Best Grady Hendrix Podcasts (2024)

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Guest Grady Hendrix! (My Best Friend's Exorcism - How to Sell a Haunted House) 1:00:39

2h ago1:00:39

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to New York Times bestselling horror writer Grady Hendrix (My Best Friend's Exorcism, How to Sell a Haunted House) about how he started his career, why and how he writes so many women characters, and the role of grief in his storytelling. Also, hints about his upcoming new novel, Witchcraft for Wayward Gir…

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Guest Justina Ireland! (Star Wars: The High Republic, Dread Nation) 1:04:58

3h ago1:04:58

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Steve and Tananarive talk to NY Times bestselling author Justina Ireland, author of Dread Nation (YA horror) and one of the story architects of Star Wars: The High Republic. She talks about taking up writing later in life, YA horror, writing for established IP, working in her first television writers' room for the Netflix series House of Usher unde…

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Actor & Writer: Marc Sheffler Joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast 1:08:34

42m ago1:08:34

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Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Marc Sheffler to the show! Marc is an actor, writer, and producer. Marc starred in the iconic 1972 film, The Last House on the Left, directed by Wes Craven. He has also written scripts for several TV specials and series, including Harry and the Hendersons, and the iconic 80’s sitcoms Who’s the B…

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Audio from Aug 14th, with Christopher Rowe & James Chambers 55:24

2h ago55:24

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Here’s the audio from the August 14, 2024 Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, with guests Christopher Rowe & James Chambers and guest co-host Mercurio D. Rivera. We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! Christopher Rowe Christopher Rowe was born in Kentucky and lives there still. Neither of these fact…

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FANTASIA FILM FESTIVAL 2024: Witchboard, 4 PM, The Soul Eater & The Dead Thing 40:05

24m ago40:05

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For two weeks, the Development Hell podcast discusses some of the scariest and wildest horror movies to premiere at the 2024 Fantasia Film Festival. On this episode, we are joined by Dread Central staff writer Chad Collins to discuss Witchboard, 4 PM, The Soul Eater & The Dead Thing, Join us again next week as we cover two more films from the Fanta…

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Spooky Doings: Religious Horror 56:31

4d ago56:31

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On this episode, Chelsea & Rick discuss religious themed horror movies in a loose & freeform way that wasn't encouraged by either of their religious upbringing. Of course, we start with The Exorcist & follow it up with The Exorcism Of Emily Rose, The Prophecy, Frailty, Fallen, The Vigil, Saint Maud, The Omen remake, Immaculate & more. We also get i…

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Director: John D Hancock Joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast 51:09

6d ago51:09

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Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome John D Hancock to the show! John is a director and writer. A few of his projects include the films “Suspended Animation”, “Weeds”, “Bang the Drum Slowly”, and “Let’s Scare Jessica to Death”. In this episode, John shares with us his memories of the cult classic “Let’s Scare Jessica to Death” and …

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Author Jeff Lindsay! On Dreaming Dexter and the Dark Side of Fame 1:09:04

1d ago1:09:04

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to bestselling author Jeff Lindsay, creator of the iconic character of Dexter Morgan in his eight-book series that began with DARKLY DREAMING DEXTER. He also recently published books in his Riley Wolfe series (THE FOURTH RULE). On how he created his serial killer character, the unexpected success of Dexter…

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50th Episode! Author: John Carter Stell Joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast 1:06:58

5d ago1:06:58

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Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome John Carter Stell to the show! John is a historian and an author. He has written multiple books in the Tracy Brubaker mystery series as well as the books “Psychos! Sickos! Sequels!: Horror Films of the 1980s” and “Maryland Monster Movie Memories: Baltimore-Washington Area Horror Hosts and More!”…

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On Creating Unforgettable Characters! 54:31

15d ago54:31

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive celebrate their 26th wedding anniversary and give tips on how to create characters that spring to life! Learn more about characterization from Steve and Tananarive at their hybrid writing workshop in Southern California on Aug. 24th. More info at www.writerwebinar.com. LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakp…

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Spooky Doings: Maxxxine with Angelica Florio 58:26

