TOD A08 Chesya Burke: Strange Crimes and Dangerous Women

In this archival podcast Scott Nicolay interviews Chesya Burke, author of The Strange Crimes of Little Africa. It originally aired on August 17, 2015. This broadcast includes bonus new content featuring a follow-up interview with Chesya and Nicole Givens Kurtz reviews The Strange Crimes of Little Africa. Then Associate Producer Anya Martin joins Scott for …

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Look Out For … The Broken Hours: A Novel of H.P. Lovecraft by Jacqueline Baker

Look Out For … The Broken Hours: A Novel of H.P. Lovecraft by Jacqueline Baker “The opportunity to peek beneath the shiny, leathery surface of the great man’s life in the guise of a fictional yarn is irresistible.” In the cold spring of 1936, Arthor Crandle, down-on-his luck and desperate for work, accepts a position …

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TIH 138: Adam Nevill on The Ritual, Writing Process, and Facebook Advertising

TIH 138 Adam Nevill on The Ritual, Writing Process, and Facebook Advertising

In this podcast Adam Nevill talks about the film adaption of The Ritual, his writing process, Facebook advertising, and much more. About Adam Nevill Adam L.G. Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is the author of the horror novels: Banquet for the Damned, Apartment 16, The Ritual, …

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Exploring the Cold, Desolate Cosmos: The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle

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If there is one name that pops up lately on the radar when it comes to weird fiction, Victor LaValle’s name is one seen repeatedly. LaValle’s been in the scene for a while, primarily writing hard-to-classify novels that cross the bridge between weird and horror, while maintaining a strong literary aesthetic throughout. Author of The …

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Book Review: The Little Gift by Stephen Volk

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“A roadmap to places the reader thinks they know well, only to discover Volk is leading them into unchartered territory.” The Little Gift begins like so many good horror stories, with a bump in the night. However, this particular disturbance serves less as a Lewton nightbus, even though there is a cat involved, and more …

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5 Must Read Horror Articles 13 March 2017

Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to. Without further ado: Fifteen Things You Didn’t Know About King Kong Interview With E A Black The Man Who Was Godzilla Seven Dracula Adaptations That Reimagine The Story 8 Remakes Worth A …

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News Round-up Week Ending 10 March 2017

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Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Stephen Volk’s The Little Gift available for pre-order Hot on the heels of his appearance on the This is Horror podcast, Stephen Volk’s new novella, The Little Gift, released through PS Publishing, is now available for pre-order. The book …

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Book Review: Relics by Tim Lebbon

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“Lebbon opens a secret underground door into a new world of shadows and wonder that blends urban fantasy with crime suspense fiction in a way that is darkly refreshing.” Tim Lebbon is a familiar name on many horror and dark fantasy bookshelves, and with his latest novel, Relics, Lebbon opens a secret underground door into …

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Look Out For … Chalk by Paul Cornell

Look Out For … Chalk by Paul Cornell “A dark tale of bullying, vengeance and magic that wallows in the murkier side of nostalgia that the likes of Stranger Things only hint at.” Andrew Waggoner has always hung around with the losers in his school, desperately hoping each day that the school bullies — led …

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TIH 137: Adam Nevill on Under A Watchful Eye, Ritual Limited, and Creative Writing

TIH 137 Adam Nevill on Under A Watchful Eye, Ritual Limited, and Creative Writing

In this podcast Adam Nevill talks about his latest novel Under A Watchful Eye, his independent publishing house Ritual Limited, and Creative Writing courses. About Adam Nevill Adam L.G. Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is the author of the horror novels: Banquet for the Damned, Apartment …

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