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The Shadows and Ink Podcast is for devotees of horror and crime, where the lines between reality and fiction blur and the pen drips red… Dive deep into the horror genre as host A. F. Stewart grills today’s dark fiction authors, revealing juicy tidbits about their books. Go behind the shadowy curtain as insider secrets spill with publishers, narrators, and industry professionals. Savor the discussions as we delve into the tropes, the characters, and everything horror fans adore.
Crystallakepub hosts Shadows and Ink Podcast, a arts show with 32 episodes published.
In this episode, author Tricia Copeland stops by to chat about writing witches in fiction and her Kingdom Journals series. Tricia Copeland believes in finding magic. She thinks magic infuses every aspect of our lives, wh
Please welcome guest author J.M. Shaw as she shares her writing journey, discusses her autism diagnosis, and talks books. J. M. Shaw is a Canadian author of fantasy fiction who lives in Alberta with her husband and two y
In this episode, author Jes Hart Stone sits down to chat about the psychology of horror. We discuss the best ways to portray trauma in writing and the integral part it plays in developing our characters. Jes Hart Stone's
An interview with crime thriller author April Henry, where we discuss crime solving with genealogy, serial killers, and researching crime. April Henry Bio: Edgar-award winning and New York Times bestselling author April
Welcome author Mia Dalia as the guest this month, as we chat about her books, writing, and Women in Horror month. Mia Dalia is an internationally published, Crime Writers Association-nominated author of all things fantas
Author Venessa Giunta stops by the podcast to chat about monsters in horror, both supernatural and human. We discuss why they work, why we love them, and what they represent. Venessa Giunta is an author of urban fantasy
Join us for season three's first episode where guest Melanie Anagnos discusses the intricacies of writing a crime novel set in the 1970s and her book, Nightswimming. Melanie Anagnos is a crime novelist who was born in Pa
Author 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
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
This 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:
In 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: JPBehrensaut
Please 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 new
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 Tow
This 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.
Join 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/Draaken
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_bo
Join 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/
Come dive into the dark and strange world of folklore and folk horror with author Nikki Nelson-Hicks. Nikki's Website: https://nnhbooks.com/
Come 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/
It 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/lilyluche
Melanie Anagnos
author
1 appearance on this show
Brad Ricks
author
1 appearance on this show
Stephanie Rose
author and bookstore owner · GardenTherapy.ca
1 appearance on this show
J.D. Barker
New York Times bestselling author · Simon & Schuster
1 appearance on this show
J.D. Barker
New York Times and internationally bestselling author · Simon & Schuster
1 appearance on this show
John Ward
Hunter senior geriatrician, founding Chair of Hunter Ageing Alliance, 2024 NSW Senior Australian of the Year · JW Construction
1 appearance on this show
Steven Barnes
Author of THE CESTUS DECEPTION and MACE WINDU: THE GLASS ABYSS
1 appearance on this show
Cynthia Pelayo
Bram Stoker Award-winning "quiet horror" author
1 appearance on this show
Colleen Anderson
South Africa
1 appearance on this show
Angela Yuriko Smith
Horror Writers Association
1 appearance on this show
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