Today, I am joined by Rebecca Baum, author of new insect and body horror novel, The Brood. We talk about body image in horror, how important feedback is in a writing journey, about the constraints of time in a career, and how cicadas are both beautiful and disgusting. The Brood was an incredible read, and I had such a good time talking to Rebecca. The Brood by Rebecca Baum Samuel Orr - Return of the Cicadas Karen Russell

Today, I am joined by foremost writer of the weird and curious, Joshua Ginsberg, as we talk about his new collection, Tales from the Dusty Tiger. We talk about consumerism, authenticity, maintaining wonder, finishing your stories, trusting your own ability, and using the word just. Josh is a great friend and a great writer, and this was a wonderful discussion. Tales from The Dusty Tiger Daniel Braum Elaine Pascale Kurt Fawver Grass Dancer by Owl Goingback

Today, the hits just keep coming, because I’m talking with David Washburn about his new novel, Where Pop Stars Go To Die. We talk about Taylor Swift, if violence is the natural endpoint of power struggles, bad reviews, and writing things before you know the answer. This was a wonderful discussion. Where Pop Stars Go To Die Sleeping Celeste by Alana K Drex A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay

Today, I’m talking with the master, the king, John Langan, about his newest collection, Lost in the Dark. We discuss found footage and what makes it authentic, finding the true ending to a story, the sophistication of fans of genre fiction, his approach to cultivating story, and about prioritizing your mental health as a writer. I consider John one of our titans, and it was an honor to speak to him. Lost in the Dark Black Brane by Michael Cisco She Said Destroy by Nadia Bulkin A Game in...

Hello, I’m Robbie Dorman, and it’s time to sit down at the typewriter and bleed. Welcome to Blood on the Typewriter, the podcast about writing dark fiction. Today, I’m talking with the legend Alma Katsu about her blockbuster new novel, Fiend. We discuss writing unlikeable characters, living in an era of male anger, surviving in the chaos of publishing, and the algorithm marketing mortuary gurneys to you. Alma is a master, and one of my dream guests, and this may be my best episode yet. Just T...

Today, I’m talking with Viggy Parr Hampton about her novel The Rotting Room. We discuss using sound in prose, how rot is necessary, patriarchy and nuns, and about load-bearing thats. Viggy is such a talented writer, and I was so happy to have her on the podcast. The Rotting by Viggy Parr Hampton This House Will Feed by Maria Tureaud

Today, I’m talking with Cassandra Celia about her newest novella, House of Harrow. We talk about writing animals as perspective characters, blending metaphor and story, the death of children characters, rejection of one’s nature, and the vicious cycle and escapability of one’s nature. What a great discussion. House of Harrow by Cassandra Celia Royal Poff Dorian Sinnott Kill Your Darling by Clay Mcleod Chapman Coup De Grace by Sofia Ajram

Today I’m talking to the two-time Stoker award nominated Todd Kiesling about his newest novel, The Sundowner’s Dance. We talk about writing mental illness, navigating the length and form of a story, about the power of doubt in a protagonist, and digging for your next horror read. Todd is a terrific writer, and I feel lucky to have gotten him on the podcast. The Sundowner's Dance by Todd Keisling RJ Joseph Linda Addison Crossroads by Laurel Hightower

Today, I’m talking to author, editor, and artist Joey Powell about his newest book, Squirming All the Way Up. We talk about propaganda, joining a cult, the word bloated, making time instead of finding it, and writing prose instead of screenplays. Joey is a delight, whip-smart, and multi-talented, and I had a great time talking to him. Follow Joey on Instagram Squirming All the Way Up by Joey Powell Frost Bite by Angela Sylvaine You Weren't Meant to Be Human by Andrew Joseph White

Today I’m talking to the master of pink horror, Wendy Dalrymple about her newest novel, Credenza. We talk about writing horror as hopeful, generational curses, pink horror, not being bothered by typos, and the biggest trouble with writing today not being anything to do with actual writing! Wendy is my favorite Floridian writer working, and I’m so glad I had her on to talk! Onto the show! Mosaic by Catherine McCarthy The Yearling by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Swamplandia by Karen Russell J...

Today I’m talking to the incredible Haley Newlin about her upcoming novel The Film You Are About to See. We talk about Vincent Price, placing details, and what using the word catty says about you. Pre-Order The Film You Are About to See Sister Funtime by Spencer Hamilton Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman

In this, the inaugural episode, I chat with the two-time Stoker award winning Robert Ottone. We talk in depth about his new collection Tear Me Open: Fears Unwrapped, which you should go pick up; the word can’t, and why he hates it; and about the best second acts in all of horror literature. Tear Me Open: Fears Unwrapped by Robert Ottone Leeds Point Horror by John Collins The Scald-Crow by Grace Daly Rootfingers by S. Alessandro Martinez

A short introduction to the podcast.