Podcasts about horror writing

Send us a textIn this episode of Horrific Podcast, we sit down with Francesca Maria and Mark Causey, the creative duo behind the brand-new horror anthology Black Cat Tales—a chilling collection of short stories, all centered around the mysterious and macabre world of black cats.

Hey Horror Fans!!!This week on Mostly Horror, Steve and Sean dig into some intriguing horror headlines! They discuss rumors of Robert Eggers possibly directing a Labyrinth sequel with the Jim Henson Company, Bret Easton Ellis casting doubt on the legitimacy of Austin Butler playing Patrick Bateman in a new American Psycho project, and some surprising CGI updates to Alien: Romulus for its physical release.Then, they sit down with the incredible Eric LaRocca to discuss his chilling new novella At Dark I Become Loathsome. Eric opens up about the catharsis of horror, how long-held fears like cancer and mortality evolve into recurring themes in his work, and why he's fascinated by the monstrous things humans do to one another. They also dive into his influences, from Clive Barker to Universal Monsters, and the delicate balance between beauty and depravity in his storytelling.Finally, Eric takes on the Spook'em Scare'em Starter Kit with some delightfully twisted prompts inspired by giallo, monsters, and more!This episode is incredibly insightful, unsettling, and a whole lot of fun so...COME HANG OUT!!!Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram & Threads: @mostlyhorrorpodTikTok & Twitter/X: @mostlyhorrorSteve: @stevenisaverage on all socialsSean: @hypocrite.ink on IG/TikTok, @hypocriteink on Twitter/XEnjoy this episode? Don't forget to subscribe, rate and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! For early Access and ad-free episodes, subscribe on Wondery+.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

My guest this episode is Angela Yuriko Smith, a poet, author, and publisher of Space and Time magazine. She's a two-time Bram Stoker Award winner, president of the Horror Writers Association, and founder of the Authortunities Hub, where she mentors indie authors. I'll let Angela Yuriko Smith tell her story. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of 2,000+ blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. We invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. Sponsor Inspirational Indie Authors is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. About the Host Howard Lovy has been a journalist for 40 years and now amplifies the voices of independent author-publishers and works with authors as a developmental editor. Find Howard at howardlovy.com, LinkedIn, and X.

In this episode of The Truth In This Art, I had the pleasure of speaking with horror scholar and freelance writer, Lea Anderson. Lea's work, especially at the intersection of Black feminism and monster theory, brings a fascinating and unique perspective to the genre. We dive into her FANGORIA column Eaten Alive, where she explores the devouring Other in horror, film, myth, and literature. Lea also shared her academic background and how Black feminist thought shapes her approach to analyzing horror films. We talked about the role of monsters in storytelling, touching on everything from Gremlins and Blade to the deeper human experiences that horror can reveal. This conversation was truly thought-provoking and offered an intriguing look into how horror helps us explore societal fears and tensions. If you're into the art of fear and cultural critique, this episode is one you won't want to miss!  This program is supported in part by a grant from the Robert W. Deutsch Foundation.If you have a story about art, culture, or community in Baltimore, share it with us at rob@thetruthinthisart.com for a chance to be featured on "The Truth In This Art" podcast. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the arts and culture podcast scene and showcase your insights on "The Truth In This Art" with Rob Lee.Follow The Truth In This Art on Twitter, Threads, IG, and Facebook @truthinthisart Original music by Daniel Alexis Music with additional music from Chipzard.Episode illustration by Alley Kid Art.About "The Truth In This Art"Hosted by Rob Lee, "The Truth In This Art" podcast dives into the heart of creativity and its influence on the community. This arts and culture podcast from Baltimore highlights artists discussing their ideas, sharing insights, and telling impactful stories. Through these artist interviews, listeners gain a deeper understanding of the creative economy and artistic life in Baltimore. Support the show:Merch from Redbubble | Make a Donation  ★ Support this podcast ★

Derek Luptak talks with author Spun Counterguy to talk about the inspirations behind the horror anthology Nest of 'Em. Including Skeleton Key, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Picture of Dorian Gray, Southern Gospel, Chinese folklore and more.

