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Moon to Moon203. Living Emergence with Oracular Artist Lisa QuigleyIn this episode, I ask what Living Emergence means to oracular artist Lisa Quigley. We explored: the concept of "living emergence" in both personal and professional contexts, particularly focusing on its applications in parenting and creative life the challenge of capturing the full essence of something while acknowledging its ever-changing nature how this concept relates to parenting, emphasizing the importance of allowing children to develop without imposing rigid identities or predetermined paths the tension between the desire for clarity and the acceptance of uncertainty, noting how this approach contrasts with mainstream business practices the challenges of...
2025-10-261h 25
The Glitch WitchEclipse Portal Integration: Galactic Guidance & Energy TransmissionThank you Lisa Quigley, abbs nocon, and many others for tuning into my live video! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lisaquigley.substack.com/subscribe
2025-04-0447 min
Moon to Moon169. Skepticism is Not a Threat to Devotion with Lisa Quigley of The Glitch WitchIn this episode, I bring back one of my favorite word witches, Lisa Quigley of The Glitch Witch. I am so proud to share that Lisa is one of the three 13th Readers for The Magician's Table this year. We discussed: - the TMT phrase "my modality is me," which came from her 2023 cohort colleague Carly Greis - how Lisa discovered my work from the Moon to Moon episode with Danica Boyce - Lisa's evolution from wanting to be a traditional tarot reader to focusing on the creative process and mystical...
2025-01-311h 17
The Glitch WitchGalactic Guidance: You Are What You FearWelcome to this Galactic Guidance guidance transmission to wrap up the energy of October! Remember: these are QUANTUM transmissions, which means they are not bound by space and time.Though I’ve recorded this for you to close our October contemplations, it is meant for you exactly when it finds you. That is the MAGIC of the quantum.I am LOVING working with the Galactic Heritage deck. The deeper I go into this system, the more holographic and multidimensional it becomes. This is a language I was always meant to speak....
2024-11-0147 min
The Nature of Invisible Things2.06 Trusting the Medicine of Change feat. Lisa Quigley, the Glitch WitchI am pleased to welcome Lisa Quigley, the Glitch Witch, in episode six of season two. Tune in and hear how Lisa's reading helped me launch my first community container and how I discovered just how impactful it was post-launch! I adore synchronicities like this one.We then discussed the theme of season two, moving through change in our lives and work. We start by exploring a pivotal moment of vulnerability on our path, where we first revealed more about ourselves and our work publicly and what happened when our work began to change and shift. We...
2024-10-301h 06
The Glitch WitchGalactic Guidance: Body as Spiritual TechnologyWelcome September’s Galactic Guidance! Remember: these are QUANTUM transmissions, which means they are not bound by space and time.Though I’ve recorded this for you in September, it is meant for you exactly when it finds you. That is the MAGIC of the quantum.I am LOVING working with the Galactic Heritage deck. The deeper I go into this system, the more holographic and multidimensional it becomes. This is a language I was always meant to speak.For now, I am keeping these accessible to ALL.So...
2024-09-2633 min
The Glitch WitchGalactic Guidance: Diversity is MultidimensionalWelcome August’s Galactic Guidance! Remember: these are QUANTUM transmissions, which means they are not bound by space and time.Though I’ve recorded this for you in August, it is meant for you exactly when it finds you. That is the MAGIC of the quantum.I am LOVING working with the Galactic Heritage deck. The deeper I go into this system, the more holographic and multidimensional it becomes. This is a language I was always meant to speak.For now, I am keeping these accessible to ALL.So...
2024-08-3035 min
The Glitch Witchgalactic guidance: an anchor in the chaosWelcome July’s Galactic Guidance! Remember: these are QUANTUM transmissions, which means they are not bound by space and time.Though I’ve recorded this for you in July, it is meant for you exactly when it finds you. That is the magic of this work.I am LOVING working with the Galactic Heritage deck and beyond these monthly readings, I am also having a blast doing more personalized readings one on one. The deeper I go into this system, the more holographic and multidimensional it becomes. I feel like this is t...
2024-08-0122 min
The Glitch Witchjuly 2024 quantum creativity transmissionCARD: Four of Cups DECK: The Starchild Tarot AkashicHello, fellow weirdos & dreamers!I am so excited to be here with the July Quantum Creativity Transmission! The quantum theme for July is ”water is a conductor of your energy”.The invitation this month is to connect with your inner waters (physical, energetic, emotional) and trust the ebbs and flows of your own pace and time. Plus, ways to engage with the element of water for greater energetic clarity. UPDATES FROM THE GLITCH WITCH UNIVERSE⚡️ELECTRIC PORTALS...
2024-07-1227 min
The Glitch Witchgalactic guidance: everything you see is youSurprise! I’ve recorded a new segment of PORTALS & PRISMS for you this June—Galactic Guidance! I am LOVING working with the Galactic Heritage deck and want to do these readings monthly. I haven’t decided yet if these will always be available to all subscribers, or if they’ll eventually be behind the paywall.For now, it feels right to send this first one out to ALL.So, enjoy! And if you’d like your own Galactic Heritage Reading, see details below.👽GALACTIC HERITAGE READINGS: Dive into your star lineage...
2024-06-2628 min
The MomForce Podcast Hosted by ChatbooksResilient Kids: Navigating the Good and Bad Kinds of Stress with Dr. Lisa Damour (encore)Dr. Lisa Damour has been a huge resource to me on my parenting journey. She the mother of 2, the host of one of the top parenting podcasts Ask Lisa, and a New York Times bestselling author three-times over–In fact she wrote 2 of my all time favorite parenting books Untangled and Under pressure and I've heard amazing things about her latest book The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. I was so honored to have her as a guest on the Momforce Podcast years ago to talk about the deteriorating mental health of kids and teens these days. In th...
2024-06-0333 min
Getting to Know WooEpisode 40 - Getting to Know Quantum Hypnosis with Lisa Quigley
Host Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, are thrilled to welcome back Lisa Quigley, the Glitch Witch, to talk about quantum hypnosis.
In this episode, they discuss:
What is quantum hypnosis?
Beta, alpha, and theta brain wave states
The truly bananas nature of reality
Getting the conscious mind out of the way
"Let's just go with weird."
How this work can help even if you don't believe in it
How quantum hypnosis helps open up pathways on your personal development
Why some beliefs are "woo" and others are "normal"
How to navigate communication in d...
2024-04-121h 02Getting to Know WooEpisode 40 - Getting to Know Quantum Hypnosis with Lisa Quigley
Host Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, are thrilled to welcome back Lisa Quigley, the Glitch Witch, to talk about quantum hypnosis.
In this episode, they discuss:
What is quantum hypnosis?
