The Dark Mind Podcast

Jon Cohn is a true aficionado of all things terrifying.

Born and bred in San Diego, Jon's path took a detour through LA's film industry before leading him back to his hometown, where he embarked on a career as a professional board game designer. 

In 2019, Jon plunged into full-time writing, crafting chilling short stories published in renowned anthologies and ultimately birthing his debut novel, "The Island Mother," an island folk-horror masterpiece that clinched Publishers Weekly's esteemed Booklife Prize for best horror fiction in 2022.

Not one to rest on his laurels, Jon followed up with "Slashtag," a gripping tale of a haunted reality show gone awry.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his latest work "Everything is Temporary."

They discuss Jon's passion for horror, his creative process, and his penchant for Halloween festivities, including his legendary murder mystery parties that have become a staple in San Diego's spooky calendar.

Website:

https://www.joncohnauthor.com/about

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https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jon%20Cohn/author/B0B6JPFPSQ

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In this episode, we delve into the literary realm of Matthew Stokoe, a visionary author renowned for his boundary-pushing urban horror and gritty noir. 

With his works translated and celebrated globally, Stokoe has captivated audiences with his uniquely dark perspective on modern life. 

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his recent work "Colony of Whores."

Website: 

https://www.matthewstokoe.com

Amazon: 

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matthew-Stokoe/author/B001JOXALW?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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Tim, hailing from Bronxville, NY, is a multifaceted creative force, excelling as a writer, director, and producer.

He honed his skills at the University of Pennsylvania, where he earned acclaim for his screenplay, crowned with the title of Best Undergraduate Screenplay.

Now based in New York, he furthered his education at NYU's esteemed Filmmaking MFA program.

Notably, he was recognized as a 2020 Sundance Institute / Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellow and distinguished with NYU’s Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Feature Film Award in the same year.

Website:

https://www.inchbyinchfilms.com/people

"The Night Nurse" film:

https://youtu.be/iV5zLr78UDs?si=_c4yrVKs5fx9pL-a

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Mark Towse is a writer of short stories and novellas within the horror genre.

He began writing at the age of 45 and has been published in over 200 anthologies and periodicals.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his recent collection of novellas "The Naughty Corner," as well as his upcoming first full-lenth novel "Chasing the Dragon."

They discuss his writing process, mortality, bullying, and the current landscape of the literary world.

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Mark-Towse/author/B07H8DBS31?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Website:

https://marktowsedarkfiction.wordpress.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/towseywrites?igsh=cGVydTQ3Y2RiZmNh

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Erin Louis is a former adult entertainer turned writer who began her career with nonfiction works, recounting her experiences as a stripper for over 20 years, as well as her involvement in the secular humanist community.

She joins Vince on the show to discuss her recent novel "South of Heaven" and her latest work "Colleen."

During their conversation, they delve into topics such as her Catholic upbringing, forgiveness, the concept of deathbed conversion, her transition from nonfiction to fiction, and the dichotomy of pain and suffering.

Website:

https://www.erinlouis.com/

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Erin-Louis/author/B00QSHHOW6?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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Jack Wells is a writer of noir novels and gothic short stories.

He brings a unique flair to these classical genres and a genuine feel by conducting meticulous research.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his new collection of short stories entitled "Jack of All Trades."

The orchestral structure of the collection, the combination of "Jack the Ripper" and "The Modern Prometheus" into an enveloping narrative, the minutiae of writing male and female characters, as well as his research methods.

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jack-Wells/author/B0847SPVR9?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Jack Wells:

https://www.instagram.com/jack_wells_author/

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https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/jack-of-all-trades-jack-wells/1144113746?ean=9798986845166

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Marie Lanza is a writer of short stories and novels, a former radio producer and personality on XM Satellite Radio, and currently a ghostwriter of biographies, thrillers, and everything in between.

She joins Vince on the show to discuss her 4-book epic dystopian series “Fractured,” as well as her previous and upcoming work.

They discuss her writing process, her upbringing as a child with parents in the film industry, balancing family life with writing, and her love of the weird occurrences of real life.

Website:

http://marielanza.com/

Instagram:

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

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marielanza

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

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/MarieLanzaBooks/

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Lanza/author/B00SG6H46S?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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Tobin Elliott, a former English teacher and author, describes his works as "ugly stories about bad people doing horrible things."

He has contributed multiple short stories to various anthologies and is the author of the six-book "Aphotic Series."

Tobin joins Vince on the show to discuss "Bad Blood: The First Book of the Aphotic."

Their conversation covers topics such as sociopathy, his writing process, character development, his experiences and methods in teaching English, as well as the trajectory of the other books in the series.

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Tobin-Elliott/author/B0BH763B5C?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Linkedin:

https://ca.linkedin.com/in/tobinelliott

Barnes and Noble:

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Tobin%20Elliott%22;jsessionid=17BAC6967410908F6E9BC09C8483EDE4.prodny_store02-atgap06?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/tobinelliott.horrorguy/

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Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TheHorrorGuy91

Email:

[email protected]

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Blaine Daigle is an author of folk horror, and a high school English teacher.

He blew the minds of critics with his debut novel "The Broken Places," set in the Yukon, and has since shifted his storytelling to his native Louisiana.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his most recent novel, "A Dark Roux."

They explore the myth and reality of Voodoo, the wild development of his characters, the experience of being a high school English teacher who writes horror, and the impact of southern gothic horror on the broader horror landscape.

Website:

https://www.blainedaigle.com/about-5

Facebook:

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

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Blaine-Daigle/author/B0BTB8JHCX?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Instagram:

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

Barnes and Noble:

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Heather Daughrity an editor, writer, and book reviewer.

She is the author of the novel "Knock, Knock," the short story collection "Tales My Grandmother Told Me," and has had short stories published in numerous anthologies.

Marie Lanza is a writer of both novels and short stories.

She is the author of the 4-book post-apocalyptic series "Fractured" and has had short stories published in numerous anthologies.

She has also worked as both a producer and a radio personality and is currently a ghostwriter for biographies as well as prose.

Samantha Underhill is a writer of poetry and short stories.

She is also a voice-over artist, educator, and researcher.

She is the author of the poetry collection "Sadness of the Siren" and has had her short stories published in "Weird Tales" and "Weird House."

They join Vince on the show to discuss their short story contributions to the new short story collection "House of Haunts," which was edited and curated by Heather Daugherty.

They discuss the logistics of keeping a unified narrative throughout writing stories for an anthology that included a total of 23 authors, their writing processes, as well as their individual journeys to and within the art of creative writing.

Heather's Links

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/hdaughrityhorror/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=7f4b7839-edc5-4353-ad56-5811b76e426b&ig_mid=1F0FD152-FE1C-4F99-BBA1-350160676879

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Marie's Links

Website:

http://marielanza.com/

Instagram:

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

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/MarieLanzaBooks/

X:

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

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Marie-Lanza/author/B00SG6H46S?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Samantha's Links

Website:

https://samreadsandwrites.weebly.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/sadnessofthesiren/

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