“Comedy and scares are so similar. I've found that in a lot of my scripts, it's almost like you're taking the peaks and valleys of humor, and the peaks and valleys of scares, and flipping them on each other. So, you have the scare that you come down from for a moment of brevity and humor, or just character work, and then you do another scare. You've relaxed them and then scare them again. The effect is that you're making the audience have a good time,” says Seth Sherwood, author of The Scary Movie Writer's Guide. In this episode, we speak with Seth Sherwood, writer of horror movies like Leatherface and Hell Fest. He was also nominated for an Emmy for writing the TV show Light as a Feather. I chat with him about the long process of making Hell Fest with producer Gale Ann Hurd, the difference between internal and external horror, and his definition of grounded horror that's so popular these days. He also gives his advice on what he thinks is the single best thing an emerging horror writer can do to help their career.  “Right now, the industry is in a retraction, there's an implosion and streaming is dying. When people ask me now how to break in, I say I don't know, but I think you'll never go wrong in actually trying to make stuff like short films. I know it's a whole other path and it's a difficult thing to do but people will always watch stuff before they read stuff if they're not writers. And those people are the gatekeepers. I always wanted to make my own films, but my writing career took off and I'm actually in a spot where I'm going backwards, where I have done so many writing assignments in the last few years but things aren't getting made – s­o, I'm going to go make a microbudget horror film on my own with my friends. The thing that I wanted to do when I was 20 years old. Because at least it's a thing that can be seen. And that has more weight than a script right now,” he says.  To hear more about horror writing from Seth's perspective, listen to the podcast.

Join host Jim Phoenix as he delves into the chilling world of horror with Lauren Jane Barnett, author of “Death Lines: Walking London Through Horror Cinema”. Discover the eerie connections between London’s landmarks and classic horror films, explore Barnett’s “London Horror Movie Book Club” podcast, and get exclusive insights into her upcoming movie “Darner”, featuring […]

Brett Talley, is the co-host of The Prosecutors Podcast and an author of several bestselling novels and anthologies, including He Who Walks in the Shadows, That Which Shall Not Be, and The Fiddle is the Devil's Instrument.We're going to talk about the world of mysteries, from classic literary whodunits to modern-day true crime. Brett shares his journey from being a fan of classic mysteries to becoming a true crime enthusiast, and discusses why humanity has an innate fascination with the unknown. We also explore some of the most unsettling cases including the disappearances of the Jack family and Brianna Maitland.Check out the Silver Linings Handbook website at:https://silverliningshandbook.com/Check out our Patreon to support the show at:https://ww.patreon.com/thesilverliningshandbookVisit the Silver Linings Handbook store to support the podcast at:https://www.bonfire.com/store/the-silver-linings-handbook-podcast-store/Episode art by Hannah Hill who is the talented artist who produces art for every episode of The Prosecutors podcast, which Brett co-hosts with Alice LaCour. To check out and support Hannah's art, check out her Instagram at @serious_moonlite or her website at https://linktr.ee/HannahHillArt.

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On this episode, we're joined by Josh Domanski of the ⁠Liminal Horror⁠ writing team to discuss tips and tricks for writing short form horror content for both your home games and publication. Find Liminal Horror here: https://liminalhorrorrpg.com/ Find Case Files here: https://unenthuser.itch.io/case-files-vol-1 Find the Horrors of the Americas Jam here: https://itch.io/jam/horror-of-the-americas-jam Join the Liminal Horror discord here: https://discord.gg/ptHUNSVDrJ 0:00 Start 0:17 What is LH writing seminar 2 about? 2:10 Hungry Hollow, Twisted Classics, and Horror of the Americas 6:11 What is short form horror? 8:14 Examples of short from horror content 26:24 Tables 36:00 Plot Hooks 41:50 Creatures 50:36 Creating Horrors 59:06 Example lesser horror stat blocks 1:00:42 Example greater horror stat blocks 1:03:08 Resonant Artifacts 1:11:41 NPCs 1:20:12 Example NPCs 1:21:08 Example Key NPC 1:25:04 Factions 1:31:34 Example Faction - The Bureau 1:36:46 Scenarios 1:43:12 Example Scenario - Second Dawn 1:47:44 Key to the Second Dawn Scenario 1:50:39 Second Dawn Scenario setting and locations 1:52:56 Q&A 2:05:07 Wrap up 2:07:39 Shilling All our links here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/theweeklyscroll⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Live Streams on Twitch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitch.tv/theweeklyscroll⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.weekly.scroll⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/Weekly_Scroll⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theweeklyscroll⁠⁠

