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Narrated and full-cast long- and short-form realistic and speculative fiction by award-winning YA and horror author Tom Leveen. Often set in or inspired by "the late 1900s," aka "The 90s." Looking back at the '80s and '90s to see what our generation has learned, what we're getting right and getting wrong. And above all: being part of a chosen family. Serialized fiction, author talks, and more.You are welcome here!
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Signup to Generate a PitchNarrated and full-cast long- and short-form realistic and speculative fiction by award-winning YA and horror author Tom Leveen. Often set in or inspired by "the late 1900s," aka "The 90s." Looking back at the '80s and '90s to see what our generation has learned, what we're getting right and getting wrong. And above all: being part of a chosen family.
The October Chronicles is hosted by Tom Leveen. The show has published 28 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Mazzy Zero presents: Cooped Up" (23 October 2026, 16 minutes), "Scary Stories with Mazzy Zero: All Around the Peonies" (26 September 2025, 14 minutes), and "Stephen King's Danse Macabre: episode 8 - Real World Horrors" (17 November 2024, 16 minutes).
The October Chronicles publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 28 episodes.
Booking probability for The October Chronicles is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The October Chronicles requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The October Chronicles's contact route on record: verified email.
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Tom Leveen hosts The October Chronicles, an arts podcast with 28 episodes published.
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The October Chronicles
Hey, you. First time here? I’m Mazzy Zero. This is my spooky little bookclub… and yeah, you belong here. Ever think about the things we survive as kids? The stuff that sticks… no matter how far you run? Tonight’s...
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<p>My buddy Mazzy Zero hosts some of my shorts, including ALL AROUND THE PEONIES, about a small town with one simple rule.</p><p>You know where that's headed.</p><p>I hope you enjoy...
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<p>King talks about the frightening thing that happened to a group of 1950s kids watching a movie.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Have you read DANSE MACABRE yet? Grab it here!</p> <p>https://amzn.to/3YQtCmZ</p>
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<p>What is your one potent idea? Let's see what Stephen King and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" has to say...</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Have you read the book? It's a great read; here is an affiliate link to take you right...
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<p>Horror as allegory, and the joy of movies like PROPHECY and KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Media mentioned in this episode (these are affiliate links):</p> <p><br /></p> <p>HELLWORLD</p>...
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<p>You have permission to write pulp fiction, and King still tells stories when writing nonfiction.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Affiliate links to books mentioned in this episode:</p> <p>Danse Macabre</p>...
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<p>The value of social media; the usefulness of formal writing education; and a well-crafted sentence that I need to takes to get right.</p>
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<p>Should you be friends with your editor? Did Stephen King ever worry about money? What are the speedbumps you need to be ready for as an author? All that and more.</p> <p><br></p> <p>@tomleveen</p> <p><br></p> <p>...
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<p> Welcome to the second episode of Retro Reads, where we explore the terrifying world of horror literature, starting with Stephen King's "Danse Macabre." Join me as I share personal anecdotes and insights on how this...
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<p> Welcome to the first episode of Retro Reads, where we explore the terrifying world of horror literature, starting with Stephen King's "Danse Macabre." Join me as I share personal anecdotes and insights on how this...
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<p>My novel THOSE WE BURY BACK is a haunted house story...but it's really about grief. Take a listen.</p>
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<p> Feeling stuck in your creative journey? In this video, we dive deep into common challenges faced by writers and creatives and explore practical solutions. From breaking down the silos of your different life roles to...
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<p>Imagine Sir Anthony Hopkins, most known for his role as Hannibal Lecter in Silence of the Lambs. </p> <p>Now, Sir Anthony Hopkins was once just Tony Hopkins, starting like all of us. He was 17 or 18, doing shows...
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<p>Just this morning on my walk, I brushed a hand over a short pine tree and came up with the following sentences on the fly, which might open a novel someday:</p> <p>Despite their name, pine needles are actually soft...
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<p>Pro tip: You don't get writer's block... :)</p> <p>Here's a quick 16-minute bit about how to crush logjams in your writing!</p> <p>If this is helpful, may I point you to STORYCRAFT...ten hours of hanging out with two...
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<p> </p> <p>🎬 Crafting the Perfect Opening Line for Your Novel 📚</p> <p>In this video, we delve into the art of writing captivating first sentences for your novel.</p> <p>Description: In this tutorial, we explore how...
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<p> 🚀 Unlock Your Character's Journey: A Writing Exercise 🚀 In this video, I'm sharing a powerful exercise to give depth and dimension to your characters. Whether you're working on a short story, novel, or series...
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<p>A group of teens crashes a new home built in the Sonoran desert, only to wake the next morning and find the house surrounded by a billion desert insects, arachnids, and snakes, which swarm any human trying to...
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<p>I'm not sure what a "meet-cute" is, and I don't think this is one...but it's quick story about one way to ask that special person out. Or commit a felony. Whichev. Enjoy!</p>
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<p>In this bone-chilling micro-horror story, a seemingly innocent doll becomes a nightmarish presence in a little girl's life. Tune in for a spine-tingling tale that explores the unsettling world of a child's...
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