Podcasts about horror novels

Woof. The anti-abortion cretins really brought their fuckery to the yard this week. The BS popped off from the Lone Star State all the way to the UK, so Lizz and Moji are back to lay it all out for you with some incredible guests, and dish on the week's good, bad, and mostly bad abortion stories! You know—the usual. Your Buzzkills will break down the tragic FIVE MONTH criminalization of a Texan woman's miscarriage, the motives of last week's attack at the Palm Springs IVF clinic, and learn that the enemy of our enemy is not our friend! It seems that the “anti-natalists” pulled a seat up to the cruel kids table… tune in to figure out whatever the fuck “anti-natalist” means. GUEST ROLL CALL!Joining the pod this week is one of our absolute favorites, Executive Director of the Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation Kwajelyn Jackson, to discuss getting justice for Adriana Smith, the pregnant woman forced onto life support to carry out her pregnancy. PLUS, launching from one horrifying topic to another, Moji and Lizz break down the scary grift of maternity homes with best-selling author Grady Hendrix about his new incredible new horror novel Witchcraft for Wayward Girls — proving once again that misogyny is the scariest monster.  Scared? Got Questions about the continued assault on your reproductive rights? THE FBK LINES ARE OPEN! Just call or text (201) 574-7402, leave your questions or concerns, and Lizz and Moji will pick a few to address on the pod! Times are heavy, but knowledge is power, y'all. We gotchu.  OPERATION SAVE ABORTION: You can still join the 10,000+ womb warriors fighting the patriarchy by listening to our OpSave pod series and Mifepristone Panel by clicking HERE for episodes, your toolkit, marching orders, and more. HOSTS:Lizz Winstead IG: @LizzWinstead Bluesky: @LizzWinstead.bsky.socialMoji Alawode-El IG: @Mojilocks Bluesky: @Mojilocks.bsky.social SPECIAL GUESTS:Kwajelyn J. Jackson IG: @superkwa / @feministcenterGrady Hendrix IG: @gradyhendrix GUEST LINKS:Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation WebsiteDONATE: Feminist Center for Reproductive LiberationPregnancy Justice WebsitePass the Reproductive Freedom ActSUPPORT ADRIANA SMITH: Family's GoFundMeGrady Hendrix WebsiteGrady's New Novel: “Witchcraft for Wayward Girls”Ann Fessler Book: “The Girls Who Went Away”Rickie Solinger Bookl: “Wake Up Little Susie” NEWS DUMP:US House Passes Trump's ‘Big, Beautiful' Tax and Spending Bill5 Calls: Call Your Senators to Vote Against "One Big Beautiful BillIn the UK, Police Are Being Trained to Find Abortion-Related Evidence in Women's PhonesFlorida Ruling Challenges Judicial Waivers for Abortion, Harms YouthCharlottesville Federal Court Hears Abortion Pill Access CaseInvestigators Comb Through Writings of Palm Springs Fertility Clinic Bombing SuspectWoman Released From Jail in Texas After Serving Five Months for a MiscarriageAdriana Smith and the Legal Horror of Reproductive Servitude in the USUS State Regulation of Decisions for Pregnant Women Without Decisional Capacity EPISODE LINKS:TICKETS: Genital Panic 5/30 in Minneapolis ADOPT-A-CLINIC: Hope Clinic Wishlist (Illinois)DONATE: Hope Clinic (Illinois)Kentucky Health Justice Network Website IG: @KYHealthJusticeDONATE: Kentucky Health Justice Network6 DEGREES: Andie Macdowell at Cannes BUY AAF MERCH!Operation Save AbortionSIGN: Repeal the Comstock ActEMAIL your abobo questions to The Feminist BuzzkillsAAF's Abortion-Themed Rage Playlist FOLLOW US:Listen to us ~ FBK PodcastInstagram ~ @AbortionFrontBluesky ~ @AbortionFrontTikTok ~ @AbortionFrontFacebook ~ @AbortionFrontYouTube ~ @AbortionAccessFrontTALK TO THE CHARLEY BOT FOR ABOBO OPTIONS & RESOURCES HERE!PATREON HERE! Support our work, get exclusive merch and more! DONATE TO AAF HERE!ACTIVIST CALENDAR HERE!VOLUNTEER WITH US HERE!ADOPT-A-CLINIC HERE!EXPOSE FAKE CLINICS HERE!GET ABOBO PILLS FROM PLAN C PILLS HERE! When BS is poppin', we pop off!

