The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. Over 600 episodes, we have interviewed creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
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J.A. Medders interviews authors on writing, books, and more. Learn about writing, get inspired to write, and of course, just keep writing.
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Hosted by Le Mans Winner and Sportscar Champion, turned TV host, Justin Bell. These are intimate, revealing and refreshingly honest conversations with the men and women who are legends in the automotive and racing world.
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CWTR is a weekly, hour long, intenet-based talk radio show hosted by Gerry Prokopowicz of East Carolina University. Each week, Gerry interviews leading historians, authors, enthusiasts, etc. on all things Civil War related.
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Mitch Chase and Writing Routines and Rhythms
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36:42In this engaging conversation, Jeff Medders and Mitch Chase explore the intricacies of writing, the publishing process, and the balance between pastoral duties and creative endeavors. Mitch shares insights into his writing journey, the importance of passion in his projects, and how he manages his time effectively. They discuss the significance of m…
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TIH 630: C. J. Dotson on Writing routine, Strange Supernatural Experiences, and Writing about Trauma in Fiction
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1:29:27In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about her writing routine, strange supernatural experiences, writing about trauma in fiction, and much more. About C. J. Dotson C. J. Dotson is a Northeast Ohio native who now lives with her family upstate New York. She studied English with a creative writing focus at Cleveland State University and … Continue rea…
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2202-Ryan Quint-Dranesville: A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle, December 20, 1861
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1:00:00Ryan Quint, author of "Dranesville: A Northern Virginia Town in the Crossfire of a Forgotten Battle, December 20, 1861"By Impediments of War
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Amanda Bible Williams and The Bible is For You
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57:20In this episode, Jeff Medders interviews Amanda Bible Williams, co-founder of She Reads Truth, discussing her journey as a writer, the mission of She Reads Truth, and the release of her new book, 'The Bible is for You.' Amanda shares insights on the importance of community in Bible reading, her writing process, and the unique aspects of her new dev…
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2201-A. Wilson Greene-A Campaign of Giants: The Battle for Petersburg, Vol. 2: From the Craters Aftermath to the Battle of Burgess Mill
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1:00:00A. Wilson Greene, author of "A Campaign of Giants: The Battle for Petersburg, Vol. 2: From the Craters Aftermath to the Battle of Burgess Mill"By Impediments of War
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TIH 629: C. J. Dotson on The Cut, Lake Erie Folklore, and Hotel Horror
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1:05:42In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about The Cut, Lake Erie folklore, hotel horror, and much more. About C. J. Dotson C. J. Dotson is a Northeast Ohio native who now lives with her family upstate New York. She studied English with a creative writing focus at Cleveland State University and now daydreams about … Continue reading…
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In this episode of Home Row, host Jeff Medders welcomes Sean DeMars, a pastor and author, to discuss his journey in podcasting, writing, and church revitalization. They explore Sean's experiences as a missionary in Peru, the inception of his podcast 'Room for Nuance', and his latest books, including 'Redemption Song'. The conversation delves into t…
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TIH 628: Daddy’s Boy by Michael David Wilson, Chapter One, Narrated by Josh Curran
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32:13In this podcast, we present chapter one of Daddy’s Boy by Michael David Wilson, narrated by Josh Curran. About Michael David Wilson Michael David Wilson is the founder of the popular UK horror website, podcast, and publisher, This Is Horror. He is the author of The Girl in the Video, They’re Watching (with Bob Pastorella), House of Bad Memories, an…
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Glenna Marshall on Writing, Psalm 139, and Loving Scripture
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51:38In this episode of Home Row, Jeff Medders welcomes writer Glenna Marshall to discuss her journey as a writer, her latest book 'Known and Loved', and the importance of God's love as expressed in Psalm 139. They explore the writing process, the challenges of balancing writing with publicity, and the significance of imprecatory prayers. Glenna shares …
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TIH 627: Dean Koontz on Going Home in the Dark, Breaking The Fourth Wall, and Theodore Sturgeon
