On this episode, we are very excited to welcome back author Daniel Braum (see episode 18).  Daniel Braum writes “strange tales” in the tradition of Robert Aickman. His stories, set in locations around the globe, explore the tension between the psychological and supernatural.He is the author of the collections Underworld Dreams, The Wish Mechanics: Stories of the Strange and Fantastic, and Yeti Tiger Dragon. The all-new Cemetery Dance Publications edition of his first short story collection The Night Marchers and Other Strange Tales is out May 19th.Cemetery Dance Publications will be releasing his novella The Serpent’s Shadow in Fall 2023.We talk to Daniel about the re-release of his first short story collection, The Night Marchers and Other Strange Tales. Daniel tells us how it was to revisit these stories and about the gorgeous cover that Dan Sauer created for it. We ask about his hope for the collection.We pick Daniel's brain about changes in the industry that he has seen since this collection first came out. We also chat about story revisions, story endings, and other areas of rewrites that are challenging.We asked Daniel about the reoccurring elements of water and music in his work, the answers may intrigue you. We asked how Daniel creates such rich settings and characters and joins them together for some unforgettable stories.We discuss the power of the liminal space between the supernatural and science and the human condition.Daniel reads from Music of the Spheres, the opening story of the collection.Daniel Braum can be found here: https://bloodandstardust.wordpress.com/and on his Amazon Author Page.Brenda is here: https://brendatolian.com/Joy is here: https://www.joyyehle.com/**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

Tasha is a fan of all things horror, a dog mom, a freelance editor, and an avid reader. She's the host of The Ghoulish Gallery Podcast, where she discusses local cryptids, urban legends, and other spooky things with her guests from all over the world, and loves collaborating with other creators. She's also the founder of The Sinister Scoop - a horror news site where she and other contributors share book, gaming and movie reviews, creator interviews, and anything else they can do to promote people within the horror community.Tasha joins us for a discussion about monsters, ghosts, hauntings, and UFO's.  Each of us shares our own strange encounters with the other side.Tasha tells us about The Sinister Scoop website and all that she does to support the horror creator community.Tasha is on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/tmr_8706find her editing and other writing services here: https://www.thesinisterscoop.com/writing-resourcesThe Sinister Scoop - - Twitter https://twitter.com/sinisterscoop6 The Ghoulish Gallery Podcast - Twitter https://twitter.com/ghoulishgalpod-Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thesinisterscoop/Joy can be found at: www.joyyehle.comBrenda can be found at: www.brendatolian.com**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.  **When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

On this episode, we are joined by author Jeff Wood.Author Jeff Wood lives in Colorado Springs, where he spends way too much time staring at the night sky, and a little too much time watching baseball. His stories have appeared in over 30 publications such as Boston Phoenix, New York Press, Wild Musette, Fiction at Work, Bright Desire, The Greyrock Review, Bellowing Ark, and Java Journal. He has a children’s play included in the anthology CHILDSPLAY, in the company of such authors as Sam Shepard and Maya Angelou.This was recorded near the time of Mardi Gras and Jeff shares a harrowing tale of his experience there during his younger years.Jeff tells us about the sub-genre, suburban horror, in which he writes most of his stories. The feeling that there are deeper and maybe nefarious things going on under the veil of conformity. How the menace in everyday things influences his writing.Jeff shares his experience of his story A Trick of Light being dramatized on the No Sleep Podcast and this leads to an interesting discussion about horror theatre. The pandemic gave birth to many new technologies and vehicles for storytelling.Jeff shares that one of his biggest pleasures is planning his day around his writing and setting word goals for himself. Jeff co-hosts a virtual short critique group for the Denver Horror Collective, as well.Jeff read from his short story Dandelions about raising daughters in a time of monsters.Jeff can be found at:  https://jeffwood.substack.com/Short Critique Group Info: https://www.facebook.com/groups/350613005371750Joy can be found at: www.joyyehle.comBrenda can be found at: www.brendatolian.comNo Sleep Podcast: https://www.thenosleeppodcast.com/episodes/s17/17x16**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters. **When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