Katie McLain Horner and Kendra Winchester recommend genre-defying mysteries, thrillers, and horror novels! Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations! The professional book nerds (aka bibliologists) at TBR have recommended over 160,000 books to readers of all kinds. Let TBR match you with your next favorite read! Simply fill out a quick survey about what you want more of in your reading life, and your bibliologist will scour their bookish knowledge to find three reads they think you'll love. Choose from receiving just the recommendations via email, or opt to have paperbacks or hardcovers delivered right to your door. Get started for only $18! News The American Library Association has sued the Trump administration for the gutting of IMLS. Attorneys general from 21 states have also filed a lawsuit EveryLibrary condemns the Trump administration's termination of IMLS grants as an attack on libraries, museums, and archives everywhere Tracking the Trump Administration's attacks on libraries Books Discussed This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir When No One is Looking by Alyssa Cole Himself by Jess Kidd The Reformatory by Tananarive Due Opal Watson: Private Eye by Brittany J. Thurman Coram House by Bailey Seybolt If you want to send an email with feedback or show suggestions, you can reach us at readordead@bookriot.com. Otherwise you can: Find Katie on Twitter @kt_librarylady Find Kendra on Instagram and BlueSky @kdwinchester and on TikTok @kendrawinchester And we will talk to you all next time! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes))))Special featureInterview by Daniel Willcocks (https://www.danielwillcocks.com/))))With James Kennedy (https://jameskennedy.com/)James Kennedy is the author of the horror thriller Bride of the Tornado, which the Guardian named one of the “Best Recent Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror Novels” in September 2023. James‘s previous books include the sci-fi novel Dare to Know, which was named by the Times Saturday Review as a Best Sci-Fi Book of 2021, and the young adult fantasy The Order of Odd-Fish. In addition, James is the founder of the 90-Second Newbery Film Festival, an annual video contest in which kid filmmakers create short movies that tell the entire stories of Newbery-winning books in about 90 seconds. He also hosts the Secrets of Story podcast with Matt Bird. James lives in Chicago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paging library lovers- Joe from the Libby team is back to share the exciting app updates and his top five horror book recommendations from 2024 to read now.In this All-Star Book Influencer series installment, we're thrilled to spotlight Joe Skelley, cohost of The Professional Book Nerds podcast and a member of the Libby team. Joe shares his favorite features of the Libby app, lesser-known tips for maximizing your library experience, and exciting updates on the horizon for readers.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Sneak peeks at upcoming Libby features and enhancements.How to manage packed holds lists and uncover hidden library gems.Tips for new Libby users to get started and make the most of the app.In the second half of the episode, Amy and Joe dive into the world of horror literature. Joe shares:What first drew him to horror and why he loves the genre.How horror reflects societal fears and captures anxieties relevant to today.Advice for readers hesitant to try horror, including recommendations that focus on atmosphere and psychological tension over gore.Discover five of Joe's must-read horror recommendations that range from chilling novellas to groundbreaking works by authors redefining the genre.Whether you're here for the horror or want to optimize your library experience, this episode has something for every reader.Meet JoeJoe Skelley is one of the co-hosts of the Professional Book Nerds podcast. He is also a Marketing and Events Specialist at OverDrive, where he leads the coordination of the Library Vehicle as it tours around the US and Canada, contributes to the Check Out Your Library movement, and works on special events for OverDrive's Digipalooza conference.When he isn't working, Joe loves to listen to audiobooks and podcasts, get too involved in a craft or DIY project, and (most importantly) spend time with his Boston Terrier, Roscoe!Mentioned in this episode:NEW BONUS BOOK LIST: 5 New Horror Books to Read NowJoin the January Book Club Chat (How to Read a Book by Monica Wood)Professional Book Nerds PodcastGet the Most Out of the Libby App (Podcast Episode)Libby AppHow The StoryGraph Can Enhance Your Reading Life (Podcast Episode)Jackal by Erin E AdamsThe House in the Pines by Ana ReyesHorror Movie by Paul TremblayBury Your Gays by Chuck TinglePounded In The Butt By My Own Butt by Chuck TingleCamp Damascus by Chuck TingleThe Honeys by Ryan La SalaBeholder by Ryan La SalaClay McLeod ChapmanCackle by Rachel HarrisonThe Return by Rachel HarrisonA Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun HamillOne's Company by Ashley HutsonDiavola by Jennifer ThorneSo Thirsty by Rachel HarrisonBlack Sheep by Rachel HarrisonWe Used to Live Here by Marcus KliewerThe StrangersCoup de Grace by Sofia AjramKanopyA24A Mask of Flies by Matthew LyonsMonstrillo by Gerardo Samano CordovaTomie by Junji ItoLonglegsLisa FrankensteinLetterboxd AppBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores!Connect With Us:Join the Book Gang PatreonConnect with Joe on the Professional Book Nerds Podcast and InstagramConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceGet My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

In the mood for something spooky this season but tired of the same old horror movies? From Salem's Lot to Frankenstein, we discuss some of our favorite horror novels. Learn More: https://viewpointsradio.org/culture-crash-beyond-the-big-screen-horror-novels-that-outshine-the-movies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah and Laura talk about the themes, characters, and share overall thoughts of Grave Peril by Jim Butcher, and Laura actually can't believe that she wants the Loup-Garous back. They also chat about "loving all the Spidermen," Emily Henry's books, Task Master, and another S.T. Gibson book that Hannah enjoyed via audio.**This episode contains SPOILERS for Grave Peril by Jim Butcher. Spoiler section begins at: 56 min 15 secs.****CW for the episode: discussions of violence, sexual assault, infertility, pregnancy, illness, hospitalization, gore, misogyny, infant illness, blood**Media Mentions:Grave Peril by Jim ButcherStorm Front by Jim ButcherFool Moon by Jim ButcherThe Acolyte---Disney+The Mandalorian---Disney+The Book of Boba Fett---Disney+Andor---Disney+Obi-Wan Kenobi---Disney+Thor: Love and Thunder---Disney+Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings---Disney+Marvel Cinematic Universe---Disney+Friends---MaxOverboard---AppleTVConan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcastPeople We Meet On Vacation by Emily HenryBeach Read by Emily HenryHappy Place by Emily HenryBook Lovers by Emily HenryFunny Story by Emily HenryThe Charm Offensive by Alison CochrunKiss Her Once for Me by Alison CochrunChristina Lauren's worksTalia Hibbert's worksTaskmaster---YouTubeAbbott Elementary---HuluHouse---PeacockE.R.---HuluThe Little Rascals---NetflixEvocation by S.T. GibsonA Dowry of Blood by S.T. GibsonBridgerton---NetflixSex and the City---MaxJonathan Nevair's worksBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

Laura and Hannah cover the middle third of Grave Peril by Jim Butcher, and friends, it is quite the experience. They also chat about media literacy, heroes and villains in [reality] television, whether or not to DNF a book, and a TV show with a "banger of an opening song." CW for the episode: discussions of sexual assault; physical harm; death; murder; gore; misogyny; pregnancy loss; infertility; drug abuse***This episode contains SPOILERS for Grave Peril by Jim Butcher. Spoiler/plot section begins at: 56 min 30 secs.***Media Mentions:Grave Peril by Jim ButcherThe Lies of the Ajungo by Moses Ose UtomiThe Truth of the Aleke by Moses Ose UtomiBecky Chambers's worksThe Boys---Prime VideoPerfect Match---Prime VideoBreaking Bad---NetflixThe Acolyte---Disney+House---PeacockMystic Reborn by Jeff SpeightWalkable City: How Downtown Could Save America, One Step at a Time by Jeff SpeckDon't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham JonesThe Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham JonesStation Eleven by Emily St. John MandelThe Stand by Stephen KingPiranesi by Susanna ClarkeStation Eleven---MaxThe Drowing Woman by Robyn HardingA Good Neighborhood by Therese Anne FowlerThe Southern Book Club's Guide to Hunting Vampires by Grady Hendrix E.R.---HuluFriends---MaxDimension 20---YouTubeTask Master---YouTubeCut---YouTubeCrazy Ex-Girlfriend---NetflixBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