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1:22:21In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his new book, Going Home in the Dark, breaking the fourth wall, Theodore Sturgeon, and much more. About Dean Koontz Acknowledged as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” (Rolling Stone) and as one of today’s most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned the devotion of millions … Co…
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In this revival episode of Home Row, host Jeff Medders welcomes back Matt Smethurst to discuss his new book, 'Tim Keller on the Christian Life.' They explore Keller's legacy, the writing process, and the lessons learned from his work. The conversation delves into the importance of clarity in writing, the organization of research, and the personal t…
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TIH 626: Ross Jeffery on How to Write and Plan a Novel, Being Made Homeless, and Marketing
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1:26:36In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about how to write and plan a novel, being made homeless, marketing, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, Only The …
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TIH 625: Ross Jeffery on Early Life Lessons, Becoming a Writer, and Writing a New Book Every Three Months
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1:13:06In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about early life lessons, becoming a writer, writing a new book every three months, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scor…
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TIH 624: Paul Goblirsch on Thunderstorm Books and Limited Hardcover Books
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1:23:49In this podcast, Paul Goblirsch talks about Thunderstorm Books, limited hardcover books, and much more. About Paul Goblirsch Paul Goblirsch established Thunderstorm Books in 2008. Specializing in collectible signed limited edition hardcover books, our goal is to showcase authors’ works in beautiful limited editions. From both new, up-and-coming aut…
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TIH 623: Jasper Bark on Writing a Comic in Novel’s Clothing, Bark Bites Horror, and Writing a Three-Book Novel
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1:32:37In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about writing a comic in novel’s clothing Bark Bites Horror, writing a three-book novel, and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comic…
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TIH 622: Jasper Bark on Draw You In, R. L. Carver, and Conspiracy Theories and Comic Books
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1:07:17In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about Draw You In, R. L. Carver, comic books and conspiracy theories, and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comics and graphic novel…
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TIH 621: Josh Curran on Narrating Daddy’s Boy, Lessons Recording an Audiobook, and the Miscreations Podcast
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1:22:04In this podcast, Josh Curran talks about narrating Daddy’s Boy, lessons learnt recording an audiobook, the Miscreations Podcast, and much more. About Josh Curran Josh Curran is a narrator and writer. He has narrated many episodes of The Other Stories over the show’s lifetime. He is also the creator of the horror audio-drama podcast, Miscreation. … …
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TIH 620: Jon Bassoff on The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and Becoming a Writer
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1:13:41In this podcast, Jon Bassoff talks about The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and becoming a writer. About Jon Bassoff Jon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel, Corrosion, has been translated in French and German and was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere, France’s biggest crime fiction award. … …
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TIH 619: Jason Pargin on Writing Pop Culture References in Film and Fiction
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1:41:20In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about writing pop culture references in film and fiction, and much more. About Jason Pargin Jason Pargin is the New York Times bestselling author of John Dies at the End and the Zoey Ashe series. He is the former editor of Cracked.com. He’s just released his new book I’m Starting … Continue reading…
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2132-Michael Hardy-Feeding Lees Army of Northern Virginia
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1:00:00Michael Hardy, author of "Feeding Lees Army of Northern Virginia"By Impediments of War
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2131-Kathryn J. Shively and Peter C. Luebke-The Second Manassas Campaign
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1:00:00Editor Kathryn J. Shively and essay contributor Peter C. Luebke discuss "The Second Manassas Campaign," edited by Kathryn J. Shively and Caroline E. Janney.By Impediments of War
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TIH 618: Brian Asman on Writing Fiction Fearlessly
