I’m celebrating the holidays a *little* early this year as today marks the publication of slasher sensation, Candy Cain Kills Again: The Second Slaying by Brian McAuley, today’s guest! It was an absolute delight to chat with Brian about so many different topics which include: – When’s the ideal time to decorate for Christmas– The […]
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Author Chat: Nick Cutter on “The Queen”
Nick Cutter, author of horror books such as “The Troop,” “The Deep,” “Little Heaven,” “The Handyman Method,” and new from Gallery Books, “The Queen,” is one of the first contemporary horror writers I came across. To say I wouldn’t be where I am without his work is no understatement, considering “The Troop,” was the first […]
Author Interview: CJ Leede
Another Friday, another author interview! This week I’m sharing my conversation with CJ Leede, author of Maeve Fly and the recently released American Rapture. Now, American Rapture is a book that meant a whole hell of a lot to me, one that made me feel seen and heard in ways that feel extremely niche and […]
Sharpen Your Fangs: A Guide to Vampire Fall
The season of fall has long been regarded as “spooky season,” with all things creepy and frightening given a time to shine. But this year, I’m hoping to give some attention to a special subgenre, vampire fall. It’s a time for indulgence, guilty pleasures, and, for us horror-lovers, lots of blood. And what better way […]
Author Interview: Philip Fracassi
Happy Friday, everyone! Very excited to be sharing my interview with Philip Fracassi today, author of books such as: A Child Alone With Strangers, Gothic, Boys in the Valley, and the upcoming special edition release, Sarafina, with Earthling Publications. Philip is a master at crafting a unique sense of horror and suspense, and a lot […]
Author Interview: Nat Cassidy
I’m BACK, baby! After a brief hiatus, I present to you today my interview with the one and only, Nat Cassidy! Nat is the author of Mary, Nestlings, and the soon to be released novella, Rest Stop, from Shortwave Publishing. There’s a whole lot of things we talk about over this hour such as: – […]
October TBR / Spooky Reads
Here’s my over the top October TBR. Those that have followed my Instagram for years already know, but for those new here, I always try for shorter reads for Spooky Season, but then I choose 900 anyway… with the job I have I will probably end up doing way more audiobooks too. I figured I’d put […]
Reissue Revolution: A Comprehensive Guide to Stephen Graham Jones Day 2024
October 1, 2024 marks a very, very important for fans of Stephen Graham Jones’s work. If you’ve ever tried to hunt down a copy of It Came From Del Rio or Three Miles Past, you know that not only are these books out of print and a bit elusive, but they are incredibly valuable. Fret […]
Author Interview: Rachel Harrison
Welcome back friends! I have the pleasure of sharing my interview with Rachel Harrison, author of titles such as Such Sharp Teeth, Black Sheep, Cackle, The Return, and very soon, So Thirsty. Releasing this upcoming Tuesday (Sept. 10), So Thirsty is a novel that absolutely rocked my world, not just for how entertaining Rachel’s writing […]
Author Interview: Emily C. Hughes
Happy Friday Weenies and Horror Nerds alike! If you haven’t heard by now, Emily C. Hughes (queen of the horror book lists that keep my literary life organized) has written a STELLAR nonfiction book titled, Horror for Weenies: Everything You Need to Know About the Films You’re Too Scared to Watch. This book was such […]
Author Interview: Tanya Pell
Today, I have the lovely pleasure of sharing my chat with Tanya Pell, author of Cicada, the latest installment in Shortwave Publishing’s Killer VHS Series. An HWA member, her short fiction can be found in MOTHER KNOWS BEST, OBSOLESCENCE, Shortwave Magazine, and Well, This is Tense. We discuss her stories in addition to many other […]
Interview: Neil McRobert (Host of Talking Scared)
I am EXTREMELY excited to share this conversation with you all as I had the wonderful opportunity to chat with Neil McRobert, host of horror podcast Talking Scared. Now, if you don’t know Neil, I highly, HIGHLY recommend giving Talking Scared a listen as some of the biggest names in horror fiction have been on […]