10d ago58:26

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Angelica Florio returns to the podcast to discuss the end of Ti West's trilogy. We go HEAVY ON THE SPOILERS giving flowers to Mia Goth, Giancarlo Esposito, Larry Fessenden & the rest of the cast. Also, Angelica explains what brat summer is, we talk about religious upbringings, giallos, daddy issues & more! Please subscribe, review & give us that 5 …

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Author: Frank Saverio Joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast 54:05

12d ago54:05

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Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Frank Saverio to the show! Frank is the author of over 50 crime, non-fiction, and science fiction novels. He also writes under the pseudonyms Frank Zafiro and Frank Scalise. In this episode, Frank shares with us his love for science fiction and how he got started with writing. Later, Frank delve…

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James Wan's LEATHERFACE (Summertime Rewind Part IV) [with Girl, That's Scary] 51:53

27d ago51:53

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Summer is back with a vengeance. And while everyone deserves a bit of vacation, to keep Development Hell fans satiated, we're rewinding back to some of our best and hottest summer-themed episodes! Final episode: JAMES WAN'S LEATHERFACE Around 2006, James Wan and Stephen Susco were approached to develop a new Texas Chainsaw Massacre film for Twisted…

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It's Kamala Harris for President! The Power of Twists in Storytelling 58:48

19d ago58:48

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the surprise rise of Vice President Kamala Harris as the presumptive Democratic nominee for president as a "plot twist" -- and how plot twists in narratives can create excitement both in real life and in storytelling. Tananarive also talks about how she came up with her biggest plot twist in her nove…

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Audio from July 10th, with Nat Cassidy & A.T. Sayre 48:06

28d ago48:06

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Here’s the audio from the July 10, 2024 Fantastic Fiction at KGB reading series, with guests Nat Cassidy & A.T. Sayre. Hot night, hot crowd, hot readings! We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! Nat Cassidy Nat Cassidy’s horror novels Mary and Nestlings were featured on best-of lists from Esquire, Harper…

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Director: Joshua Kennedy Joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast 55:48

1M ago55:48

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Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Joshua Kennedy to the show! Josh is an award-winning, independent film director and actor! He has directed several films including “Dracula AD 2015” and “House of the Gorgon”. In this episode, Josh shares his love of horror, his films, and his memories of working with several iconic Hammer Horro…

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SLEEPAWAY CAMP 4: THE SURVIVOR [Summertime Rewind 56:59

1M ago56:59

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Summer is back with a vengeance. And while everyone deserves a bit of vacation, to keep Development Hell fans satiated, we're rewinding back to some of our best and hottest summer-themed episodes! Third up: SLEEPAWAY CAMP 4: THE SURVIVOR Ever wonder what really happened to the murderous maniac Angela Baker? Well, same. This episode tackles the semi…

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Spooky Doings: Bishop Kaun 36:26

25d ago36:26

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Spooky Doings would like to thank All Elite Wrestling for this episode. Rick talks with former Ring Of Honor 6 man tag champion Bishop Kaun about his love of horror. We talk about when he first fell in love with the genre, if it influences his in ring work, some of his favorite films, his appreciation of practical effects & more. We also discuss ho…

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Frankenstein & the Rare Book Market: Edward G Pettit Joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast 58:38

1M ago58:38

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Please join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome back Edward G. Pettit to the show! Edward is the Sunstein Senior Manager of Public Programs at the Rosenbach Museum & Library in Philadelphia. He is an expert on Edgar Allan Poe, and the man who created the very popular online programs, Sundays with Dracula, Sundays with Frankenstein, and many m…

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Joe Dante and John Hughes' JAWS 3, PEOPLE 0 [Summertime Rewind] 45:44

1M ago45:44

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Summer is back with a vengeance. And while everyone deserves a bit of vacation, to keep Development Hell fans satiated, we're rewinding back to some of our best and hottest summer-themed episodes! Second up: JOE DANTE'S JAWS 3, PEOPLE 0 Jaws 3 almost looked just a little bit different. Joe Dante was once in talks to direct a Jaws spoof by screenwri…

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Best of Lifewriting: Guest Maureen Ryan (Burn It Down!) - Horrors in Hollywood 1:27:22