Beta, alpha, and theta brain wave states
The truly bananas nature of reality
Getting the conscious mind out of the way
"Let's just go with weird."
How this work can help even if you don't believe in it
How quantum hypnosis helps open up pathways on your personal development
Why some beliefs are "woo" and others are "normal"
How to navigate communication in d...
2024-04-121h 02
Moon to Moon111. Living the F**k Out of Your Chart with Lisa Quigley of The Glitch WitchMy guest for #111 is Aquarius Sun / Aquarius Rising Lisa Quigley aka The Glitch Witch. We explore the Aquarius invitation across her life as well as how it shows up in her creative process and her fascination with rock gods. Lisa is one of those deeply sincere, passionate, and open-hearted humans I admire for their utter commitment to their channel. Lisa Quigley is a visionary writer, quantum hypnotist, psychic channeler, and intergalactic witch. She's a heretical mystic who practices Glitch Witchery, and she is here to support all the other Glitch Witches across the globe who ar...
2024-01-291h 19
The Glitch Witchwelcome to the glitch witch podcastThe inaugural episode of The Glitch Witch podcast with Lisa Quigley. Find more info about me and my offerings on my website, theglitchwitch.com. Join Portals & Prisms, my Substack space for lawless creatives where I talk all things magic, creativity, and mysticism. You can choose a free or paid subscription. For the full transcript of this episode, see the full show notes for this episode on my website. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lisaquigley.s...
2023-06-2032 min
Ladies of the FrightThe Interlude | Episode 1Welcome to Season Two of Ladies of the Fright! The podcast wants to evolve as we have. We aren't exactly sure what comes next but we wanted to start putting out conversations again. The Interlude episodes are our return to the podcast and with this first Interlude episode, we share where we've been, what has shifted, and what to expect moving forward. To support the show join us on Patreon. To check out Mackenzie's editing services, visit her website here. To see what Lisa's been up to with tarot and creativity, che...
2023-06-0739 min
The Glitch Witch"imposter syndrome" is NOT inevitable for creatorsThe Fool card from Tarot of the Holy Spectrum, Infinity EditionYeah, I said it and I’ll go ahead and say it again for good measure.Imposter syndrome is not an unavoidable, inevitable experience for creators.Saying that, though, I don’t mean we haven’t all experienced it. I certainly have. I’m sure you have. But I’m proposing that it does not have to be a given. This morning I woke with these words HOT in my system, burning to get out, and I recorded them for y...
2023-05-0338 min
Getting to Know WooEpisode 22 - Getting to Know Creativity Magic with Lisa QuigleyHost Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, are thrilled to talk about creativity magic with Lisa Quigley, the Creativity Witch.
In this episode, they discuss:
Taking time for creativity where you can get it
Shifts in relationship to her creativity after becoming a parent
Ritualizing the start of a new project
The crisis after her first published book came out
Re-wilding creativity
The toxic effect of capitalism and patriarchy on creativity
Still looking for a name for our listeners
Todd the Senior Foster Cat is at it again
So Help Me Todd is a d...
2023-03-2057 minGetting to Know WooEpisode 22 - Getting to Know Creativity Magic with Lisa QuigleyHost Natasha Levinger and her co-host/husband/producer, Brett, are thrilled to talk about creativity magic with Lisa Quigley, the Creativity Witch.
In this episode, they discuss:
Taking time for creativity where you can get it
Shifts in relationship to her creativity after becoming a parent
Ritualizing the start of a new project
The crisis after her first published book came out
Re-wilding creativity
The toxic effect of capitalism and patriarchy on creativity
Still looking for a name for our listeners
Todd the Senior Foster Cat is at it again
So Help Me Todd is a d...
2023-03-2057 min
The Glitch Witch2023: devotion to craft & processDeck: Tarot of the Holy Spectrum, first editionHello everyone, and welcome to 2023! This bonus audio edition of Portals & Prisms is accessible to all subscribers. I wanted to give you an update about my December break and what’s coming in this space for 2023. I pulled a card for 2023 for this beloved project of mine—and fittingly, I pulled the card I have the most intimate relationship with in the entire deck. The 8 of Pentacles. In the audio, I tell you a bit about what this card means to me a...
2023-01-0917 min
The Glitch Witcha bad artist is a good artistDeck: Postcards from the Liminal SpaceSurprise! This week’s Portals & Prisms is a bonus audio transmission—for all subscribers! When I pulled the card for this week’s transmission, I had mixed feelings. I even thought about putting it back and drawing again. But then…the deeper message—the message beneath the surface level of the card—came through, and I knew what I was meant to say. The ideas pulsing through my brain were so complex, I knew that writing wasn’t the right medium. I needed to allow the words to v...
2022-10-1221 min
Don't Make It WeirdThe One With Lisa Borne GravesIn this week's episode of Don't Make It Weird, we are joined in the studio by author Lisa Borne Graves! We do some MAD LIBS in the game segment! Lisa tells us about the time her baby face ruined a police sting operation in STORYTIME! We chat with her about her CELESTIAL SPHERES series, and she reads us an excerpt from book one! Then, we get a steamy reading by Lisa from The Kindly Ones by Jonathan Littell in this week's CRINGEY COPULATION! #WritingCommunity #BookTube #BookishLisa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lisabornegravesLisa's...
2022-09-201h 13The MomForce Podcast Hosted by ChatbooksHow Humor Can Heal Us with Actress Lisa Clark (encore)Lisa is the mother of 5 and a talented actress, radio and podcast host, author, and comedian and I'm so grateful that we've become good friends over the years because she can always make me laugh. But I've also learned so many important life lessons from her. In this episode we chat about lots of good stuff including the important role humor has played in her family especially as they faced difficult times, including her husband Christopher's 4 year battle with ALS. Christopher passed away in June of 2020 just a few months before we recorded this interview. I was so impressed...
2022-07-0549 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 78: Horror Girls Night Out with Jessica Guess & Hailey PiperOkay, so it wasn’t really a “girls night out”—but it really did feel like one! In truth, Hailey Piper and Jessica Guess joined Mackenzie Kiera and me on Zoom (I was in my pajamas—I can’t speak for the other ladies!) but this is one of the most fun conversations we’ve ever had on the show. It was a great time, filled with lots of laughs—and some deep reflections. We talked about some of our favorite reads from 2021—and we also wet pretty deep on the connections between the romance and horror genres. It’s a fan...