On this episode of the Write It Scared Podcast, I talk with Middle-Grade Horror Novelist Wendy Parris about her writing journey–from zero background in writing to learning all the things to publishing a novel that now sits in over 300 libraries, with another due out in September of 2024!It's hard to believe she almost gave up, and the thing that saved her is so freaking sweet and heartwarming! Wendy shares how her background in theater informs her writing process and helps her with visualization and dialogue, but she really struggles with plot and character motivation. She's had to learn to lean into writing a messy first draft so she can fix it later.It took twelve years from the time she had the idea for her debut novel, Field of Screams, until it was published.From losing agents and editors to finding new ones and writing books no one wants, her journey will teach you to stick with your passion and be stubborn about it, even in the low moments.  She also opens up about how she works through self-doubt, which looks like perfectionism, finding accountability with the community through organizations like SCBWI (The Society of Children Book Writers & Illustrators), and her approach to writing despite life's interruptions.Her insights on dealing with unhelpful internal narratives and embracing imperfections during drafting are invaluable for any aspiring writer. 01:27 Meet Wendy Paris: From Midwest to Middle-Grade Horror02:16 Wendy's Journey to Becoming a Writer03:37 The Abandoned Farmhouse Inspiration05:38 Joining Writing Communities and Finding an Agent06:57 The Long Road to Publication12:46 Writing Process and Inspirations17:43 Exploring the Compressed Timeline18:36 The Struggle with Perfectionism21:42 Finding Time to Write24:15 Dealing with Self-Doubt27:07 Learning the Craft and Best Advice29:59 The Joy of Writing and Middle-Grade Horror is Having  Moment31:39 Current Projects and Where to Find WendyCONTACT INFO: www.wendyparris.comInstagram:@wendyparrisauthorX/Twitter:@wlparriBluesky:@wendyparrisauthor.bsky.socialAgent:Hilary Harwell, KT Literary: hilary@ktliterary.comPublicist:Lena Reilly, lreilly@penguinrandomhouse.comSupport the Show.To become a supporter of the show, click here!To get in touch with Stacy: Email: Stacy@writeitscared.co https://www.writeitscared.co/ https://www.instagram.com/writeitscared/ Take advantage of these Free Resources From Write It Scared: Download Your Free Novel Planning and Drafting Quick Start Guide Download Your Free Guide to Remove Creative Blocks and Work Through Fears

Lisa and Diana Rodriguez Wallach talk about young adult horror books. Diana is a multi-published author of young adult novels. Her recent young adult Latinx Horror novel is Lizzie Borden meets Supernatural, named Hatchet Girls. It was released in October 2023.  She did an extensive research and slept in the house where Borden's parents were killed and she hiked in the nearby forest. She also discusses the book she's writing now. You can find Diana on her website here. You can also find her on her Instagram and onTik Tok.  She has written several books including: Small Town Monsters  Proof of Lies End of the LieLies that Bind 

Back from a too-short break, but ready to delve into the greatest haunted house of them all! Shirley Jackson's Hill House. The place where the scary things walk alone. Thankfully, I am not alone. I'm joined by my own group of creepy ghost-hunters: Paul Tremblay (A Head Full of Ghosts, Cabin at the End of the World), Johnny Compton (The Spite House) and Catriona Ward (Last House on Needless Street, Looking Glass Sound). I can think of no better collective to explore the corridors of this book and house. We get INTO it. The crafted magic of that infamous opening paragraph, the long legacy of creepy houses in American fiction, the choice between the haunted void and hideous, mundane reality. Plus, a raft of film recommendations, and a few brief forays into our favourite real haunted places. This one was necessary. Hope you enjoy it. Other books mentioned: House of Leaves (2000), by Mark Z. DanielewskiCarrie (1974), by Stephen King‘Salem's Lot (1975), by Stephen KingThe Shining (1977),  by Stephen KingThe Spite House (2023), by Johnny ComptonThe Art of Fiction: Notes on Craft for Young Writers (1983), by John GardnerThe Letters of Shirley Jackson (2021), edited by Laurence Jackson HymanWhen Things Get Dark: Stories Inspired by Shirley Jackson (2021), ed. by Ellen Datlow“Oh, Whistle, and I'll Come to You, My Lad” (1904), by M.R. James Support Talking Scared on Patreon Visit the Talking Scared site Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #173: Dark Adult Fiction Books Coming Out February 2024 Part 1 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you)   Almost Surely Dead. by Amina Akhtar (February 1) https://amzn.to/3vKgODH   The Antique Hunter's Guide to Murder (Book 1 of a series), by C.L. Miller (Feb 6) https://amzn.to/3SAl7dS   The Blueprint, by Rae Giana Rashad (Feb 13) https://amzn.to/3u60L2O   The Book of Doors, by Gareth Brown (Feb 13) https://amzn.to/3unDyZP   The Book of Love, by Kelly Link (February 13) https://amzn.to/3RsOb6z   Bored Gay Werewolf, by Tony Santorella (Feb 27) https://amzn.to/3SixH04   The Briar Book of the Dead, by A. G. Slatter (February 13) https://amzn.to/3tYY9Un   Bride, by Ali Hazelwood (February 6) https://amzn.to/3vKfXTv   To Cage a God, by Elizabeth May (February 20) https://amzn.to/47KN72D   An Education in Malice, by S. T. Gibson (February 13) https://amzn.to/414Iz5z   End of Story, by A.J. Finn (Feb 20) https://amzn.to/3SCMioi   Everyone Who Can Forgive Me Is Dead, by Jenny Hollander (Feb 6) https://amzn.to/3umOcA9   The Fortune Seller, by Rachel Kapelke-Dale (Feb 13) https://amzn.to/3u5mDva   The Fox Wife, by Yangsze Choo (Feb 13) https://amzn.to/46TJWFt   The Framed Women of Ardemore House, by Brandy Schillace (February 13) https://amzn.to/3HAok6F   Island Witch, by Amanda Jayatissa (February 20) https://amzn.to/3OcijAW   King Nyx,, by Kirsten Bakis (February 27) https://amzn.to/46DgWln     Dark Side of the Library Amazon Live Channel:  https://www.amazon.com/live/darksideofthelibrary/ Dark Side of the Library Podcast: https://www.darksideofthelibrary.com/ Dark Side of the Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darksideofthelibrary Dark Side of the Library on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darksideofthelibrary

