Dark Waters

A forum and space to share cross-genre dark fiction. We're here to show that dark stories have a place in dark times. If you're interested in being a guest author, email us at darkwaterspodcast@gmail.com

Dark Waters is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 79 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Dark Waters, a arts show with 79 episodes published.

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  Episode #5

  A Woman's Guide to True Crime aka Watching a thunderstorm inside the house

  Sep 24, 20261h 13mS9

  We're joined by the wonderful Mary Thorson to discuss true crime obsessions, liability insurance, and her collection A Woman's Guide to True Crime. We also talk about double digit towns, the joys of Lord of the Rings, and letting in-laws read your writing. Mary Thorson is a writer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She received her BA in Creative Writing from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (go Panthers) and her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Pacific University in Oregon (go Boxers). She writes mostly historical fiction exploring the dark events of history and how humans react and respond to them. To her, there is nothing more fascinating than a witness. Her first short story collection, A Woman's Guide To True Crime , was released in March 2026. Dark Waters vol. 1-3are available to order! To get a copy, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and check out our ⁠⁠merch store ⁠⁠ too. Want to submit to be a guest author? Emaildarkwaterspodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music: www.bensound.com Disclaimer: Any and all opinions expressed are the opinions of the participants and not of the organizations or institutions with which they are affiliated.

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  Episode #4

  Dirtbags aka Spud Pickin McB*st*rds

  Jul 15, 20261h 18mS9

  We're joined by the hilarious Eryk Pruitt to discuss finding catharsis through dark literature, Irish authors, and non-canon gospels. We also get a sneak peek of his re-released first novel Dirtbags, and talk through housesitting adventures and serial killer gender equality. Eryk Pruitt is a screenwriter, author and filmmaker living in Hillsborough, NC with his wife Lana and cat Busey. His short films Foodie and Liyana, On Command have won several awards at film festivals across the US. In 2015, he was a finalist for the Derringer Award for his short story "Knockout." In 2018, his third novel, What We Reckon , was nominated for the prestigious Anthony Award. He produced and wrote the eight-part, true crime podcast The Long Dance about the North Carolina Valentine's Murders. His novels Dirtbags , Hashtag , and What We Reckon are now available through Rock and a Hard Place . He can be found either at his desk, hard at work on another story, or mixing drinks at his bar, Yonder , in Hillsborough, NC. A full list of credits can be found at erykpruitt.com . Dark Waters vol. 1-3are available to order! To get a copy, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and check out our ⁠merch store ⁠ too. Want to submit to be a guest author? Emaildarkwaterspodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music: www.bensound.com Disclaimer: Any and all opinions expressed are the opinions of the participants and not of the organizations or institutions with which they are affiliated.

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  Episode #3

  A Return from Hiatus aka Malak era Sith

  Jul 15, 202621 minS9

  In which we catch up on where we've been the last few months, the reason for the hiatus, and some upcoming teasers. Dark Waters vol. 1-3 are available to order! To get a copy, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and check out our ⁠⁠merch store ⁠⁠ too. Want to submit to be a guest author? Emaildarkwaterspodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music: www.bensound.com Disclaimer: Any and all opinions expressed are the opinions of the participants and not of the organizations or institutions with which they are affiliated.

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  Episode #3

  What He Left Behind aka The Wind and Cell Block W

  Dec 12, 202559 minS9

  We're joined by the lovely Benjamin Bradley to discuss the charms and not-so-much charms of small towns, leaving vs. staying in hometowns, and his latest release What He Left Behind. We also talk about New Jersey folklore, letting teenagers run the show in certain stories, and revisiting the stories we wrote as kids. Benjamin Bradley is a member of both Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. He's the author of the Shepard & Kelly Mystery series through Indies United Publishing House and his short fiction has appeared in literary magazines including Reckon Review and Flash Fiction Magazine . He works in public health and homelessness and lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife, their cat Fox, and their dog Harper. Dark Waters vol. 1 & 2 are available to order! To get a copy, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and check out our ⁠merch store ⁠ too. Want to submit to be a guest author? Emaildarkwaterspodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music: www.bensound.com Disclaimer: Any and all opinions expressed are the opinions of the participants and not of the organizations or institutions with which they are affiliated.

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  Episode #2

  Burn this Night aka A basket case of chaos

  Nov 5, 20251h 19mS9

  We're joined by the marvelous Alex Kenna to discuss various levels of musical ability, 'satisfying' television, and writing strong visualizations, and her book ⁠ Burn this Night ⁠ . We also talk about artistic skills applied to different mediums, the research process for Burn this Night, and writing in different genres, and get a sneak peek at chapter 1 of the book. Alex Kenna is a mystery writer, prosecutor, and amateur painter. Her first novel, What Meets the Eye, was a 2023 Shamus Award Finalist for best first P.I. novel. Kirkus Reviews called it a “righteous, painful debut,” and Bookpage called her “a master in the making.” Alex lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and giant schnauzer. Before law school, she studied art and art history, worked as a freelance culture writer for the Atlantic and other publications, and sold paintings in a gallery. When she’s not writing Alex can be found exploring Southern California, toddler-wrangling, and playing string instruments badly. Dark Waters vol. 1 & 2 are available to order! To get a copy, head over to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , and check out our merch store too. Want to submit to be a guest author? Emaildarkwaterspodcast@gmail.com Intro/Outro music: www.bensound.com Disclaimer: Any and all opinions expressed are the opinions of the participants and not of the organizations or institutions with which they are affiliated.

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