2022-04-191h 43
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 76: Tropisode #8 | Forests with Katherine SilvaThis episode is brought to you by the Ladies of the Fright Patreon! When we hit our goal of 30 patrons, we’ll begin paying authors $25 for short story reprints! We’ve got tons of exclusive content for patrons at every tier. Head on over to patreon.com/ladiesofthefright and join our community today! Show Notes For our eighth tropisode, we're talking FORESTS with debut author Katherine Silva. Katherine Silva is a Maine author of dark fiction, a connoisseur of coffee, and victim of cat shenanigans. She is a two-time Maine Literary Award finalist for s...
2021-12-271h 12
Global Tech Leaders' PodcastLisa Swartz, Founder and Executive Virtual Assistant at Taflynn Worx, shares the benefits of working with VA’sIn today’s episode we speak to Lisa Swartz, Executive Virtual Assistant and Founder of Taflynn Worx. Taflynn Worx does research, recruitment, executive admin, and social media management to remote clients anywhere in the world.
Offering excellent organisational skills, deep insight into business procedures and exceptional communication skills.
With 13 years of experience from being a Senior Coordinator, Office Manager and Executive PA, she oversaw many duties such as recruitment, social impact, and managing executive schedules.
She was recently appointed as President of the Intrepid Chapter at BNI – Business Network International.
We kick...
2021-09-1038 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 72: 2021 Summer Scares 1 | Adult Selections | feat. Silvia Moreno GarciaWe are delight to return as the official podcast for 2021 Summer Scares! This episode is our first installment of a series covering the 2021 Summer Scares library summer reading program. The Horror Writers’ Association has partnered with Book Riot and Library Journal to curate the Summer Scares reading list, which includes three books each in the Adult, YA, and Middle Grade categories. In 2019, we chatted with the liaisons from each category in LOTF 32, LOTF 34, and LOTF 36. In 2020, we had roundtable-style panel conversations with the authors from each category. You can find these here : LOTF 56, LOTF 57, and LOTF 58. And t...
2021-05-311h 40
Stranger ConnectionsJames Quigley a coach's coach - and self-professed terrible criminalJames Quigley helps coaches (the working out, sweaty kind) to create profitable online businesses. That's why I call him a coach's coach. ~ But then I dug into his personal life and learned his father used to lead a double life that lead his own son (my guest) to be nearly kidnapped one day, and have a gun in his face a different day.Listen to the story that Quigley has never before shared publicly. And as always, we talk about pranks. James says, "If I prank you, I love you." I'm stealing that phrase.
2020-12-0934 min
Ladies of the Fright2020 Halloween Special | Ghost StoriesThis year for our annual Halloween Special, we thought we’d bring you a conversation about our own spookiest experiences. Lisa and Mackenzie discuss their own views on the supernatural—does it exist? Are ghosts real? Lisa tells the story of an unexplainable experience she had while camping with her friends in the Anza Borrego desert in California. Mackenzie shares her creepy haunted house story, as well as her chilling discovery inside the house’s window seat. In addition to sharing these inexplicable real-life experiences, we also have an exclusive message from two very special guests. Who could...
2020-10-311h 07
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 59: Tropisode 6 | Camping with Sadie Hartmann aka "Mother Horror" This episode of Ladies of the Fright is brought to you by Boneyard Soup Magazine. Boneyard Soup is a horror and dark fantasy magazine, specializing in the Weird, the Morbid, and the Macabre. It publishes original short stories and features terrifying artwork. Boneyard Soup’s mission is to represent the horror genre’s diversity by curating many kinds of ghoulish and horrifying stories and by supporting new and talented writers. Boneyard Soup is running a Kickstarter campaign to fund its first year of issues and to connect with new readers. Backers who pledge at least $12 will receive a year’s subs...
2020-09-281h 46
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 59: Tropisode 6 | Camping with Sadie Hartmann aka Mother HorrorThis episode of Ladies of the Fright is brought to you by Boneyard Soup Magazine. Boneyard Soup is a horror and dark fantasy magazine, specializing in the Weird, the Morbid, and the Macabre. It publishes original short stories and features terrifying artwork. Boneyard Soup’s mission is to represent the horror genre’s diversity by curating many kinds of ghoulish and horrifying stories and by supporting new and talented writers. Boneyard Soup is running a Kickstarter campaign to fund its first year of issues and to connect with new readers. Backers who pledge at least $12 will receive a year’s subs...
2020-09-2600 minThe MomForce Podcast Hosted by ChatbooksLaughter is the Best Medicine with Lisa Valentine ClarkLaughter is the best medicine and Lisa Clark, the original "Real Mom" of Chatbooks viral video fame, is here to prove it! She is a successful actress, author, and radio show host that has faced incredible difficulties this past year. Lisa shares how good humor helped guide her through the diagnosis and recent passing of her husband, Christopher Clark. To see more from Lisa follow her on Instagram. We are so happy you are here! Make a Chatbook and use code POD20. Happy Chatbooking!
2020-09-1548 min
2020-08-311h 03
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 57: 2020 Summer Scares 2 | Zoraida Cordóva, Amy Lukavics, & Cherie PriestWe are so excited to return as the official podcast for 2020 Summer Scares! This episode is our second installment of a series covering the 2020 Summer Scares library summer reading program. The Horror Writers’ Association has partnered with Book Riot and Library Journal to curate the Summer Scares reading list, which includes three books each in the Adult, YA, and Middle Grade categories. Last year we chatted with the liaisons from each category in LOTF 32, LOTF 34, and LOTF 36. This year we decided to do something a little different! We are thrilled to bring you this round-table style conversation with ea...
2020-08-061h 09
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 56: 2020 Summer Scares 1 with Nadia Bulkin, Victor LaValle, and Andy DavidsonWe are so excited to return as the official podcast for 2020 Summer Scares! This episode is our first installment of a series covering the 2020 Summer Scares library summer reading program. The Horror Writers’ Association has partnered with Book Riot and Library Journal to curate the Summer Scares reading list, which includes three books each in the Adult, YA, and Middle Grade categories. Last year we chatted with the liaisons from each category in LOTF 32, LOTF 34, and LOTF 36. This year we decided to do something a little different! We are thrilled to bring you this round-table style conversation wi...
2020-06-301h 16
This Is Horror PodcastLisa Quigley on Hell’s Bells, Ladies of the Fright, and Guilty PleasuresIn this podcast Lisa Quigley talks about Hell’s Bells, Ladies of the Fright, guilty pleasures, and much more. About Lisa Quigley Lisa Quigley is the author of Hell’s Bells. She is a writer, mother, wife, and irreverent witch living in New Jersey. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of California Riverside’s low … Continue reading
2020-06-101h 10This Is Horror PodcastLisa Quigley on Being A Witch, Spiritual Beliefs, and RitualsIn this podcast Lisa Quigley talks about being a witch, spiritual beliefs, rituals, and much more. About Lisa Quigley Lisa Quigley is the author of Hell’s Bells. She is a writer, mother, wife, and irreverent witch living in New Jersey. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of California Riverside’s low residency program … Continue reading
2020-06-041h 06
Ghoulish35. The Devil with Lisa Quigley!Lisa Quigley (author of Hell's Bells) hopped on the podcast to discuss why the devil is actually cool and good. We also talked a lot about Queen. Buy Hell's Bells by Lisa Quigley. Listen to the Hell's Bells soundtrack on Spotify. Check out our Bookshop.org page. Browse the books on our webstore. Support us on Patreon. Check out our merch.