The Burial Plot returns! Welcome back after our unavoidable hiatus, but we are still ALIVE!In this episode, we sit down with author P.L. McMillan whose works have been known to cause rifts in time and space itself...Well, not quite. But writing often makes her feel that powerful. With a passion for cosmic horror and sci-fi horror, P.L. McMillan sees every shadow as an entryway to a deeper look into the black heart of the world, meant to be discovered and explored. Infatuated with the works of Shirley Jackson, H.P. Lovecraft, and Ridley Scott, her dream is to create stories of adventure, of chills, of heartbreak, and thrills. P.L. lives in Colorado, with her large selection of teas, her husband, and her two chinchillas (Sherlock and Spuds) – all under the supervision of their black cat overlords, Poe and Zerg. We discuss her first foray into editing with the HOWLs' Society anthology, Howls from the Dark Ages. P.L. tells us about the feeling of being a "gatekeeper" and other challenges and triumphs of her experience.P.L. has had a very busy few months and her debut collection, What Remains when the Stars Burn Out, is available now. In addition, her debut novella, Sisters of the Crimson Vine is available for preorder.We discuss the themes of Sisters of the Crimson Vine and that feminist horror is often misunderstood. This leads down a brilliant path of discussion about feminism in horror and the way women's bodies and sex are used in the genre.P.L. gives us a taste of her debut novella with a reading!Brenda describes Sisters of the Crimson Vine as literary folk horror and that fits it perfectly. It is a well-written and creepy tale, order your copy today!Find P.L. McMillan at: https://www.plmcmillan.com/Or on Twitter @authorplmP.L. McMillan's Amazon Author PageBrenda can be found here: https://brendatolian.com/Joy can be found here: https://www.joyyehle.com/**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

Trigger Warning - SAIn this episode, we are so very excited to visit with author EV Knight. Our hosts had the pleasure of meeting and hearing EV read from her latest release at this past StokerCon in Denver. EV Knight is the author of the Bram Stoker Award-winning debut novel, The Fourth Whore. She released her sophomore novel, Children of Demeter, as well as a novella, Partum, in 2021. This year, her novella Three Days in the Pink Tower published by Creature Publishing was released in July. She also has stories featured in several various anthologies this year. EV lives in one of America’s most haunted cities—Savannah, GA. When not out searching for the ghosts of the past, EV can be found at home with her husband Matt, her beloved Chinese Crested Gozer Augustus, and their three naughty sphynx cats.EV shares with us the why of writing in the horror genre, what her creative process looks like, and her favorite part of writing. We wanted to know about her stellar work ethic and how she stays so amazingly productive.Three Days in the Pink Tower is based on the horrible real-world experience that EV had as a seventeen-year-old. She shares the details of that harrowing encounter and how it inspired and influenced her latest work and life.We talk about the power of women writers re-telling familiar horror tropes that revolve around women’s bodies and trauma. Perhaps, EV has created a new type of final girl, where we get inside the mind of the final girl rather than simply witness her reacting.The novella uses the tarot as inspiration and character. EV shares her ideas about using tarot in the book and for storytelling in general.EV reads an expert from Three Days in the Pink Tower.Next up for EV is her retelling of Dracula from a female Renfield's perspective and a foray into screenwriting!EV Knight can be found here:https://evknightauthor.com/Buy Three Days in the Pink Tower here.Tarot for writing resources:Hillary Leftwich's Alchemy Writing WorkshopThe Magic of Tarot: Your Guide to Intuitive Readings, Rituals, and Spells by Sasha GrahamBrenda's WebsiteJoy's WebsiteNational Sexual Assault Hotline 1-800-656-4673**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the Podcasters.**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

Jon Bassoff is the author of nine novels. His mountain gothic novel, Corrosion, has been translated into French and German and was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere, France’s biggest crime fiction award. His psycho-noir novel, The Disassembled Man, has been adapted for the big screen with a filming date set to begin within the next hundred years. He also wrote the screenplay for Bizarre Love Triangle, which was named a semi-finalist at the New York Cinematography Awards and a finalist at the Seattle Film Festival for best short film.  His work has been featured several times in New York Magazine and has garnered the attention of fellow authors such as Craig Johnson, author of the Longmire series, SA Cosby, author of Razorblade Tears, and Paul Trembley, author of A headful of ghosts, and many others. For his day job, Jon teaches high school English where he is known by students and faculty alike as the deranged writer guy. He is a connoisseur of tequila, hot sauces, psychobilly music, and flea-bag motels.His latest novel Beneath Cruel Waters from Blackstone Publishing is available now.We asked Jon about breaking down Gothic Noire, as his writing has been described and how those influences show up in his work. We also ask Jon about reoccurring themes that show up in his writing.Brenda and Joy try to unpack the impact that Beneath Cruel Waters has had on both of them. We discuss the themes, the deep characters, the well-played twists, and the devasting beautiful darkness of the novel.Jon shares his experience with writing screenplays and behind the scenes of making novels, or not, into movies.Jon can be found here: https://www.jonbassoff.com/Beneath Cruel Waters can be purchased here: https://amzn.to/3nxmEkC or at Bookshop.OrgBrenda is here: https://brendatolian.com/Joy is here: https://www.joyyehle.com/**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the Podcasters.**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

