The Table Read

The Table Read 010 - Manen Lyset

On this weeks Table Read, we conjure the unholy visage of sock puppet connoisseur, propeller hat wearer and all-round wholesome author of several horrific tales, Manen Lyset. We discuss his extensive appearances on the NoSleep Podcast, turning the mundane into the horrifying and his children books. You’re sure to be both spooked and have a smile on your face.

 Manen's Author Page

 Manen's Amazon Page featuring the “Little Pumpkin” series

 Manen’s Extensive list of NoSleep Podcast appearances

 Follow us on Twitter for more info, author/story facts and more

 Follow our sister show, "The Writers Mythos" on Twitter

Hosted and Produced by: T. J. Lea, follow TJ on twitter @tjaylea and on Reddit at r/tjaylea

Executive Producer: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Logo by: Paddy Beirne

Audio program ©2020 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc.

The Table Read 009 - MAX VOYNICH

The Table Read gets experimental this week with NoSleep's resident strange fiction author constantly pushing the boundaries: Max Voynich. We discuss his meteoric rise over the last year, experimenting with formatting, styles and being featured on the NoSleep Podcast as well as a TON of inspiring writers you can check out to expand your own weird horror knowledge.

 Max’s Subreddit with his entire back catalogue

 Max’s feature on the NoSleep Podcast

 Follow us on Twitter for more info, author/story facts and more

 Follow our sister show, "The Writers Mythos" on Twitter

Hosted and Produced by: T. J. Lea, follow TJ on twitter @tjaylea and on Reddit at r/tjaylea

Executive Producer: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Logo by: Paddy Beirne

Audio program ©2020 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc.

The Table Read 008 - Hannah Costin

The Table Read takes a trip to the dentist for monsters and picks up a tenancy survival guide in our talk with Hannah Costin, a.k.a. NewToTownJAM! We discuss her initial start, surge in success, the algorithm of NoSleeps posting, what it’s like to juggle multiple series in a shared universe and our love of dark documentaries..

 Hannah’s Writing Subreddit

 The Tenancy Survival Guide adaptation by Reddit Story Lady

 Follow us on Twitter for more info, author/story facts and more

 Follow our sister show, "The Writers Mythos" on Twitter

Hosted and Produced by: T. J. Lea, follow TJ on twitter @tjaylea and on Reddit at r/tjaylea

Executive Producer: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Logo by: Paddy Beirne

Audio program ©2020 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc.

The Table Read 007 - S. H. Cooper

This week's Table Read is a fascinating sit down with Calling Darkness podcast co-creator, pioneer of the "Wholesome NoSleep" boom and all-round superb author S. H. Cooper. We discuss feminism in writing, the process of making a podcast, writers rights/fees, the difficulties of creating a show and the fun of making people sad cry! This entry is certified Horror & Wholesome.

 Cooper's Author Page

 Sarah's work and latest novel "All That's Fair" can be found here

 The Calling Darkness Podcast

 Follow us on Twitter for more info, author/story facts and more

 Follow our sister show, "The Writers Mythos" on Twitter

Hosted and Produced by: T. J. Lea, follow TJ on twitter @tjaylea and on Reddit at r/tjaylea

Executive Producer: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Logo by: Paddy Beirne

Audio program ©2020 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc.

The Table Read 006 - Bonnie Quinn.

This week's Table Read is a long conversation about D&D, folklore, gaming and all things delightfully nerd culture with one of my favourite campground owners in Fainting Goat aka Bonnie Quinn. We talk early life, not wanting to kill dragons, the inspiration, deep lore & future of the eponymous Campgrounds Series & more!

 Bonnie's writing page can be found here and is HIGHLY recommended

 Bonnie's Author Page

 The first campgrounds novel "How To Survive Camping: The Man With No Shadow"

 The Campgrounds Official Website

 Follow us on Twitter for more info, author/story facts and more!

 Follow our sister show, "The Writers Mythos" on Twitter

Hosted and Produced by: T. J. Lea, follow TJ on twitter @tjaylea and on Reddit at r/tjaylea

Executive Producer: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Logo by: Paddy Beirne

Audio program ©2020 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc.

The Table Read 005 - Gemma Amor

This weeks Table Read is a fascinating sit down with Bram Stoker Award Nominee, Calling Darkness co-creator, Voice Actor and NoSleep Podcast regular contributor Gemma Amor. We discuss everything from feminism in history to the treatment of women in the workplace, the recent outings of predators and creating safe spaces, feminism in literature, the inspiration behind Dear Laura and the importance of loving yourself when pouring your heart out into your work! This is a long edition of The Table Read, but one of the most wonderful chats we've ever had on the show.