1M ago1:27:22

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive welcome Vanity Fair contributing editor Maureen Ryan, author of the book everyone in Hollywood is reading -- BURN IT DOWN: Power, Complicity, and a Call for Change in Hollywood. They talk about why she wrote her book exposing Hollywood's ugly underbelly, the WGA strike, the sad demise of "Sleepy Hollow" and the…

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Actors: Cuyle Carvin & Robert Michael Ryan Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast 1:10:41

1M ago1:10:41

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Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Cuyle Carvin and Robert Michael Ryan to the show! Both of our guests are very talented actors and filmmakers. Cuyle and Robert also have a production company ~ Salem House Films ~ that has brought us the films “Ouija Witch” and “Dolls”. Listen in as Cuyle shares his interest in horror and gives us some…

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The Greatest FRIDAY THE 13TH Sequel Never Made [with Jinx] 1:17:26

2M ago1:17:26

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Summer is back with a vengeance. And while everyone deserves a bit of vacation, to keep Development Hell fans satiated, we're rewinding back to some of our best and hottest summer-themed episodes! First up: NICK ANTOSCA'S FRIDAY THE 13TH: THE GREATEST FRIDAY SEQUEL NEVER MADE A few years back, iconic author Jason 'Jinx' Jenkins and I were gobsmacke…

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Spooky Doings: Prequels 55:46

2M ago55:46

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Chelsea & Rick talk about some of their favorite prequels & how difficult it is to pull them off & make the stakes matter on this SPOILER heavy episode. We discuss Final Destination 5, Red Dragon, Orphan: First Kill, The Nun & Saw X! We also get into last year's SAG/AFTRA strike, Devon Sewa being our president, Chelsea's middle school sleepovers, c…

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Pod People, Convents & Donald Sutherland ~ With Bruce & Tracy 54:21

1M ago54:21

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Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as Bruce and Tracy have a Horror Movie Discussion! In this episode, Bruce and Tracy pay homage to the legendary Donald Sutherland and discuss the 1978 classic film “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”. Later in the hour, they share their thoughts on the new 2024 movie release “Immaculate”. Please make sure you are follo…

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Craft Lessons from A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE (Spoiler free) 59:15

1M ago59:15

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive unpack the new film starring Lupita Nyong'o, A QUIET PLACE: DAY ONE. It's breaking box office records for the Quiet Place franchise, and for good reason. With shades of 28 DAYS LATER, CHILDREN OF MEN and THE GIRL WITH ALL THE GIFTS, this new horror film is both an action-packed story of a horror apocalypse and …

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REVIVAL [Stephen King Unseen Part IV] 50:00

1M ago50:00

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DEVELOPMENT HELL presents STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, a 4-part limited audio series unearthing lost, canceled, and troubled adaptations from the Master of Horror. Part IV: REVIVAL For the series finale of STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, we take a shocking look at one of the darkest King stories yet to receive an adaptation. REVIVAL was published in 2014, and there h…

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Vampires & Frankenstein: Gary D. Rhodes in Conversation with The Ghostly Gallery Podcast 1:01:17

2M ago1:01:17

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Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome back Gary D. Rhodes to the show! Gary is a writer, filmmaker, and film historian. Gary has written numerous books on the horror film industry and is an expert on the career of Bela Lugosi. Several of his books include: “Lugosi: His Life in Films, on Stage, and in the Hearts of Horror Lovers”, “Becoming…

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Best of Lifewriting: Paul Tremblay! (Horror Movie, Cabin at the End of the World) 55:22

2M ago55:22

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk to horror writer Paul G. Tremblay about what it's like to have your novel (The Cabin at the End of the World) adapted into a major film by a major director, M. Night Shyamalan (Knock at the Cabin). Tremblay talks about why he loves horror, his choice to make his protagonists a queer married couple and thei…

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THE LONG WALK [Stephen King Unseen Part III] 57:59

2M ago57:59

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DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, a 4-part limited audio series unearthing lost and troubled adaptations from the Master of Horror. Part III: THE LONG WALK Written under the Richard Bachman pen name, THE LONG WALK is a dystopian horror drama surrounding a group of 100 teenage boys who participate in a brutal competition that will l…

