINAL RECONCILIATION, COLD BLACK & INFINITE, and more!

In this episode we discussed Todd's Summer of Dread book tour, his upcoming short story collection COLD, BLACK & INFINITE from by Cemetery Dance Publications, explaining the Southland mythos, Art Bell and his paranormal-themed radio program Coast to Coast AM, the story We've All Gone to Crooked Town inspiring the design for the cover art, revising old stories when your authorial voice has changed, and much more!

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 66

Conversation with William Sterling!

William Sterling is the author of THROUGH FROZEN VEINS, THROUGH WITHERED ROOTS, the KILLER BE KILLED trilogy, STRING THEM UP, and more!

In this episode we talked about William's slasher trilogy KILLER BE KILLED, creepy dolls in his aunt's attic, being attacked by peacocks while running cross country, using his real-life experiences as inspiration for his upcoming novel STRING THEM UP published by Crystal Lake Publishing, his podcast Killer Mediums, the importance and freedom of writing for fun, and much more!

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Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 65

Conversation with Rowan Hill!

Rowan Hill is the author of IN THE ARTIC SUN, FOXFIRE, and more!

In this episode we discuss Rowan's upcoming novel FOXFIRE published by Bayou Wolf Press, writing stories set in extreme environments, the Revontulet aka the aurora borealis and the ancient myth behind the name, incorporating Finnish folklore into a slasher novel, the theme of preserving nature in her work, the importance of cover art, traveling the world, Australian wildlife, and much more!

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Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 64

Conversation with Matthew Fiander!

Matthew Fiander is the author of RINGING IN YOUR EARS and more!

In this episode we discuss Matthew's debut novel RINGING IN YOUR EARS from Main Street Rag Publishing, his love of music and incorporating that into his novel, the subtlety of showing and not telling, capturing genuine feeling grief, crafting a whodunnit mystery while keeping the focus on character, the challenge of writing a teenage female protagonist, the escapism of sports, and much more!

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Conversation with Tim Meyer!

Tim Meyer is the author of LACUNA'S POINT, MALIGNANT SUMMER, THE SWITCH HOUSE, PARADISE CLUB, and more!

In this episode we discuss Tim's newly released novel LACUNA'S POINT from DarkLit Press, the upcoming release NEVER WAKE: AN ANTHOLOGY OF DREAM HORROR edited by Kenneth Cain & Tim Meyer, running a successful Kickstarter, crabs and body horror, the odd lack of dream horror in books, visualizing scenes while writing, dinosaurs and pirates, how a story can turn into something completely different than originally intended during the writing process, and much more!

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Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 62

Conversation with Sadie Hartmann aka Mother Horror!

Sadie Hartmann is the author of 101 HORROR BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU'RE MURDERED!

In this episode we celebrate and discuss Sadie's debut release 101 HORROR BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU'RE MURDERED, the origins of the "Mother Horror" moniker, her passion for reading and promoting horror, working with artist Marco Fontanili, striking a balance between creating a book for seasoned horror readers and readers new to the genre, maintaining the authenticity of her voice on the page, working with authors who contributed essays, and so much more!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mother.horror/

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Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 61

Conversation with Hamelin Bird with special guest host Chad Lutzke.

Hamelin Bird is the author of DOUBLE VISION, WAYWARD SUNS, DRENCRoM, WOOLIE, and more! Chad Lutzke is the author of BROAD STREET BASTARD, HOW THE SKIN SHEDS, THREE-SMILE MILE, SPINAL REMAINS, and more!

In this episode we discuss Hamelin's new novella DRENCRoM and his novel WAYWARD SUNS, writing drug induced trippy horror, the importance of slice of life storytelling, being inspired by David Lynch, listening to movies instead of music while writing, and much more!

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Conversation with David Joy about his new upcoming novel THOSE WE THOUGHT WE KNEW from Putnam on sale August 1st, 2023.

David Joy is the award-winning author of WHEN THESE MOUNTAINS BURN, THE LINE THAT HELD US, THE WEIGHT OF THIS WORLD, and WHERE ALL LIGHT TENDS TO GO.

In this episode we discuss David's new novel THOSE WE THOUGHT WE KNEW, social themes of; racism, white privilege and being proud of one's heritage and the impact that is having not only in Appalachian communities but the United States as a whole, crafting an opening line that grabs the reader, the importance of sense of place and already having that place in mind (specifically Jackson County, NC) before putting pen to page, having and using the feedback from an authenticity reader, the relocation of the Cullowhee African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church in 1929 and how that real life event became a pivotal moment for character Toya Gardner, and much more!

Conversation with Katherine Silva. Author of THE WILD DARK, THE WILD FALL, HALLOWED OBLIVION, ORCHARDS, and more.

In this episode we discuss Katherine's post-apocalyptic dark fantasy horror series THE WILD OBLIVION, video game inspiration, a unique spin on a ghost story, storytelling with multiple perspectives and timelines, writing the dread of a "quiet apocalypse", the special Alphabet edition of THE WILD DARK and much more! Grab a copy of THE WILD FALL on sale August 3rd, 2023.

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Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 58

ONCE THESE HILLS from Shotgun Honey Books is the brand-new novel by author Chris McGinley! Join us for the exclusive cover reveal and author chat.

In this episode we discussed McGinley's upcoming novel ONCE THESE HILLS, his short story collection COAL BLACK, Appalachian lit influences, the timber industry and railroads in Appalachia, Eastern Kentucky folklore, haints, and much more!

Pre-order ONCE THESE HILLS: https://shotgunhoney.com/books/once-these-hills-by-chris-mcginley/

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