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Ink Blots: Author Interviews

Southgate Media Group

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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 insi ...
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Postcardist

Frank Roche

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Postcards connect people. Join postcard collector Frank Roche as he talks to guests around the world, including leading postcard designers, writers, dealers, and connoisseurs. The Postcardist spans the gamut from vintage to modern postcards. This conversational show was created for everyone from budding deltiologists to leading postcard collectors.
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Heart of the Ronin

Travis Heermann | Scribl

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In an ancient land of warriors, demons, gangsters, and spies… He meets the love of his life. And their relationship may destroy them both. In 13th-century Japan, Ken'ishi is a 17-year-old ronin, a masterless samurai, in search of a master who will some day help him become a samurai. His unknown father's ancient sword, Silver Crane, is only beginning to reveal its secrets when he saves the life of a noble maiden from a demon and his vicious bandit gang. But her father frowns–dangerously so–on ...
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Imagine they set out to clone the Son of God. Imagine they succeed... The Holy Blood Altar, an elaborate shrine whose centerpiece is said to contain three drops of Jesus Christ’s blood, has for centuries adorned the west choir within the walls of a small, unassuming Catholic cathedral in Rothenberg, Germany. From the time of the Middle Ages the cathedral was little more than a tiny rest stop along the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela until an amazing confirmation was made there. The caps ...
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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-provoking latest book, Circadian Web: The Space of Time. Blending science, philosophy, and the mysteries of existence, Conwell’s work ex…
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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 style inspired by literary giants like Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King, Brad blends paranormal elements with psychological tensi…
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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 and author with an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University, Rhonda’s work explores the intersections of race, gen…
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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 of gore. Raised on a steady diet of Goosebumps, the horror aisle at Blockbuster, and movies he probably shouldn’t have watched at a…
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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 Publisher's Weekly's Book Life prize winner, The Island Mother. In addition to books, he also has over a decade experience working as a d…
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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 Horror: 93 Horror Authors You Need to Read Right Now. Known for her dark imagination, vampire obsession, and love for the eerie, Danie…
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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 dark. Starting his author journey in his 30s, D.E. has since published over 40 works spanning horror, thrillers, graphic novels, and …
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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 Robert Essig, whose prolific career spans over 30 books and 120+ short stories. From his unsettling novel Disco Rice to the haunted co…
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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, and The Neverborn Thief. A master of psychological and cosmic horror, Andrew’s storytelling pulls readers into strange realms where…
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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 haunted plantations, cursed woodlands, and the folklore of the Deep South. A high school English teacher by day and horror writer …
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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 storyteller by night. Kristal's debut collection, Four Seasons of Horror, dropped on March 27 and showcases her ability to weave chilling …
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Lightning Round with R. J. Joseph We had limited time when Rhonda sat down for an interview so we created a new show called Ink Blots: Lightning Round. What we have is a shorter, fast paced interview that is a lot of fun. Rhonda will be back on Ink Blots in a couple of weeks for a full interview, but for now, enjoy her Lightning Round! Whether you'…
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From Whispered Fears to Wicked Tales – A Conversation with Elizabeth Devecchi In this chilling and thoughtful episode of Ink Blots, host Rob Southgate is joined by Elizabeth Devecchi, a rising voice in horror whose work blends atmospheric dread, literary prose, and dark imagination. Elizabeth takes us through her journey from Rhode Island roots to …