TRIGGER WARNING: DISCUSSIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH, CHILD ABUSE AND CHILD DEATH.

 Gemma's Author Page

 Gemma's Bram Stoker Award Nominee novella "Dear Laura"

 The Calling Darkness Podcast

 Gemma's NoSleep Podcast Work

 Follow us on Twitter for more info, author/story facts and more!

 Follow our sister show, "The Writers Mythos" on Twitter

Hosted and Produced by: T. J. Lea, follow TJ on twitter @tjaylea and on Reddit at r/tjaylea

Executive Producer: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Logo by: Paddy Beirne

Audio program ©2020 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc.

The Table Read 004 - Laura Lee

This weeks Table Read is a tell-all interview with the rapidly rising popular NoSleep Writer and purveyor of gruesome delights: HerCreation aka Laura Lee. We discuss the joy of 90's horror in Goosebumps and Are You Afraid Of The Dark, the process behind penning successful works in the Suicide Helper & Phobia series, LGBTQ & ASD inclusivity in writing, gross out horror and much, much more! TRIGGER WARNING: DISCUSSIONS OF SUICIDE & CHILD DEATH

 Laura's writing page can be found here and is HIGHLY recommended

 Follow us on Twitter for more info, author/story facts and more!

 Follow our sister show, "The Writers Mythos" on Twitter

Hosted and Produced by: T. J. Lea, follow TJ on twitter @tjaylea and on Reddit at r/tjaylea

Executive Producer: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Logo by: Paddy Beirnen

Audio program ©2020 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc.

The Table Read 003 - P.F. McGrail

This weeks Table Read is a tell-all interview with perennial NoSleep author and the mind behind the hospital series; Byfels Disciple AKA Pat McGrail. We discuss his expansive story collection, the ideas behind the now famous hospital series and its complex rules, the importance of an unattractive protagonist, gross out horror and much, much more! TRIGGER WARNING: DISCUSSIONS OF SUICIDE & CHILD DEATH

 Byfels's writing page can be found here and is HIGHLY recommended

 Byfels's Amazon author page can be found here!

 "First Do No Harm: Learning the rules of residency" Pat's novel here

 Follow us on Twitter for more info, author/story facts and more!

 Follow our sister show, "The Writers Mythos" on Twitter

Hosted and Produced by: T. J. Lea, follow TJ on twitter @tjaylea and on Reddit at r/tjaylea

Executive Producer: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Logo by: Paddy Beirnen

Audio program ©2020 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc.

The Table Read 002 - Elias Witherow

On this weeks session of the Table Read, we sit down with horror author extraordinaire, Darkest Night writer and Tommy Taffy creator; Elias Witherow. We talk about the evolving sensibilities of both horror writers and consumers, the controversy surrounding The Third Parent, the impact of NoSleep on the wider horror market, The Black Farm novel and his contributions to the Darkest Night Podcast as well as much, much more. Follow us at: @TableReadPod for more info, author/story facts and more!

 Elias’ writing subreddit can be found here and is HIGHLY recommended

 A list of Elias’ books for sale, including his latest novel “Outlast Your Gods”

 The Darkest Night Podcast

 Follow us on Twitter for more info, author/story facts and more!

 Follow our sister show, "The Writers Mythos" on Twitter

Hosted and Produced by: T. J. Lea, follow TJ on twitter @tjaylea and on Reddit at r/tjaylea

Executive Producer: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Logo by: Paddy Beirnen

Audio program ©2020 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc.

The Table Read 001 - NeonTempo

This weeks Table Read is a tell-all interview with Left/Right game creator NeonTempo. We discuss his earlier short story works, how Left/Right came to be, the process of meeting huge expectations, what IS the ending all about?! Adapting into a full-length podcast, existentialism and much more!

 NeonTempo's writing page can be found here and is HIGHLY recommended

 The "Left/Right Game" Podcast by Tessa Thompson

 Follow us on Twitter for more info, author/story facts and more!

 Follow our sister show, "The Writers Mythos" on Twitter

Hosted and Produced by: T. J. Lea, follow TJ on twitter @tjaylea and on Reddit at r/tjaylea

Executive Producer: David Cummings

Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone

Logo by: Fay Wilson

Audio program ©2020 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc.