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Josh Schlossberg
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Author Josh Schlossberg surveys the dark landscape of biological horror fiction. (Presented by Denver Horror Collective)
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Sep 29 2024
The Inspiration Behind WHERE THE SHADOWS ARE SHOWN
On episode #60 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, Josh Schlossberg, author of the new horror short story collection, WHERE THE SHADOWS ARE SHOWN, answers the age-old question “Where do you get your ideas?” by going over the (spoiler-free!) inspiration of each and every damn story in the book. WHERE THE SHADOWS ARE SHOWN is available for purchase on September 30 through Godless.com (ebook only), Amazon (paperback and ebook), or a signed copy through JoshsWorstNightmare.com (email josh [at] joshsworstnightmare [dot] com).
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Sep 29 2024
The Inspiration Behind WHERE THE SHADOWS ARE SHOWN
On episode #60 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, Josh Schlossberg, author of the new horror short story collection, WHERE THE SHADOWS ARE SHOWN, answers the age-old question “Where do you get your ideas?” by going over the (spoiler-free!) inspiration of each and every damn story in the book. WHERE THE SHADOWS ARE SHOWN is available for purchase on September 30 through Godless.com (ebook only), Amazon (paperback and ebook), or a signed copy through JoshsWorstNightmare.com (email josh [at] joshsworstnightmare [dot] com).
Jan 27 2024
Biology in Dark Fiction (with Haldane B. Doyle, author of OUR VITREOUS WOMB)
On episode #59 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg gets scientific with Haldane B. Doyle, author of OUR VITREOUS WOMB, as they dissect the portrayal of biology in horror and sci-fi fiction.
Dec 11 2023
Sacred and Profane in Nature (with Daniel Braum, author of THE SERPENT’S SHADOW)
On episode #58 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg gets Manichaean with Daniel Braum, author of THE SERPENT’S SHADOW, as they explore nature’s darkness and light.
Nov 24 2023
The Horror of Physics (with Dan Henk, author/editor of THE NEVER DEAD)
On episode #57 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg goes quantum with Dan Henk, author/editor of THE NEVER DEAD, as they break the laws of physics in horror fiction.
Oct 6 2023
Carnivorous Plants (with Rowland Bercy Jr., author of THE UNRECOVERED)
On episode #56 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg goes green with Rowland Bercy Jr., author of THE UNRECOVERED, as they sacrifice themselves for meat-eating vegetables.
Aug 20 2023
CHARWOOD Eco Folk Horror Novel Out Now!
On episode #55 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, Josh Schlossberg warns you about his new eco Jewish folk horror novel, CHARWOOD, published by Aggadah Try It/Madness Heart Press and out now from your local independent bookstore (order through Bookshop), Godless (ebook only), Barnes and Noble, and Amazon.
Aug 13 2023
THE STATE OF ECO HORROR (with Josh Schlossberg, author of CHARWOOD)
On episode #54 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg interviews a very special guest about “The State of Eco Horror,” a virtual event celebrating the launch of CHARWOOD on Sunday, August 20 @ 4 pm PT / 5 MT / 6 CT / 7 ET. RSVP for Zoom link at Josh [at] JoshsWorstNightmare [dot] com or to go JoshsWorstNightmare.com for more info.
Jul 28 2023
The Biology of Pleasure (with Len M. Ruth, author of THE UNRECOVERED)
On episode #53 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg gets hedonistic with Len M. Ruth, author of THE UNRECOVERED, as they dabble with the dark side of feeling good.
Jul 3 2023
WERE-CREATURES (with Candace Nola)
On episode #52 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg transforms with Candace Nola, author of BISHOP, to tear into the guts of werewolves, werebears, and more in horror fiction.
May 26 2023
CANNIBALISM (with Rebecca Rowland)
On episode #51 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg gets gnawed on by Rebecca Rowland, author of the novella ROCK OF AGES from TABLE FOR 3: A CHARITY ANTHOLOGY, as they tuck into the topic of cannibalism in horror fiction.
May 8 2023
The Biology of Witchcraft (with Rosemary Thorne)
On episode #50 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg gets ensorcelled by Rosemary Thorne, author of EL PACTO DE LAS DOCE UVAS, as they unravel witchcraft’s fictions and facts.
Apr 13 2023
PARASITES (with Daemon Manx)
On episode #49 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host (organism) Josh Schlossberg and Daemon Manx, author of MANX-IETY, fall prey to horror fiction’s biological and supernatural parasites!
Jan 30 2023
Elf Horror (with Brian Asman)
On episode #48 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg gets caught inside a fairy ring with Brian Asman, author of RETURN OF THE LIVING ELVES, as they dissect elves in horror fiction.
Jan 16 2023
Immunity (with Douglas Ford)
On episode #47 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg gets jabbed by Douglas Ford, author of THE INFECTION PARTY AND OTHER STORIES OF DIS-EASE, as they try to pick up the concept of immunity (both biologically and metaphorically) in horror fiction.
Nov 28 2022
Venomous Creatures (with Jeff Oliver)
On episode #46 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg hunts for an antidote with Jeff Oliver, author of VENOMOUS WORDS, after they’re bitten and stung by poisonous organisms.
Nov 14 2022
Hospice Horrors (with Patrick C. Harrison III)
On episode #45 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg checks out with Patrick C. Harrison III, author of GRANDPAPPY, as they succumb to the horrors (and wonders) of hospice.
Oct 31 2022
The Biology of Magic (with Desi D)
On episode #44 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg casts a spell with Desi D, author of “If I Shall Wake,” to find the magic in biological horror.
Oct 17 2022
Horror is the Best Medicine (with Sean Murphy)
On episode #43 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg takes a sick day with Sean Murphy, author of “The Blue Lady,” to administer a dose of medicine in horror fiction.
Oct 4 2022
Bring Out Your Dead! (with Andrew Adams)
On episode #42 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, host Josh Schlossberg plays undertaker with Andrew Adams, author of SYMPOSIUM OF THE REAPER, as they eulogize different ways humans handle the recently deceased.
Sep 5 2022
Horror Fiction: Art, Entertainment, or Business?
On episode #41 of Josh’s Worst Nightmare Oddcast, horror author, editor, and publisher Josh Schlossberg explores the conflicts and confluences of self-expression, readership, and making money in horror fiction.
