Macabre Daily's PAPER CUTS! Podcast #111 - Summer Scares with Jennifer McMahon (June 2026)

Macabre Daily's PAPER CUTS! Podcast #111 - Summer Scares with Jennifer McMahon (June 2026)

The Summer Scares Reading Program for 2026 doesn’t just recommend nine of the most diverse, delightful, and horrific reads you could possibly ask for; it also introduces you to the rockstar authors who’ve created these marvelous nightmares. The ringleader for these marvelous misfits and the Official Spokesperson for this year is none other than best-selling superstar author, Jennifer McMahon herself! Jennifer has been chilling and thrilling readers for years with novels like “The Invited,” “Children on the Hill,” “Don’t Breathe a Word,” and “The Drowning Kind.” We couldn’t think of anyone better suited to help choose the line-up for this year's incredible offerings. Jennifer joined us to share her joy at being chosen as this year's Spokesperson and to take us through exactly how the books are picked. We’ll let you all know right now: we’re glad she’s the one who has to do all that hard work, because we have no idea how we’d get the list down to nine from the dozens the panel has to choose from. Along the way, we talk about how great and inclusive the horror community is, the magic of a library, and some stellar books and films to put on your radar. Jennifer became an instant bestie, and once you listen to this episode, you’ll know exactly why. She’s simply amazing. Enjoy! You can purchase all of Jennifer McMahon’s amazing books here. [https://jennifer-mcmahon.com/] You can follow Jennifer McMahon on Instagram here. [https://www.instagram.com/jennifermcmahonwrites/] Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/macabredaily/]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MacabreDaily/], and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/macabredaily.bsky.social]!

Macabre Daily's PAPER CUT's Podcast #110 with Avery Curran, Sarah van Os, Luke Dumas, and Michelle Delgado (June 2026)

Macabre Daily and the Paper Cuts column have always been champions of queer horror. We understand the power of the horror genre to offer catharsis and empowerment to marginalized communities and seek out opportunities to feature queer authors whenever we can. For Pride Month, we couldn’t simply rest on our laurels. We needed to find a way to step up our game, which is where Brian Finnerty, contributor and author of our Skeletons In The Closet column, comes in.  Together with his fellow contributor Michelle Delgado, we reached out to some of our favorite queer authors to help us instigate a Pride Month takeover of the Paper Cuts Podcast. Joined by Avery Curran, Sarah van Os, and Luke Dumas, we were so excited to dive into the topic of queer horror literature. These authors were so generous with their time and lived experiences, sharing how their queer identities influence their writing. We also dug into some of the reasons behind the recent explosion of queer horror writing, and the foundational question of why the horror genre is so intrinsically queer.  Follow Avery Curran [https://www.instagram.com/averyelisabethcurran/], Sara van Os [https://www.instagram.com/saramcclarinet/], and Luke Dumas [https://www.instagram.com/thenewdumas/?hl=en] on Instagram to support them and learn more about their work. Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/macabredaily/]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MacabreDaily/], and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/macabredaily.bsky.social]!

Macabre Daily's PAPER CUTS! Podcast #110 with Sarah Stubbs (June 2026)

Macabre Daily and Horrorverse joining forces is a team-up for the ages, so we wasted no time getting Sarah Stubbs in front of a microphone to suggest some delightfully dreadful book recommendations for all our podcast listeners. For those of you new to Sarah, she’s an online content creator with a passion for all things pop culture, especially food and horror. Her mother taught her how to cook at a young age, fostering that passion. Additionally, she was instrumental in her love of horror movies, showing her movies like “House on Haunted Hill” and all of the Universal Monster movies before the age of 10. All of these passions played into the creation of her site, Sarahstubbssays.com, [https://sarahstubbssays.com/] as well as her other projects. We loved all the fascinating places this conversation went, and we know you will too. You can subscribe to the “Horrorverse Newsletter” here [https://horrorville.beehiiv.com/]. You can follow Sarah Stubbs on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/sarahstubbssays/]. Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/macabredaily/]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MacabreDaily/], and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/macabredaily.bsky.social]!

Macabre Daily's PAPER CUTS! Podcast #109 - Eliza Jabore (BACKSTABBERS) June 2026

It’s not uncommon for authors to reference their personal history when seeking inspiration for their books. In her debut novel “Backstabbers” (2026), being published on June 2, 2026, by Bantam Books, author Eliza Jabore took that assignment very seriously! When we had the chance to talk with her recently about her forthcoming novel, we very nearly forgot to ask her any questions about her book because her personal story is just so fascinating!  Jabore made the brave decision at 17 to graduate early from high school, grab her backpack, and travel the world. It’s a choice that she told us changed her and helped her grow in ways that she will always treasure. It also taught her that the world can be frightening and dangerous. We were on the edge of our seats as she retold us a story about hiking to the top of a mountain and not realizing until halfway down that she’d lost her car keys! But we are nothing if not professional (sometimes) here at Macabre Daily, and we did get around to chatting about “Backstabbers,” which is an equally compelling tale. We talked about how her personal experiences inspired parts of the novel, her exploration of female friendships, and our fascination with true crime. We hope you’ll check out our interview below and be sure to keep “Backstabbers” at the top of your TBR pile as the weather warms up. It is the perfect Summer read for horror fans.  “Backstabbers” was released by Bantam Books on June 2, 2026. Click here [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/807589/backstabbers-by-eliza-jabore/] to purchase.  Follow Eliza Jabore here [https://www.instagram.com/elizajabore_theauthor/] to check out her current and future work.

Macabre Daily's PAPER CUTS! Podcast #108 - Cynthia Pelayo (IT CAME FROM NEVERLAND)

Cynthia Pelayo is something of a magician, or maybe sorceress is a better term. She can take the most beloved story from our childhood, one that is immediately familiar, comforting, and beloved, and turn it into a nightmare factory right before your very eyes. The way in which she brilliantly subverts J.M. Barrie’s “Peter Pan” in the most delightfully dreadful ways is something to behold. What’s in store for the reader when they pick up “It Came From Neverland” is a bold and brave new take on the classic fairy tale that reveals the sinister truth behind Peter, the Lost Boys, and Neverland itself. You’ll never look at that green-clad imp the same again and have a newfound appreciation for the lengths Wendy Darling will go to for those she loves. Cynthia was kind enough to join the PAPER CUTS Podcast to discuss what inspired her fascinating new interpretation of the Barrie classic, the terror that can lurk behind the curtain of charisma, presenting Wendy as a traumatic heroine who feels real on every page, and her remarkable writing process. During our chat, we talked about some very real and timely issues, such as prioritizing your mental health, finding your people, and the inherent beauty of the horror community’s support. We know you’ll enjoy this chat just as much as we did, and walk away with “It Came From Neverland” at the top of your TBR! You can purchase “It Came From Neverland” here [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/803654/it-came-from-neverland-by-cynthia-pelayo/paperback/]. You can follow Cynthia Pelayo on Instagram here [https://www.instagram.com/cynthiapelayoauthor/]. Stay up to date by following Macabre Daily on Instagram, [https://www.instagram.com/macabredaily/]Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/MacabreDaily/], and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/macabredaily.bsky.social]!