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From Covers to Creeps – A Conversation with Joey Powell In this episode of Ink Blots, host Rob Southgate talks with multitalented horror creator Joey Powell — a writer, publisher, cover designer, and actor whose passion for the weird and wicked spans from bookshelves to film sets. Joey shares how his day job in tech fuels his late-night obsession w…
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Fear, Film, and Fiction – A Conversation with James Kaine This week, host Rob Southgate descends into the chilling world of horror with bestselling author, publisher, and filmmaker James Kaine. From his roots in Trenton, NJ to becoming a #1 Amazon horror author, James shares how his passion for visceral storytelling, cinema, and fear fuels his work…
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Epidemiology Meets Terror – A Conversation with Viggy Parr Hampton In this electrifying episode, host Rob Southgate sits down with the multi-talented Viggy Parr Hampton, MPH — a horror author, epidemiologist, podcast host, and digital storyteller who's redefining what it means to be a modern horror writer. Known for titles like A Cold Night for All…
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🔖 About Joe Mclean: Joe McClean spent his childhood in the wetlands of South Carolina and his adolescence was baked in Phoenix, Arizona where he first discovered his love for telling stories. After studying Shakespeare in college, nepotism from a general contractor uncle in NJ, delivered the education that would keep Joe fed while chasing artistic …
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Paranormal Passion and Powerful Storytelling – A Conversation with Valerie Willis In this spellbinding episode of Ink Blots, host Rob Southgate welcomes Valerie Willis, paranormal romance and fantasy author with 4 Horsemen Publications. Known for her intricate plots, emotionally complex characters, and steamy supernatural twists, Valerie dives deep…
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Rob Southgate interviews Morgan Monroe and Kate Jenkins, a writing duo from Four Horsemen Publications, about their journey and upcoming projects. Morgan and Kate met in a pirate RPG game in 2000 and have since written eight books in their "Legends of Corellia" series, with the ninth book, "Restoration and Ruin," set to release on December 6. They …
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Rob Southgate interviews Eric Deckers, a humor columnist and author, about his upcoming appearance at Indie Pop Con 2025 in Indianapolis. Eric discusses his transition from Indiana to Orlando, his 30-year career in humor writing, and his recent book deals with Four Horsemen Publications. He shares insights into his writing process, influences like …
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Magic, Mayhem, and the Writer’s Mind – A Conversation with K.N. Fitzwater This week on Ink Blots, host Rob Southgate sits down with K.N. Fitzwater, a rising voice in speculative fiction from 4 Horsemen Publications. Known for blending fantasy with real-world emotion, Fitzwater opens up about their writing journey, genre-crossing creativity, and the…
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Claws, Clues, and Clever Crimes – A Conversation with Nick Smith In this delightfully mysterious episode, host Rob Southgate sits down with Nick Smith, author of the unique and genre-blending cat noir mystery series from 4 Horsemen Publications. Nick shares how he created his feline sleuths, blended noir aesthetics with cozy mystery charm, and deve…
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In this mind-expanding episode, host Rob Southgate chats with Andy T. Hanson, science fiction author with 4 Horsemen Publications, about building futuristic worlds that feel eerily real. From his take on artificial intelligence and interstellar politics to his process for creating tension-driven narratives, Andy offers fascinating insights into the…
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Join Rob Southgate for a captivating conversation with PC Nottingham, sci-fi author with 4 Horsemen Publications, whose stories are rich with mythology, immersive worldbuilding, and emotionally complex characters. In this episode, PC pulls back the curtain on how he creates new worlds, blends classical influences with modern themes, and crafts unfo…
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In this episode, Rob Southgate interviews Chelsea Burton Dunn, a talented author from 4 Horsemen Publications, about her creative journey, writing process, and what fuels her passion for storytelling. Chelsea shares how her background in history and education influences her characters and plotlines, and gives valuable tips for aspiring writers tryi…
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Today on the podcast I'm talking to the absolutely fantastic author Meghan Quinn. If you have read any Meghan Quinn books, you're in for a treat because she pairs humor with romance then flips you on your head with some epic spice scenes. She builds tension in books and it's always worth the wait. Follow Meghan Quinn on Instagram Get Meghan Quinn's…
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Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with Eric Nolan, also known as The Devil of Dublin. Eric shares his experience with becoming an actor on Game of Thrones & Vikings, getting into narrating audiobooks, and how that led him to erotic audio production on the Quinn app. You can follow Eric on: Instagram @ericanthonynolan and @thedevilofdublin TikTok :…