Today, I chat with Constance Sayers about her beautiful gothic novels, including her newest one, THE STAR AND THE STRANGE MOON. It's a book about an obscure French horror film, and the actress who disappeared into it. It's a gorgeous book, like all of her other horror novels,  which you can find in my online bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That's at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join my Patreon community, buy merch, or make a Ko-fi donation through the links available on my on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com. Thanks for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheworeblack/message

We're going up in the world this week – longitudinally and latitudinally, with the GOAT of endurance, adventure Gothic, Michelle Paver. Michelle joins me for a big conversation about her novels Dark Matter and Thin Air – two of the most effective ghost stories of the 21st century. One takes us to the Arctic, the other to a Himalayan peak, both places littered with the dead… who may still be around. We talk about how ghost stories work, their tradition and what perhaps differentiates them from horror. We consider the challenge of writing heroes with imperial perspectives, and Michelle relates her own, eerie, dangerous experiences out in the frozen wilds. This is perfect winter listening, even if we did record it in July.  Enjoy! Books mentioned: Wolf Brother (2004), by Michelle PaverThe Abominable (2013), by Dan Simmons30 Days of Night (2002), by Steve Niles and Ben TemplesmithThe Others of Edenwell (2023), by Verity Holloway“The Kit Bag” (1908), by Algernon Blackwood Cold Earth (2009), by Sarah MossNumber 90 and Other Ghost Stories (2000 rpt) B.M. CrokerA Beleaguered City (1871), by Margaret Oliphant The Long Tale (Tail) of Dogs in Fiction (Esquire) Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Join us as we discuss, Schrader's Chord, by Scott Leeds;  Dead Silence, by S.A. Barnes; The Shadow Cabinet, by Juno Dawson; Nestlings, by Nat Cassidy;  A Sliver of Darkness, by C.J. Tudor.To learn more about the books or to purchase - click below!https://bookshop.org/shop/youvegottoreadthisVisit us on our Instagram Page - Click below!https://www.instagram.com/youvegottoreadthispodcast/Visit us on our Facebook Page - Click below!https://www.facebook.com/Youve-Got-to-Read-This-100997165428924Please note - we receive a percentage of each purchase you make on our Bookshop page that goes to support the production of our podcast.

V. Castro's 2021 coming of age novel Goddess of Filth explored ancient goddesses, friendships, sexuality, faith and identity. We dig into the story and the themes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part two of our mini-series about mummies for spooky month. This time we talked about the most famous mummy romance novel (besides ours): The Mummy or Ramses the Damses by Anne Rice. Next week we'll wrap things up (sorry) with a slant rhyme on mummies, zombie romance.

Come home!! We have to come home!! The House is calling us. Yep, this week we are going back to the most haunted house of all. Hill House. Shirley Jackson's classic bad place. And we're going in the company of three-time Shirley Jackson Award Winner, Elizabeth Hand, whose new novel is the first ever sanctioned sequel to Jackson's classic. A Haunting on the Hill submits four new unwitting victims to the horrors of Hill House. But that's where the stories diverge. Liz's take on this soured ground is a whole different thing, full of witchcraft, theatre-drama and weirdness even Jackson didn't dream up. We talk about Jackson's huge legacy, the pressures and pleasures of playing in her sandbox, treating Hill House as a character and murder ballads.  Enjoy! Welcome home.  A Haunting on the Hill was published on October 3rd by Mulholland Books and Sphere Books mentioned: When Things Get Dark: Stories Inspired by Shirley Jackson (2021), ed. by Ellen DatlowThe Shining (1977), by Stephen KingElectric Eden: Unearthing Britain's Visionary Music (2011), by Rob YoungThe Magic Box: Viewing Britain through the Rectangular Window (2021), by Rob YoungSupport Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Ready to unravel a chilling tale?  In this episode, horror writer Rachel Harrison joins us on the couch as she unravels the layers of her latest horror masterpiece, "Black Sheep."  Black Sheep is a small-town horror novel where a cynical twenty-something, Vesper, receives an unexpected wedding invitation from her unconventional family, prompting her to confront dark secrets and reckon with her own crisis of faith.  We delve into the crux of Rachel's inspiration, the role of doom scrolling in shaping Vesper's persona, and the unique importance of the New Jersey setting.  But Rachel doesn't just tell us about her thrilling tales; she also lights the way for readers who might be in a slump or struggling to find time to read.  Plus, we get some great book recommendations!BOOK:Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison on Amazon or Bookshop.   SHOW NOTES & BOOKLIST:Find the episode show notes and a list of all the books mentioned here.MORE RESOURCES:Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Join the BiblioLifestyle Community & the Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club for a fun, online book club experience!  Come and share books you've read, get inspiration for what to read next, make friends, and encourage each other along the way.  Learn more and join the community: bibliolifestyle.com/community.THE BIBLIOLIFESTYLE 2023 FALL READING GUIDEGet ready for a cozy fall reading season! Download your free copy of the guide when you visit fallreadingguide.com. This year's guide has thirty books organized across nine categories, plus fun recipes, fall activities, lifestyle tips, classic books, and a fun challenge. So download your free copy and discover your next favorite book! BIBLIOLIFESTYLE COMMUNITY & BYOB CLUBRead a good book recently? Join our members-only Community & Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club and tell us about it! Here we read what we want, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Attend our online book club, seasonally-themed happenings, get exclusive content, plus more! BIBLIOLIFESTYLE COMMUNITY & BYOB CLUBRead a good book recently? Join our members-only Community & Bring Your Own Book (BYOB) Club and tell us about it! Here we read what we want, make friends, and encourage each other along the way. Attend our online book club, seasonally-themed happenings, get exclusive content, plus more!

