Joe Koch, Author of Convulsive

Tim McGregor, Author of Lure

Tim and I talk about the resurgent interest in terrifying mermaids, the appeal of coming of age stories, and his new novellaLure, out now through Tenebrous Press. This episode is spoiler-free.

Joe Koch, Author of Convulsive

Joe and I talk about the influence of religion on his work, surrealist approaches to creativity, and bodily autonomy. In the second half of the episode, we have a spoiler-filled discussion of his story "The Object of Your Desire Comes Closer" fromConvulsive. I provide a warning in advance, and the rest of the episode is spoiler free. BuyConvulsive: https://www.apocalypse-party.com/convulsive.html [https://www.apocalypse-party.com/convulsive.html]

Slash-Her panel

Janine Pipe, R.J. Joseph, Christine Morgan, Kenzie Jennings, and I talk about what we'd like to see more of in the slasher genre, the importance of slasher stories by and about women, and the inspirations behind the stories inSlash-Her. This episode is largely spoiler-free.

Paula D. Ashe, Author of We Are Here to Hurt Each Other

Paula and I talk about fiction that wounds, cosmic horror, and the connection between cults and capitalism. This episode is spoiler free. Buy Paula's collection: https://www.amazon.com/Are-Here-Hurt-Each-Other/dp/B09T67V4D4 [https://www.amazon.com/Are-Here-Hurt-Each-Other/dp/B09T67V4D4]

Jamie Stewart, Author of I Hear the Clattering of the Keys (And Other Fever Dreams)

Jamie and I talk about religious horror, nonlinear storytelling, and the process of indie book promotion. We also have a spoiler-free discussion of his collectionI Hear the Clattering of the Keys (and Other Fever Dreams).