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Here are some of the top new horror books out for January 2024. Okay, Rosemary's Baby is a reprint - but what a reprint it is! Here is a short clutch of books that caught my eye for January, starting with a few from Horror Writers Association authors. See more like that over at https://horror.org/newreleases/. There are not too many books coming out in January 2024 that really caught my eye. Certainly, if you look at some publishers lists there are more, but nothing that really strikes me as good old fashioned horror. I think we are all reeling a little from the speed at which 2023 seemed to creep up on us, shake us in its jaws and toss us ina corner. That is, if you read the news. If you were blissful and only the main character in tour own story I have feeling it was a rather quiet passing of twelve regular months. I was half of one, and half the other. Here are some very interesting books coming out soon, and some out already... -Shadows & Ink: Mastering the art of Horror Writing and Publishing Volume 1 by Joe Mynhardt -Metal Demon by Julie Hiner -Perverted Little Freak by Rick Wood -Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin with an Introduction by Chuck Palahniuk and afterword by R. L. Stine -The Bad Weather Friend by Dean Koontz -The Best Horror of the Year Volume 15, edited by Ellen Datlow -A Place for Vanishing by Ann Fraistat -The Winslow Sisters by Michael Aronovitz Right now I am reading - The Only One Left: A Novel by Riley Sager https://amzn.to/3tUI69V ✮✮✮✮✮✮ ▹ Bookworm decor is here! https://shop.typicalbooks.com/ ▹ All socials, the shop and news: https://linktr.ee/LydiaPeever ▹ Read books I wrote: https://amzn.to/3k20OY6 ▹ A list of horror books out each month: https://typicalbooks.com/newhorror ▹ Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/typicalbooks to shop local! ▹ Music by ænorex: https://aenorex.com As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases when you use Amazon links here. If you prefer an alternative, try my Bookshop! Bookworm Central on Patreon ▹ https://www.patreon.com/typicalbooks I talk horror books; extreme horror, classic, slasher, gothic, and everything in between. Helping you find the next best horror book to read is the goal, and sharing new and old horror from my shelves and new releases is how! Horror, nonfiction and even true crime can be found here as I find that human beings are the scariest thing of all. ✮ Thank you! ✮

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In this episode of First Draft Friday from Authors A.I., Authors Alessandra Torre and Kathleen Fine will discuss steps, advice, and tips on how first-time novel writers can get their book published. In this episode, she'll share the inside scoop of what worked for her (and what didn't) to ignite you into authorhood!This is an unedited chat loaded with questions and answers. Listen in! you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/

This week we welcome horror film writing legend Dennis Paoli on the show, writer of such cult classics as Re-animator and From Beyond, to talk about his latest feature Suitable Flesh which he has been shopping around since the eighties, after that we play another round of You're The Expert, enjoy! Watch Liz's new short film Witchy on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk5WtIOz5do Watch Alrik's new short film Parka on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/357898693 Watch The Alternate on Tubi Out Now: https://tubitv.com/movies/702632/the-alternate Check out the ISA at: www.networkisa.org Don't forget to support us on Patreon! www.patreon.com/mmihpodcast

Happy Halloween! Author John James Minster returns to the podcast to share his experience with the paranormal and how he instills authenticity in his horror writing. Speculative Sandbox is for entertainment purposes only. This is a volunteer-run program. Opinions expressed by individuals on the podcast are their own. Main cover art illustrated by Sofia Hansson Individual episode covers feature royalty-free photography from Pexels.com or Canva.  Links: ⁠⁠Guest form⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Merch store⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Curated episode playlists on Spotify⁠⁠ Social media: Follow on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ Follow on ⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠

Getting in the mood for a night of ghosts, ghouls and goblins. Writers NL has been running a Halloween horror story contest, and tonight the best of those spooky stories hit the floor at the Black Sheep. We spoke with Jen Winsor, Executive Director at Writers NL.