Our dear friends from the Jack of All Graves Podcast, Corrigan and Marko, join Ryan and Jo to talk about all manner of spooky books, from Horror Novels to books bound in Human Skin! Jack of All Graves Books Mentioned During This Episode Watch the Jack of All Graves video about Books Bound in Human Skin! Sources: Dark Archives: A Librarian's Investigation Into the Science and History of Books Bound in Human Skin  The macabre world of books bound in human skin - BBC News The People Who Became Book Bindings | UCL Researchers in Museums 'Dark Archives' Explores The Use Of Human Skin In Bookbinding : NPR Burke and Hare: Here is the story behind Edinburgh's most horrific and prolific serial killers Serial killer William Burke's skeleton goes on display - BBC News Let's Talk About Binding Books with Human Skin Burke and Hare, grave robbers and murderers Pocketbook made from Burke's skin - Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh Seeking the Truth Behind Books Bound in Human Skin - Atlas Obscura Wikipedia overview: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voynich_manuscript The Beinecke's (Yale's special collections library) page about the Voynich:  https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/collections/highlights/voynich-manuscript A video lecture from one of my grad school professors who is an expert on the manuscript:  https://beinecke.library.yale.edu/voynich-manuscript-lisa-fagin-davis OTHER LINKS Reading Challenge Gibson's Bookstore Website Purchase Gift Certificates!  Browse our Website by Category! Donate to the Bookstore! Check out our Events Calendar! Gibson's Instagram The Laydown Instagram Facebook BlueSky TikTok Libro.fm  Use the code LAYDOWN for 2 audiobooks for the price of 1!  Jack of All Graves Book Club Email us at thelaydownpodcast@gmail.com

Sorry not sorry this week. Yes I'm going to destroy your wallet and your bookshelves…but you LOVE IT!!Our guest is Sadie Hartmann, AKA Mother Horror to the likes of us. One of the most influential horror reviewers in the world. The editor in chief of Dark Hart Books and the co-owner of the Night Worms horror subscription service. She knows a thing or two about this haunted library.And she's written a book to guide the unwary, or the just-plain curious. Or anyone who wants a new book to read. 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered is Sadie's guide to the horrid books that she loves – the ones that chill her blood, warm her heart and turn her stomach. We talk about her selection process, her blogging origin story, the gatekeeper problem in horror, our shared fear of certain kinds of book and the joy of scary stories featuring kids on bikes. Renew your library card or get ready to buy some books!101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered was published on August 8th by Page Street PublishingOther books mentioned in this episode include:The Devil All the Time (2012), by Donald Ray PollockKnockemstiff (2008), by Donald Ray PollockCome Closer (2003), by Sara GranLord of the Flies (1954), by William GoldingBoys in the Valley (2023), by Philip FracassiThe Lost Girls of Camp Forevermore (2018), by Kim FuDevil's Creek (2020), by Todd KieslingGather the Daughters (2017), by Jennie MelamedThe Girl Next Door (1989), by Jack KetchumAlong the Path of Torment (2020), by Chandler MorrisonApartment 16 (2010), by Adam NevilleLast Days (2012), by Adam NevilleThe Reddening (2019), by Adam NevilleLonesome Dove (1985), by Larry McMurtryA House with Good Bones (2023), by T. KingfisherNumber One Fan (2020), by Meg EllisonHouse of Leaves (2000), by Mark Z. DanielewskiLet the Right One In (2004), by John Ajvide LindqvistBetty (2020), by Tiffany McDanielOn the Savage Side (2023), by Tiffany McDanielWhalefall (2023), by Daniel Kraus Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Our guest this week is Stephen King.That's it. That's the intro.Stephen King. The architect of modern horror and the creative north star of my life, and many of yours. He's on the show, talking about his new book, Holly and why the central character just won't let him go. We cover his attitude to academia, horror and hope, how his worldview sits with a fractured reality, and we even hear some exciting, exclusive details about some upcoming books.I lack the words to convey my delight.EnjoyOther books mentioned in this episode include:The Boy on the Bridge (2017), by M.R. CareyDMV (2023), by Bentley LittleMary: An Awakening of Terror (2022), by Nat CassidyThe Clackity (2022), by Lora SenfThe Murder of Roger Ackroyd (1926), by Agatha Christie“Beyond the Wall of Sleep,” (1919), by H.P. LovecraftThe Passenger (2023), by Cormac McCarthyLight Perpetual (2021), by Francis SpuffordThe Deluge (2023), by Stephen Markley Holly is published on September 5th by Hodder and Scribner Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Come get a balloon, bring your slingshot, let's float…it's here!!!Yes, finally we're off to Derry, to do battle with that goddamn clown. But as everyone knows, we can't fight Pennywise alone. That's why I'm taking my trusty, loyal, brave band of Losers with me. Nat Cassidy (Mary: An Awakening of Terror) and Ally Malinenko (This Appearing House) are joining me for a tour of the sewers, subtext and sociological horrors at the heart of King's IT. Halfway through we realised this would to be a two-parter, ‘cos there is just too much to say. The horrors will follow in Part Two, this time we focus mainly on the heart. We talk about the characters, the depictions of childhood… and yes we get into that  scene (with possibly surprising opinions). I so hope you like this episode gang. I want to finally take the chance to explain what this book means to my enduring boyish heart. Enjoy!Read Grady Hendrix's essay HERESupport Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

I've rarely been more excited about an episode – for you to hear it or, indeed, about its very contents.We're joined this week by Mike Flanagan. Yes, that Mike Flanagan. The genius loci of modern visual horror, the writer and director behind Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House, Doctor Sleep, The Midnight Club and Oculus. Our most literary horror director and a man who understand that horror is where the heart is. If you think my praise is too gushing then… we'll just have to disagree.He may be a filmmaker, but he sure does love books. In this conversation we talk about Mike's deep love for horror stories, how his childhood reading continues to influence his career, and what he's still loving about the genre. We discuss his upcoming take on Fall of the House of Usher, his next Stephen King adaptation, and a certain tower that looms in the distance.Yes, Mike's career – like all great things – follows the Beam.   The Fall of the House of Usher is out on Netflix later this year. Other books mentioned in this episode include:The House with a Clock in its Walls (1973), by John BellairsIt (1986), by Stephen KingGerald's Game (1992), by Stephen King“The Life of Chuck,” in If it Bleeds (2020), by Stephen KingEcho (2022), by Thomas Olde HeuveltBlackwater (1983), by Michael McDowellIf You See Her (2019), by Ania AhlbornThis Appearing House (2022), by Ally MalinenkoThe Clackity (2022), by Lora Senf Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

