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Shadows and Ink PodcastRise of the VampireAuthor Brad Ricks joins the podcast to chat about everyone's favourite undead creature, the vampire, in this end of the season extended episode.
Brad Ricks is an author of supernatural horror and thrillers, including The Night Crew series.
Website: https://www.bradricks.com
The Night Crew: https://getbook.at/NightCrew
The Night Crew 2: Bloodlust: https://getbook.at/NightCrew2
2025-12-2050 min
Dead LanguagesEpisode 136: Ho-Ho-Holiday HorrorThe goblins eat tinsel and get festive with Luciano Marano! What makes holidays such a popular topic to add horror to? Is it the visiting family? The sweet potato casserole? The commercialism? Join the goblins as they have a civilized discussion by the festivus log.Cummies: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdL6N4TwWdVICxiZw7y6I9jE7rC27fiuFGB9x9f7FWvi39DaA/viewform?usp=send_formLuciano Marano: https://www.luciano-marano.com/contactHumbug: https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/humbug-by-luciano-marano/
2025-11-261h 44
Shadows and Ink PodcastIt Came From the Fog...Bring on the dark clouds and the rolling fog with this episode, as guest Corey Niles stops by to chat about those creating those creepy, swirling atmospheres in horror.
Corey's Website: coreyniles.com
What Remains: https://geni.us/WhatRemainsC
Shades of Night by Floy Owens: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNN9D558
2025-11-2030 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastTales of the SlasherThis month, author Stephanie Rose stops by to chat about her book, Small Town Slasher, and the subgenre of slasher horror. We delve into the tropes, settings, and even the movies in this exciting episode.
Stephanie Rose: https://stephanierosewriter.com/
Death by TBR: https://deathbytbrbooks.com/
Small Town Slasher: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Slasher-Stephanie-Rose-ebook/dp/B0F1W8QYZ8
2025-10-2031 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastHorror and the Noir DetectiveIn this episode, JP Behrens stops by to chat about mixing horror and the supernatural into the world of the noir detective. We discuss tropes, history, and his series, Travis Daniels Investigations.
Website: JPBehrensauthor.com
Travis Daniels Investigations: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5MMBQM
2025-09-2039 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastThe Creative Magic of Co-Authoring with J.D. BarkerPlease welcome best-selling author J.D. Barker to the show as he discusses his experiences co-authoring books, working with James Patterson, and gives tips on the best co-authoring practices. Plus a short peek at his newest release, Something I Keep Upstairs.
Website: https://jdbarker.com/
2025-08-2024 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastGiant Invading Bugs! Talking Tick Town.Please welcome guest author and filmmaker Christopher Micklos, who stops by to talk about pulp horror novels, creature features, moviemaking, and his book Tick Town.
Website: christophermicklos.com
Book Link for Tick Town: https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Town-Christopher-Micklos-ebook/dp/B0DVQ75Y6C
2025-07-2032 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastTalking Irish legends with Leigh KennyThis episode delves into the world of Irish legends with guest author Leigh Kenny. We talk banshees, ghosts, and other horrifying tales and myths.
Leigh Kenny was born and raised in the garden county of Wicklow, Ireland. She lives by the Irish Sea with the love of her life, two wonderful boys, a black Labrador, and a three-legged cat that hates people. She describes herself as being both feral and aggressively friendly and apologises in advance for swearing in front of your children. You can find out more about Leigh’s work and any upcoming rel...
2025-06-2041 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastDark Gothic Fantasy with Paula CappaJoin the chat as guest author Paula Cappa discuss her book Draakensky and the nuances of gothic horror and dark fantasy.
Paula's website: https://paulacappa.wordpress.com/
Draakensky book link: https://getbook.at/Draakensky
2025-05-2027 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastWelcome to Scareville!Author John Ward steps in the guest spotlight to discuss his middle-grade horror series, Scareville. He talks books, writing, and his favourite Halloween costume.
John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scareville_books/
Scareville Book 1: Welcome to Scareville
2025-04-2225 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastMental Health and HorrorJoin us for an in-depth discussion on writing mental health into your horror stories and poems with guest David Noone.
David's website: https://www.davidnoone.net/
2025-03-2040 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastFolklore with Nikki Nelson-HicksCome dive into the dark and strange world of folklore and folk horror with author Nikki Nelson-Hicks.
