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Creator and Horror Addicts Hostess: Emerian Rich was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1973, the only child of pastors. She lived in thirty-two different places by the time she graduated high school. With no siblings and no consistent peer relationships, the pen became an integral part of her life, granting her an inexpensive pastime that she could take with her anywhere. The characters in her stories became her friends and her journal, her only continuous confidant. Emerian is the author of Night's Knights Vampire Podnovel and the Office Angst Series. To find out more about Emerian, visit her site at: www.emzbox.com #001: Read Monsters by Jeff Carlson #011: Death Of The Machines #012: Read The Vampyre by John Polidori #032: Death, Like, Please |
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Drew Beatty has been writing fiction seriously since the birth of his first son almost four years ago. His works have appeared in Aphelion-Online, Alien Skin Magazine, and Sinister Tales. You can find Drew online at http://www.drewbeatty.com and http://www.lostgods.ca #018: Painterly |
![]() | ![]() Mike Bennett was born in London and now lives in Dublin with his wife. He started writing comic books as a kid, but didn't really begin his literary career until 2000, when he penned the now famous, One Among The Sleepless and the Hall Of Mirrors stories. To find out all about Mike and his future projects, go to: http://mikebennettpodcast.com/ #002: Read The Cold Embrace by Mary Elizabeth Braddon #015: Night Crossing |
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Mary Elizabeth Braddon (4 October 1837 � 4 February 1915) was a British Victorian era popular novelist. She is best known for her 1862 sensation novel Lady Audley's Secret. #002: The Cold Embrace |
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George Gordon Byron, later Noel, 6th Baron Byron FRS (22 January 1788�19 April 1824) was a British poet and a leading figure in Romanticism. He is regarded as one of the greatest European poets and remains widely read and influential, both in the English-speaking world and beyond. Byron's fame rests not only on his writings but also on his life, which featured extravagant living, numerous love affairs, debts, separation, and marital exploits. He was famously described by Lady Caroline Lamb as "mad, bad, and dangerous to know."
#011: First Vampire Poem? |
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Jeff Carlson was born on the day of the first manned moon landing and narrowly escaped being named Apollo, Armstrong, or Rocket. His father worked for NASA-Ames at the time, and his granddad on his mother's side was a science fiction fan whose library included autographed copies of Isaac Asimov's Foundation trilogy. He is the author of the Plague Year series. More info can be found at: http://jverse.com/ #001: Monsters #020: Romance #027: Caninus |
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Rhonda R. Carpenter is an award winning Clinical Hypnotherapist specializing in Past Life Regression as well as a renowned Psychic, the 5th generation in a long line of powerfully clairvoyant women. Her first fiction fantasy novel was released in 2008. She lives and works in the mountains of Southern California. For more information here are her websites where she blogs about life, writing, podcasting and publishing www.themarkofadruid.com, www.lifefirst.com, www.rhondacarpenter.com
#016: Walk In #031 Bonus: Sometimes Enough is Enough #037: Sea Serpent #038: Guest Hostess |
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James Cheetham's first novel, Fade To Pale, won Best Horror Novel of 2007 at Preditors and Editors. His short story The Beekeeper won Best Short Horror of 2007 at Preditors and Editors.Cheetham was also voted SNM Magazine's 2008 author of the year. Cheetham's unpublished zombie series Seasons of The Brittle Harvest has spawned a website where people can have their photos turned into zombies and placed on Tshirts. Cheetham is the co-creator of The Dark Fiction Guild, along with fellow writer Garth Von Buchholz, was recently interviewed for the 200th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe along with Alan Parsons and Michael Connelly, and is the creator of Unconventional Interviews, a website dedicated to uncovering the thoughts of people who live on the fringe of society. http://www.jamescheetham.ca #034: For the Love of Josephine |
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Linda Ciletti is the author of two published novels: Draegon's Lair, a medieval 2009 Eppie Award Winner, and KnightStalker, a contemporary time travel. Linda has six completed romantic adventure novels in the genres of time travel, historical, contemporary, and fantasy, and three works in progress. She has also written several short stories in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and contemporary genres, as well as an occasional poem and song. Excepts, photos, and reviews can be found on her website: http://www.lindaciletti.com #042: The Hunger |
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Greg Crites is a humor writer with numerous short stories published out there
in the void, ten novels available on a website called, for some strange
reason � http://www.veinarmor.com Four of those novels are available as audiobooks, read aloud by himself, on iTunes. #005: Night Of The Living Imbeciles |
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Jeremiah 'Jerry' Donaldson was born in Kentucky, spent a good deal of time in Florida and is now back in London, Ky with his family. A lifelong on, off again writer, he picked up the pen, or rather computer this go around, when his daughter was born since such a thing tends to root a person in one place for long enough to get bored. In the five years since, he has put together a collection of old stuff, a science fiction novel, and a children's science book, among other things. Visit his home on the web at: http://www.ephiroll.com #017: Spirit Night |
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Eric is the co-host of the popular podcast Fandom Today and runs dashPunk.com.