 If horror is indeed a broad church, then our guest this week is preaching from the darkest of pulpits. Paula D. Ashe is the author of We Are Here To Hurt Each Other – a collection of short stories that has accrued infamy and acclaim in equal measure over the last 12 months. Her stories are cruel. They present a depraved world of man (and woman's) direst excesses, a world that rubs against the numinous and the cosmically amoral. Can you say ‘trigger warnings needed'!We talk at length about the allure of extreme horror, about whether an author can truly consider their readers' feelings, about horrendous crimes and the difference between the horror of imagery and action. We also give a lot of love to Clive Barker and his influence on Paula's own mythos-building.This may be the most extreme episode of Talking Scared ever recorded.Enjoy (whatever that means!) We Are Here To Hurt Each Other was published on 21st Feb 2022, by Nictitating Books Other books mentioned in this episode include:Where I End (2022), by Sophie WhiteStephen (1991), by Elizabeth MassieThe Hellbound Heart (1986), by Clive BarkerSupport Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

On this episode, I talk with my friend, Executive Editor of Rue Morgue Magazine, and Cohost of The Faculity of Horror podcast Andrea Subissati. We go over our top 6 favorite Stephen King novels and a few honorable mentions.https://www.rue-morgue.com/https://www.facultyofhorror.com/Synth Outro by Abraxas HornMy email and social links:Brandonlegion666@yahoo.comTwitter: Horrorwolf666Instagram: Brandonlegion666 Facebook: Horrorwolf666Website: www.horrorwolf666.com

Horror writer Stephen Graham Jones tackles indigenous identity through his terrifying novels. In last year's novel, My Heart is a Chainsaw, Jones tells the story of a woman named Jade whose community is being torn up by a new celebrity development... and by a slasher on the loose. This year, Jones publishes the sequel, which has Jade return to her town just as the convicted slasher escapes from prison to finish the job. Jones joins us to discuss his books, My Heart is a Chainsaw and Don't Fear the Reaper.

It's the Christmas Special and with the obligatory requirement to do something different – we're turning the tables.Yes, I'm the one being interviewed this week.To make that a palatable offering for listeners, the guest interviewers are none other than Rachel Harrison and Josh Malerman. Friends of the show and horror superstars who, out of the goodness of their hearts, devoted an evening to asking me questions. Don't listen for me; listen for them. Amongst other parts of my odd life, we cover my early gorilla terrors, my unhealthy relationship with running, and my time as an alpaca farmer. Oh and of course, Stephen King comes up a time or two.What have we learned in this self-important project – 1) the hubris of the male podcaster knows no bounds and 2) I become a lot less articulate when talking aboiut myself.Oh …  and also, I have an idea that you may, or may not like. Enjoy, and merry Christmas. Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Are you ready for some learnin'?This week rather than focusing on any single book, or any single author – I thought we'd have a little look at … y'know … the entire friggin' history of Horror and Gothic across the centuries. After all, what's a Christmas break from podcasting if you aren't doubling the length of your episodes and making the scope infinite? Thankfully, I'm joined by a bona fide expert. Professor Roger Luckhurst, from Birkbeck College, London comes with me to talk about the history of dark culture. We use his great new book, Gothic: An Illustrated History as a guide. We cover everything we can in a couple of hours – from the birth of the genre in the 1700s, through Shelley and Stoker and all the way across the Atlantic to pick up with Poe and Lovecraft and Jackson. And as we get into the modern era we see the genre split and fracture in fascinating ways. I hope you enjoy this immensely. Prof Rog is the best guide an eager Goth or horror nerd could hope for.**Note – this episode was originally released on Talking Scared Patreon as a series of 3 shorter episodes. Gothic: An Illustrated is out now from Palgrave.Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Get ready to be sickened by my praise.My guest this week is Philip Fracassi. Last year his historical horror, The Boys in the Valley got the Stephen King endorsement. He's already following up with A Child Alone With Strangers - his second novel (or is it his first, or his third – as you'll hear it's complicated).This book is an all-timer. It blends the relaxed, character driven storytelling of the best 80s horror, with a contemporary cross-genre style that keeps you shocked …  and shook. I tell you now, this book will take your heart, put it in a velvet box – and then stamp on that box until it's mush.We talk about a lot of things in this 70-minute conversation. Writing believable children, creating great villains, and conceiving original monsters and true otherness. We explore insectile horror, empathy overloads and setcking to your guns on word-length.This is my last author-interview of the year and I couldn't have hoped for a better book to discuss.Enjoy! A Child Alone With Strangers was released on October 25th by Talos Press Other books mentioned in this episode include:The Boys in the Valley (2021), by Philip FracassiGothic (2023), by Philip FracassiThe Stand (1990), by Stephen KingThe Magus (1965/1977), by John FowlesLet it Come Down (1952), by Paul BowlesThe Delicate Prey and Other Stories (1950), by Paul BowlesSupport Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Are you a city mouse or a country mouse? That's the question at the heart of my conversation with Charlotte Northedge. Her new novel, The People Before argues that though the city may be a hassle, it's a lot less scary than what waits out there in the fields and farmhouses of this pleasant land. Charlotte is very much a city mouse. She's also the Head of Books for The Guardian Newspaper, which makes her superbly well-euipped to talk about fiction in general, and this is an episode that really gets into the Gothic tradition of which The People Before is part. We talk about the unique nature of the female gothic, domestic loads and mortgage terror, the economics of haunted houses, and I stand by my argument that rural axe-murders are fairly rare.Enjoy! The People Before was released on November 10th by HarperCollinsOther books mentioned in this episode include:The House Guests (2021), by Charlotte NorthedgeThe Last House on Needless Street (2021), by Catriona Ward Sundial (2022), by Catriona Ward The Fell (2021), by Sarah MossThe Haunting of Hill House (1959), by Shirley JacksonRebecca (1938), by Daphne Du MaurierThe Turn of the Screw (1898), by Henry James Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

It's coming home, it's coming … horror's coming home!Alright, no one panic – this isn't about football. We'll avoid that particular nightmare of human corruption and talk about something much more nourishing – the delights of British Folk Horror.Our guest is Fiona Barnett, and these days it's seems like a mini-celebration everytime I have a fellow Brit on the show. Her debut novel The Dark Between the Trees is also quintessentially British, mired in the myth and lore and landscape of these sceptic isles. Her novel follows two groups into the cursed Moresby Woods. One is a group of soldiers from the 16th Century; the other is a research group in the present day. Neither expedition goes at all well…Amongst many things, Fiona and I talk about writing female groups, about propelling the plot in the face of paralysis weirdness, we discuss the nature of folktale and truth, and we look into the abyss of Deep Time.And in case that all sounds awfully hifalutin – I make sure to talk about monsters as much as I can. Though this week, I promise, there is no Bigfoot. Enjoy! The Dark Between the Trees was released on October 11th by SolarisOther books mentioned in this episode include:Annihilation (2014), by Jeff VanderMeerMythago Wood (1984), by Robert HoldstockPicnic at Hanging Rock (1967), by Joan LindseyDeep Time: A Literary History (2023), by Noah HeringmanBegars Abbey (2022), by V.L. ValentineLolly Willowes, or the Loving Huntsman (1926), by Sylvia Townsend WarnerSupport Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

