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Step inside the minds of storytellers with Ink Blots: Author Interviews — the podcast where books meet personality. Host Rob Southgate chats with authors across genres — from mystery to sci-fi, romance to non-fiction — diving deep into their creative process, personal journeys, and favorite reads.Each episode blends practical writing tips for aspiring authors with candid conversations about life, inspiration, and the stories that shaped them. Expect surprises, laughter, and the kind of insights only a great storyteller can provide.Whether you're an avid reader, a budding writer, or just love a good behind-the-scenes conversation, Ink Blots is your weekly dose of literary inspiration and creative fuel.Keywords: author interviews, writing tips, book lovers, fiction writing, storytelling, creative process, aspiring writers, writing advice, author life, Rob Southgate, reader community, genre fiction, behind the scenes, favorite books
Southgate Media Group hosts Ink Blots: Author Interviews, a arts show with 30 episodes published.
Cevin Soling — Filmmaker, Author, Academic & Cultural Provocateur In this compelling episode of Ink Blots, we sit down with the brilliantly unconventional Cevin Soling — an award-winning filmmaker, author, academic, arti
Ink Blots: Featuring Aleco Julius — Unearthing the Weird Lore of the Great Lakes In this atmospheric episode of Ink Blots, we welcome Aleco Julius, author of Weird Tales of the Great Lakes and Endless Depths: Cosmic Them
Ink Blots: Featuring Mark Robinson — Author of Black on Madison Avenue In this powerful episode of Ink Blots, we sit down with Mark Robinson, award-winning author and advertising industry veteran with over 40 years at th
🌊 Ink Blots – Interview with Children's Author J.B. Moonstar | Roselia and the Ancient Warriors In this inspiring episode of Ink Blots, we welcome children's author J.B. Moonstar, whose enchanting stories blend fantasy,
🎙️ Ink Blots – Interview with Horror Author Zach Ellenberger | Past Lives In this episode of Ink Blots, we sit down with author and performer Zach Ellenberger to discuss his haunting psychological horror novel, Past Liv
This week on Ink Blots, we dive into the twisted, terrifying world of J.R. Blanes, the Chicago-based horror author behind the chilling novel Portraits of Decay from Ruadan Books. We explore the creation of Jefferson Font
🎙️ Alley Chats – Episode: 60 Seconds to Save the World with Lawrence C. Connolly In this episode of Alley Chats, Rob sits down with award-winning author Lawrence C. Connolly to discuss his thrilling new novel, Minute-Me
🎙 Ink Blots Podcast: Author PC Nottingham – Sci-Fi & Fantasy Adventures with Heart, Humor, and Action In this episode of Ink Blots, we sit down with PC Nottingham, a sci-fi and fantasy author from the Great Lakes whose
Sleuths, Myths & History with Author D.A. Spruzen In this episode of Alley Chats, we sit down with D.A. Spruzen, a multi-genre author whose work spans historical fiction, poetry, crime thrillers, and myth-inspired fantas
Unraveling the Circadian Web – Alistair Conwell on The Space of Time In this fascinating episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we welcome internationally published author Alistair Conwell to discuss his thought-provok
Fear, Shadows, and the Supernatural with Brad Ricks In this spine-tingling episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we dive deep into the haunted mind of supernatural horror and thriller author Brad Ricks. With a writing
Horror, Scholarship, and Black Magic with R.J. Joseph In this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we sit down with R.J. Joseph—a powerhouse voice in both horror fiction and academic criticism. An English professor a
Gleeful Gruesomeness with Sean McDonough In this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we welcome Sean McDonough, a rising voice in horror whose work blends dark humor, outrageous imagination, and a generous helping o
Dystopia, Redemption, and the Human Spirit – A Conversation with Author Jon Cohn 📚 About Jon Cohn Jon is the award winning horror and thriller novelist behind books like Slashtag, Everything is Temporary, and the Publis
Episode Title: Vampires, Visions, and Dark Vibes with Danielle DeVor In this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we welcome Danielle DeVor, a chilling voice in horror fiction and one of Examiner's 2014 Women in Horr
From Splatterpunk to Storybooks with D.E. McCluskey This week on Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we're joined by Liverpool-based horror powerhouse D.E. McCluskey—a writer who proves it's never too late to dive into the dar
Splatter, Shadows, and Storytelling – A Deep Dive with Horror Author Robert Essig 👻 Episode Summary In this chilling and candid episode of Ink Blots: The Author Podcast, host Rob Southgate is joined by horror master Rob
Entering the Mobius Mind with Andrew Najberg In this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we step across dimensions with Andrew Najberg, the author behind cerebral and chilling works like The Mobius Door, Gollitok, a
Haunting the Bayou with Blaine Daigle This week on Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we step into the eerie world of Southern Gothic horror with Blaine Daigle, a Louisiana-based author whose terrifying tales are inspired by
Shadows & Seasons with Kristal Shanahan On this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews, we welcome Kansas-based horror author Kristal Shanahan, a high school British literature teacher by day and spine-tingling storytel
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