2020-06-0253 minThis Is Horror PodcastLisa Quigley on Early Life Lessons, Escaping a Cult, and Travelling Christian BandsIn this podcast Lisa Quigley talks about early life lessons, escaping a cult, performing in a travelling Christian band, and much more. About Lisa Quigley Lisa Quigley is the author of Hell’s Bells. She is a writer, mother, wife, and irreverent witch living in New Jersey. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University … Continue reading
2020-05-261h 09This Is Horror PodcastThe Girl in the Video Live Launch Event with Michael David Wilson, Bob Pastorella, Lisa Quigley, and Mackenzie KieraIn this podcast Michael David Wilson, Bob Pastorella, Lisa Quigley, and Mackenzie Kiera launch The Girl in the Video in a special live event with readings, conversation, and even book giveaways. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon … Continue reading
2020-05-201h 57
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 55: Michael David Wilson | Tell Me What You LikeWe want to remind you that we have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor, Eli Ryder, and Kerry Cox at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Blixt, and Nina Nahvi, Bjorn Svartalfson, Jocelyn Codner, and S. Velos at the Demon Possession level. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, and if you’d like to check it out, head on over to patreon.com/ladiesofthefright. Show Notes We are delighted to bring you this conversation with Michael David W...
2020-05-161h 41
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 54: Hailey Piper on the Dangers of NostalgiaWe want to remind you that we have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor, Eli Ryder, and Kerry Cox at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Blixt, and Nina Nahvi, Bjorn Svartalfson, Jocelyn Codner, and S. Velos at the Demon Possession level. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, and if you’d like to check it out, head on over to patreon.com/ladiesofthefright. Show Notes We are delighted to bring you this conversation with Hailey Piper...
2020-04-241h 37The MomForce Podcast Hosted by ChatbooksHow to Cope with Stress and Anxiety with Dr. Lisa DamourPsychologist and bestselling author Dr. Lisa Damour joins Vanessa, and co-host (and sister) Shelly, to talk about how to manage stress and anxiety. "Stress occurs anytime we are adapting to new circumstances." Dr. Damour says that feelings of stress aren't always bad - they are a normal human function that can lead to growth and durability. But what happens when that stress is too intense? She suggests staying away from negative coping strategies. Those can be poor eating habits, not getting enough exercise, and substance abuse. Instead, look to maintain social connections, get outside more, and take care of...
2020-04-1429 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 53: Brian Keene on Doing the WorkWe want to remind you that we have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor, Eli Ryder, and Kerry Cox at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Blixt, and Nina Nahvi, Bjorn Svartalfson, Jocelyn Codner, and S. Velos at the Demon Possession level. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, and if you’d like to check it out, head on over to patreon.com/ladiesofthefright. Show Notes We are so excited to bring to you our conversation with B...
2020-03-241h 29
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 52: Special Two Year Anniversary Episode!Welcome to Ladies of the Fright, a podcast for writers and readers who like it dark. We engage in literary discourse that is honest, smart, and irreverent. I’m one of your hosts, Lisa Quigley. Mackenzie: And I’m your other host, Mackenzie Kiera. Before we get into today’s episode, we want to remind you that we now have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor and Eli Ryder at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Bli...
2020-02-251h 11
Ladies of the FrightMisommar feat. Bob PastorellaIn what is becoming an annual Ladies of the Fright tradition, we discuss our second MOVIE, Midsommar to close out the year. And as a special treat, we brought Bob Pastorella back on the show as a guest host! While this is our final recorded episode of 2018, we are releasing it in early January to make up for the fact that we'll be taking a podcast break this month. Bob Pastorella is the author of the weird crime novella, Mojo Rising, and the zombie western short story, ‘To Watch Is Madness’. Bob is featured in Warmed & Bound: A Velve...
2020-01-092h 16
Ladies of the FrightMax Booth IIIHey folks! Don't forget we now have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor and Eli Ryder at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Blixt, Nina Nahli, Viðarrbjörn Svartalfson, and S. Velos at the Demon Possession level. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, the most exciting of which is our Patrons-only podcast, LOTF After Dark which is accessible to every single patron. And when we hit our first 20 patrons (currently at 18!), we’ll be doing a patrons-only giveaway! Updates...
2019-12-201h 25
Ladies of the FrightTropisode 5: Witches with Angela SlatterHey folks! Don't forget we now have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor and Eli Ryder at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Blixt, and Nina Nahli and Viðarrbjörn Svartalfson at the Demon Possession level. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, the most exciting of which is our Patrons-only podcast, LOTF After Dark which is accessible to every single patron. And when we hit our first 20 patrons, we’ll be doing a patrons-only giveaway! Show Notes For o...
2019-11-281h 05
Ladies of the FrightToni Miller | Ladies of Horror FictionHey folks! Don't forget we now have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor and Eli Ryder at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Blixt, and Nina Nahli and Viðarrbjörn Svartalfson at the Demon Possession level. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, the most exciting of which is our Patrons-only podcast, LOTF After Dark which is accessible to every single patron. And when we hit our first 20 patrons, we’ll be doing a patrons-only giveaway! Show Notes Toni...
2019-11-151h 13
Ladies of the FrightWe Have Always Lived in the Castle with Guest Host Paul TremblayHey folks! Don't forget we now have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor and Eli Ryder at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Blixt, and Nina Nahli and Viðarrbjörn Svartalfson at the Demon Possession level. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, the most exciting of which is our Patrons-only podcast, LOTF After Dark which is accessible to every single patron. And when we hit our first 20 patrons, we’ll be doing a patrons-only giveaway! Show Notes It's...
