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Horrifically Well Read... Whether it’s because you have been branded with the big O other, have been through abusive relationships, traumatic incidents, or just never felt like you belonged, horror has a place for you and together we are going to explore and talk about it. Horror is a deeply personal and healing genre for all of our guests and no matter what traumas and experiences we have been through, having a lens that doesn’t shy away from truth has helped everyone in this community in ways that we don’t even realize it until we start to talk about it.

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Savage Lake w/ Nick Medina

2026/11/05

Savage Lake is one of the best horror novels of the year and continues to establish Nick Medina as one of the most exciting new voices in horror. It was such an honor to sit down and talk with him about this fantastic book. We hope you enjoy as much as we did!

Girls in the Graveyard w/ Donna Taylor

2026/11/02

We are so excited to have Donna Taylor back on the show to talk about the third book in her San Nico Slayers series, Girls in the Graveyard! This time, the setting is Salem, and there is no better place to have a witch-centered tale than that! Each book in this series deepens the characters, the stakes, and the overall impact that this series continues to have on readers. Dive in and find out why we are so obsessed with this series!

Canaries Halloween Special

2026/10/31

Welcome to a very special Halloween episode where we sit down with Royal Poff, Patrick Tumblety, Besu Tadesse, and Jay Bower to talk about Canaries, a project where 13 writers came together to write one chapter each of a Novella. It is truly remarkable that these distinctive voices came together to create a work that is completely cohesive, and absolutely perfect for a late autumn night. This book's proceeds will also go to a great cause, Scares that Care, which we discuss in this episode as well. We hope you enjoy!!

This B Just Won't Die! w/ Tanya Pell

2026/10/29

Tanya Pell has written one of the best slasher novels of all time with This B Just Won't Die! This darkly funny and incredibly real novel is one of the most satisfying books of the year and the early praise has been completely earned. Tanya is just one of the coolest people that you'll ever meet, too, and this conversation was again a true joy!

The Stitch Witches w/ Krissie K. Williams

2026/10/26

Krissie K. Williams returns to talk about her new Novella, The Stitch Witches. It is a fascinating book and conversation about a time period and historical facts that are not often discussed, namely the fact that Puritans participated in enslaving Black people and were not nearly as "pure" as they would have liked it believe. The Stitch Witches is a must read and Krissie K. Williams continues to be an incomparable talent!

Quaint Folk w/ Bitter Karella

2026/10/22

Bitter Karella's Quaint Folk is wildly original, brilliantly written, and a book that has to be experienced to really understand the levels of horror, absurdity, and social commentary. It's also incredibly funny and disturbing. Our conversation was definitely funny,too, and hopefully not too disturbing! Quaint Folk is out now and should definitely be on your Spooky Season TBR.

The Southern Sorority of Superstitious Witches w/ Katie Ortiz

2026/10/19

Historical Horror? Female Rage? Fight the patriarchy? Witchy sisterhood? Katie delivers all of this and more with her debut novel. Join us for a really wonderful conversation about perseverance, believing in the story that you want to tell, and so much more!

Bruja's Nest w/ Brenda LaTorre

2026/10/15

Bruja's Nest marks the debut of a name that we really think you will hear a lot from, because this book is an incredibly original and fascinating novel. An unhinged main character, a plot that you have to read to believe, all steeped in Mexican folklore, add up to one of the most read books of the fall. Brenda is so much fun to speak with as well, and we can't wait to see what she comes up with next!

What Feeds Below w/ Tatiana Schlote-Bonne

2026/10/12

With just her third novel, Tatiana Schlote-Bonne has established herself as one of our favorite authors and a force to be reckoned with in the horror genre. What Feeds Below is an absolute masterclass in world building and nail biting tension and suspense. We always love talking to Tatiana and this conversation was no different!

Amityville Awakens w/ Robert P. Ottone

2026/10/08

Robert P. Ottone has done something remarkable by taking something we all know well as lovers of this genre and made it brand new again. And very,very scary. Amityville Awakens is a love letter to one of the most famous and notorious hauntings and just a fantastic horror novel. Listen as we talk about his history with Amityville, of course we talk a lot of movies, and so much more.

Portrait of a Haunting w/ Madison Tyler Nelson

2026/10/05

Portrait of a Haunting is one of those debuts that makes you an immediate fan and turns the author into an autobuy for life. It is a book that does so many things well it's almost shocking. It's scary, it's romantic, it's thrilling, it's thought provoking, it's emotionally honest, it's just simply a great book. Madison is also a fascinating and wonderful conversation partner, and we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did making it.

House of Gardenias w/ Isabel Cañas

2026/10/01

Isabel Cañas is one of the great writers of our time, no matter what genre she is working in. Her first YA novel, House of Gardenias, is a must read for anyone that loves historical fiction, horror, Gothic, and just plain fantastic writing. She is also an incredibly insightful and intelligent person, and while we were truly intimidated and starstruck initially, this was such a fun, flowing, and wonderful conversation. All of Cañas' books are brilliant, but we especially loved this incredible, unconventional haunted house tale.

Nightjars w/ Michael Wehunt

2026/09/28

Michael Wehunt writes scary books. Like, seriously, truly frightening books and we love him for it. Nightjars is an absolute masterpiece in tension and slowly deepening dread. Our conversation on the other hand, was much less scary and a great time! We hope you enjoy and definitely read Nightjars

The Girl in Green w/ Laura Creedle

2026/09/24

Appalachian setting - Check. School with Secrets - Check. Infamous Haunting - Check. Laura Creedle delivers a book that checks so many of our favorite boxes in horror with this fantastic offering. From finding your power to uncovering ancient secrets, The Girl in Green is a book in which you will find so many things to love. And Laura Creedle is a fantastic conversation partner, with wide ranging topics and fascinating discussion about this great book and so many other things!

In the Woods They Wait w/ Carrie Lee South

2026/09/21

It's rare for a book to truly surprise and shock us, but In the Woods They Wait did just that and we absolutely loved it for that! This book is one that is best to enter blind, but we promise that it is a journey worth taking. The story of a park ranger, whose brother went missing in the same park where she works as a child, is emotional, terrifying, and a must read. Listen as we do our absolute best to talk around spoilers but still have an amazing conversation about parks and the woods, parrots, and so many other things!