To find out more information, go to: www.cedorsett.com #030: My Guardian Angel |
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Mark Eller is an old fart of almost fifty who owns too many screaming parrots for his own sanity. When he is not busily engaged in feeding parrots, yelling at parrots, cleaning up parrot poop, or being a parrot perch, he sometimes finds the time to write a word or two. His Turner Chronicles were accepted for publication by Swimming Kangaroo Books. He also podcasts Mercy Bend and Hell Hole Tavern. To find out more information, go to: www.hellholetavern.com
#006: Hunt Night #039: Pharmacist's Fall |
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M.J. Hahn is a fourth generation San Francisco native, still living in the City by the Bay.
He began writing at an early age, mostly journaling and poetry (for better or worse)
A venerable San Franciscan of the old-school, going back way before "Goth". A fan of "Magical Realism", Hahn weaves San Francisco's quirks and dark history into his writing. His first full length novel is titled: Yuki O'Malley & the Bellefaire and is available as a serialized podcast at: www.bellefairepodcast.com #040: The Black House |
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LAUREL ANNE HILL grew up in San Francisco, with more dreams of adventure than good sense or money. Her close brushes with death, love of family, respect for honor and belief in a higher power continue to influence her writing and her life.
ForeWord Magazine selected Laurel�s debut parable, Heroes Arise, for a Book of the Year Award for 2007 (bronze, science fiction category). Laurel�s shorter works span the genres of science fiction, fantasy, horror and creative nonfiction. http://www.laurelannehill.com #033: Wings Of Revenge |
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Keith read Dean Koontz's The Voice of the Night at age twelve. Awestruck with the power of the written word, he's been writing ever since. Keith is the author of the novels, Cemetery Things, No Small Things, A Ghost Story and the upcoming Bestseller. Visit his home on the web at http://www.keithlatch.com The author lives with his wife and daughter in Mississippi. #010: A Bump In The Road |
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http://authoratlarge.com Praise for ReVamped: "Vampire fans who like their blood and gore leavened with humor should enjoy the campy sequel to 2008's Staked... Lewis's creativity elevates this above similar outings." - Publishers Weekly #029: Staked |
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If you've heard of Jack Mangan, then you're probably familiar with his FarPoint Media podcast: "Jack Mangan's Deadpan". Or maybe you heard one of his appearances on another podcast; there have been a whole lot of those. You might also be familiar with Jack's novel, "Spherical Tomi", a former number #1 title at Podiobooks.com. His writing has also appeared in numerous print and online markets, including Interzone, Tales of the Talisman, and the Internet Review of Science Fiction. If you've never heard of him, then that's ok too. http://www.jackmangan.com #023: 16 Pieces |
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Mixing humor and drama, THE THEATER OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN is an all new full-cast audio show that offers original stories of adventure, mystery, science fiction, humor, fantasy, thrillers, and literary fiction for lovers of radio theater, as well as literature. Essentially a podcast stage for new short story play productions, tales appearing on THE THEATER OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN range from 1 to 6 half-hour episodes in length. The show is hosted and written by Michael McGee, and is available for free download in .mp3 format or as a podcast. http://www.theaterofthemidnightsun.com #024: Big Business |
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C.A.Milson has written 26 short stories, 2 novels and is a guest writer for SchoolEnglish Magazine. His writings have been described as: �A must read for Stephen King fans�, and �C.A. has shown he has what it takes to stand among peers.� Visit his home on the web at http://www.authorcamilson.info #019: The Chosen |
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A. Craig Newman is 35 years old and lives in North Plainfield, NJ. He's been writing since he was 10 and published since he was 16. He mostly writes short stories, but he's had poetry published in an anthology called "A Celebration of Young Poets" and he's working on his first novel. He has been forming, organizing, and running writers groups through The New Jersey Writers Society since March, 2005. The writers that he looks up to and strive to be like are Shakespeare, Stephen King, And Edgar Allan Poe.
#021: Circe's Music Shop |
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Bryan Peterson is a writer, musician, and voice actor who produces podcasts on writing and is working on a new project called End OF The World Times. You can find news about all his projects at: http://www.mindofbryan.com #022: Tev |
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Edgar Allan Poe (January 19, 1809 � October 7, 1849) was an American poet, short-story writer, editor and literary critic, and is considered part of the American Romantic Movement. Best known for his tales of mystery and the macabre, Poe was one of the earliest American practitioners of the short story and is considered the inventor of the detective-fiction genre. He is further credited with contributing to the emerging genre of science fiction. He was the first well-known American writer to try to earn a living through writing alone, resulting in a financially difficult life and career.
