The Dark Mind Podcast

Ronald Kelly is a giant in the indie horror community, specifically, "Southern Fried Horror," and his career spans over 36 years.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his re-release of his classic "Fear," in an author's preferred edition, as well as his upcoming work.

They discuss the evolution of "Fear" from 1994 to present day, the unconscious inspiration for Ronald's books, their mutual dislike for snakes, Ronald's writing process, they even talk about whether or not "The Wizard of Oz" syncs up with Pink Floyd's "The Dark Side of the Moon."

Website:
https://www.ronaldkelly.com

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/RonaldKelly4?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Kelly

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ronald-Kelly/author/B0055Q14YK?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/dixiedarkun/?hl=en

Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/783444.Ronald_Kelly

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Ethan Soo is a screenwriter, producer, and director.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his short film "Swept Under," which is a terrifying horror story that--through a fictional story, sheds light on the factual story of the Cambodian genocide and it's obfuscation and suppression in world history due to America's controversial involvement.


"Swept Under" the film:
https://youtu.be/u1y17E4mYgc


"Swept Under" the guide:
"https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pBbxAroMUmFLK_EJ5h2GmL7hScGHb2XE/view?usp=sharing


"Swept Under" Q&A:
https://youtu.be/fVDXXa0OOYw


Ethan's Website:
https://www.ethansoo.com/


Ethan's Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ethansoop


Ethan's ceramics Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/soop.ceramics


Ethan's youtube:
https://youtube.com/@EthanSoo


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Tananarive Due is a novelist, journalist, short-story writer, professor, and provides commentary on horror on multiple media.

She joins Vince on the show to discuss her new short-story collection "The Wishing Pool and Other Stories."

They discuss dealing with dementia in the family, black horror character tropes, Jordan Peele's suprise guest appearance at one of her college lectures, and the danger of AI.

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Dylan Webster is a poet and novelist that spans the gamut of subject matter from anxiety, death, beauty, and love, all the way to the abstract concept of time.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his poetry collection entitled, "Dislocated."

They discuss the creative process, spirituality, the lack of perception and perspective of society at large, as well as the objective and subjective elements of beauty.


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Twitter:
https://twitter.com/DylanWebster94?s=20

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/phoenicianpoet/

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P.D. Alleva is a writer of "Alternative Fiction," which is a genre he coined because he did not want to be constrained to one particular genre, or subgenre.

He is a prolific novelist and produces epic tales with elements of psychological horror, sci-fi, and fantasy.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his recent novel, "Golem," and his upcoming novel, "Jigglyspot and the Zero Intellect."

Vince and P.D. talk about his hybrid outlining process, the background for the characters in "Golem," as well as impediments to writing, and his work as a therapist.

Website:
https://pdalleva.com/

Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7634126.P_D_Alleva

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/pdalleva_author/?hl=en

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/P.-D.-Alleva/author/B073D1TQPP?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/pdallevaauthor/

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCbl1jCD54BIwN4UW09PUqA

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Ronald Malfi is a prolific writer, and musician.

He has won numerous literary awards including the Benjamin Franklin Award For Popular Fiction.

He is the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist for the alternative rock band "VEER."

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his new collection of novellas entitled, "Ghostwritten," as well as his upcoming collection entitled, "They Lurk."

They talk about Ronald's writing process, his state of mind during the writing process, and the differences between writing prose, and song lyrics.

Website:
https://ronaldmalfi.com/

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ronald-Malfi/author/B001JRXTJW?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/3512996.Ronald_Malfi

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ronaldmalfi?lang=en

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/people/Ronald-Malfi/100046525307662/https://www.instagram.com/ronaldmalfi/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ronaldmalfi/

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Garret Shanley is a screenwriter that has been producing short, and feature-length films for over twenty years.

He has also collaborated on an animated short film with Pat Moriarity, and Seth Zeichner.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his films "Without Name," "Vivarium" "Realm Beyond Reason," as well as his most recent film "Nocebo," starring Eva Green, and Mark Strong, which is currently streaming on Shudder.

They discuss the evolution of his films, his writing process, as well as his current project which centers around a young man with schizophrenia.

IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1167599/

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/gaarrgh/

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Theresa Braun is a writer of dark fiction in the guise of short stories.

She has had stories published in numerous anthologies and has just released her debut collection of short stories entitled "The Broken Darkness."

She joins Vince on the show to discuss her book, the reality of some of her stories, her work as a high school english teacher and it's challenges with Chat GPT, as well as her extensive traveling, and upcoming work.

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Theresa-Braun/author/B007YTA6C2?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6424227.Theresa_Braun

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/tbraun_author?lang=en

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/theresa.anne.braun/

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Leah Saint Marie is a screenwriter, director, and producer of multiple short and feature films.
She was also a projectionist, investigative journalist, and was involved in the exoneration of a wrongfully convicted man that spent over 20 years in prison.
She joins Vince on the show to discuss her screenplay for the film "Spoonful of Sugar," which is currently streaming on Shudder, her evolution from journalist to filmmaker, as well as her multiple upcoming projects.

IMDB:
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5511952/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/leahwelch19?lang=en

Coverfly:
https://writers.coverfly.com/profile/writer-4e94205d9-22231

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CYc47VbpvbE/

Poetry:
https://www.terrain.org/2023/poetry/leah-saint-marie/

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Johnny Compton is a novelist, short story writer, and podcaster.
He joins Vince on the show to discuss his debut novel, "The Spite House," as well as his podcast, "Healthy Fears."
They discuss the concept of a "Spite House," the inspiration behind the novel, Johnny's writing process, childhood movies that do--and don't, stand the test of time, as well as the concept and unique subject matter of his podcast.

Website:
http://johnnycompton.com/

Twitter:
https://twitter.com/ComptonWrites

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/comptonwrites/

Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Johnny-Compton/author/B0B4PWTV2V?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Johnny Compton:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6861185.Johnny_Compton

Healthy Fears Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/show/5wy0XKJIfYPCI53yCG88yw?si=d4xxSSrWS9KxQpW6QqRMvw

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