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Audio from June 12th, with Grady Hendrix & Bracken MacLeod 51:29

2M ago51:29

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The following audio was recorded live at the KGB Bar on June 12, 2024, with guests Grady Hendrix & Bracken MacLeod. We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! Grady Hendrix Grady Hendrix is the New York Times-bestselling author of How To Sell a Haunted House, The Final Girl Support Group, My Best Friend’s…

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Spooky Doings: Under Paris 59:45

2M ago59:45

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On this episode, Chelsea & Rick discuss the new sharksploitation flick Under Paris & their different opinions of the film. We explain why our reluctant shark correspondents weren't part of this chat, the environmentalist characters in the movie, the characters Rick refers to as "sea pigs", 1 of whom Chelsea develops a romantic attachment to, evolut…

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Author: Grady Hendrix Joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast 51:10

2M ago51:10

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Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Grady Hendrix to the show! Grady is the bestselling author of such books as “How To Sell A Haunted House”, “My Best Friend’s Exorcism”, “The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires”, and “Paperbacks From Hell”. Listen in as Grady discusses his books and shares insights with us about becoming an …

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On Thriving with New Opportunities and Challenges 40:11

2M ago40:11

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the joys and challenges of stretching our self image as creators: Steve has a job opportunity in a new field, and they're both working toward co-directing their first short films! How even good news can be stressful, and how to maintain the tools to thrive no matter what we're facing. LEAVE US A VOIC…

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THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON [Stephen King Unseen Part II] 1:00:50

2M ago1:00:50

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DEVELOPMENT HELL returns with STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, a 4-part limited audio series unearthing lost and troubled adaptations from the Master of Horror. In Part II of STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, we get lost in the woods of New England and uncover the yet-unmade cinematic adaptation of his book THE GIRL WHO LOVED TOM GORDON. Published in 1999, this Stephen Kin…

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Universal Studios Horror Classics: A Conversation with Dan Day Jr. & The Ghostly Gallery Podcast 1:13:27

2M ago1:13:27

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Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Dan Day Jr. back to the show! Dan is a blogger, writer, and Horror Film Historian. Listen in as we chat with Dan about some of the horror classics from Universal Studios in the 1930s. A few of the films include “Dracula” (1931), “Frankenstein” (1931), and “The Black Cat” (1934). Remember to check out D…

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THE DARK TOWER TV Series [Stephen King Unseen Part I] 1:07:53

2M ago1:07:53

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Development Hell returns with STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, a new 4-part limited audio series unearthing lost and troubled adaptations from the Master of Horror. In Part I of STEPHEN KING UNSEEN, we look at the past, present, and future of unmade THE DARK TOWER adaptations. Largely considered Stephen King's magnum opus, THE DARK TOWER is an eight-part serie…

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Best of Lifewriting: On Keeping It Short! (The Joy and Power of Short Stories and Short Scripts) 56:51

2M ago56:51

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive break down why writers of all levels should embrace short stories and short scripts, whether it's to learn craft faster or to get published or produced sooner. They also discuss their first collaboration, a short story named "Danger Word" that also became their first short film: www.dangerwordfilm.com. LEAVE US…

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Spooky Doings: Grady Hendrix 59:42

3M ago59:42

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On this we've episode exhumed from the vault, Chelsea & I chat with author & screenwriter, Grady Hendrix! We discuss which parts of his books, My Best Friend's Exorcism & We Sold Our Souls scared us most, Satanic Panic, directed by Chelsea Stardust, how he's his own harshest critic, the after life, Rick's holy war on Ikea in regards to Horrorstor, …

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In Conversation with Composer: Kirk Hazen and The Ghostly Gallery Podcast 1:05:34

2M ago1:05:34

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Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome Kirk Hazen to the show! Kirk is a music composer and horror historian. In tonight’s episode, he shares his love of the horror genre. Kirk discusses his music, and chats about some great films by John Carpenter, and David Cronenberg, as well as other fantastic flicks! Please make sure to check out Kirk’…

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Tananarive Won a Stoker Award for The Reformatory! (When History is the Monster) 1:11:04

