The Family Fright Night Horror Podcast

I'm joined by horror author John Durgin, whose novel "The Cursed Among Us" hits stores THIS WEEK!
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John is the lead writer at Livid Comics ("Dead Ball"), an avid horror movie buff, and frequent podcaster.
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Check out "The Cursed Among Us"....I guarantee you're in for a real treat!!!

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Renowned horror author Aron Beauregard ("The Slob," "Yellow," "Modern Hysteria") joins me to discuss 1998's "Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer" and its influence on modern horror films.
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Aron and I also discuss making a full-time living as a horror author, publishing "traps" for new authors to look out for, and his upcoming novel "The Cuck" (available June 17th).
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You can find Aron's work on Amazon or at http://www.ABHorror.com.
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Aron also hosts The Written in Red Podcast, as well as Evil Examined.

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Happy Memorial Day!
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Today I'm joined by Trevor Tieche, founder and CEO of Team VIAC (Valhalla I Am Coming) in Northwest Ohio. Team VIAC is a nonprofit organization working to help prevent veteran suicide, and their methods include discounted personal training for veterans, group excursions into the wilderness with a strong sense of purpose, and one-on-one therapy sessions aimed at reviving a sense of purpose and worth in veterans suffering from PTSD.
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Suicide is, unfortunately, a leading cause of death in veterans suffering from PTSD, and while society "feels bad" about this situation, there's not nearly enough being done about it. No one seems to know exactly how to approach the situation, and we tend to simply ignore veterans suffering from PTSD and turn them into "the unapproachable other." Like many health issues, the best way to be part of the solution is to educate yourself and others while striving to truly be there for the people who were 100% THERE FOR YOU when it truly mattered.
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Trevor Tieche is ex-Special Forces and has seen the high cost of freedom. While completely ending veteran suicide may be impossible, Tieche's goal is to spread awareness of the problem while doing everything he can to pull fellow servicemen from the depths of their inner turmoil.
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Remember, Memorial Day isn't just about drinking beer and eating hot dogs...it's about paying tribute to the men and women who gave all.

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Above all else, the horror industry is known for its heart and generosity, and no organization represents that better than Scares That Care, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that's raised over $300K  since 2006.
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Joe Ripple, founder and CEO of Scares That Care, joins me to discuss the organization, the heart and soul that goes into creating these globally-recognized events, and his all-time favorite horror movie, "Jaws."
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Scares That Care Weekend VIII is happening July 28-31, and there's still time to get your ticket! If you're an author looking for a sweet way to sling some books, there are still spots available for next Spring's Scares That Care Authorcon II.
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You can find more about the non-profit at http://www.ScaresThatCare.org or on Facebook. Together, we fight REAL monsters!

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John Wayne Comunale, author of "Death Pacts and Left-hand Paths" and several other horror novels, joins me to discuss 1987's "The Gate." We also talk about his writing process, his touring experiences, and the ups and downs of making a full-time living as an author.
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John also co-hosts the podcast "Vital Social Issues and Stuff With Kris and John Wayne" with author Kristopher Triana.
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You can find John's novels and horror merch at http://www.JohnWayneisDead.com or you can buy his books in paperback or Kindle format on Amazon.com

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