Podcast appearances and mentions of dan poblocki

The Gathering by Dan PoblockiShe knows everyone thinks she is “crazy Poppy” but she really does see a girl in the mirror – in any mirror- that she looks into. And not only that, but the girl gives her things. Things that Poppy sees in the mirror and then finds in real life. But Poppy has no idea who she is and why she appears only to Poppy.And Marcus has for years heard music that he must play- music that only he can hear. But it drives his mother nuts because she doesn't like to hear Marcus play. It reminds her too much of her dead brother, who was a musician too.Azumi has lost her sister in a woods in Japan, and it has been over a year, but she can't let go of her. In fact, she is sleep walking. Then there are Dash and Dylan, two popular television stars who have their own secret story.What do all of these kids have in common? They have all been summoned to the house called Larkspur, all seeming to be an answer to all their problems, but have they solved them, or just found themselves locked in a sinister house that has no plans on letting them out alive?Recommended for grades 6 and up. 

What scared you as a kid? Monsters? Ghosts? The thing in your closet? The perilous state of the environment and the terrible carbon footprint of children's toys?If it's any of the former then you're in good company. (If it's the latter then boy did we need you in 1987!) This week's guests understand the fear that makes the childlike mind tick and tock, they know how to get under young skin, and they know how to inject a little hope into the horror. Ally Malinenko, Dan Poblocki and Lora Senf are three of the finest middle-grade authors around. Their books, This Appearing House, Tales to Keep You Up at Night and The Clackity present three very different kinds of nightmares to challenge, inspire and slightly terrify readers age 8-12.In this middle-grade special we dive deep into each of their book, to examine how horror works for younger readers. When does a lot become too much? And what can we say to the gatekeepers and politicians who would rather these precious children not read such awful things. It's an important question, cos, after all, kids are the ones who are going to have to both survive and save this world – so let's at least prepare them with some horrors they can conquer in the here and now.This is a longer episode, and a slightly left-turn. But it's also a lot of fun and surprisingly dark. Enjoy!The Clackity is published June 28th by AtheneumThis Appearing House is published August 16th by Katherine Tegen BooksTales to Keep You Up at Night is published August 16th by Penguin WorkshopOther books discussed in this episode include:Hoodoo (2015), by Ronald L. SmithHide and Don't Seek, and Other Very Scary Stories (20212), by Anica Mrose RissiGhost Love (2020), by Dennis MahoneyThe Nest (2015), by Kenneth OppellIt Looks Like Us (2022), by Alison AmesLiars Room (2021), by Dan PoblockiThe House With a Clock in Its Walls (1973), by John BellairsWait Till Helen Comes: A Ghost Story (1986), by Mary Downing Hahn“The Raft”, in Skeleton Crew (1985), by Stephen King The Haunted Book (2012), by Jeremy DysonTo find out more about my friend Amy Sarthou and her Portable Magic project to increase inclusive school reading – you can follow her on instagram at PortableMagic_reads_booksSupport Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Why do we like to be scared? With Halloween just passed I want to understand the human desire to be afraid. Sure, there is an adrenaline rush, but is there more? I chat with children & young adult spooky story author Dan Poblocki to to discuss when and why we fascinate ourselves with this genre. For many it leads to a life long obsession and as a life-long horror movie enthusiast myself - this is just what I needed to hang my hat on the scary season. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anyfriendofmine/message

After our accidental 2 month haitus WE ARE BACK! And with another listener request! This time on the book club, we're discussing The Stone Child, by Dan Poblocki!

Reviews: Runaways Vol 5 #1, Secret Empire Omega #1, Sheena Vol 4 #1, The Orville series premiere, Preacher S2 finale, South Park S21 premiere, The Strain series finale We're back to normal shows! And Jon Hoche returns to co-host! The boys talk about the new Tomb Raider and Black Widow...I mean Red Sparrow trailers and Jimmy thanks everyone for the awesome 800th episode recording. Producer Joe sat down with author Dan Poblocki to chat about the release of his 3rd book in his Shadow House trilogy. News includes: Ed Piskor is creating X-Men: Grand Design remixing years of X-Men continuity, Daniel Dae Kim replaces Ed Skrein in Hellboy, Terry Moore's Strangers in Paradise is coming to the big screen, DC's Ragman is getting an upgrade, and more! Leave your iTunes comments! 5 stars and nothing but love! Also, get a hold of us! Thanks for listening!

Just in time for Halloween, Dan Poblocki, author of the new multiplatform series Shadow House, joins us to talk about the origins of his spooky tales. The series comes with an app, which is perfect for young readers. In the episode, Dan (pictured here with his bewitching editor, Erin Black) reveals all of the creepy things that have happened to people who have worked on the Shadow House series. Join us for some scary stories! Guest: Dan Poblocki is the author of The Stone Child, The Nightmarys, The Ghost of Graylock, The Haunting of Gabriel Ashe, The Book of Bad Things, and the Mysterious Four series. He lives in Brooklyn with two adorable cats and more books than he has room for. Visit him at danpoblocki.com. Dan welcomes readers to Shadow House, a new multiplatform series filled with ghostly apparitions, spooky noises, and things that go bump in the night. The Gathering, Book 1 in the series, is in stores now. Book 2, You Can’t Hide, is coming in January 2017. Additional resources: The Shadow House website Dan Poblocki's website Dan Poblocki on Twitter Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Morgan Baden      

Just in time for Halloween, Dan Poblocki, author of the new multiplatform series Shadow House, joins us to talk about the origins of his spooky tales. The series comes with an app, which is perfect for young readers. In the episode, Dan (pictured here with his bewitching editor, Erin Black) reveals all of the creepy things that have happened to people who have worked on the Shadow House series. Join us for some scary stories! Guest: Dan Poblocki is the author of The Stone Child, The Nightmarys, The Ghost of Graylock, The Haunting of Gabriel Ashe, The Book of Bad Things, and the Mysterious Four series. He lives in Brooklyn with two adorable cats and more books than he has room for. Visit him at danpoblocki.com. Dan welcomes readers to Shadow House, a new multiplatform series filled with ghostly apparitions, spooky noises, and things that go bump in the night. The Gathering, Book 1 in the series, is in stores now. Book 2, You Can't Hide, is coming in January 2017. Additional resources: The Shadow House website Dan Poblocki's website Dan Poblocki on Twitter Special thanks: Music composed by Lucas Elliot Eberl Sound mix and editing by Daniel Jordan and Christopher Johnson Produced by Morgan Baden