Nikki's Website: https://nnhbooks.com/
2025-02-2027 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastFrom the Ocean Depths: An Interview with Julie HinerCome join the chat as author Julie Hiner discusses here new book, Fear of the Deep, and the horrors that lurk beneath the sea...
Julie's Website: https://killersanddemons.com/
Fear of the Deep: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTGBZ3T5/
2025-01-2022 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastHorror For The HolidaysIt is time to cozy up to that fire with a hot chocolate and listen to the chat as Lily Luchesi and I discuss the process of writing horror into the holidays.
Lily's Website: https://lilyluchesibooks.wixsite.com/lilyluchesi
Partners in Crime Book Services: https://www.facebook.com/PartnersInCrimeBookServices/
Lily's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lily-Luchesi/author/B00GBFAE0E
2024-12-2028 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastBestiary of Blood: Modern Fables and Dark Tales - Part 2Welcome to the second of a two-part extravaganza, showcasing the epic horror anthology, Bestiary of Blood. In this really super-sized episode, we chat with three of the authors (one of whom is also the editor). Jamal Hodge, Steven Barnes, and Nzondi discuss the book, the artistry, and challenges of writing, and the host even gets a surprise from one of the guests.
Bestiary of Blood: https://getbook.at/Bestiary
Jamal Hodge: https://www.writerhodge.com/
Steven Barnes: https://www.steven-barnes.com/
Nzondi: https://www.nzondi.com/
Star W...
2024-11-202h 02
Shadows and Ink PodcastBestiary of Blood: Modern Fables and Dark Tales - Part 1Welcome to the first of a two-part extravaganza, showcasing the epic horror anthology, Bestiary of Blood. In this super-sized episode, we chat with four of the authors, Linda Addison, Colleen Anderson, Cynthia Pelayo, Angela Yuriko Smith about writing a fable, the challenges of writing, and even get into some spicy slug talk.
Bestiary of Blood: https://getbook.at/Bestiary
Linda Addison: https://lindaaddisonwriter.com/
Colleen Anderson: https://colleenanderson.wordpress.com/
Cynthia Pelayo: https://cinapelayo.com/
Angela Yuriko Smith: https://authortunities.substack.com/
2024-10-201h 27
Shadows and Ink PodcastZombies, Zombies, Zombies! A Chat with Author Marc L. AbbotCome join the chat as author Marc L. Abbot discusses the zombie subgenre of horror, their evolution, and more.
Marc's Website: https://whoismarclabbott.com/
This episode is brought to you by the novel, It Eats Your Hunger by Joseph Murnane.
Pick up your copy today on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Eats-Your-Hunger-Joseph-Murnane-ebook/dp/B0D7HWYG19
2024-09-2034 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastA Walk Through the Graveyard with Loren RhoadsWe are chatting about cemeteries with author Loren Rhoads and discussing her new book, 222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die. Listen as we talk about spooky experiences and interesting graveyard facts.
Loren's Website: https://lorenrhoads.com/
222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die: https://www.amazon.com/222-Cemeteries-See-Before-You-ebook/dp/B0CPF8HYQM/
A free companion guide for the book 222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/obbqnlf7lc
2024-08-2035 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastMystery and Malice: Millennial Murder MysteryThe first Mystery and Malice True Crime Bonus Episode.
A speculative discussion on an unsolved twenty-year-old case of a murder committed at a South African university.
Hosted by Gert Hanekom and Karen van Vuuren
2024-08-1130 min
Coffee Fueled StoriesR.K. Higgins: Some Humor With Your HorrorMeet R.K. Higgins, author of Stolen Days. Your next summer beach read. This is his, “Love Letter to Comedy Horror.” If Monty Python and Good Omens made a drunken deal with a Reaper, this is the story they would tell. An entertaining and wild tale from an author who takes his villain and hero to a whole new level. https://www.instagram.com/authorrkhiggins/ https://www.crystallakepub.com/shop/ Support the show
2024-08-0941 minCoffee Fueled StoriesMatthew Mercier: Poe and IMeet Mathew Mercier, author of Poe and I; his debut novel is inspired by his time as the live-in caretaker of Poe Cottage.We deep dive into how it felt living in the space where Poe lived and how Poe brings people together. https://www.matthewmercier.com/https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/poe-i-by-matthew-mercier/https://www.instagram.com/matthew.mercier.poem/ Support the show
2024-07-2646 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastFinal Girls: Protagonist or Problematic?In this episode we are talking about the classic horror trope, The Final Girl, with author and horror fan Elaine Pascale. Come join us as we go in depth on final girl origins and what makes that trope tick.
