Best Indie Horror Rising Podcasts (2024)

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2048 AM Voices in the Wood 4: I Don't Remember What My Mom's Face Looks Like 1:23:38

2h ago1:23:38

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Content Warnings for this episode: religious themes, isolation, depression, job anxiety, memory loss, grief, body horror, forced human transformation ------------------------------------------------ I know the stress is starting to get to you Lil Harry, maybe it’s time to take a break. There’s always tomorrow…right? If you have something you want t…

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Oak King Holly King by Sebastian Nothwell / Queer Romance Fantasy 20:46

3h ago20:46

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Author of queer historical fiction and fantasy books Sebastian Nothwell carved out time to discuss the brilliant book that is Oak King Holly King. We had a blast discussing all things surrounding it and all things surrounding his works. About the book: Shrike, the Butcher of Blackthorn, is a legendary warrior of the fae realms. When he wins a tourn…

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0354: Tabletop Game Design ‘Your Turn’ with Scott Rogers 1:01:51

1h ago1:01:51

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Magic Mind is offering a saving of 48% for unchained listeners. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! Give that brain a boost and start your day with Magic Mind. Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.magicmind.com/DEVUNCHAINED20⁠⁠⁠ About this episode:Scott Rogers with over 25 years in the game industry and an accomplished author drops by on the show …

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Screw You Van Gogh by Jeff Howard / YA Fiction 22:05

41m ago22:05

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Author Jeff Howard has heightened the importance of mental awareness among teens by ways of this incredible book Screw You Van Gogh. I loved discussing his approach and intentions for this book as well as the female friendships among teens. This is definitely an episode to check out if you're a YA indie author, or just an indie author! About the bo…

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2048 AM Voices in the Wood 3: This Doesn't Even Feel Real 1:44:19

7d ago1:44:19

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Content Warnings for this episode: religious themes, isolation, depression, anxiety, memory loss, body horror, forced human transformation, mental illness, mentions of drug and alcohol use, mentions of death, mentions of working and driving under the influence, derealization, allusions to homophobia/transphobia -------------------------------------…

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0353: Roundtable News | Concord and AAA Games Failure to Launch 1:03:21

15m ago1:03:21

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Magic Mind is offering a saving of 48% for unchained listeners. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! Give that brain a boost and start your day with Magic Mind. Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://www.magicmind.com/DEVUNCHAINED20⁠⁠⁠ About this episode:From the horrific Sony exclusive Concord and bug-filled Star Wars: Outlaws, when people hear AAA most…

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Nightmares From the Gray by Joey Powell / YA Dark Fantasy 20:54

1d ago20:54

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Author Joey Powell is a true force! Our discussion was so much fun and his book just clicked with all the elements that would make a fantastic read. You don't want to miss this episode! And definitely check out Mad Axe Media where his platform for indie authors is a great jump to join a community! About the book: Something is lurking in the underbe…

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Birthright of Scars: Rising by Laurisa Brandt / Sci-Fi Fantasy 16:00

14d ago16:00

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Inspired by Tron series, author Laurisa Brandt discusses her writing projects and how her first book turned into two. We discussed her writing styles as well as how busy she's been since publishing her first book! About the book: Falling in love with his bounty hunter was never part of the plan. After the Kobalt empire spent decades suppressing Pyr…

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2048 AM Voices in the Wood 2: I Hope You Never Find Peace 1:32:47

40m ago1:32:47

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Content Warnings for this episode: religious themes, isolation, depression, anxiety, memory loss, body horror, forced human transformation, mental illness ------------------------------------------------ The Sublime is a weird place. Weird things happen to people and their lives get changed for the worse at the drop of a hat. You have to watch what…

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Limitless Roads Cafe by Samantha Picaro / YA Contemporary 14:40

1h ago14:40

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Representation is the forefront of what author Samantha Picaro wants to make sure readers see when reading her book Limitless Roads Cafe. Our discussion was a while back, but her book is still fresh and ready for those interested in a great YA contemporary work. About the book: Kinsey Fontana relies on lists to navigate the world as an autistic tee…

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Frost Bite by Angela Sylvaine / YA Sci-Fi Horror Comedy 17:29

21d ago17:29

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Author Angela Sylvaine was so much fun to talk to, discussing her 90s sci-fi horror comedy Frost Bite. She described that it's for fans of Stranger Things and The X-Files. And y'all...the 90s! Get to know the fictional town of Demise, North Dakota as you get to know this amazing and cheerful author. Don't miss the episode or the book! About the boo…

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2048 AM Voices in the Wood 1: I Don't Know Who Is Doing This 1:45:49

21d ago1:45:49

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Content Warnings for this episode: religious themes, isolation, depression, anxiety, children in dangerous situations, kidnapping, violent break-in, allusions to cannibalism, memory loss ------------------------------------------------ The Sublime may be paradise, but it's lonelier than you'd think. So much work for so few people. Plus I think ther…

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The Ridiculous, Book 1 by Jeffrey Neil Kippel & Mindy Heather Blackstien / Sci-fi, Comedy & Adventure 22:18