2019-11-011h 07
Ladies of the FrightSummer Scares Recap | Becky Spratford & Konrad StumpHey folks! Don't forget we now have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor and Eli Ryder at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Blixt, and Nina Nahli and Viðarrbjörn Svartalfson at the Demon Possession level. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, the most exciting of which is our Patrons-only podcast, LOTF After Dark which is accessible to every single patron.And when we hit our first 20 patrons, we’ll be doing a patrons-only giveaway! Show Notes
2019-10-251h 10
Ladies of the FrightLisa Kröger & Melanie R. Anderson | Monster, She WroteThis episode of Ladies of the Fright is brought to you by Inkshares. This October experienceViolet, the second novel of Stoker-nominated Kill Creek author Scott Thomas. Violet follows Kris Barlow, who after the death of her husband returns to a long-abandoned lake house. She soon finds that the town of Pacington, Kansas is not as it seems, and that a presence has been awaiting her return. Bird Box author Josh Malerman calls it a "master class in immersion." Jason Heller of National Public Radio calls it "indelible" and says that the "sheer, skin-crawling fright is masterful." Available in bookstores natio...
2019-10-181h 16
Ladies of the FrightScott Thomas on Developing Your CraftThis episode of Ladies of the Fright is brought to you by Inkshares. This October experience Violet, the second novel of Stoker-nominated Kill Creek author Scott Thomas. Violet follows Kris Barlow, who after the death of her husband returns to a long-abandoned lake house. She soon finds that the town of Pacington, Kansas is not as it seems, and that a presence has been awaiting her return. Bird Box author Josh Malerman calls it a "master class in immersion." Jason Heller of National Public Radio calls it "indelible" and says that the "sheer, skin-crawling fright is masterful." Available in book...
2019-10-111h 12
Ladies of the FrightEllen Datlow | Echoes, the Saga Anthology of Ghost StoriesHey folks! Don't forget we now have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor and Eli Ryder at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Blixt, and Nina Nahli and Viðarrbjörn Svartalfson at the Demon Possession level. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, the most exciting of which is our Patrons-only podcast, LOTF After Dark which is accessible to every single patron.And when we hit our first 20 patrons, we’ll be doing a patrons-only giveaway! Show Notes
2019-09-271h 13
Ladies of the FrightDaniel Kraus on Finding Beauty in the GrotesqueHey folks! Don't forget we now have a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to our higher tier patrons SM Fedor and Eli Ryder at the Satanic Panic level, and Kenesha, Nathan Blixt, and Nina Nahli at the Demon Possession level. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, the most exciting of which is our Patrons-only podcast, LOTF After Dark which is accessible to every single patron.And when we hit our first 20 patrons, we’ll be doing a patrons-only giveaway! Show Notes Alright, onto episode 42. We were...
2019-09-111h 07
Ladies of the FrightTropisode #4 | Werewolves with Stephen Graham JonesDon't forget we've finally launched a Patreon! Special shoutout to our higher tier patrons, who you can find on twitter at: @S_M_Fedor, @theeliryder, and @NathanBlixt. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, the most exciting of which is our Patrons-only podcast, LOTF After Dark which is accessible to every single patron. And when we hit our first 20 patrons, we’ll be doing a patrons-only giveaway! For more details, be sure to visit our Patreon page. We are thrilled to bring you our fourth Tropisode! Today’s episode is all about werewolve...
2019-08-221h 07
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 40: LOTF After Dark Preview!Don't forget we've finally launched a Patreon! Special shoutout to our higher tier patrons, who you can find on twitter at: @S_M_Fedor, @theeliryder, and @NathanBlixt. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, the most exciting of which is our Patrons-only podcast, LOTF After Dark which is accessible to every single patron. And when we hit our first 20 patrons, we’ll be doing a patrons-only giveaway! For more details, be sure to visit our Patreon page. Speaking of Patreon, today we are bringing you a VERY SPECIAL sneak preview of LOTF After Da...
2019-08-011h 30
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 39: Rachel Autumn Deering on Religion, Comics, & HuskDon't forget we've finally launched a Patreon! Special shoutout to our higher tier patrons, who you can find on twitter at: @S_M_Fedor, @theeliryder, and @NathanBlixt. We’re offering cool rewards we’re offering at every tier, the most exciting of which is our Patrons-only podcast, LOTF After Dark which is accessible to every single patron. And when we hit our first 20 patrons, we’ll be doing a patrons-only giveaway! For more details, be sure to visit our Patreon page. Alright, onto episode 39. While we were at Stoker Con in Grand Rapids this past May, we...
2019-07-1957 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 38 "Why Does Horror Matter?" Stoker Con 2019 PanelIt's difficult to put into words what a rewarding experience it was to host the panel "Why Does Horror Matter? An Exploration of the Relevance and—Dare We Say—Necessity of Horror in a Tumultuous World" featuring panelists Stephen Graham Jones, Kathryn E. McGee, Becky Spratford, and Gabino Iglesias this past May at Stoker Con 2019. It was incredibly rewarding and definitely one of the highlights of the con for us. This topic is one we've been thinking a lot about lately, but we had no idea if it was one that would resonate with others. We were pleasantly surprised to a...
2019-06-2852 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF BONUS: Stoker Con 2019 Recap with Kathryn E. McGeeIn this special BONUS episode, Lisa & Mackenzie sat down with Kathryn E. McGee in their hotel room on the last morning of Stoker Con 2019 in Grand Rapids, MI. They were surrounded by empty wine glasses, bottles, coffee cups, and water bottles—a sure sign of a great weekend. Show Notes: More Kathryn on the LOTF podcast: LOTF 03 Stoker Con 2018 Highlights with Kathryn E. McGee LOTF 23 Tropisode 2 | Haunted Houses with Kathryn E. McGee Find Kathryn: Website | Twitter Read Kathryn's latest story "The Unboxing" on Automata Review
2019-06-2420 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 37: Ray Cluley on Ocean Terrors, Mermaids, and Water for Drowning Did you know that we've started a patreon that includes lots of cool rewards at every tier, including special bonus content? Check it out! And grateful shout out to our higher tier patrons, who you can find on twitter at @S_M_Fedor, @theeliryder, and @NathanBlixt. In episode 37, we chat with author Ray Cluley. The conversation celebrates his novella Water for Drowning, originally published by This Is Horror in 2014 and recently adapted into an audiobook narrated by RJ Bayley. Our conversation spans so much more than that though, and we get into things like why the...
2019-06-131h 27
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 36: Summer Scares 3 with Kiera ParrottDid you know that we've started a patreon that includes lots of cool rewards at every tier, including special bonus content? Check it out! And grateful shout out to our $10 patrons, who you can find on twitter at @S_M_Fedor and @theeliryder. This episode is our THIRD installment of a series covering the Summer Scares library summer reading program. The Horror Writers’ Association has partnered with Book Riot and Library Journal to curate the Summer Scares reading list, which includes three books each in the Adult, YA, and Middle Grade categories. We have already discussed the Ad...