I don't always talk about Bigfoot … but when I do it's with the BEST people.Our guest this week is Erika T. Wurth, author, narrative artist and creative writing guru. She is of Apache/Chickasaw/Cherokee descent and she pours all of that skill and heritage into her new novel White Horse. It's a tale of haunting, hard-living and violence, with a certain hairy indigenous monster that pops up in your dreams.This is NOT the Bigfoot that you expect, or want to meet. As well as that brief foray into hairy hominid lore (I restrained myself; you're welcome), Erika and I also talk about the dreaded dream sequence, the German phenomenon of Sonder, the real Overlook hotel and Jack Kerouac, of all people.Enjoy!White Horse was released on November 1st by Flatiron BooksOther books mentioned in this episode include:Buckskin Cocaine (2017), by Erika T. WurthBlack Sun (2021), by Rebecca Roanhorse Ghost Eaters (2022), by Clay McLeod ChapmanSupport Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Halloween may be over but I trust you aren't tired of horror? No? Good. ‘Cos this week's guest packs a double-whammy – horror novels and horror movies all in one. Brian McAuley is a screenwriter and debut novelist. His first book, Curse of the Reaper is a behind-the-scenes look at how the horror movie sausage gets made, featuring the greatest slasher icon never to actually exist, and some of the best ‘bad' scriptwriting you'll ever read.Brian and I talk about Hollywood as a place of both cinematic and spiritual horror. We compare our favourite franchises and our love for Robert Englund. We discuss why the genre needs to remember to be fun, and how you can judge a lot from someone's reaction to the latest Texas Chainsaw Massacre.  All in all, it's the perfect book for the day after Halloween – when we just need to keep the horror train rollin'Enjoy!Curse of the Reaper was released on October 4th by Talos Press.Other books mentioned in this episode include: Rootwork (2022), by Tracy CrossHollywood Monster: A Walk Down Elm Street With the Man of Your Dreams (2009), by Robert Englund and Alan GoldsherThe Dark Half (1989), by Stephen King Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

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The last episode before Halloween and it's suitably about my favourite book of the year: Andy Davidson's The Hollow KindAndy is the Stoker-nominated author of In the Valley of the Sun and The Boatman's Daughter. The Hollow Kind is his third book and it packs a lot into its 400 pages. It's as dense and weighty as an imploding paper star. It's a haunted house story (of sorts), a creature feature (of sorts) and a whole lot of Southern Gothic of many kinds. The prose is lush and wow, does Andy know a lot about the history of Georgia both human and natural.We talk about that, as well as the link between industry and horror, the allure of extreme violence, and the sheer delight of finding a map at the front of a book. Plus, we go a little deeper than usual into the nature and origins of the evil at the heart of the story.Enjoy and have a happy Halloween my horror-loving siblings!The Hollow Kind was released on October 11th by MCD Other books mentioned in this episode include:The Boatman's Daughter (2020), by Andy DavidsonConvulsive (2022), by Joe KochAbsalom, Absalom! (1936), by William FaulknerPoachers (1999), by Tom FranklinKnockemstiff (2008), by Donald Ray PollockJo Koch interview with Andy at Southwest Review Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

*Note new my new novel Nightmare City (co-written w/ Anthony Trevino out soon!* Welcome to a special bonus Top Ten list. Halloween 2022 is coming up and I thought we should talk about ten horror fiction novels (ok two short stories and a bunch of novels) I would like to see made as movies. There are some exciting adaptations coming up with Paul Tremblay's Cabin at the End of the World becoming a movie and we have recently seen Josh Malerman and Tim Lebbon's genius novel Bird box and The Silence get made. Sarah Pinbrough's Behind her eyes and more. I think modern horror is covered That's why everything on this list is about 15 years or older. Also, I would love to adapt Lovecraft, Barker, or King but that happens all the time so let's go a bit deeper. So here are ten projects I would want to make if Hollywood tapped me on the shoulder and said David make a horror movie based on something classic that already exists. I would love to see any or all of these but they start at 10 and I become more passionate about them as we go. •You can find my books here: Amazon-https://www.amazon.com/David-Agranoff/e/B004FGT4ZW •And me here: Goodreads-http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2988332.David_Agranoff Twitter-https://twitter.com/DAgranoffAuthor Blog-http://davidagranoff.blogspot.com/

It was Thomas Wolfe who wrote “you can never go home again.” Huh, what did he know? (yes, I understand the metaphor – move on!)This week's guest proves that whilst you can go home, you may not want to. Erin E. Adams is an actor, playwright and now the debut author of JACKAL, a novel of homecomings horrid and awful. Each year, in the small Pennsylvania town of Johnstown, a young Black girl goes missing, taken by whatever lurks in the woods surrounding the town. Helluva premise!!Erin takes us on a tour of Johnstown, both the real and the sorta fictional version. We talk about justification and paranoia, about anger as a superpower and the notion that horror is a genre for white people. She explores the epochal moments from her town's history and goes deep on her feelings about Black horror's handling of trauma. Then we compare our memories of small-town adolescence – finding that some sh*t is the same all around the world. Enjoy!Jackal was released on October 4th by Bantam.Other books mentioned in this episode include:How to Recognize a Demon has Become Your Friend (2011), by Linda AddisonCome With Me (2021), by Ronald Malfi – episode 49 Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

In honor of the spooky season, this week's episode of Random Lines joins Bartholomew County Public Library employee Jodi and Viewpoint Books employee Celia as they talk about horror books.

