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TIH 619: Jason Pargin on Writing Pop Culture References in Film and Fiction

TIH 619 Jason Pargin on Writing Pop Culture References in Film and Fiction

In 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 …

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Look Out For … Oddbody by Rose Keating

Oddbody by Rose Keating - cover

“With her debut collection, Keating takes readers through bizarre and often disturbing tales filled with startling emotional resonance.” A women in a codependent relationship with a ghost. During her breakfast shift, a waitress gives birth to an egg. A young woman tends to her father while he devours himself from the inside out. A woman …

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Look Out For … My Ex, the Antichrist by Craig DiLouie

My Ex, the Antichrist by Craig DeLouie - cover

“With his latest, DiLouie puts his own spin on the classic ‘rock-n-roll is evil’ tale  with a devilish punk band ready to start the end of the world.” 1998: Lily Lawlor and Drake Morgan begin a punk band. The charismatic Drake inspires faith in some, fear in others, but Lily is a believer. 1999: A …

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TIH 617: Jasper Bark on Dark Comedy, Horror Comedy, and The Origins of Gallows Humour

TIH 617 Jasper Bark on Dark Comedy, Horror Comedy, and The Origins of Gallows Humour

In 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. His work has …

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