3d ago22:18

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Authors Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstien have created an absolutely fascinating start of a trilogy of trilogies. This book has humor, sci-fi elements, and is an absolute adventure with helpful and mindful messages. This is truly one-of-a-kind and our talk has been so much fun. About the book: "The Ridiculous" is the laugh-out-loud sensation taki…

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The Forgotten Child by Perry Schwartz / YA Fiction 23:56

28d ago23:56

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Author Perry Schwartz has channeled his experiences and written Forgotten Child, where his main character overcomes a variety of challenges. This book started off so strong from the pregnant woman fleeing her abusive husband to a church to the child growing up to events that made an incredible book. About the book: A woman flees her home after a do…

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Trailer: 2048 AM Voices in the Wood 1:17

1M ago1:17

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2048 AM Voices in the Wood is a five-episode mini-series following 5 broadcasts of a student-run radio show in a dystopian world, where “everyone has a place” and those who don’t like their place are cursed into turning into animals. Mixing the elements of DIY music, body horror, and TTRPGs, Voices in the Wood explores the anxiety, frustration, and…

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0352: Desktop Virtual Pet WEYRDLETS with Shawn Beck 57:51

2M ago57:51

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Magic Mind is offering a saving of 48% for unchained listeners. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! Give that brain a boost and start your day with Magic Mind. Go to ⁠⁠https://www.magicmind.com/DEVUNCHAINED20⁠⁠ About this episode:Shawn Beck is from an award-winning Malaysian game studio, Weyrdworks, introduced his studio's philosop…

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0351: Remote Collaboration with Magma and Socializing Game Development Featuring Oli Strong 54:48

2M ago54:48

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Magic Mind is offering a saving of 48% for unchained listeners. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! Give that brain a boost and start your day with Magic Mind. Go to ⁠https://www.magicmind.com/DEVUNCHAINED20⁠ About this episode:We discussed the current challenges and future outlook for the game industry. Oli suggested that while th…

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Haunted Echoes & Southern Nights by Peter D. Baker / Supernatural Thriller 24:16

2M ago24:16

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Continuing with Thriller Week! We discussed a wide range of things surrounding author Peter D. Baker and his series The Sanguine Lullabies, specifically Haunted Echoes & Southern Nights. Being a writer, setting up signing events, or simply how to structure a series, Peter was amazing and entertaining to talk to. We recorded our session the end of l…

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The Prisoner of Paradise by Rob Samborn / Historical Thriller 22:46

2M ago22:46

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Welcome to Thriller Week! Author Rob Samborn's The Painted Souls Series is more than historical thrillers set across different countries, the books also explore romance and adventure. He was an absolute thrill to talk to and this episode has been so much fun to record and edit. Check out this amazing thrill of a series! About the book: Nick and Jul…

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Episode 138 In a Violent Nature 1:41:29

3M ago1:41:29

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The boys are back for another round of podcasting gold. Mike talks about his trip for the Maryland Deathfest, Ryan talks about getting soaked with blood and alien semen at a GWAR show, and Shane rejoices in attending the 30th Anniversary screening of the CROW. We talk some news including #venom3 #deadpool2 #alienromulus #scream7 and a new Mike Flan…

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Echoes of the Past by Ashley Packard / Fiction 16:19

3M ago16:19

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Continuing with Women in Fiction Week! Author Ashley Packard, calling in from Berlin, Germany, and has all the contagious joy discussing her book! We also discussed her writing and publishing journey. And check out the cover...stunning! About the book: Anna Wilson is faced with the prospect of starting her first job out of university. She worked ha…

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0350: Roundtable News | XBOX & Sony & Indie Games Future Plans 1:12:46

3M ago1:12:46

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About this episode:Ray and I discussed various challenges and trends in the game development industry, including funding issues, layoffs, and the impact of streaming services like Game Pass and Netflix. We also critiqued the current state of publishing and movie industries, and the trend of game publishers and developers moving towards subscription…

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Forbidden Gardens by Clare Castleberry / Dark Romance 16:28

3M ago16:28

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Continuing with Women in Fiction Week! It's great to be back and absolutely fantastic to be talking to author Clare Castleberry and her second book in the Azalea House series. She's so joyful and amazing so don't miss out on this episode! About the book: Forbidden Gardens is the eagerly awaited sequel to the critically-acclaimed Azalea House. Maria…

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0349: Fantasy Horror Kidnapping Sim ‘Life Eater’ with Xalavier Nelson Jr. 55:43

2M ago55:43

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Magic Mind is offering a saving of 20% for unchained listeners. This is their best offer yet and it won't last long! Give that brain a boost and start your day with Magic Mind. Go to https://www.magicmind.com/DEVUNCHAINED20 About this episode:In this episode, I welcome Xalavier Nelson Jr., founder of Strange Scaffold, discussing his game "Life Eate…

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0348: 3D Generative AI with Atlas featuring Ben James 54:59

3M ago54:59

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Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode:In this episode, we dive into the transformative role of AI in the gaming industry. We explore how AI enhances creativi…

