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- Camping, Comedy & Killers with Author Amelia Diane Coombs on Book Lights
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Amelia Diane Coombs is the author of the new dark comedic mystery Drop Dead Sisters, as well as four young adult novels, most recently All Alone With You, a JLG Gold Standard Selection. She’s a Northern California transplant living in Seattle, Washington, with her spouse and their Siberian cat. When she isn’t writing or reading, Amelia spends her time playing video and tabletop games, road-tripping, and hiking the Pacific Northwest. You can find out more at: https://www.ameliadianecoombs.com/
And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com
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30 min - Myths & Monsters with Author Crystal King on Book Lights
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Crystal King is the author of In The Garden of Monsters, The Chef’s Secret and Feast of Sorrow, which was long-listed for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize and was a Must Read for the MassBook Awards. She is an author, culinary enthusiast, and marketing expert, and has taught at multiple universities including Harvard Extension and Boston University. She resides in Boston. You can find her at crystalking.com
And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com
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25 min - Twenty Years of Screaming with Horror Author Mark Leslie on Book Lights
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Mark Leslie would be the first person to admit he's still afraid of the monster under his bed. That might be why most of his books explore the darker side. In addition to penning a series of true ghostly tales (that include SPOOKY SUDBURY, HAUNTED HOSPITALS and CREEPY CAPITAL), he has written a few horror titles (I, DEATH, ONE HAND SCREAMING, and NOCTURNAL SCREAMS), is the editor of the horror anthologies CAMPUS CHILLS, FEEL THE FEAR, and SUPERNATURAL, and is the author of the humorous urban fantasy action/adventure 'Canadian Werewolf" series.
His other passions within the non-fiction realm include fan appreciation/trivia books about the classic modern films Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (THE CANADIAN MOUNTED), Die Hard (YIPPEE KI-YAY MOTHERF*****), and the upcoming Christmas Vacation (THE SH*TTERS FULL)
Proudly adopting the term "Book Nerd" for himself, Mark is most comfortable with a pen in hand, fingers on keyboard or with his nose stuck in a book.He can often be seen traveling to book events with a life-sized skeleton named Barnaby Bones. You can find out more at: https://markleslie.ca/
And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com
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26 min - Talking Freaky Folklore with Darkness Prevails & Carman Carrion on Book Lights
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Darkness Prevails is a spooky storyteller extraordinaire hailing from the Ozarks of Arkansas. When he's not busy spinning yarns about things that go bump in the night on Eeriecast: The Horror Podcast Network or on his wildly successful YouTube channel, "Darkness Prevails," he can often be found wandering through the misty woods, searching for evidence of Bigfoot (or at least an excuse to use his night vision goggles).
Despite his fascination with the unknown, Darkness Prevails is also a devoted family man. He is the proud father of two terrors-in-training. His wife, who may or may not be a vampire, supports his creepy pursuits and even helps him research his latest hair-raising tales.
With a love for all things spooky and a knack for making even the bravest of souls quiver in their boots, Darkness Prevails is a force to be reckoned with in the horror genre.
Carman Carrion, a dedicated folklore enthusiast and the host of the Freaky Folklore and Destination Terror podcasts, is a storyteller passionate about the mysterious and the supernatural. Hailing from Bella Vista, Arkansas, Carman combines a love for writing with an insatiable curiosity about the darker side of storytelling.
Most days are spent in the cozy confines of the office, accompanied by two dogs, Gidget, and Oni, tirelessly researching folklore spanning the globe and crafting chilling narratives. With a love for writing and an insatiable curiosity about the darker side of storytelling, Carman Carrion weaves tales that captivate and intrigue, inviting listeners and readers alike to journey into the realms of the unknown.
In addition to her podcasts, Carman, along with her husband, seizes every opportunity to travel across the U.S., embarking on journeys that unravel the rich mosaic of history and folklore woven into the fabric of our country. Whether exploring tales in the cozy confines of her office or venturing into the eerie corners of the nation, Carman Carrion invites listeners and readers alike to join her on an intriguing journey into the unknown.
You can learn more about them on the Eeriecast site - https://www.eeriecast.com/
GIVEAWAY! - Tweet to @DarkPrevails with your best monster drawing and the hashtag #FolkloreFreak to win signed copies of their books!
And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!
32 min - American Scary with Author Jeremy Dauber on Book Lights
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Jeremy Dauber is a professor of Jewish literature and American Studies at Columbia University, where he has also served as director of its Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies. He received his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Harvard and his doctorate from the University of Oxford, which he attended as a Rhodes Scholar. His most recent books are American Scary, American Comics: A History, which was featured on the cover of the New York Times Book Review, and Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew.