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1:27:48In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about writing fiction fearlessly, and much more. About Brian Asman Brian Asman is a writer, actor, director, and producer from San Diego, CA. He’s the author of Good Dogs, Man, F*ck this House, I’m Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today from Eraserhead Press, Neo Arcana, Nunchuck City and … Continue reading…
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2130-Matthew Locke-Holding Charleston by the Bridle: Castle Pinckney and the Civil War
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1:00:00Matthew Locke (co-author with Cliff Roberts), of "Holding Charleston by the Bridle: Castle Pinckney and the Civil War"By Impediments of War
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TIH 617: Jasper Bark on Dark Comedy, Horror Comedy, and The Origins of Gallows Humour
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1:42:47In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about dark comedy, horror comedy, the origins of gallows humour, and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comics and graphic novels. Hi…
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2129-James Robbins Jewell and Eugene S. Van Sickle-Waging War for Freedom with the 54th Massachusetts: The Civil War Memoir of John W. M. Appleton
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TIH 616: David Moody on Hard Left Turns in Film and Fiction
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1:46:24In this podcast, David Moody talks about hard left turns in film and fiction, and much more. About David Moody David Moody first self-published Hater in 2006, and without an agent, succeeded in selling the film rights for the novel to Mark Johnson (producer, Breaking Bad) and Guillermo Del Toro (director, The Shape of Water, … Continue reading…
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TIH 615: Danger Slater on Absurd Films and Books, Getting Weird with Your Writing, and Difficulties Marketing Bizarre Books
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1:33:13In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about absurd films and books, getting weird with your writing, difficulties marketing bizarre books, and much more. About Danger Slater Danger Slater is the world’s most flammable writer! He is the Wonderland Award-winning author of I Will Rot Without You, Puppet Skin, and He Digs A Hole! Show notes … Continue r…
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TIH 614: Michael David Wilson on Daddy’s Boy (with Jasper Bark, Dan Howarth, and Bob Pastorella)
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1:29:34In this podcast, Michael David Wilson talks about his brand new dark comedy novel, Daddy’s Boy, with hosts Jasper Bark, Dan Howarth, and Bob Pastorella. About Michael David Wilson Michael David Wilson is the founder of the popular UK horror website, podcast, and publisher, This Is Horror. He is the author of The Girl in the … Continue reading…
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TIH 613: Sofia Ajram on Coup de Grâce, Titan Books, and Fear of Man-Made Machinery Under Water
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1:33:19In this podcast, Sofia Ajram talks about Coup de Grâce, Titan Books, their fear of man-made machinery under water, and much more. About Sofia Ajram Sofia Ajram is a metalsmith, novelist and editor of queer and speculative stories. They are the Canadian Arts and Fashion Award–winning designer, founder and metalsmith of Sofia Zakia jewelry as … Conti…
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TIH 612: Sofia Ajram on Editing Bury Your Gays, Balancing Writing and Metalsmithing, and Tragic Queer Horror
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1:13:50In this podcast, Sofia Ajram talks about editing Bury Your Gays, balancing writing and metalsmithing, tragic queer horror, and much more. About Sofia Ajram Sofia Ajram is a metalsmith, novelist and editor of queer and speculative stories. They are the Canadian Arts and Fashion Award–winning designer, founder and metalsmith of Sofia Zakia jewelry as…
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2128-Michael deGruccio-The Strange and Tragic Wounds of George Coles America
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TIH 611: Lena Valencia on Mystery Lights, David Lynch Influence, and Writing Routine
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1:32:27In this podcast, Lena Valencia talks about Mystery Lights, David Lynch influence, writing routine, and much more. About Lena Valencia Lena Valencia is the author of the short story collection Mystery Lights. Her fiction has appeared in BOMB, Electric Literature, Ninth Letter, Epiphany, the anthology Tiny Nightmares, and elsewhere. She is the recip…
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2127-Carol E. Harrison and Thomas J. Brown-Zouave Theaters: Transnational Military Fashion and Performance
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TIH 610: Clay McLeod Chapman on Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, and Writing vs. Marketing
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1:48:55In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, writing vs. marketing, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Show notes Click the … Continue reading…
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2126-Lesley Gordon-Dread Danger: Cowardice and Combat in the American Civil War
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2125-Stuart W. Sanders-Anatomy of a Duel: Secession, Civil War, and the Evolution of Kentucky Violence