2M ago1:11:04

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In this episode, Tananarive opens up about why it was so difficult for her to write her novel, THE REFORMATORY, and why it was such a thrill to win Best Novel at The Bram Stoker Awards -- the first Black author to win Best Novel! How she motivated herself to write a difficult novel based on her family history while juggling parenthood and screenpla…

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Queen of the Damned 1:12:36

3M ago1:12:36

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Vampire evolution ground to a standstill in the '80s, then a woman appeared who completely changed everything we thought about vampires. With the power of her pen, she made vampires less about disease, and more about sex. Today, every vampire lives in the shadow of our Queen of the Damned, Anne Rice. Bestselling author, Grady Hendrix, continues his…

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On the Writer's Juggling Act - Working on Multiple Projects! 53:18

3M ago53:18

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the necessity of working on multiple creative projects and share their tips on how they juggle writing scripts and books. Join Tananarive's list at tananarivelist.com - or Steve's list at stevenbarneslist.com LEAVE US A VOICEMAIL at https://www.speakpipe.com/LifewritingPodcast (We might play your mes…

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Spooky Doings: Current Scream Queens 50:45

3M ago50:45

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On this episode, Chelsea & Rick give figurative flowers to the current batch of scream queens that are tearing it up on screen! We sing the praises of Sydney Sweeney, Jessica Rothe, Samara Weaving, Melissa Barrera, Kathryn Newton & Jenna Ortega. We didn't realize how much love we'd give to the Radio Silence players. It Just ended up like that. We a…

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Red Death and Vampires on The 40th Episode of the Ghostly Gallery Podcast! 59:53

3M ago59:53

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Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as Bruce and Tracy have a Horror Movie Discussion! In this episode, Bruce and Tracy pay homage to the legendary Roger Corman and discuss the 1964 classic film “The Masque of the Red Death”. Later in the hour, they share their thoughts on the new 2024 movie release “Abigail”. Please make sure you are following The Gh…

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Audio from May 8th, with John Wiswell & Anya Johanna DeNiro 38:53

3M ago38:53

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The following audio was recorded live at the KGB Bar on May 8, 2024, with guests John Wiswell & Anya Johanna DeNiro. We need your help to stay funded! Support the reading series by clicking here! John Wiswell John Wiswell’s novel Someone You Can Build A Nest In was published by DAW Books in April and received starred reviews in Library Journ…

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Best of Lifewriting - Nisi Shawl! (Kinning, Everfair) On Friendship with Octavia E. Butler 52:41

3M ago52:41

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In this episode from March of 2023, Steve and Tananarive talk to award-winning author Nisi Shawl (KINNING, EVERFAIR) about the anthology they published, NEW SUNS 2, featuring speculative fiction from marginalized writers - including a story, "Supptertime," from Tananarive! Nisi also talks about the journey from a fangirl to friend of the late Octav…

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Author ~ Tom Deady Joins The Ghostly Gallery Podcast ~ Episode 39 59:09

3M ago59:09

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Join The Ghostly Gallery Podcast as we welcome author and horror genre enthusiast, Tom Deady to the show! Tom is the 2016 Bram Stoker Award-winning author for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. A few of his novels include “Haven”, “Eternal Darkness”, “Of Men and Monsters”, and his newest release “Those Left Behind”. Listen in as Tom discusses h…

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"So Be It! See To It!" Success Hacks for Writers 56:08

3M ago56:08

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In this episode, Steve and Tananarive talk about the practices that have helped them succeed as writers. They discusses Steve's late friend Octavia E. Butler's use of Napoleon Hill's THINK AND GROW RICH and the practices and affirmations that helped her become such an influential author despite the odds. And how you can use the same hacks to find s…

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Spooky Doings: Horror Movies About Making Movies with Max Bank 57:04

4M ago57:04

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Max Bank returns to the show to talk with Chelsea & Rick about horror movies about making movies! We chat about New Nightmare, Starry Eyes, Mute Witness, Urban Legend: Final Cut, The Last House On Dead End Street, One Cut Of The Dead, Peeping Tom & The Taking Of Deborah Logan. We also discuss Max performing improv with Spooky Doings, Rick's dislike…

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