2019-05-2357 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 35: Tropisode #3 | The Devil with Bracken MacLeodFirst things first: we have finally started a Patreon! We would like to give a special shoutout to S.M. Fedor, who has joined the Patreon at the $10 level. Find him on twitter at S_M_Fedor. If you’re interested in our Patreon, check it out over at patreon.com/ladiesofthefright. We would be thrilled to have you join us at any level, and we are offering cool rewards at every tier. The most exciting of which is our Patrons-only podcast, LOTF After Dark which is accessible to Patrons at every tier. We also have our fi...
2019-05-101h 48
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 34 Summer Scares 2 First things first: Ladies of the Fright podcast is honored to have been nominated for Nonfiction Podcast of the Year in the 2018 This Is Horror Awards! Voting is open until Monday, 4.29.2019. If you enjoy what you do, considering throwing us a vote—and don't forget to check out the other excellent nominees in each category! Also, Mackenzie and Lisa have both joined the This Is Horror features team! Watch that space for feature articles from each of them. On to LOTF 34! This episode is our SECOND installment of a series covering the S...
2019-04-261h 02
Ladies of the FrightLOTF Minisode: Exciting Announcement!Ladies of the Fright podcast has been nominated for Best Horror Nonfiction Podcast for the This Is Horror 2018 awards! What an unbelievable honor. Enjoy this short minisode from us to you, loyal listeners and new guests alike. We are so happy to be doing this thing that we love, and even happier to know that it's bringing joy to others as well. If you enjoy what we are doing, we would love it if you'd vote for us! Email awards@thisishorror.co.uk with the subject line ‘Awards 2018’. To cast a vote simply write the category and your...
2019-04-1608 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 33: The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine ArdenIn this episode, we talk about the first two books in Katherine Arden's Winternight Trilogy: The Bear and the Nightingale and The Girl in the Tower. The third book, The Winter of the Witch, was out in January. We don't include that one in our discussion because we didn't want to risk spoiling anything with it being so new. Speaking of spoilers: we really did our best to keep this discussion as spoiler-free as possible. We do talk a lot about the themes (and we discuss a couple plot points without giving any significant details as to...
2019-04-1140 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 32: Summer Scares 1 with Carolyn CieslaSummer Scares reading list, which includes three books each in the Adult, YA, and Middle Grade categories. Joining us today is Carolyn Ciesla, Dean of Learning Resources and Assessment at Prairie State College and the liaison for the adult Summer Scares picks. The adult picks for 2019 Summer Scares are: Mongrels by Stephen Graham Jones (William Morrow) My Soul to Keep by Tananarive Due (Harper Voyager) Earthworm Gods by Brian Keene (Deadite Press)
2019-04-0337 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 31: Victor LaValle on A People's Future of the United StatesYou may remember that we talked about Victor’s book The Changeling back in episode LOTF 17. Our conversation with Victor was so interesting and thought provoking. We talked about exposing kids to horror, persistence in writing, not being an asshole, and the forthcoming anthology A People’s Future of the United States that Victor co-edited with John Joseph Adams, plus a whole lot more!
2019-03-1158 min
Ladies of the FrightKat Howard: Breaking Rules, Fairy Tales, & Writing ComicsIn LOTF 30, we chat with Kat Howard about her writing process, breaking writing rules, her experience with writing residencies like the Clarion Workshop, what it’s like to write a comic, and SO much more! Kat is the author of the novels Roses and Rot and the Alex Award winning An Unkindness of Magicians. Her short fiction collection, A Cathedral of Myth and Bone, is now out from Saga Press and she's writing The Books of Magic for Vertigo Comics. Her novella, The End of the Sentence, co-written with Maria Dahvana Headley, was an NPR Best Book of...
2019-02-1456 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 29: Automata Review | Eli Ryder + John Flynn-YorkIn this episode, we are chatting with Eli Ryder and John Flynn-York, the editors of Automata Review! This conversation is special to us, because we all met in our MFA program. We talk about what they’re doing with the magazine, and learn all about Automata’s origins, first year, future plans, and so much more!
2019-01-301h 06
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 28: 2018 Reflect + 2019 EnvisionIn this episode, we chat about our 2018 writing and reading accomplishments, as well as our 2019 writing and reading goals.
2019-01-1750 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 27: Hereditary feat. Bob PastorellaIn this episode—our last of 2018!—we discuss our first MOVIE, Hereditary. And as a special treat, we brought on Bob Pastorella as a guest host! Bob Pastorella is the author of the weird crime novella, Mojo Rising, and the zombie western short story, ‘To Watch Is Madness’. Bob is featured in Warmed & Bound: A Velvet Anthology, The Booked. Anthology, In Search of a City: Los Angeles in 1000 Words, and Borderlands 6. His fiction has been published widely both online and in print, and he is a former columnist for ManArchy Magazine and Revolt Daily. Bob lives in Southeas...
2018-12-311h 45
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 26: Dino Parenti on Dead Reckoning & Writing Short Stories to Improve CraftIn this episode, we chat with author Dino Parenti. This interview is extra special because not only is it Dino’s first podcast interview, but when Mackenzie interviewed him a couple years ago for Gamut it was his first interview! So we are keeping this cool streak going. We get into so much cool stuff with Dino in this chat. We talk about his early writing life, how he got into horror, why he needed a time out to focus on writing short stories, why he plots everything he writes, and so much more. Enjoy! Di...
2018-12-181h 11
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 25: Betty Rocksteady on The Writhing Skies, Mining Dreams for Stories, & Writing Garbage First DraftsIn this episode, we chat with author and artist Betty Rocksteady. We cover creepy twenties cartoons, writing garbage first drafts, mining dreams for stories, and her new novella, The Writhing Skies. Betty Rocksteady writes sex scenes that shouldn’t exist and is obsessed with 1920s cartoons. The Writhing Skies combines both. Learn more and check out her art and fiction at www.bettyrocksteady.com.
2018-11-281h 00
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 24: I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid, with Guest Host Stephanie from Books in the FreezerIn this episode, we are joined by Stephanie from Books in the Freezer podcast for an in-depth conversation about Iain Reid’s novel I’m Thinking of Ending Things.
2018-11-131h 12
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 23: Tropisode #2 | Haunted Houses with Kathryn E. McGeeIn this special Halloween episode, we are thrilled to bring you our second Tropisode! Today’s episode is all about Haunted Houses. As you know, with these episodes we invite a guest with some expertise on the trope we’re exploring. Today, we’re happy to welcome Kathryn E. McGee BACK to the show. Our listeners might remember Kathryn from LOTF 03, in which we talked about the highlights from StokerCon 2018. As you know, we met Kathryn in grad school. We’ve brought her back on the show today because during her time in our MFA program, she establis...