As “J.A. Dauber,” he is also the author of the YA novel Mayhem and Madness: Chronicles of a Teenaged Supervillain, which was a Young Adults’ Choice of the Children’s Book Council; a new middle grade novel, currently titled Press 1 For 1nvasion, will be published by Simon and Schuster’s Aladdin Books next year.
He frequently lectures on topics related to American popular culture, Jewish literature, history, and humor at venues throughout the United States and internationally. You can learn more at his website: https://www.jeremydauber.com/
And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com
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37 min - Saving Christmas with Author Dr. Roger Leslie on Book LightsDr. Roger Leslie is a scholar in the fields of success and education. Through major literary houses, medium and small presses, and his own publishing house, Leslie has published fiction and nonfiction books in multiple genres: historical fiction, inspirational self-help, spirituality, writing and publishing, movie reference, teaching and librarianship, biography, history, and memoir.Leslie has won numerous national awards including ForeWord Book of the Year, The Ben Franklin Award, and Writer’s Digest’s #1 Inspirational Book of the Year. At its inaugural event, Leslie received the Houston Literary Award for his body of work.Leslie is in demand as a teacher, coach, and keynote speaker. He is also a sought-after speaker for his lively, entertaining keynotes relating award-winning movies to any topic or group.In every book and presentation, Leslie entertains, inspires, and empowers people to live the life they dream and soar toward their own ideal of success. For more, visit RogerLeslie.comAnd for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!31 min
- Mysteries with a paranormal twist with Author Lauren Thoman on Book LightsLauren Thoman writes speculative fiction for teens and adults. Her debut novel, I'll Stop the World, was selected for publication in 2023 by six-time Emmy nominee Mindy Kaling through her eponymous imprint, Mindy's Book Studio. Lauren's pop culture writing has also appeared in numerous online outlets including Parade and Vulture. Lauren lives outside of Nashville, Tennessee, with her husband and two children in a house full of dogs and fish. When she's not writing, she's probably on the hunt for tacos or coffee, poking around her flowerbeds, or buried underneath a pile of dogs. You can find out more at: https://www.laurenthomanwrites.com/And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!31 min
- Betrayal Road with #1 NYT Best Seller Christine Feehan on Book LightsChristine Feehan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, with 83 published works in seven different series: Dark Series, GhostWalker Series, Leopard Series, Drake Sisters Series, Sea Haven Series, Shadow Series, and Torpedo Ink Series. All seven of her series have hit the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Judgment Road, the first book in her newest series, Torpedo Ink, debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list. You can find out more at her website: https://christinefeehan.com/ And check out her store here: https://feehanandco.com/ See Lisa's tarot reading with Christine's Carpathian tarot deck: https://youtu.be/IqvB65mVbJMAnd for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!43 min
- Getting Gothic with Author and Musician Aurelio Voltaire on Book LightsBorn in Havana and raised in New Jersey, Aurelio Voltaire’s boyhood fascination with horror movies blossomed into a teenage taste for the moody music of British rock bands including Siouxsie and the Banshees, Bauhaus, and the Cure. Aurelio worked for years in stop-motion animation, a career that led to gigs with MTV, Nickelodeon, and Syfy, and to becoming an instructor at the School of Visual Arts from 1996 to 2019. As a musician, he is a songwriter whose music can best be described as a collection of murder ballads, and tongue-in-cheek exercises in the macabre. He is the author of the books Paint It Black: A Guide to Gothic Homemaking and What is Goth: Music, Makeup, Attitude, Apparel, Dance, and General Skullduggery. Aurelio lives in the East Village, NY and regularly streams his YouTube show, Gothic Homemaking. You can find out more and check out his Gothic Home Products here: https://voltaire.net/the-lair-of-voltaire-wholesale and find out more about the books and music at: https://voltaire.net/booksAnd for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!35 min
- Myths & Outlaws with #1 NYT Best Seller Sherrilyn Kenyon on Book LightsDefying all odds is what #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn McQueen writing as Sherrilyn Kenyon does best. Rising from extreme poverty as a child that culminated in being a homeless mother with an infant, she has become one of the most popular and influential authors in the world (in both adult and YA fiction), with dedicated legions of fans known as Paladins–thousands of whom proudly sport tattoos from her numerous genre-defying series.Since her first book debuted while she was still in college, she has placed more than 80 novels on the New York Times list in all formats and genres, including manga and graphic novels, and has more than 70 million books in print worldwide. Her current series include: Dark-Hunters®, Chronicles of Nick®, Deadman’s Cross™, Eve of Destruction™, Nevermore™, Lords of Avalon® and The League®.Over the years, her Lords of Avalon® novels have been adapted by Marvel, and her Dark-Hunters® and Chronicles of Nick® are New York Times bestselling manga and comics and are #1 bestselling adult coloring books.You can find out more at her website: https://www.sherrilynkenyon.com/And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shining a light on good books!32 min
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