Brenda S. Tolian MFA ~is the author of BLOOD MOUNTAIN  published by RAW DOG SCREAMING PRESS.She is a member of the HWA, AWP, and the Angela Carter Society. She is a graduate of Adams State University, Regis University (MFA), and a Doctoral Student of Literature at Murray State University. Her work has appeared in Haunted Mtl.com, the anthology 101 Proof Horror, the Denver Horror Collective’s anthology Consumed Tales Inspired by The Wendigo, The Jewish Book Of Horror, Twisted Pulp Magazine issue 3.  Brenda also writes academically on subjects such as Postmodernism, Vladimir Nabokov, and the female body within horror.Brenda co-hosts the Burial Plot Horror Podcast. She is a lead instructor of dark fiction with Al•che•my Writers Workshop in Denver and one of a trinity of directors at ☿ OUROBOROS SCREAMING where BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, female and female-identifying creators of dark fiction can hone their craft. She now calls New Orleans home after a long stint in the southwest.We discuss Brenda's new release, Blood Mountain, and the mysterious San Luis Valley that inspired it. Brenda explains that in her stories she wanted to explore how the colonization of the area had scarred the land itself and the indigenous people of the area as well as a catharsis for her. Brenda shares her advice to other writers about using sensitivity readers and the importance of listening and incorporating their feedback.I ask Brenda about the short films she makes, her poetry, painting, and music. Proceeds from her music go to efforts to help refugees or directly to single moms that need help. She is working on a collaborative visual poetry album, Winter and Woe, with Sinjin Jones We discuss her work as a horror academic and the focus on the treatment of women's bodies in horror and the need for the horror tropes to be retold by women. Brenda can be found here: https://brendatolian.com/Buy Blood Mountain here: https://amzn.to/3NrL1KRFind Winter and Woe here: https://www.foundryofaether.com/woeFind Brenda's Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0wZ5daq4GYmZcv5LOwfRVrAlchemy Writers WorkshopOuroboros ScreamingRaw Dog Screaming PressBlood Mountain cover artist Daniele SerraJoy can be found here: https://www.joyyehle.com/**When y**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

On this episode we are thrilled to have author Jo Kaplan aka Joanna Parypinski. Jo is the author of more than twenty short stories and several novels, co-chair of the LA chapter of the Horror Writers Association, and an English professor. She also writes under the name Joanna Parypinski. Her fiction has appeared in Fireside Fiction, Nightmare Magazine, Black Static, Vastarien, Nightscript, Haunted Nights (ed. Ellen Datlow & Lisa Morton), and Bram Stoker Award-nominated anthology Miscreations: Gods, Monstrosities & Other Horrors. She lives with her husband and cats in Los Angeles.We ask Jo the reason for the two names and chat about the general use of pseudonyms by women in the horror genre. This moves us on to the topic of the exciting rise of diverse prospectives in horror.We talk about the writing and enjoyment of Horror Poetry; how it creates an excellent venue to plumb the darkness in ways different and maybe more effective than a short story or novel. Particularly, the power of imagery and symbolism to create pieces that literally haunt the reader.We talk about her short story, In Dark Corner and Neglected Places which appears in Three Crows Year Two: Anthology of Weird Science Fiction and Fantasy, and the broader topic of folklore and diverse cultural viewpoints in horror.Jo tells us about the reoccurring theme that has prevalent in most of her writing and gives us some deep things to consider. In discussing her soon-to-be-released novel, When the Night Bells Ring, we explore the responsibility of the horror genre to address existential horrors such as climate change and deadly pandemics.Jo reads to us from her short story, Her. House. that can be found in Horror Library 7.Jo Kaplan can be found at: https://jo-kaplan.com/When the Night Bells Ring can be preordered here. https://jo-kaplan.com/2021/11/20/when-the-night-bells-ring/Her. House. can be found here: http://www.darkmoonbooks.com/Horror_Library_7.htmlBrenda is here: https://brendatolian.com/Brenda's new book Blood Mountain is available here: https://rawdogscreaming.com/cover-reveal-blood-mountain/Joy is here: https://www.joyyehle.com/Other Links:Thirteen Nocturnes by Oliver Sheppard  https://amzn.to/3GQn7XSUnicorn: the poetry of Angela Carter https://amzn.to/3zeCPdHExposed Nerves by Lucy A Snyder https://amzn.to/3MoujLP**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an **When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

In this episode, we are joined by best-selling horror and fantasy author, Sylvester Barzey. Sylvester grew up in Bronx, NY, and was later transplanted to Lawrence, GA. A military veteran with an addiction to all things horror, Sylvester’s goal is to shine a spotlight on BIPOC characters within the horror/fantasy genre. He strives to produce Black heroes who overcome world-shattering events and rise triumphant. His mission is to change horror so that his children can look at it and see themselves as survivors.We discuss his life-long love of horror that brought him to the genre.In his writing, especially his Planet Dead series, Sylvester tries to spotlight black families. He sees a deficit in BIPOC characters in the genre not being the main characters and wants to change that. We discuss the impact that George Romero had on developing his thoughts in this area. We asked him what he enjoys about creating in apocalyptic settings and how the pandemic has shifted, or not, his perspective.  We chat about his experience being one of a few black authors working in the zombie genre , and what he finds the most challenging and the most rewarding. Sylvester tells us about the podcast Black Geek Couple that he hosts with his wife Angel where they discuss movies, books, and pop culture. He shares the audiobook intro of Planet Dead with us. It is chilling and intriguing, don't miss it! You can find all things Sylvester Barzey here: https://www.sylvesterbarzey.com/Follow him here: https://twitter.com/sylvesterbarzeyhttps://www.instagram.com/sylvesterbarzey/https://www.facebook.com/authorsylvesterbarzey Find Joy here: joyyehle.comAndBrenda here: brendatolian.com Find pre-orders for Blood Mountain by Brenda Tolian, Published by Raw Dog Screaming Press here:Blood Mountain by Brenda Tolian **When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the Podcasters.**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

In this episode, we are very excited to have author Daniel Braum. Daniel’s fiction has been classified as fantasy, science fiction, and horror but he prefers the good old-fashioned term of fiction, which when he was growing up simply meant a story where anything could happen. His stories frequently defy category and reside in the fuzzy areas between genres, utilizing and combining genre elements to produce tales that are wholly unique.Daniel’s short works have appeared in numerous anthologies and publications. He has also published collections of his short stories and two novels.We discussed the challenge, rewards, and development of a cross-genre story. Daniel tells us that others actually categorized some of his work as horror and he learned about the genre from Cemetery Dance Magazine and Ellen Datlow's The Best Horror of the Year Anthologies. Daniel shares his creative process and how setting deeply influences his story development. We talk about the way he effectively communicates universal themes in his writing in such a subtle and impactful way.We chat about Daniel's story Hand of Fire which appears in The Jewish Book of Horror edited by Josh Schlossberg and the importance of having spaces for stories of this vein. Brenda compared it to UBO by Steve Rasnic Tem.Daniel hosts the New York Ghost Story Festival that aims to bring back ghost stories to Christmas time. He tells us how it came about and why.  We discuss the impressive array of paranormal and cryptid subjects that appear in Daniel's writing.Daniel reads from his short story, How to Stay Afloat Without Drowning, which can be found in his collection Underworld Dreams or The Best Horror of the Year, Volume 12.Find more about Daniel here: https://bloodandstardust.wordpress.com/and on his Amazon Author Page.Brenda is here: https://brendatolian.com/Joy is here: https://www.joyyehle.com/**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the Podcasters.**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

In this episode, we have author and teacher, Lanie Goodell. Lanie has an AAS in criminal justice technology, an AAS in psychology, an AA, and a BA in psychology. She is fascinated by the exploration of new subjects, always looking for new and intriguing information. Though her professional history is varied, ranging from teaching to enforcement activities, Lanie channels these experiences into her writing to create a plausible experience for the reader. Lanie has published several novels, novellas, and short stories. She is an avid flash fiction fan and loves the challenge of writing an entire story in just a few words, participating in contests to improve her skill, and having many of her short works published. In her free time, Lanie enjoys concerts with her brother and 5K races with her son and close friends.Lanie tells us about the five-year in the making (unofficial) world record-breaking 81 Words Flash Fiction Anthology of 1,000 81 word stories one of which is Lanie’s! We go on to discuss what is flash fiction and the challenges of writing in that medium.Lanie explains how she uses an exercise of being the best bad guy you can to write villains. Yes, it’s as fun as it sounds!We chat about Lanie’s use of fairy tales and folklore for inspiration and retelling them for a modern audience without losing the impact of the theme and of course giving it a feminist bent. In that vein, Joy wanted to know about her series, Bestienmörder which is influenced by the Brothers Grimm. Brenda reminds us that the late Angela Carter had a talent for setting fairy tales on the head in similar ways to what Lanie does. We talk about Lanie’s very engaging blog and how she keeps consistent and interesting posts coming. Lanie shares what inspires her and her process.Lanie also hosts the #MCChat (main character chat) on Twitter every other Tuesday night. Listen to find out what it is, how to participate, and how it can help you in your writing. Lanie reads to us from her horror novel Salvagium. Lanie can be found here:Web site: https://meligoodell.com/On twitter at: @LanieG321On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msgfindingme/Order Bestienmörder here: https://amzn.to/3gEsltqOrder Salvagium here: https://amzn.to/3LpEO2wOrder 81 Words Flash Fiction Anthology here:  https://amzn.to/34xCWUGFind out more about the late Angela Carter here: https://www.angelacarter.co.uk/Find out more about Lanie's editor Jen Ownbey here: https://jenownbey.com/Brenda Tolian is here: https://brendatolian.com/andJoy Yehle is here: https://www.joyyehle.com/**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

On this episode of the Burial Plot, we spent some time with writer Patty Tomsky!Tomsky works in journalism as a copywriter and editor. Her work has been published in Kota Press, Paterson Literary Review, Small Change News, U.S. 1 Worksheets, FemZine UK and elsewhere. She is a two-time recipient (honorable mention and Third Place) of the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Prize; was included in the Adirondack Center for the Arts Poetry Village 2020 public poetry installation at Saranac Lake; is included in Story Cities: A City Guide for the Imagination from Arachne Press (2018) and the anthology No Spider Harmed in the Making of this Book Arachne Press (2020); was awarded a Pikes Peak Arts Council grant for Rock n Roll Hootchie Koo, a rock-based, multimedia poetry reading and art installation; published Take Back the Night (2017) an LGBTQIA paranormal adventure about a possessed Bowie-esque rock star and a concert at the end of the world. She won the jury prize for Commonwheel's gallery show, Responding to Climate Change Through Art, with her chapbook, Elementals. Her non-fiction books include How to Sell, Minimalism in the Home and Customer Service Magic. She holds an MFA in Fiction with a minor in CNF at the Mile High MFA at Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She lives in Colorado Springs with a striped cat, a pekepom, a partner, the rare friendly teen and plants she barely keeps alive. To find out more, visit her at- www.Pattytomsky.comIf you loved the story she read (BOY WE DID!!) you can find the book here: https://arachnepress.com/books/short-stories/story-cities/Brenda is here: https://brendatolian.com/Joy is here: https://www.joyyehle.com/**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the Podcasters. **When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

