Shadows and Ink Podcast
The Shadows and Ink Podcast is for devotees of horror and true crime, where the lines between reality and fiction blur and the pen drips red…Dive deep into the horror genre as host A. F. Stewart grills today’s dark fiction authors, revealing juicy tidbits about their books. Go behind the shadowy curtain as the insider secrets spill with publishers, narrators, and industry professionals. Savor the discussions as we delve into the tropes, and enjoy the additional treat of occasional bonus Mystery and Malice true crime episodes, hosted by Gert Hanekom and Karen van Vuuren.
Episodes
Tales of the Slasher
This month, author Stephanie Rose stops by to chat about her book, Small Town Slasher, and the subgenre of slasher horror. We delve into the tropes, settings, and even the movies in this exciting episode. Stephanie Rose: https://stephaniero…
Horror and the Noir Detective
In this episode, JP Behrens stops by to chat about mixing horror and the supernatural into the world of the noir detective. We discuss tropes, history, and his series, Travis Daniels Investigations. Website: JPBehrensauthor.com Travis Danie…
The Creative Magic of Co-Authoring with J.D. Barker
Please welcome best-selling author J.D. Barker to the show as he discusses his experiences co-authoring books, working with James Patterson, and gives tips on the best co-authoring practices. Plus a short peek at his newest release, Somethi…
Giant Invading Bugs! Talking Tick Town.
Please welcome guest author and filmmaker Christopher Micklos, who stops by to talk about pulp horror novels, creature features, moviemaking, and his book Tick Town. Website: christophermicklos.com Book Link for Tick Town: https://www.amazo…
Talking Irish legends with Leigh Kenny
This episode delves into the world of Irish legends with guest author Leigh Kenny. We talk banshees, ghosts, and other horrifying tales and myths. Leigh Kenny was born and raised in the garden county of Wicklow, Ireland. She lives by the …
Dark Gothic Fantasy with Paula Cappa
Join the chat as guest author Paula Cappa discuss her book Draakensky and the nuances of gothic horror and dark fantasy. Paula's website: https://paulacappa.wordpress.com/ Draakensky book link: https://getbook.at/Draakensky
Welcome to Scareville!
Author John Ward steps in the guest spotlight to discuss his middle-grade horror series, Scareville. He talks books, writing, and his favourite Halloween costume. John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scareville_books/ Scareville Book…
Mental Health and Horror
Join us for an in-depth discussion on writing mental health into your horror stories and poems with guest David Noone. David's website: https://www.davidnoone.net/
Folklore with Nikki Nelson-Hicks
Come dive into the dark and strange world of folklore and folk horror with author Nikki Nelson-Hicks. Nikki's Website: https://nnhbooks.com/
From the Ocean Depths: An Interview with Julie Hiner
Come join the chat as author Julie Hiner discusses here new book, Fear of the Deep, and the horrors that lurk beneath the sea... Julie's Website: https://killersanddemons.com/ Fear of the Deep: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTGBZ3T5/
Horror For The Holidays
It is time to cozy up to that fire with a hot chocolate and listen to the chat as Lily Luchesi and I discuss the process of writing horror into the holidays. Lily's Website: https://lilyluchesibooks.wixsite.com/lilyluchesi Partners in Cr…
Bestiary of Blood: Modern Fables and Dark Tales - Part 2
Welcome to the second of a two-part extravaganza, showcasing the epic horror anthology, Bestiary of Blood. In this really super-sized episode, we chat with three of the authors (one of whom is also the editor). Jamal Hodge, Steven Barnes, a…
Bestiary of Blood: Modern Fables and Dark Tales - Part 1
Welcome to the first of a two-part extravaganza, showcasing the epic horror anthology, Bestiary of Blood. In this super-sized episode, we chat with four of the authors, Linda Addison, Colleen Anderson, Cynthia Pelayo, Angela Yuriko Smith ab…
Zombies, Zombies, Zombies! A Chat with Author Marc L. Abbot
Come join the chat as author Marc L. Abbot discusses the zombie subgenre of horror, their evolution, and more. Marc's Website: https://whoismarclabbott.com/ This episode is brought to you by the novel, It Eats Your Hunger by Joseph Murnan…
A Walk Through the Graveyard with Loren Rhoads
We are chatting about cemeteries with author Loren Rhoads and discussing her new book, 222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die. Listen as we talk about spooky experiences and interesting graveyard facts. Loren's Website: https://lorenrhoads.co…
Mystery and Malice: Millennial Murder Mystery
The first Mystery and Malice True Crime Bonus Episode. A speculative discussion on an unsolved twenty-year-old case of a murder committed at a South African university. Hosted by Gert Hanekom and Karen van Vuuren
Final Girls: Protagonist or Problematic?
In this episode we are talking about the classic horror trope, The Final Girl, with author and horror fan Elaine Pascale. Come join us as we go in depth on final girl origins and what makes that trope tick. Elaine's Website: https://elainep…
Inside Narration with Joe Hempel
Our guest for this episode is audiobook narrator, Joe Hempel. He chats about his process, gives advice, and shares what it is like to narrate an audiobook. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.hempel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/…
In Depth with Author Jasper Bark
An interview with ever delightful horror author Jasper Bark, who chats about his books and writing process. Multiple award winning author, Jasper Bark is infectious – and there’s no known cure. If you’re reading this you’re already contamin…
Talking Horror Greats with Stanley Wiater
A terrific interview with Stanley Wiater as he chats about horror, interviewing legendary authors, and more... Stanley's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkDreamers Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/darkdreamerstv This e…
Chad Lutzke Talks About The Bedmakers
An interview with author Chad Lutzke who chats about his new novel, The Bedmakers (co-authored with John Boden) writing with a partner, and other tidbits. Chad's website: http://www.chadlutzke.com/ This episode brought to you courtesy of …
Writing a Prequel: An Interview with Felix Blackwell
An interview with horror author Felix Blackwell as he discusses his book, Stolen Tongues, its prequel, The Church Beneath the Roots, and his writing life. For more on Felix Blackwell, check out his website: https://felixblackwell.com/ This …
Writing Chaos: An Interview with Angela Yuriko Smith
The host of Shadows and Ink, A. F. Stewart, interviews Angela Yuriko Smith and finds even the best laid plans get interrupted by a dog and ice cream delivery. Come listen to the mayhem as we chat about horror writing, books, poetry, and mor…