Elaine's Website: https://elainepascale.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doclaney/
And you can check out Elaine's and the other Ladies of Horror's flash fiction here: https://spreadingthewritersword.com/
2024-07-2032 minCoffee Fueled StoriesRyan C. Thomas and Anthony Trevino: Lets Get PsychoActiveWhat do you get when you create a “sleazy, slimy, goopy, drippy, gory” story? An “entertaining and disgusting” fun chat with Ryan C. Thomas and Anthony Trevino. Two guys who know how to have fun with horror. Their story “Love is a Monstrous Death” out now in PsychoActive from Crystal Lake in the Dark Tide book series. A must read for fans of transformative horror. Ryan: https://www.ryancthomas.com/Anthony: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0175C5E6A Book Link:https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/psychoactive-dark-tide-book-16/ ...
2024-07-0543 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastInside Narration with Joe HempelOur guest for this episode is audiobook narrator, Joe Hempel. He chats about his process, gives advice, and shares what it is like to narrate an audiobook.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.hempel/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiceofjoey/
This episode brought to you courtesy of the Murder Coaster Podcast: https://murdercoasterpodcast.com/
2024-06-2029 minCoffee Fueled StoriesBill Mullen: An Author Who Wants to Disturb UsMeet Bill Mullen: professor, traveler, and author. We deep dive into his new book The Thing in the Wind and we discuss Nature, isolation, and his punk rock approach to the writing process. Find out what happens when blasting Rammstein.https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/the-thing-in-the-wind-by-bill-mullen/https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0187LZ2Q0https://www.facebook.com/people/Bill-Mullen/100066710336752/Support the show
2024-05-2445 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastIn Depth with Author Jasper BarkAn interview with ever delightful horror author Jasper Bark, who chats about his books and writing process.
Multiple award winning author, Jasper Bark is infectious – and there’s no known cure. If you’re reading this you’re already contaminated. The symptoms will manifest any time soon. There’s nothing you can do about it. There’s no itching or unfortunate rashes, but you’ll become obsessed with his mind-bending books.
Jasper's website: www.jasperbark.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasperbark/
This episode brought to you courtesy of Crystal Lake Entertainment’s new book serie...
2024-05-2047 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastTalking Horror Greats with Stanley WiaterA terrific interview with Stanley Wiater as he chats about horror, interviewing legendary authors, and more...
Stanley's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkDreamers
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/darkdreamerstv
This episode brought to you courtesy of the debut novel from Mark Guyer, Phantom Delivery.
Available now on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited from Raven Tale Publishing.
Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Delivery-Nostalgiamares-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0CJYN8W3N/
2024-04-2029 minCoffee Fueled StoriesRichard Farren Barber: Tea, Nosegays, and Zombies!!!Meet Richard Farren Barber: big time tea drinker, football (soccer) fan, not afraid of the word, "nosegay" and a truly delightful guest. We shared our terror of driving on the opposite side of the road, we laughed at disgusting smells, and we had fun connecting through childhood memories.Find out why The Smiths are the perfect song for his promo video.You can find Richard at the links below:https://www.facebook.com/richardfarrenbarber/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWp92MAYUgQhttps://www.crystallakepub.com/product/one-of-the-dead-by-richard-farren-barber/S...
2024-04-1942 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastChad Lutzke Talks About The BedmakersAn interview with author Chad Lutzke who chats about his new novel, The Bedmakers (co-authored with John Boden) writing with a partner, and other tidbits.
Chad's website: http://www.chadlutzke.com/
This episode brought to you courtesy of Live Wire by Kyle Toucher and published by Crystal Lake Entertainment.