On this episode of the Burial Plot, we spent some time with—Josh Schlossberg (Publisher/Editor) and Michael Picco (Writer). They shared the process of assembling a book, picking the artwork for the cover and the stories contained within. We discuss the traditions of Jewish storytelling and how modern iterations of those stories are told in 2021. The stories contained within the book span across centuries from slavery to pogroms to the Holocaust to antisemitism.“Whether it's pirate rabbis or demon-slaying Bible queens, concentration camp vampires or beloved, fearless bubbies, THE JEWISH BOOK OF HORROR offers you twenty-two dark tales about the culture, history, and folklore of the Jewish people” (DHC). To find out more about Josh Schlossberg, visit: https://joshsworstnightmare.com To find out more about Michael Picco visit: https://www.michaelpicco.comTo Purchase The Jewish Book of Horror visit: Godless- https://godless.com/products/the-jewish-book-of-horror-edited-by-josh-schlossberg-1Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/Jewish-Book-Horror-Daniel-Braum/dp/1734191775 Barns & Noble- https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-jewish-book-of-horror-josh-schlossberg/1140202675  For More information about the Denver Horror Collective visit: https://denverhorror.com The Burial Plot would also like to Congratulate Josh Schlossberg on his HAG Award WIN for his novella Malinae! Find it  here: https://godless.com/products/malinae-by-josh-schlossberg?_pos=1&_sid=3ceb9aec6&_ss=rFor more about the Horror Authors Guild go here: https://www.haguild.com/Brenda is here: https://brendatolian.com/Joy is here: https://www.joyyehle.com/**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the Podcasters. **When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

On this episode of The Burial Plot we got to spend time with Bobby Crew!Bobby, a Denver native, has been writing horror since elementary school. Due to his twisted imagination, his parents thought they were raising a serial killer, but thankfully he chose to keep the killing on paper only, allegedly. Bobby founded an Indie Horror publishing and media company, The Horror Crew Productions, which embodies all aspects of horror from the written word, to events, podcasts, and photoshoots with a special focus on LGBTQ horror. His work has appeared in numerous publications including the best-selling anthology Terror at 5280’. His short story collection Dining with Devils was released in 2020.Bobby tells us about his unusual pets before telling us about Horror Crew Productions and his big plans for it. The website is amazing and worth a visit.We discuss LGBTQ horror and the focus of The Horror Crew Production creating and sharing stories that don't "other" this community and giving voice to authors.Bobby shares his creative process and how he goes about spinning his terrifying tales. He shares with us that he is working on screenplays for many of the stories in Dining With Devils! Yay!Bobby reads from his work Lilly's Love and talks to us about the novel he is currently working on based on his short story Helping Hands.Find out more about Bobby Crew and the Horror Crew Productions here: https://www.thehorrorcrew.com/To find Dining With Devils go here: https://amzn.to/31CE3R9Find Brenda here: https://brendatolian.com/Find Joy here: https://www.joyyehle.com/**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the Podcasters.**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

In this episode, we are honored to speak with academic, sci-fi, and dark fantasy writer, Elana Gomel.Elana Gomel has taught and researched English literature and cultural studies at Tel-Aviv University, Princeton, Stanford, Venice International University, and the University of Hong Kong. She is currently dividing her time between California and Tel-Aviv. Elana is the author of five academic books and numerous peer-reviewed articles on posthumanism, science fiction, Victorian literature, and serial killers. Her fantasy, horror, and science fiction stories have appeared in numerous publications, including Apex Magazine, New Horizons, and The Fantasist. Elana’s stories have been featured in several award-winning anthologies, including Zion's Fiction, Apex Book of World Science Fiction, and People of the Book.Elana’s first novel A Tale of Three Cities was published in 2013, followed by her novella Dreaming in the Dark in 2017. In 2018 she published her first collection of short stories Un/home and her dark fantasy novel The Hungry Ones. In 2019 she published her sci-fi hybrid horror novel The Cryptids. Most recently, she signed a contract with Vernacular Books for her novel Nightwood. When she is not busy writing or teaching, Elana is on a plane headed somewhere far away and exotic in search of new monsters. We talk to Elana about her soon-to-be-released tribute to California, Nightwood from Vernacular Books. Elana shares her thoughts on the intersection, or not, of her academic work and her creative works.  She writes and publishes frequently and we wanted to know how she manages her time .Elana explains her world-driven writing. We were thrilled to hear that the monsters are her favorites and the surprising place that the inspiration for them comes. Elana won the 2020 Gravity Award for “Where the Streets Have No Name”, we asked her about the winning story and about the award. She shares a bit about her process for writing a piece and how long it takes her. In addition to Nightwood, Elana’s novella Little Sister is coming out on October 15 from Crystal Lake Publishing. Elana shares her childhood memories of the USSR, KBG visits, the strong women in her family, and the forgotten history that inspired the story.  We chatted about her piece The Niddah as her response to the pandemic and what we can learn from it.Find out more about Elana and her work here:https://www.citiesoflightanddarkness.comand here:https://www.amazon.com/Elana-GomelFind some of her works here:The Niddah from Apex Magazinehttps://apex-magazine.com/the-niddah/Tanri from Of Metal and Magichttps://ofmetalandmagicpublishing.wordpress.com/tanri/Pareidolia from Frost Zone Zinehttps://frostzonezi**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