#001: Poems |
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John William Polidori (7 September 1795 � 24 August 1821) was an Italian English physician and writer, known for his associations with the Romantic movement and credited by some as the creator of the vampire genre of fantasy fiction.
#012: The Vampyre |
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A scholar of ancient history, Arlene Radasky is fortunate to have walked upon each of the seven continents on the earth. For the past two decades she has worked with a number of nonprofit organizations including the American Red Cross and Hospice of Santa Barbara. She currently lives in California and is a proud mother and grandmother. This is her first novel.
Forever is a ghost story that bounced around in her mind for a few months, before the challenge of making it a poem. Check out her podcasts at: http://www.radasky.com #008: Forever #016: Walk In #031 Bonus: Tired #038: Nibblers |
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Chris Ringler was born and lives in Mid-Michigan and has been writing his odd brand of dark fiction for nearly twenty years. Chris loves writing, painting, photography, reviewing movies, and freaking people out with bizarre stories. For more info � www.grimringler.wordpress.com
#035: Pyramids & Butterscotch |
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Michele Roger conjures bizarre scenarios from spouses jealous of seductive, slutty automobiles (she did grow up in Detroit, the motor city after all) to dark matter ghosts, the inverse of time and its effects on pirates, senior citizens who melt into the monsters they really are and lest we not forget gangly immortal teen gods who enter contests of planetary proportions all in the name of winning the heart of a gorgeous goddess. She is the recipient of the Joy Humanist award for poetry (an entry about trying to walk in the opposite direction in a crowded subway station). She has one published children�s book called �Winter Solstice and the 1,000 Pancakes� which has a accompaniment CD of Michele performing harp. She has been a columnist for Raven�s Call Magazine, Blessed Bee Magazine, Acorns Magazine. She's also a blogger at her Brittany Girl harp site where she has several CD�s of her work. Check out her podcasts at: http://www.micheleroger.com #009: Taste Of The Dead #013: Santa Claws #025: The Conservatory #031 Bonus: Organic Tomatoes #043: Hyde |
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H.E. Roulo is a Pacific Northwest writer of science-fiction. She completed the serialized podcast release of her novel Fractured Horizon in early 2009. She is currently the co-host of http://www.Podioracket.comFollow Heather on Twitter @hroulo #026: Undergrowth #031 Bonus: Graveyard Shift and Re-Shift #044: Great Asp vs. Little Death |
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Henry Snider is a founding member of the Colorado Springs Fiction
Writer’s Group. He has been writing science-fiction and horror-based
fiction for over two decades and is now choosing to share his nightmares
with the public. His background in parapsychology, the occult and
esoteric studies helps lend an air of realism to his continuous
short-story and novel creations. Mr. Snider lives near Colorado Springs, Colorado with his wife, son and
numerous animals, including, of course, Alexander, the token black cat. http://www.henrysnider.com http://www.csfwg.org #36: Thump |
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Hollie Snider is a founding member of the Colorado Springs Fiction Writer's Group. Her background in mythology and historical lore adds authenticity and realism to her writing. She lives near Colorado Springs, Colorado with her husband, son and a multitude of neurotic animals, including Cody, the world's only coy-dog who fears mice, rabbits, chickens and ducks. http://www.holliesnider.com #41: More Than Kin |
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Kimberly Steele is the author of Forever Fifteen and composer of Queenie Music.
You can find out more about her at: http://www.foreverfifteen.com/
#028: The Butterfly Collector |
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Edward G. Talbot is the pen name for the collaboration of two authors, Ed Parrot and Jason Derrig. Occasionally they are joined for creative input and audio work by Ed's wife, Dana Parrot. They have authored several short stories, as well as the podcast thriller New World Orders, available for free download at http://www.edwardgtalbot.com/
#004: The Donor #021: Voice on featured story, Circe's Music Shop |
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Kirk Warrington is the author of the fantasy podnovel DarkAge. DarkAge is the story of a group of roleplayers who get stuck in their fantasy role playing game. They had seemed like good attributes to have when it was all fictional, but now that they are trapped in their character's bodies, they are second guessing their creations. I can't wait to see what happens to Tony who is trapped inside a beast's body and can't articulate even the word "Help!" What about the guy who goes to sleep in a normal body and wakes up as a Sumo Wrestler? My favorite line: "I wasn't fat last night!" Great entertainment! Warning: Might make you get strange stares at the bus stop when you laugh out loud while listening on your headphones. You can find his cast at: http://kirkcast.com/ #003: The Show #014: Telecenter |
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Zoe Whitten (aka Cora Hawker in SL) lives in Milan Italy with her husband and two "kiddens." (their cats) She has self published two novels, "The Lesser of Two Evils," and "Trail of Madness." Check out her podcasts at: http://www.zoewhitten.com If there were two killers in your town, which would you trust more? #007: Dating In The Post Zombie World |