Blood on the Typewriter: A Podcast About Writing Dark Fiction

44. Joshua Millican Uncovers Dopefoot

Today, I am joined by Joshua Millican [https://www.instagram.com/joshua_millican/] to discuss his new novel, Dopefoot. We talk about Bigfoot, myth, the great American novel, ego death, perspective, Land of the Lost, writing from the wound, and the desperate struggle to promote your book. Dopefoot knocked me off my feet, and you’re doing yourself a disservice if you don’t read it. This was a great conversation. Dopefoot [https://madaxemedia.square.site/product/dopefoot-by-joshua-millican-paperback-preorder-/LDGXUB52IJWQKXTAWSTJB7O5?cs=true&cst=custom] Humboldt Cut by Allison Mick [https://www.amazon.com/Humboldt-Cut-Allison-Mick/dp/1645662217] Moonflow by Bitter Karella [https://www.amazon.com/Moonflow-Bitter-Karella/dp/0316581933]

43. AC Hessenauer Finds Going to the Six

Today, I am joined by A.C. Hessenauer to talk about her new novel, Going to the Six! We talk about found footage, death of the author, the cold reality of cosmic horror, writing character at a stark remove, finding a readership, avoiding thinking while you’re writing, and defeating self sabotage. Going to the Six is my new favorite found footage novel, and I had a blast talking to A.C.! Going to the Six [https://www.amazon.com/Going-Six-C-Hessenauer-ebook/dp/B0GX36VTRP/] Fifteen Eyes by Tyler Downs [https://www.amazon.com/Fifteen-Eyes-Tyler-Downs-ebook/dp/B0FJ84MJ8Q/] Air Conditioned Nightmare by David K Slater [https://www.amazon.com/Air-Conditioned-Nightmare-David-Slater-ebook/dp/B0FBQH7V8B] Father by Douglass Hoover [https://www.amazon.com/Father-Douglass-Hoover-ebook/dp/B0GYQPNRG3/] Reflections in the Dark by Jason Garman [https://www.amazon.com/Reflections-Dark-Horror-Noir-Jason-Garman-ebook/dp/B0GSCM3Z7M/]

42. Jessika Grewe Glover Unlocks Bromeliad House

Today, I am joined by Jessika Grewe Glover to talk about her new book BROMELIAD HOUSE! We talk about gothic tropes, Florida humidity, rebuilding a haunted house, layering mysteries, man as predator, ignoring your reviews, choosing YOUR favorite vampire novel, and how the hell to market your books. Jessika was a wonderful guest and YOU should read Bromeliad House. Bromeliad House [https://www.amazon.com/Bromeliad-House-Jessika-Grewe-Glover-ebook/dp/B0FVGGN6WS/] Songs of the Wicked by C.A. Farran [https://www.amazon.com/Songs-Wicked-Book-Dreamers-Misfortune-ebook/dp/B09M7JK1BQ] The Two Deaths of Lillian Carmichael by Paulette Kennedy [https://www.amazon.com/Two-Deaths-Lillian-Carmichael-Novel-ebook/dp/B0FGYB6T7F] The Bombshell Devil's Advocate by Nikkita Bell [https://www.amazon.com/Bombshell-Devils-Advocate-October-Collection-ebook/dp/B0DHW3YMS6/]

41. Jackie Sonnenberg Dives Into The Fathoms Below

Today, I am joined by Jackie Sonnenberg [https://www.instagram.com/sonnenbooks/] to talk about her new novel, The Fathoms Below! We talk about launching Crystal Lake’s YA imprint, the width and depth of worldbuilding, blending genres, making cosplay of your characters, losing pens, and the algorithm. I had a blast talking with Jackie and I can’t wait for you to hear it! The Fathoms Below [https://www.amazon.com/Fathoms-Below-Jackie-Sonnenberg/dp/1968532560] The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware [http://www.amazon.com/Woman-Cabin-10-Ruth-Ware/dp/1501132954/]

40. Nat Cassidy Knows a Place

Today, I am joined by Nat Cassidy to talk about his new collection, I Know A Place! We talk about writing for different mediums, using formatting to help tell a story, the film Dead Alive, finding value in work you may not like, the different stages of revisions, and the ever-present challenge of finding focus. Nat was a joy to talk to, and I Know A Place is a dynamite collection! I Know A Place [https://shortwavepublishing.com/catalog/i-know-a-place-rest-stop-and-other-dark-detours-by-nat-cassidy/] The Tin Drum by Gunter Grass [https://www.amazon.com/The-Tin-Drum-Günter-Grass-audiobook/dp/B002S4SQI4/]