In this episode, we are thrilled to be hosting partners in fright, Nick Diak and Michele Brittany.Nick Diak is a podcaster, writer, and pop culture scholar. His areas of expertise include sword and sandal films, Italian exploitation films, industrial and synthwave music, and horror and HP Lovecraft studies. His first edited book was The New Peplum: Essays on Sword and Sandal Films and Television Programs since the 1990s. Michele Brittany is a writer, editor, podcaster, photographer, and independent scholar. Her interests include spy cinema, horror studies, and mummy representation in popular culture. Her first edited book was James Bond and Popular Culture, followed by the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Horror in Space: Critical Essays on a Film Subgenre. Together they host the H.P. Lovecast Podcast, co-created and co-chair the annual Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference, and have co-edited Horror Literature from Gothic to Post-Modern: Critical Essays. They reside in Arizona, with each other, and their kitties Algernon and Cecily.Nick and Michele share the lowdown of their podcast Lovecast Podcast and their experiences as podcasters.We talk about the Southwest Popular/American Culture Association and the other regional conferences. Find out about those here: https://pcaaca.org/regional-conferencesWe talk about their creation and co-chair work on the Ann Radcliffe Academic Conference and their work with the Horror Writers Association. Nick and Michelle share with us their thoughts on the importance of academia to the horror genre at large.Michele shares her take on the genre of Space Horror, and Nick tells us about his Rene Girardian application to Lovecraft and his WIP regarding his theories. Nick Diak can be found at nickdiak.com Michele Brittany can be found at michelebrittany.comTheir other podcast, Scholars from the Edge of Time is here: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/herculesinvictus/2020/12/25/scholars-from-the-edge-of-timeBrenda is at brendatolian.comJoy is at joyyehle.comWorks mentioned:Horror Literature from Gothic to Post-Modern: Critical EssaysThe New Peplum: Essays on Sword and Sandal Films and Television Programs Since the 1990sJames Bond and Popular Culture: Essays on the Influence of the Fictional SuperspyHorror in Space: Critical Essays on a Film SubgenreCaliban by Garth Ennis**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply a**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

In this episode of The Burial Plot we have dug up author Sarah J Dhue.Sarah was born and raised in the Alton/Godfrey area of Illinois.  Her first love is writing and she’s been at it since elementary school.  She self-publishes her creative fiction and writes mostly Horror and Paranormal fiction, with a little bit of Science Fiction.  She completed her first book in the summer of 2010.  That book, For Two Cold Minutes, was first printed locally in 2012, and finally became her first self-published book in August 2014.  Sarah has participated in NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) as well as Camp NaNoWriMo for many years.  In November 2017, her novel Monsters was in the International Miami Book Fair.  Her novel, Star Crossed, was her first major genre departure from her typical Horror, Paranormal, and Science Fiction into the realm of Romance.  As well as her self-published books, her writing has been featured in her high school and college literary journals.  Outside of academia, she has short stories in Volumes 3 and 4 of Lulu’s Share Your Scare Anthology.While writing is Sarah’s first love, she has degrees in Computer Graphics and Web Design and designs all of her own book covers.  Outside of school and work, she is a coffee enthusiast who loves going to independent shops in her local area and when she travels – which she loves to do – checking out all of the cool atmospheres and delicious coffee they have to offer.  She’s an animal lover, enjoys playing video games, and believes in supporting artists of all kinds/mediums from all over the world!We pick her brain on all things self-publishing, including an overview of the process that Sarah goes through to unleash her works on the world. We get some social media marketing tips, in-person events, and the science of using emojis. Sarah shares with us her desire and efforts to support other authors and artists.She gives us an overview of her experience with NaNoWriMo and Camp NaNoWriMo and why she feels it is a valuable exercise for writers.We talk about her journey into cross-genre writing and her book Demented that is officially associated with game giant Nintendo.Sarah’s book Lake Vautour has a compelling and personal backstory to its creation as well as a personal connection to Brenda! Sarah reads an excerpt from this creepy, vulture-infested-horror-who-dunnit. Sarah can be found at:https://www.sarahjdhuephotos.com/more-writingand on social media at:https://www.facebook.com/SarahJDhueAuthor/https://twitter.com/Sarah_iWriteMore on NaNoWriMo and Camp NaNoWriMo https://nanowrimo.org/Brenda can be found at:https://brendatolian.com/Joy can be found at:https://www.joyyehle.com/**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