2018-10-3158 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 22: Michael David Wilson on Childhood Nightmares, This is Horror Origins, Self-Growth, and The Girl in the VideoIn this episode we chat with Michael David Wilson, the founder, editor in chief, and podcast host over at This Is Horror. Michael has done amazing work to promote the horror genre and has provided an invaluable resource for writers at all stages of their careers. In this conversation, we take a deep dive into his early writing (you won’t want to miss his retelling of James and the Chocolate Tree!), we explore his religious upbringing and how that connects to his love of horror. We also talk about the path that led him to start This Is Ho...
2018-10-221h 38This Is Horror Podcast[Preview] SU 010 The Lottery by Shirley Jackson (with Ladies of the Fright, Lisa Quigley and Mackenzie Kiera)In this podcast we preview episode ten of Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing in which we unbox and analyse The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, with special guests Ladies of the Fright, Lisa Quigley and Mackenzie Kiera. Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Show … Continue reading
2018-10-161h 10
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 21: Mother Horror on Book Reviews & The Symbiotic Relationship Between Readers & WritersIn this episode we chat with Sadie Hartmann, also known as “Mother Horror.” Sadie is a prolific reader and book reviewer, who is generous with her support of authors and passionate about the promotion of the horror genre. We also talk about how her involvement in the Bookstagram community evolved over time, the creation of the Night Worms, her work with Cemetery Dance and Scream Magazine, the importance of maintaining an honest voice when it comes to reviewing books, and a whole lot more.
2018-10-081h 14
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 20: Grady Hendrix on Satanic Panic, NPR Summer of Horror, and We Sold Our SoulsIn this episode, we reconvene with author Grady Hendrix to discuss his new novel We Sold Our Souls (out tomorrow, September 18!) We talk about his forthcoming movie The Satanic Panic (as well as the actual “Satanic Panic”,") what it was like to help choose the top 100 horror stories for NPR this past summer, and of course, conspiracy theories, the process of writing We Sold Our Souls, and the point where it’s okay to quit pursuing your dreams.
2018-09-181h 10
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 19: Husk by Rachel Autumn DeeringIn this episode we discuss Rachel Autumn Deering’s Husk, an “all-too-real work of horror fiction, Rachel Autumn Deering explores the mind of a young man who is struggling to cope with the effects of post-war stress, drug addiction, self-doubt, and loneliness as they manifest themselves into his deepest, darkest fears.” In the story, “Kevin Brooks returns to his rural Kentucky hometown after a three-year-long tour of duty in Afghanistan. He has lost the grandparents who raised him, his lifelong best friend, and his trust in the government he once proudly served. When Kevin meets a kind, young gi...
2018-09-0458 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 18: Julia Fine On Writing Her Debut, Feminine Desire, and Finding an AgentIn this episode we’re chatting with author Julia Fine. We talked about her new novel in episode 16 and we are so excited to have her on the show. A little about Julia: Her debut What Should Be Wild is out now from Harper Books. She earned her MFA at Columbia College Chicago, and has taught writing at Columbia College and DePaul University. She's currently living in Chicago with her family, hard at work on both her second novel and her one year-old son. Julia's process of writing What Should Be Wild's from initial idea to publications...
2018-08-211h 02
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 17: The Changeling, by Victor LaValleIn this episode we’re discussing Victor LaValle’s The Changeling, which is about “One man’s thrilling journey through an enchanted world to find his wife, who has disappeared after supposedly committing an unforgivable act of violence, from the award-winning author of the The Devil in Silver, Big Machine and The Ballad of Black Tom." Show Notes Mackenzie has an exciting announcement! Lisa talks about how this book examines how fucking scary social media and our technology-driven lives are and made it scarier than it already is. Lisa discusses "the pivo...
2018-08-0654 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 16: What Should Be Wild, by Julia FineMackenzie and Lisa discuss What Should Be Wild, the debut novel by Julia Fine. Book description: In this darkly funny, striking debut, a highly unusual young woman must venture into the woods at the edge of her home to remove a curse that has plagued the women in her family for millennia—an utterly original novel with all the mesmerizing power of The Tiger’s Wife, The Snow Child, and Swamplandia! Show Notes: Blurbed by Josh MalermanUnbury CarolBird Box Roses and Rot by Kat Howard
2018-07-2453 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 15: Tropisode #1 :: VAMPIRES :: with Natalie FerrignoThis is the first in a sub-series of episodes that explore specific horror tropes in detail — Tropisode #1: Vampires. We plan to do one of these episodes about once a quarter. We talk about vampires with a vampire expert, Natalie Ferrigno, who also happens to be a fellow UCR Palm Desert alumna. In addition to talking about vampires (where they've been, where they are, where they're going) we also discuss in greater detail David Busboom's new novella Nightbird from Unnerving. Natalie Ferrigno is a horror writer, gothic fusion bellydancer, and creator of the forthcoming Atrophy Zine. You can fi...
2018-07-091h 16
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 14: Becky Spratford, Library World's Horror Maven, Part TwoIn part two of our conversation with Becky Spratford, we discuss her ongoing involvement with Stoker Con, how horror authors can do programs and conventions at their local libraries, advice for authors at the beginning of their career, how to use Halloween and the current popularity of the horror genre to your advantage when building relationships with libraries, and more! Becky Spratford is a Librarian [MLIS] in Illinois specializing in serving leisure readers ages 13 and up. She trains library staff all over the world on how to match books with readers through their local public library. She...
2018-07-0244 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 13: Becky Spratford, Library World's Horror Maven (Part 1)Librarians may ask: why horror? And authors may ask: why libraries? Becky Spratford has the answers to these questions and more—her insight gave us a whole new perspective on ways to strengthen the horror community in libraries. We talk about what writers can do to build relationships with their local libraries, how reader's advisory works, the pros and cons of genres and subgenres, and so much more. Becky shares her philosophy on connecting authors and librarians with the ultimate goal of finding more readers for their books. Becky Spratford is a Librarian [MLIS] in Illinois specializing in...
2018-06-2557 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 12: All the Truth That's In Me by Julie BerryIn this episode, we discuss All the Truth That's In Me by Julie Berry. We talk about the nuances of young adult literature, the book's compelling parallels with the current #MeToo movement, what makes this novel's unusual structure so effective, and so much more. Book Description: Four years ago, Judith and her best friend disappeared from their small town of Roswell Station. Two years ago, only Judith returned, permanently mutilated, reviled and ignored by those who were once her friends and family. Unable to speak, Judith lives like a ghost in her own...