Do you know anyone with hairy palms? Weird question, but as this week's novel-in-question will convince you, it's best to be careful around the hirsute.Our guest is Rachel Harrison, returning to Talking Scared with her brand new SUCH SHARP TEETH. It's a tale of small-town relationships, female transformation, love and … werewolves.Anyone who has read either of Rachel's previous novels, The Return or Cackle, will know that she has a knack for reinventing horror tropes within snarky satire. Such Sharp Teeth is no different in that regard. Rachel and I talk about messy characters, beastly metaphors, and rage filled rooms. We get into the unexpected earnestness of romance, and we wonder if      horror comedy may well be the best genre to represent contemporary existence.And stick around because Rachel also has the best ever answer to the question, what truly scares you… Enjoy!Such Sharp Teeth is released on October 4th by Berkley.Other books mentioned in this episode include: Build Your House Around My Body (2021), by Violet KupersmithThe Return (2020), by Rachel Harrison – episode 17Cackle (2021), by Rachel Harrison Support Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

The best and spookiest season starts in earnest, this year on Talking Scared. Our guest is Jamie Flanagan, actor, screenwriter, and part of the team who delivered such televisual delights as The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass and now, The Midnight Club.With The Midnight Club due to land on Netflix worldwide this Friday – I rejigged the schedule to sneak in a chat with Jamie about his work on the show, his relationship with horror-maestro director, Mike Flanagan, and some of the magic that bubbled to the surface in Midnight Mass. Jamie pulls back the veil on the mythical ‘writers room'. He talks about the difficulty of getting anything to screen. And we talk, of course, about the influence of Stephen King.It's a pleasant detour this week, away from books, without leaving the literary entirely behind.Enjoy!The Midnight Club is released worldwide on Netflix, October 7th.  Other books mentioned in this episode include:The Midnight Club (1994), by Christopher Pike The Mist (1980), by Stephen KingHouse of Leaves (2000), by Mark Z. DanielewskiSupport Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

This week, the Cinescare boys talk about co-host Matt Speak's new novel, The Last House, then they delve into John Carpenter's classic, The Thing. But first, they discuss recent viewings such as Barbarian, Dahmer, and The Munsters.

It's not only vampires that drink blood. That's what we find out on this week's episode. Our guest is Alexis Henderson – author of The Year of the Witching and now, her sophomore novel, House of Hunger. It's a luscious, lurid tale of dark fantasy, blood and sex. Y'know … all the good stuff.Oh, and it's one of my favourite books of the year.Alexis and I discuss the collision of horror and fantasy, the erotics and politics of blood, and the double standards when it comes to female perversion. We also talk a little about a certain Bloody Countess, who plays a big part in the background of House of Hunger. Enjoy!House of Hunger is released September 27th by Ace Books   Other books mentioned in this episode include:A Dowry of Blood  (2022), by S.T. Gibson The Year of the Witching (2021), by Alexis HendersonSupport Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Wanna get haunted?That's the delightful proposition offered by Clay McLeod Chapman's Ghost Eaters – a novel of ghosts, grief and ghastly narcotics. Just take one pill and you can sell all the phantoms that surround you. What a premise! It's Clay's second time on Talking Scared and he's always welcome. There are few more honest, open, and thoughtful writers out there. This time around we go deep, into the real emotional core of Ghost Eaters, talking about lost friends and long-ago dreams. We discuss 90s indie art, postmodernism's pains-in-the-ass, and our drug experiences (turns out we're lame).Oh, and there are Machine Elves. What are Machine Elves, you ask? Listen to find out. Enjoy!Ghost Eaters is released September 20th by Quirk Books  Other books mentioned in this episode include: Between Two Fires (2012), by Christopher Buehlman Whisper Down the Lane (2021), by Clay McLeod Chapman – (episode 32)The Secret History (1992), by Donna TarttInfinite Jest (19960, by David Foster WallaceSupport Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

The time has finally come to go to the scariest place imaginable – the inside of the human mind. Thankfully, we have a friend to accompany us on this most hideous of trips. I'm joined this week by Gemma Amor, author of the brand-new techno-horror FULL IMMERSION. It's a book that deals with trauma, psychosis and experimental treatment, and it's the perfect springboard for an epic conversation about mental health in horror.Gemma and I cover the autobiographical elements of her novel and how it helped her recovery. I lay bare my own neurosis and explain why this genre is not necessarily a safe space. And Gemma explains the dangerous reality of being a woman in the horror game. If that all sounds a tad sombre, don't worry – there is also chat about the Uncanny Valley, Men in Black, Creepypasta and Black Mirror. As well as the pros and cons of pushing over racist statues.It's a long episode this one. You won't get this level of self-indulgence every week. But it was just too good a conversation to cut short.Let's head into my head, it's scary there!!Enjoy!Full Immersion is released September 13th by Angry Robot Read Gemma's essay - The Female Experience of FearSupport Talking Scared on PatreonCome talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Finally, she's here!After months of waiting for schedules and book releases to align, Hailey Piper is on the show. She's here to talk about both of her 2022 releases – each is a kidnapping experience. The novella Your Mind is a Terrible Thing takes us up into the void and into creepy inner space. Her forthcoming novel No Gods for Drowning transports us somewhere else entirely. Hailey lets me blather on about social commentary and metaphor before reminding me gently that sometimes it's ok to enjoy the story. We talk about concise world-building (how!!), zombie capitalism, police brutality, anxiety and body autonomy, and why Queer characters don't need an agenda to be worthy of inclusion.By the time this goes live Hailey has probably written another two books!! But for now, I'm just delighted to have her on the show to discuss these two.Enjoy!Your Mind is a Terrible Thing was released May 2022 by Off Limits Press; No Gods for Drowning is published September 7th, 2022 by Polis Books.Other books mentioned in the episode include: Crime Scene (forthcoming 2022), by Cynthia PelayoThe Possession of Natalie Glagow (2018), by Hailey PiperBenny Rose the Cannibal King (2020), by Hailey Piper Support Talking Scared on Patreon Come talk books on Twitter @talkscaredpod, on Instagram, or email direct to talkingscaredpod@gmail.com Support the show

Mans best friend or  evil murderous rabid killer dog, kinda both in this film. Join Alec, Erik, and long time guest and Stephen King expert Dominic Berger as they discuss the novel and film adaptation of Cujo. Today the guys discuss How much eye boogers are acceptable on a dog on a film set, potential Cujo sequel ideas, the major differences between the novel and film, and much more. No dogs were hurt during the making of this podcast, I think.

We're joined by the one and only Bonnie Burton who dishes out advice from the perspective of having written for it all...literally! There isn't a format Bonnie hasn't dabbled in at least once, and guess what? Everything is somehow miraculously connected. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/screamwriterspodcast/support