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TIH 609: Clay McLeod Chapman on Imperfection in Art, Anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, and The Highlights and Lowlights of 2024
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1:07:45In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about imperfection in art, anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, the highlights and lowlights of the past year, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, … Continue reading…
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2124-Michael Vorenberg-Lincolns Peace: The Struggle to End the American Civil War
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TIH 608: Max Booth III on I Believe in Mister Bones, Forthcoming Ghoulish Books Releases, and Fruit Pies
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1:24:24In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about I Believe in Mister Bones, forthcoming Ghoulish Books, fruit pies, and much more. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is an author, screenwriter, and publisher best known for their work in the horror field. Their books include I Believe in Mister Bones, We Need to Do Something, Abnormal … Continue reading…
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2123-Frank J. Cirillo-The Abolitionist Civil War: Immediatists and the Struggle to Transform the Union
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1:00:00Frank J. Cirillo, author of "The Abolitionist Civil War: Immediatists and the Struggle to Transform the Union"By Impediments of War
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TIH 607: Max Booth III on I Believe in Mister Bones and Ghoulish
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1:07:14In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about their latest book, I Believe in Mister Bones, Ghoulish, and much more. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is an author, screenwriter, and publisher best known for their work in the horror field. Their books include I Believe in Mister Bones, We Need to Do Something, Abnormal Statistics, and The … Continue r…
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2122-Yael Sternhell-War on Record: The Archive and the Afterlife of the Civil War
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TIH 606: Nat Cassidy on Early Life Lessons, Creative Journey, and Writing Routine
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1:18:03In this podcast, Nat Cassidy talks about his early life lessons, creative journey, and beginnings as a writer. About Nat Cassidy Nat Cassidy writes horror for the page, stage, and screen. His books include Mary: An Awakening of Terror, Nestlings, and Rest Stop. His award-winning horror plays have been produced throughout New York City and … Continu…
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TIH 605: Wesley Southard on One for the Road, Closing Costs, and Trevor Henderson Art
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1:20:32In this podcast, Wesley Southard talks about One for the Road, Closing Costs, Trevor Henderson art, and much more. About Wesley Southard Wesley Southard is the two-time Splatterpunk Award-Winning and Imadjinn Award-Winning author of The Betrayed, Closing Costs, One for the Road, Resisting Madness, Slaves to Gravity, Cruel Summer, Where the Devil Wa…
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TIH 604: Wesley Southard on The Better to Eat You With, Threesome, and Meeting Brian Keene
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1:13:29In this podcast, Wesley Southard talks about his brand new book, The Better to Eat You With, Threesome, meeting Brian Keene, and much more. About Wesley Southard Wesley Southard is the two-time Splatterpunk Award-Winning and Imadjinn Award-Winning author of The Betrayed, Closing Costs, One for the Road, Resisting Madness, Slaves to Gravity, Cruel S…
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2121-Derrick S. Brown-Bentonville Battlefield State Historic Site
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TIH 603: Eric LaRocca on At Dark, I Become Loathsome, Experiences with Grief, and Forbidden Kinks
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1:13:36In this podcast, Eric LaRocca dives deeper into his incredible new book, At Dark, I Become Loathsome, and talks about experiences with grief, forbidden kinks, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next … Continue readi…
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2120-Patrick Lewis-Playing at War: Identity and Memory in Civil War Video Games
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2119-David Welker-African American Intelligence Contributions during the American Civil War
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1:00:00David Welker, author of "African American Intelligence Contributions during the American Civil War." An article appearing in the International Journal of Intelligence and CounterIntelligence.By Impediments of War
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TIH 602: Eric LaRocca on At Dark, I Become Loathsome, Norman Reedus, and Queer Representation in Horror
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1:04:11In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his brand new book, At Dark, I Become Loathsome, Norman Reedus, queer representation in horror, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and … Continue reading…
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