2018-06-1156 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 11: Stephen Graham Jones Guest Hosts Elizabeth DiscussionIn this episode, Mackenzie and Lisa are joined by guest host Stephen Graham Jones to discuss Ken Greenhall's Elizabeth. This novel is wonderfully uncomfortable and you won't want to miss our chat. Book Description: "'If you were to go into your bedroom tonight – perhaps by candlelight – and sit quietly before the large mirror, you might see what I have seen. Sit patiently, looking neither at yourself nor at the glass. You might notice that the image is not yours, but that of an exceptional person who lived at some other time . . .' "The imag...
2018-05-301h 10
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 10: Getting Honest with Grady HendrixIn this episode, Mackenzie and Lisa chat with Grady Hendrix. We talk about his history with theater, bad author events, the appropriate number of cats, and his philosophy of honest writing. Grady Hendrix has written about the confederate flag for Playboy magazine, terrible movie novelizations for Film Comment, and Jean-Claude Van Damme for Slate. He’s covered machine gun collector conventions, written award shows for Chinese television, and answered the phone for a parapsychological research organization. His novel, Horrorstör, about a haunted IKEA, has been translated into 14 languages and is currently being developed into a television ser...
2018-05-151h 12
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 09: Roses and Rot by Kat Howard"Stories of the Fair Folk are not at all then what we think of as fairy tales, those moralistic stories wherein evil is punished and virtue triumphs, that were set safely in once upon a time, and had happy endings guaranteed. True fairy tales are horror stories." —Kat Howard Join Mackenzie Kiera and Lisa Quigley for a discussion of Roses and Rot, Kat Howard's debut novel. Show Notes: Shout out to the This Is Horror podcast: We've been getting so much support from these guys (Michael, Bob, and Dan) and the immense generosity of t...
2018-05-011h 04
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 08: Josh Malerman on Unbury Carol and the Bizarre Optimism of HorrorIn this episode, Lisa and Mackenzie talk to Josh Malerman about his latest novel, Unbury Carol. Josh Malerman is the author of Bird Box, Unbury Carol and others, including short stories, novellas, and plays. He's also one of two singer-songwriters for the Detroit rock band The High Strung, whose song "The Luck You Got" can be heard as the theme song for the hit Showtime show "Shameless." He lives in Michigan with his artist fiancee Allison Laakko. Virginia Woolf The Loney by Andrew Michael Hurley Josh's rock band: The High Strung
2018-04-161h 03
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 07: Ellen Datlow on Wonderland & Ocean TerrorEllen Datlow has been editing science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for over thirty-five years as fiction editor of OMNI Magazine and editor of Event Horizon and SCIFICTION. She currently acquires short fiction for Tor.com. In addition, she has edited more than ninety science fiction, fantasy, and horror anthologies, including the annual The Best Horror of the Year, The Doll Collection, Black Feathers, and Mad Hatters and March Hares. Forthcoming are The Devil and the Deep: Horror Stories of the Sea and Echoes: The Saga Anthology of Ghost Stories. She's won multiple World Fantas...
2018-04-0258 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 06: BONUS EPISODE! John Palisano + Eric J. Guignard (2 Interviews for Price of 1)Interview with John Palisano, Vice President of the Horror Writer's Association. His short fiction has appeared in many places. Check out: Dark Discoveries, Horror Library, Darkness On The Edge, Lovecraft eZine, Phobophobia, Terror Tales, Harvest Hill, Halloween Spirits, the Bram Stoker Award® nominated Chiral Mad, Midnight Walk, Halloween Tales, and many other publications. NERVES was his first novel. He is working hard on its sequel, as well as many other upcoming works. Show Notes: Horror University Bram Stoker Awards Pitch an idea for a panel for StokerCon 2019 HWA Into t...
2018-03-2646 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 05: StokerCon 2018 Interview with Paul TremblayIn this episode, Mackenzie and Lisa interview Paul Tremblay at StokerCon 2018. Paul is the author of Disappearance at Devil's Rock, the Bram Stoker Award-winning A Head Full of Ghosts, and the crime novels The Little Sleep and No Sleep Till Wonderland. He is currently a member of the board of directors of the Shirley Jackson Awards, and his essays and short fiction have appeared in the Los Angeles Times and numerous "year's best" anthologies. He has a master's degree in mathematics and lives in Boston with his wife and two children. Show Notes: Readercon ...
2018-03-1936 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 04: BONUS EPISODE! Interview with Lisa Morton at StokerCon 2018In this special BONUS episode, Mackenzie and Lisa interview Lisa Morton, president of the Horror Writer's Association and prolific writer, at StokerCon 2018. Show Notes: Two co-chairs of StokerCon: Jim Chambers, Blood Angels, 2005 Blue Demon, 2004 Other movies by Lisa Morton, just for fun! Halloween expert The Halloween Encyclopedia by Lisa Morton Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa Morton Reaktion Books The Samhanach, by Lisa Morton Haunted Nights, edited by Ellen Datlow and Lisa Morton Jo...
2018-03-1217 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 03: StokerCon 2018 Highlights with Kathryn E. McGeeThis special episode comes to you live from StokerCon 2018. Mackenzie and Lisa sat down with friend and fellow horror writer Kathryn E. McGee to talk about the highlights of the event. Show Notes: Paperbacks From Hell, My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix StokerCon 2018 Horror University Workshop DRILLING DOWN: GETTING HONEST WITH YOUR WRITING with Grady Hendrix "Summerland and Lost": Grady Hendrix’s dramatic spoke word presentation of the true story of the Fox sisters, key figures in the dawn of the Spiritualist movement. StokerCon 2018 Horror University Workshop WOMEN AND V...
2018-03-0532 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 02: My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady HendrixIn this episode, Mackenzie and Lisa discuss My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix. Folks, we try our best to be unbiased about this book but here's the truth: we just love it so much. This episode is a total gush sesh, a love letter to the book. But: we tell you why we love it so much and we break down everything that makes it work so well. We enjoyed the hell out of talking about this book, and we think you will, too. Show notes: My Best Friend's Exorcism Playlist on Sp...
2018-02-1959 min
Ladies of the FrightLOTF 01: Strange Weather by Joe HillWelcome to the Debut Episode of Ladies of the Fright podcast. In this episode, Lisa and Mackenzie discuss Strange Weather, a collection of four short novels by Joe Hill. They break down each of the pieces (Snapshot, Loaded, Aloft, and Rain.) Tune in to find out why Lisa struggled through Loaded even though it was her favorite of the bunch. You'll also want to catch which of the novels Mackenzie thinks should be struck by lightning and destroyed (and why this same story sends Lisa into a fit of uncontrollable giggles.) Show Notes: Strange Weather by Joe Hil...
2018-02-051h 11
#DateFails w/ Kate QuigleyLisa AnnKate is educated by porn Super-Star & Sports Radio hottie Lisa Ann on dating young men, scoring with athletes, & generally being a badass b****.
2017-06-1653 min