In this episode, we have Angela Sylvaine. Angela is a self-proclaimed cheerful goth who still believes in monsters.  She writes primarily horror, science fiction, fantasy, and young adult. She has published one Novella, CHOPPING SPREE, and many short stories in various magazines and anthologies.She grew up in North Dakota and holds degrees in psychology and philosophy from the University of North Dakota. After marrying her high school sweetheart, they moved to Colorado and now live on the front range of the Rockies with their three cats.Angela is a member of the Horror Writers Association, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers,  Pikes Peak Writers, and the Denver Horror Collective.We talk about familiars, the importance of mentors, and the hardest things about writing and publishing. Angela discusses why Not All Monsters was one of her favorite anthologies that she is included in and tells us why editor, Sara Tantlinger was pivotal to the Bram Stoker Finalist anthology's success. We chat about the appeal of writing and reading novellas (Brenda's favorite dessert!). We also dig into why the slasher trope is so much fun.Angela reads from her novella Chopping Spree that is part of the Rewind or Die Series.Angela shares what's next. Look for Welcome to the Funhouse and Angela's story The Cyclone Sisters' Travelling Circus .Angela can be found at https://angelasylvaine.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/sylvaine_angelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/angela_sylvaine/Joy is at www.joyyehle.comBrenda is at www.brendatolian.comOther links:Terror at 5280'Consumed: Tales Inspired by the Wendigo**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. *Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the Podcasters.**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

In this episode, we are very excited to host the talented Amy Grech.Amy Grech has sold over 100 stories to various anthologies and magazines including:  A New York State of Fright, Apex Magazine, Dead Harvest, Flashes of Hope, Gorefest, Hell’s Heart, Hell’s Highway, Hell’s Mall, Needle Magazine, Punk Noir Magazine, Scare You To Sleep, Tales from the Canyons of the Damned, Tales from The Lake Vol. 3, The One That Got Away, Thriller Magazine, and many more.We get her to tell us about her secret to staying so productive and turning out amazing story after amazing story. We chat about women as villains and get some pointers on writing dialogue, among other things! Amy reads from her piece, Cold Comfort, available now in the Bram Stoker Award winning, The One That Got Away: Women of Horror Anthology Volume 3Amy Grech can be found at:https://www.crimsonscreams.com/https://twitter.com/amy_grechJoy Yehlewww.joyyehle.comBrenda Tolianwww.brendatolian.comWorks Mentioned in Episode:The One That Got Away: Women of Horror Anthology Volume 3Hills Like White Elephants by Ernest HemingwayThey're Made Out of Meat and 5 Other All-Talk Tales by Terry Bissson*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views of the Podcasters.**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission that will be used to continue to bring our audience great horror content. **When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.

In this episode of The Burial Plot we get to speak with Erin Michelle Gibes. Erin Michelle Gibes is a writer, certified book coach, & project manager for speculative fiction writers, including horror writers. Her specialty is helping writers with structure, pacing, worldbuilding, and staying true to their instincts as storytellers. As a victim/survivor of abuse, Erin has developed a fascination with power dynamics and how they work, along with a deep commitment to upending them at every level—especially in the world of publishing.  Erin tells us about her book coaching practice and how she empowers authors to make their writing the best it can be. We discuss what the relationship looks like between coach and author and how it differs from other author service relationships. We delve into the power dynamics in publishing and the effect it has on authors, but particularly authors outside of the power dynamics. We also chat about women writing and using their trauma in the horror genre. Erin Michelle Gibes can be found at:www.erinwritesmagic.comFor more on Fiyahcon 2021: https://theconvention.fiyahlitmag.com/ Joy is at joyyyehle.comAndBrenda is at brendatolian.com**When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.*Disclaimer: Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the Podcasters. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the podcasters.