The Dark Mind Podcast

It's another episode of "Dark Mind Radio," where Vince chats with talented writers and filmmakers over the phone while playing some dark EDM.

This episode's callers are Christa Carmen, author of "The Daughters of Block Island"; Jack Moody, author of "The Absence of Death"; and Merrill David, author of "Glock Lollipop."

Christa Carmen

Website:

https://www.christacarmen.com/

Jack Moody

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jack-Moody/author/B07RSTFFXD?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Merrill David

Godless:

https://godless.com/products/merrill-david?_pos=1&_sid=73087a73b&_ss=r

Dark Mind Radio

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

#christacarmen #thedaughtersofblockisland #jackmoody #theabsenceofdeath #merrilldavid #glocklollipop

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David Sodergren is a horror author of over eight novels.

His lifelong fascination with the macabre began in childhood, marked by his collection of rubber skeletons and a deep love for horror movies.

This passion seamlessly transitioned into his career as a horror writer.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his latest novel, "Rotten Tommy."

They discuss his love of found footage horror, the existential dread of characters with dementia, David's diagnosis with autism late in life, his writing process, and advice for aspiring writers.

Website:

https://www.davidsodergren.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/paperbacksandpugs/?hl=en

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Sodergren/author/B07H1MB4MT?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1721085320&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

X:

https://x.com/paperbacksnpugs?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Threads:

https://www.threads.net/@paperbacksandpugs?hl=en

Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/davidsodergren

Dark Mind Radio:

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

#davidsodergren #rottentommy #indieauthor #indiehorror

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Andrew Adams is the author behind the captivating horror anthology series "Symposium of the Reaper."

Transitioning from filmmaking to writing, Andrew brings a unique blend of dark humor, murder, and paranormal activities to his stories, creating a true rollercoaster experience for his readers.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his latest novel, "Infernal Moon."

They discuss nightmares vs. night terrors, the psychology of a dysfunctional family, parasomnia, the love of indie bookstores, his writing process, upcoming projects, and the mixed reality of coming of age.

Website:

https://www.symposiumofthereaper.com/products

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/andrew_adams_author/

Threads:

https://www.threads.net/@andrew_adams_author

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrew-Adams/author/B0BYD1LQXY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Andrew-Adams/pfbid026P54WiKZsniRk871HYVk1YSBViAjEVzFA2jTjoz8CR12GR2tYwoND4JC3eJuwMhql/

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Chris Harrison is the talented writer behind the “Crooked Tales” series.

Born in North London, Chris studied Film at Middlesex University, where he nurtured his fascination with storytelling and delved into the depths of literary and cinematic horror.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss the first book of the series, which is also his debut YA novel, entitled “The Rising.”

They discuss the minutiae of staying relevant in the young adult genre, his writing process, his journey from film to writing, and the upcoming novels in the series.

Website:

https://chris-harrison.com/

Wicked Ink Publishing:

https://www.wickedinkpublishing.com/chris-harrison

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/chrisharrison1975/?hl=en

Dark Mind Radio:

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

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For over a decade, Cameron Gallagher has been crafting stories that captivate and resonate with audiences, starting from humble beginnings with a VHS camcorder to creating award-winning short films.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his recent short film entitled "It Visits Me."

They discuss his screenwriting process, the architecture of the jump scare, the minutiae of directing children, the use of metaphor and subconscious elements, as well as revealing a few hacks for aspiring filmmakers working with a budget.

Website:

https://www.camerongallagherfilm.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/cameron96g/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMrQrWIRmQ_qrf48xfi2bmg

Dark Mind Radio:

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

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Clare Castleberry is a writer of femme domme erotica, southern gothic, and transgressive horror. 

She has an MLIS from Louisiana State University and a background in I.T. 

She joins Vince on his show to discuss her recent collection of short fiction entitled "Dark Feminine Energy: Tales of Vengeance." 

They discuss their childhood experiences with the Challenger explosion, grieving and the afterlife, Voodoo and spirituality, and the stigma of sex work.

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/femmebionic007/?hl=en

X:

https://x.com/femmebionic?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B008IMQK92

Audible:

https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Clare+Castleberry

Dark Mind Radio:

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

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Kristopher Rufty is one of the O.G. splatterpunks, having written over 20 novels.

His notable works include “All Will Die,” “The Devoured and the Dead,” “Desolation,” “The Lurkers,” and “Pillowface.”

He is lauded for his ability to seamlessly blend horror with the everyday and continues to maintain a prolific output.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his recent novel, “Old Scratch.”

They delve into the minutiae of the road-trip horror story, the pros and cons of rural versus urban settings, the magic of libraries, as well as his character development and personal life.

Website:

https://kristopherrufty.com/

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B007IYD1FC

X:

https://x.com/kristopherrufty

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/kristopherrufty/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/kristopher.rufty/

DARK MIND RADIO:

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

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Blaine Daigle is a writer of folk horror and southern gothic horror.

By day, he educates young minds as a high school English teacher, but by night, he immerses himself in the eerie tales and fears that shape our world.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his latest work entitled, "A Dark and Endless Sea."

They delve into the dangers of the Bering Sea, the superstitions and ghost stories of seafaring, character development, as well as the exciting upcoming projects from "Wicked House Press."

Website:

https://www.blainedaigle.com/

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BTB8JHCX

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/p/Blaine-Daigle-Author-100086562623387/

X:

https://x.com/bdaigle_author

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/blainedaigleauthor/

Dark Mind Radio:

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

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Daniel J. Volpe is the splatterpunk maestro behind "Talia" and "Left to You."

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his recent work"'Through the Eyes of Desperation: The Black Version," and his latest work "For the Better."

They discuss the backstory of "Shadows Casino," the sordid psychology of "The Black Widow," the minutiae of the morally gray character, as well as the complex writing process of collaborating with another author on writing a story from two different points of view.

Website:

https://www.djvhorror.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/dj_volpe_horror/?hl=en

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07FK95FZH

X:

https://x.com/DJVolpeHorror?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Substack:

https://danieljvolpe.substack.com/

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Ligia Cushman is a Dominican-American writer who explores themes of romance, betrayal, and magick through narratives centered on women of color, defying traditional fantasy tropes while offering a refreshing perspective in the genre.

She joins Vince on the show to discuss her first work in the Mose Chronicles "Rise of a Dark Throne."

They discuss the topography and cosmology of Transea, the inspiration for bioluminescence, the travails of writing sex scenes, and the best platform to market your book on.

Website:

https://lnguzman.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/lygiawrites/

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Dark-Throne-M%C5%8Dsa-Chronicles/dp/B0C34ZC43J/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wSkwqn8oatIXOPnoaCYfLJ6ainhHStu0lgGiETk6gpLGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.hYClNoiX8TEKvx77hmRTXVt7oZ4PANOXG0miiOWVVtI&dib_tag=se&qid=1716079734&refinements=p_27%3ALigia+Cushman&s=books&sr=1-1

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@lygiawrites

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