Book link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYQB71LJ
2024-03-1527 minCoffee Fueled StoriesArmand Rosamilia: Horror, Thriller, Crime Writer and So Much MoreSend us a Text Message.Meet Armand Rosamilia; he has 150 books available and is still going strong! In this episode we talk, "apple pie, Pork Chop, and zombies." What happens when a 12yo boy gets punished for the whole summer? He becomes a prolific horror author!Learn about Dark Tide, Book 10: The Dead Shall Rise, Zombie, Zombie, Zombie. https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/the-dead-shall-rise-dark-tide-book-10/ Support the Show.Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Coffee_Fueled_StoriesSupport the show
2024-03-1549 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastWriting a Prequel: An Interview with Felix BlackwellAn interview with horror author Felix Blackwell as he discusses his book, Stolen Tongues, its prequel, The Church Beneath the Roots, and his writing life.
For more on Felix Blackwell, check out his website: https://felixblackwell.com/
This episode is brought to you by Pint Bottle Press and their Double Barrel Horror anthology series, as well as the Author’s Journey workshop from Crystal Lake Entertainment
2024-02-1532 min
Shadows and Ink PodcastWriting Chaos: An Interview with Angela Yuriko SmithThe host of Shadows and Ink, A. F. Stewart, interviews Angela Yuriko Smith and finds even the best laid plans get interrupted by a dog and ice cream delivery. Come listen to the mayhem as we chat about horror writing, books, poetry, and more. This episode is brought to you by Kevin J. Kennedy’s The Horror Collection.
Angela Yuriko Smith's Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Angela-Yuriko-Smith/author/B0053YHTO8
2024-01-1536 min
Sley House PresentsEpisode #94: Interview with Jacob Steven MohrIn this episode, Trevor visits with author and editor Jacob Steven Mohr about the collection of epistolary fiction he edited called Dead Letters, now available from Crystal Lake Publishing. They talk about art, the aura of physical media in a digital world, and how epistolary fiction functions as effective storytelling. They also visit some of the standout stories from this collection and reflect on what makes epistolary fiction endure.You can find more information about Jacob Steven Mohr by following him @jacobstevenmohr on most platforms, and you can find Dead Letters at crystallakepub.com....
2023-12-1940 min
Horror from the High DesertZachary RosenbergScotty talks to author Zachary Rosenberg about what it means to write Jewish horror in a modern context, his interest in setting his fiction in different historical time periods, the importance of diverse representation in his work, influences from R.L. Stine and Christopher Pike to Laird Barron and Hailey Piper, and how H.P. Lovecraft is NOT the be-all-end-all for cosmic horror. We dive specifically into Zachary's short story "Wolves Within," his horror-western novella "Hungers as Old as This Land," and the just-released horror noir "The Long Shalom."
To get your copy of "Hungers as Old...
2023-07-141h 08
Fatal Follower Presents:Fatal Follower Presents: Are You Yeti for the Terror Yet?Episode 52! (Book Review) Grab your Snuggies, and come sit by the fire...it's time for a deliciously dark read! TERROR PEAK is out this Friday February 4th! The Kindle version's already on pre-order, and the paperback should be available within the next 48 hours: https://getbook.at/TerrorPeak - Proudly represented by Crystal Lake Publishing—Tales from the Darkest Depths (join the Crystal Lake journey for bonus content, special offers, in-depth articles from our authors, giveaways, and quite a few free eBooks): http://eepurl.com/xfuKP) https://www.crystallakepub.com/
2022-02-0215 min
The Adam Messer Show#109 - Mark Allan GunnellsAuthor Mark Allan Gunnells talked about his new book Before He Wakes published by Crystal Lakes Publishing. https://www.crystallakepub.com/cover-reveal-for-before-he-wakes-by-mark-allan-gunnells/
2021-05-0355 min
HorrorAddicts.netHorrorAddicts.net, 149 Season Finale #NGHW Winner AnnouncedHorror Addicts Episode# 149SEASON 12 - The Next Great Horror Writer Contest JUDGES: Horror Hostess: Emerian Rich Judge: H.E. Roulo Guest Judge: Joe Mynhardt Intro Music by: Valentine Wolfe ——————— ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEXT GREAT HORROR WRITER WINNER! http://traffic.libsyn.com/horroraddicts/HorrorAddicts149.mp3 Find all articles and interviews at: http://www.horroraddicts.net 17 Days till Halloween best band announcement, new theme song contest, the belfry app, horroraddicts.net, cemetery confessions, the requiem, morbid curiosity, conv...
