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  • 058 - Going To Tick Town With Christopher A. Micklos

    058 - Going To Tick Town With Christopher A. Micklos
    2025/07/14
    In this episode of Weird Reads, I sit down with author and filmmaker Christopher A. Micklos to talk about his gripping new book Tick Town, a fun tale that blends classic giant monsters and small-town dread. We also explore his history with making horror movies before digging into the book’s origins and themes.

    Along the way, we trade thoughts on big bug horror and the pulpy paperbacks of the '70s and '80s. Plus, we talk about the creative (and creepy) implications of AI in storytelling—and whether it's a threat to today’s fiction writers.

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  • 057 - Daniel Braum on Creatures of Liminal Space and the Art of Atmospheric Horror

    057 - Daniel Braum on Creatures of Liminal Space and the Art of Atmospheric Horror
    2025/06/23
    Author Daniel Braum returns to Weird Reads to discuss his latest collection, Creatures of Liminal Space.

    In this episode, we delve into the dreamlike, slow-burn nature of Braum’s horror stories, exploring how he utilizes atmosphere and ambiguity to build dread, and what “liminal horror” truly means. We also explore how his work blends speculative elements with emotional realism, and why the scariest things are sometimes the least explained. If you’re into quiet horror, ghostly metaphors, and stories that linger long after the last page, this one’s for you.

    📖 Learn more about Daniel Braum at https://bloodandstardust.wordpress.com/
    🔗 Get Creatures of Liminal Space at https://www.amazon.com/Creatures-Liminal-Space-Daniel-Braum/dp/1956702164/

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  • 056 - Pilgrims with M.R. Leonard

    056 - Pilgrims with M.R. Leonard
    2025/06/17
    This episode is different from the typical Weird Reads episodes. First, I welcome a science fiction author onto the show, M.R. Leonard. Second, M.R. Leonard is a practicing Catholic, and his book, Pilgrims, is a first-contact story about Catholic aliens. You read that correctly—Catholic aliens. This doesn't necessarily make Pilgrims Christian science fiction. Listen in to see why. Also check out Michael's book, Pilgrims as it is a fascinating look into religion.

    We also discuss a great deal of history, specifically Roman history, and a bit of astrophysics.

    Check out M.R. Leonard online: https://www.mrleonardauthor.com/

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  • 055 - Todd Keisling Interview – Writing Dread, Grief, and Horror in The Sundowner’s Dance

    055 - Todd Keisling Interview – Writing Dread, Grief, and Horror in The Sundowner’s Dance
    2025/06/02
    In this episode of Weird Reads, host Jason White interviews acclaimed horror author Todd Keisling about his haunting new novel, The Sundowner’s Dance.
    They discuss the book’s themes of grief, dread, and identity, how Todd approaches writing cosmic horror, and what it’s like publishing in the indie horror scene today.

    Some of the authors mentioned for you to check out"
    Katherine Silva
    Amanda Headlee
    Robert Ottone

    Check out Todd Keisling's website: https://www.toddkeisling.com/

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  • 054 - Writing Through Depression: Michael David Wilson Talks Daddy’s Boy

    054 - Writing Through Depression: Michael David Wilson Talks Daddy’s Boy
    2025/05/06
    Author Michael David Wilson joins Weird Reads to explore his new novel, Daddy’s Boy.
    In this episode, we dive into the craft behind Wilson’s emotionally raw thriller, the boundaries of genre, and his personal journey navigating depression, anxiety, and impostor syndrome. We go beyond the scares to discuss authenticity, mental health, and resilience in horror writing. If you love character-driven horror with psychological depth, you’ll find this conversation both moving and thought-provoking. In this episode, we cover:
    • What defines horror beyond genre labels
    • Wilson’s honest reflections on mental health
    • How resilience builds in creative work
    • Behind-the-scenes of writing and publishing Daddy’s Boy

    Buy Daddy's Boy: https://www.amazon.com/Daddys-Boy-Michael-David-Wilson-ebook/dp/B0DX1LJV6P/

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  • 053 - Animal Attack with Eric S Brown

    053 - Animal Attack with Eric S Brown
    2025/05/05
    Eric S. Brown and I discuss many animal attack horror books while also defining what the genre entails. We also talk about a book that he and I are writing together.

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  • 052 - Gothic Horror with Jen From Literary Love 123

    052 - Gothic Horror with Jen From Literary Love 123
    2025/04/21
    Today I'm joined by Jen from the YouTube channel Literary Love 123. She brings her academic knowledge to discuss gothic horror with me and all it's elements. We discuss a lot of books and some movies, so you might want to listen with a pen and a notebook.

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  • 051 - What I've Been Reading - April 2025

    051 - What I've Been Reading - April 2025
    2025/04/07
    The Books I've been reading plus more exciting news on the new podcast, Short Bites: A Stephen King Podcast

    # Podcast Show Notes
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