Introduction: Introduction of the podcast episode. Host: Jr Sparrow Guest: Colin Leonard, horror author from County Mead, Ireland. About the Guest: Colin Leonard, a horror author from County Mead, Ireland. Colin's background and upbringing. Early interest in reading and writing, influenced by family, teachers, and a love for literature. Origin of Halloween in Ireland: Discussion about the origins of Halloween in Ireland. Mention of fire festivals and hilltop celebrations in ancient times. County Mead's role in Halloween history. Journey into Writing: Colin's introduction to writing through school essays and competitions. Transition from being an avid reader to a writer. Encouragement from teachers, family, and friends. Balancing writing with other life activities. First Writing Success: Colin's experience of getting his first story published. The significance of having his work published. The transition to taking writing more seriously. Country Roads: Overview of Colin's book "Country Roads." Inspiration from rural Ireland, local myths, and spooky elements. Themes of horror, mythology, and small-town life in the novel. Other Writing Projects: Mention of Colin's contributions to anthologies, including Horror Library and Calls from the Veil. Exploring horror, fantasy, and Irish folklore in his stories. Writing Process: Colin's writing process using a tablet and Google Docs. Overcoming writer's block and staying productive. Dealing with feedback and criticism from editors and publishers. Defining Success: Colin's perspective on success as an author. The fulfillment of having a published novel and leaving a legacy. Balancing personal ambitions with the love of writing. Early Literary Influences: Colin's early literary influences, including "Asterix and Obelix" comics. The appeal of adventure, comedy, and magic in those stories. Future Writing Aspirations: Colin's interest in writing intricate crime and mystery stories. Expressing a desire to expand his writing skills to different genres. Acknowledgments and Gratitude: Expressing gratitude to family, friends, and mentors who supported Colin's writing journey. Importance of encouragement and inspiration from various sources. Conclusion and Contact Information: Wrapping up the podcast episode. Invitation to connect with Colin Leonard online and check out his works. Mention of Colin's website: colinleonard.com. Note about show notes including ebook links, author contact information, and other relevant details. Make sure you check out Nebula Capsule and its great projector offerings ⁠⁠https://nebula-us.pxf.io/c/3892135/999468/13098⁠⁠ Check out XGIMI Official Store US! They are offering a special deal so you'll get $30.00 off! ⁠https://invi.tt/y86O3GUJ?s=58112342⁠

Best-selling thriller and horror author David Viergutz shares with us his strategy to grow his subscription by writing horror short stories and the genius way he involves his readers in his process and leverages his intellectual property to maximize the discovery and revenue from his subscription ecosystem.Join the Subscriptions for Authors Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/subscriptionsforauthorsLearn more about Ream: https://authors.reamstories.com/Book a call with Michael to migrate to Ream today: https://calendly.com/reamceo/ream-author-migrationDavid Viergutz's Links:David's website: https://davidviergutz.com/David's nonfiction resources for horror writers: https://davidviergutz.com/the-nightmare-engine-academy01David's subscription + reader group: https://reamstories.com/nightmareriders/publicEPISODE OUTLINE: 00:00:00 Introduction00:03:16 David's Journey into Horror Writing, Community Building, and Unique Author Subscriptions00:08:42 Mastering Self-Sustaining Authorship00:12:12 Building Lasting Reader Relationships00:15:52 From Insights to Action: Crafting a Niche Subscription Funnel with David00:21:11 Behind the Scenes: Crafting Stories and Streamlining Workflows with David00:37:22 Balancing Income Streams: Evaluating the Worth of Diversified Writing Ventures with David00:40:35 ConclusionABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR AUTHORSWe are the premier community to learn about making money from subscriptions as an author. We have this weekly podcast, our Facebook Group with hundreds of fellow authors, and a newsletter where we are committed to having the best free educational resources and networking for authors looking to break into this exciting new publishing model.ABOUT REAM:Ream is a platform that helps authors make money with subscriptions. Think of us like Patreon built for fiction authors by fiction authors.The platform allows writers to build communities around their stories and charge a monthly fee that rewards their super fans with connection and access.You can join Ream and start making money from subscriptions on the only platform built by authors for authors: https://reamstories.com/Thank you so much for listening to this podcast! Always feel free to reach out to the team at contact@ream.ink. Happy writing everyone :)

Dylan Thomas Pratt, son of the late, great international best-selling author Scott Pratt who's work has sold more than six million copies, will discuss the evolution of his role in the further development of his father's work. His father, Scott Pratt was known for both his Joe Dillard series and his Darren Street series. Join in as we discuss continuing a legacy. Listen in to this special episode!Did you know you can get an expert analysis of your novel in just minutes?Get your book analyzed here > https://authors.ai/

In the Season Two finale, we take a final, comprehensive look at our spooky multidimensional caveman epic: Beyond the Mirror. Other topics include figuring out which “big energies” we tapped into over the course of the story, other titles that didn't make the cut, and why Ethan decided to make the book's final antagonists an army of gentrifying sadness monsters.

With pretty much all of our bad guys dead following the climax of the story, we take a look back at all of the antagonistic forces from the book and rank them from dumbest to best. Other topics include whether or not we inadvertently made our main character a Thanos, Jeff's asinine internal battle of efficiency versus originality, and Ethan's deep-seated fears concerning other men, bourbon, and barbecue. 