2017-10-131h 34
The Horror Writers PodcastThe Horror Writers Podcast #77 - CrossroadsWelcome to The Horror Writers Podcast, the show with two horror authors discussing all things in the world of horror. Today is an episode of the several announcements, including things Zach and J. have been working on behind the scenes and the future of the show. NOTE: At the beginning of the episode, Zach mentions an epic rant he went on about AHS on last week’s show… well, the recording of that show messed up and we lost half the episode, so we were unable to air it. This episode of The Horr...
2016-10-2324 min
The Horror Writers PodcastThe Horror Writers Podcast #76 - Writing Video Games and Urban Fantasy with Justin SloanWelcome to The Horror Writers Podcast, the show with two horror authors discussing all things in the world of horror. Justin Sloan is a cross-genre novelist, focusing mostly on epic fantasy and urban fantasy. He’s also an actor, podcaster, and video game writer. A former writer for Telltale Games, Justin’s resume includes working on their officially licensed games for both The Walking Dead and Game of Thrones. We talk to Justin about games, fantasy, and more. This episode of The Horror Writers Podcast is brought to you by Crystal Lake Publishing. Check out thei...
2016-10-1627 min
The Horror Writers PodcastThe Horror Writers Podcast #75 – American Demon HuntersWelcome to The Horror Writers Podcast, the show with two horror authors discussing all things in the world of horror. For the first time ever we had five people on the show at once! J. recently released FIVE books on one day. Seeing a trend? In addition to his new novel, American Demon Hunters, he also released four novellas written in the American Demon Hunters world. Today he’s here to talk about the awesome project, along with all the other authors who wrote ADH stories: John L. Monk, Chad Lutzke, Bettina Melher, and THWP co-host, Zach Bo...
2016-10-0928 min
The Horror Writers PodcastThe Horror Writers Podcast #74 – Beautiful Horror Stories w/ Mercedes M. YardleyWelcome to The Horror Writers Podcast, the show with two horror authors discussing all things in the world of horror. When she’s not breaking laptops, Mercedes Yardley writes some damn good horror stories, published by Crystal Lake Publishing. In addition to being featured in the new short story collection, Gutted: Beautiful Horror Stories, alongside greats such as Clive Barker and Neil Gaiman, Mercedes has written several novellas and short stories. She joined Zach and J. to talk about several things, including what inspires her, how she formed her style, and we discuss her novella, Little Dead Re...
2016-10-0231 min
The Horror Writers PodcastThe Horror Writers Podcast #73 – The Return of Kealan Patrick BurkeWelcome to The Horror Writers Podcast, the show with two horror authors discussing all things in the world of horror. Zach and J. welcomed back the amazingly awesome, amazingly funny, and amazingly Irish author Kealan Patrick Burke this week for another really fun episode. Between all the giggling, the boys talked about a range of topics from the state and future of horror on television, including American Horror Story and Stranger things. They also discuss Blair Witch 2016, nostalgia, beer, lightning bugs, man buns, Matlock, and all kinds of other shit that came up. This episode...
2016-09-2535 min
Tales to TerrifyTales to Terrify Show No 120 Bram Stoker Award Show No 1Coming up:Good evening 0:00:41Far Fetched Fables 0:01:16A new book about the craft of horror, “Horror 101: The Way Forward” 0:02:23Some words about gauging horror 0:04:34Fiction: “Snapshot” by Patrick Freivald, narrated by Steven Thomas Howell 0:09:09Fiction: “Code 666” by Michael Reaves, narrated by Stephen Kilpatrick 0:24:10Mea Culpa 1:07:51Pleasant dreams: 1:10:0This Week’s Pertinent URLs:Far Fetched Fables: www.farfetchedfables.com“Horror 101: The Way Forward”: http://www.crystallakepub.com/upcoming-titles.phpPatrick Freivald: http://patrickfreivald.blogspot.com“Blood and Roses...
2014-04-251h 12Tales to TerrifyTales to Terrify No 91 John DoddsComing Up:Good evening 0:00:40Tour of the Abattoir: Mike Allen 0:04:02Fiction: “A Crow Among the Starlings” by John Dodds, narration and musical bridges by Jonathan Taylor 0:18:07A few new books… (a self-serving pitch) 1:08:00Pleasant dreams 1:10:18Crystal Lake Publishing: http://www.crystallakepub.com/upcoming-titles.phpGreat Old Ones Publishing: http://www.greatoldonespublishing.com Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2013-10-041h 12