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Today on the podcast I'm talking to Andi Eloise! She's an audibook narrator who is telling us the behind-the-curtain details about what it takes to become a narrator, how to set up your own studio, auditioning, and what it's like to do everything on your own to make these books come to life! Follow Andi on instagram Listen to Familiar Strangers Lis…
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Today on the podcast, I'm sharing my continued obsession with books. But we've moved from romantasy and into the smut world. I'm dancing with all different types of romance and excited to see what this new world offers. And even more excited about putting a smut book club together! Stay tuned for that, if you are interested in joining! Episode Link…
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Today on the podcast I'm talking with Olivia Amitrano from Organic Olivia. Since finding Olivia's Mane Magic months ago, I have fallen in love with her products, her mission, and how she is making an impact in this world with her knowledge as an herbalist. She's so incredibly smart and has so much information to share with the world! Follow Olivia …
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Today on the podcast, I'm talking to Jennie Hoglund from the Enlightened Homeopath. I've been on my own journey to better understand homeopathy so I can not only help my own daughter as she goes through different stages of life, but also empower myself on my health journey. I hope listening to Jennie gets you excited to learn more about homeopathy …
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Today on the podcast I'm walking with Michaela North of Hungry Fitness. She's here to share her top tips of how to lose 15lbs in 90 days - a way that is very doable for many and will help you create healthy habits along the way, instead of crash dieting then putting it all back on again. Michaeal has completely changed my viewpoint on nutrition and…
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Today on the podcast I'm talking to Jeannie Stith of Your Color Guru, a seasonal color analysis business. We talk about why it's important to dress in your season, how your hair color can affect your season, and the other traits she looks at to help who choose what season is best for you. Use code PALEOMG to get 10% off your own color analysis! Fol…
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Today on the podcast I'm talking to Dr Jen Perez, who is the amazing person that introduced me to wide toe bed sneakers, toe spacers, and exercises to improve my foot health. She has truly changed my life and I hope this episode does the same for you! Links from the episode: Visit Jen at Kinetic Chiropractic Check out Jen's Favorite Products Get yo…
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In this episode, I'm talking about how I feel like I'm constantly falling since having a child, the identity shift that has happened, how we came to the conclusion of only having one child, Brian's vasectomy, seed cycling for a healthy period, and why everyone should experience Meow Wolf. Learn more about seed cycling here: https://nourishedbynutri…
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Today on the podcast, I'm chatting with Rachel from Braincode all about neurofeedback. If you haven't heard about neurofeedback before, it can be pretty life changing for many people. From helping with migraines, to improving moods, to helping with autism. Neurofeedback is the future and I'm excited to share more about it! Find out more about Brain…
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Today on the podcast I'm talking about my latest celebrity obsession, asking how fetishes come about, and why we should be paying more attention to skincare and footwear. Links from episode: Emily Morrow Clearstem Skincare (use code PALEOMG for 15% off) My favorite white wide toe sneakers My favorite black wide toe sneakers Read more about improvin…
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Today on the podcast I'm talking with Dr. Hilary Costello from Luca Holistic in Lake Oswego, Oregon. She uses radiofrequency technology to remove skin lesions such as moles, skin tags, warts, and more, all without any scarring. She's on the podcast to talk about this amazing technology, why it's not super popular in the US, and why taking a holisti…
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Today on the podcast I'm talking about my recent halo + moxi laser treatment, a recent NYT article I feel weird about, and asking if the Kardashians are making nipples the thing of the future (in fashion). My Halo Laser experience NYT Half Baked Harvest article Support the podcast by clicking the Subscribe button on iTunes and please a review only …
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Today on the podcast, I'm talking with Claudia who helps others work through pain, trauma, and find deeper purpose through conscious breathwork. She gets extremely candid and vulnerable on this episode, sharing the shame she went through and how she was able to work through that and find love and compassion for herself through breathwork. Follow Cl…
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Today on the podcast I'm talking about Taylor & Travis, the odd experiences in Oregon, and using radiofrequency to remove 70 moles. Luca Holistic Medicine for mole removal Support the podcast by clicking the Subscribe button on iTunes and please a review only if you love the podcast! There is enough negativity in this world, don’t spread more. I lo…
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