Because we have dragged our protagonists back to their miserable home world, we explore the idea of homecoming in our real lives and try to figure out which of our personal traumas we have projected onto the story. Other topics include the futility of trying to explain magic, finding the right balance between being corny and sensible, and how all of Ethan's early courtships started and ended at Applebees.

Forced to use an "eerie" Fate Index submission on one of our protagonists, we discuss how we would cope with similar weird changes in our real lives. Other topics include how farts are a great catalyst for transformation, deciding when a story needs to slow down the pace, and big sacrifices like Randy Quaid in the blockbuster film Independence Day. 

Which animals would we follow into a deep, dark hole? We discuss which of nature's children are the most trustworthy. Other topics include whether or not Ethan is actually a bunch of bugs in a man suit, playing fast and loose with our Fate Index rolls, and not wanting to overwrite a gross scene because someone will inevitably use it to scratch a kinky itch.

Now that we're in the back half of the story, it's time to go back and look at the original rolls from the first episode to see how well we've been following directions. Other topics include the fun of creating insidiously creepy chapters, making fast friends with an UltraBacon at the bar, and the introduction of a new, unexpected pet: former US president Grover Cleveland.

Being forced to write an awkward social faux pas into the story is the perfect excuse to talk about our own devastating personal embarrassments. Other topics include using Fate Index rolls to become an edgelord, creating the Skeleton Bible, and being fine with tropes in our story as long as they were someone else's idea.

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Chuck Wending about his book Wanderers and its new sequel Wayward, his evolving writing process, his love of horror and writing in different genres, forging meaningful friendships in the writing community, being kind to yourself, hallucinations, fungi, parenting and much more. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Chuck. Stayed tuned next week for his mini-masterclass on Post-Apocalyptic Fiction. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: Chuck Wendig is the bestselling author of The Book of Accidents, Wanderers, Wayward, Star Wars: Aftermath and more. Find Chuck on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel. Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website. M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel. Find M.J. on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or her personal website. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC: Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sff-addicts/message

Who has the hot looks and perfect life and how do we get into those bodies instead of our crummy ones? Ethan wants to be the tallest guy in the neighborhood and Jeff knows he'll never cut it as Beyoncé. Other topics include whether or not we should care about "good storytelling" over fun, getting creative with suboptimal rolls, and having to level up our story challenges as we level up our characters.

Animals can be scary! In this episode, we create a tier list that determines once-and-for-all which animals are the most terrifying. Other topics include Ethan deciding that a brand-new character is unnecessary, how Elden Ring is still infiltrating our creative nodes, and characters who mysteriously know all of the story's secrets.

Rachel K. Caulker loves telling genre stories with her unique West African background, having shunned 'traditional' employment for the entertainment industry. She's made contests work for her while pursuing deeper education & making contacts.

Inspired by a trans-Atlantic viewing of Indiana Jones, we explore the idea of a "leap of faith" and whether or not we're the type of people to take big risks. Other topics include the unstated peril of not naming characters, whether or not we've got too much magic in the story, and an introduction to a sexy bug waifu Bionicle named Zethra.

Are we loyal friends and family members? Is Ethan the perfect American? In this episode, we explore the depths of our loyalty to others, ourselves, and our countries. Other topics include problematic protagonists, the pervasive propaganda of Libby's Pumpkin Pie Mix, and how it's easier to unlock a door than pull it off its hinges.

What drives fear into the hearts of the Cool Story Guys? In this episode, we discuss the tangible and existential dreads that haunt our everyday existence. Other topics include Jeff's general inability to listen to good advice, the impending emergence of the Shrimp Summoner, and an introduction to the physically, emotionally, and temporally separated "Distant Ethan."

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Max & Shayna celebrate the launch of the new ISA website and discuss the importance of creating a writing 'ritual' (routine) to help you get down to business more efficiently and then dive into Halloween and horror movie fun.

V.P. Morris is an award-winning thriller and horror author based in Connecticut. Her novels, ShadowCast and Dead Ringer are inspired by her interest in criminal psychology. She is a fan of anything dark and spooky. When she isn't writing, she is spending time with her husband and son.Connect with her online at the links below--http://vpmorris.comhttps://twitter.com/TeaWriteRepeathttps://www.instagram.com/teawriterepeat/https://www.facebook.com/vpmorriswriter/Support the show