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On Love and Death and Belonging by Daphne Leonie Wright / Fiction 20:24

3M ago20:24

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Continuing with Women in Fiction Week! It was so great and so entertaining discussing author Daphne Leonie Wright's debut novel! You don't want to miss our episode as she discussed her journey on writing this book and her intentions for the audience. About the book: On Love and Death and Belonging is a fresh, light-hearted, yet profound look at the…

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0347: Reimagining Classics: James Montagna on 'Yar's Rising' and Game Development 49:53

3M ago49:53

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Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode:James Montagna discusses the challenges and creative processes behind reimagining classic games like 'Yar's Revenge' for …

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Woman of Valor by Lynne Golodner / Fiction 22:21

3M ago22:21

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Welcome to Women in Fiction Week! Author Lynne Golodner has so much to offer, and not just her amazing debut novel Woman of Valor. Don't miss out on our fun discussing her work and the writing life. About the book: What would you do if you had a second chance at first love? That’s Sally’s dilemma. Sally Lieberman chose to become an Orthodox Jew in …

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0346: Games industry keeps getting worse with Damien Evans 1:16:40

3M ago1:16:40

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Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode:Damien Evans and I discussed the ongoing struggles in the video game industry, particularly the recent layoffs and their im…

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The Girl at the Party by Danielle Stewart / Psychological Thriller 25:53

4M ago25:53

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Continuing with Thriller Week! Author Danielle Stewart has so many series under her belt, and this thriller here, the main one in discussion, The Girl at the Party, hits all the elements of a great psychological thriller. We also discussed her other thriller, The Teacher, as well as her approach to the craft of writing. About the book: Slamming the…

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The Gentleman's Choice by Blake Rudman / Thriller 27:17

4M ago27:17

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Welcome to another exciting Thriller Week! Author Blake Rudman is a busy author and we're here for it! Discussing his many books and his love of thrills, you don't want to miss this episode! Starting off the discussion is The Gentleman's Choice, and if you're a Bachelor fan, this one is definitely right up your alley. About the book: A sleazy inter…

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0345: Roundtable News | The Impact of Team Size, Community, and Industry Trends on Game Development 1:33:14

4M ago1:33:14

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Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About this episode:We discussed the challenges of the job market and game industry layoffs., the success of smaller teams and the importance of buildin…

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Episode 137 Late Night with the Devil and Religious Horror 1:59:39

4M ago1:59:39

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The boys are back for another round of poisoning your eardrums and ruining your braincells with nonsense and maybe a couple laughs. For a change we ramble on about our annoying cats before getting caught up on what we’ve been doing. Ryan has joined a book club at a brewery, Mike learns where Connecticut is on a map and shows off his Hatebeak album,…

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Fireheart by Vanessa Lanang / YA Fantasy 18:28

4M ago18:28

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Continuing with YA Authors Week! Author Vanessa Lanang and I discuss her wonderful work, especially her YA fantasy Fireheart. I can't rave enough about the excitement surrounding her work and this amazing book. Don't miss our episode! About the book: Kaliyah is sworn to slay the dragon that took her mother's life. But, even with the skills of gener…

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The Weber House by Mark Lance / YA Adventure and Mystery 24:59

4M ago24:59

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Welcome to YA Authors Week! Yes, author Mark Lance's book centers around two teenage girls, but this book, The Weber House, has so much more than just the girls figuring out the mystery. There's the friendship, of course, but there's history and brilliance in these pages. You don't want to miss out on our episode! About the book: Saying goodbye to …

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0344: Harmonizing Innovation: The 'Lullaby of Life' Journey with Francisco Lara Sikorski 1:01:45

4M ago1:01:45

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Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode:Read Article: https://wp.me/pcB0ew-1gR Francisco discussed the development, funding, and challenges of their game 'Lullaby of…

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Fire on Fire by Kyrstie Nickles / Romantasy 20:22

4M ago20:22

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Continuing with Fantasy Week! Transport yourself to Scotland! With Fire on Fire, you get all the elements of fantasy, romance and history. How can you not love that?! My discussion with author Kyrstie Nickles was absolutely fun and she is definitely an author to look out for! Don't miss it! About the book: Aiden Shaw has sailed the known world and …

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Heirs in the Ice (Merchant Series) by C.H. Williams / Fantasy 25:38

5M ago25:38

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Welcome to Fantasy Week! Fantasy author C.H. Williams discusses character-driven writing style as well as the wonderful Merchant series. You don't want to miss our episode! About the book: The saga continues in the second book of the Merchant series. Something is wrong with the gods, and Chim knows it. Mother Chaos is acting funny, and when the kob…

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0343: Character Craft: Didimo's Journey in AI Artistry with Veronica Orvalho 55:51

4M ago55:51

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Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ About this episode: full article: Character Craft: Didimo’s Journey in AI Artistry with Veronica Orvalho – Game Dev UnchainedJoin us in this fasci…

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The Blood Eagle by A.L. Hatcher / Crime Thriller 19:50

5M ago19:50

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Continuing with Thriller Week! Author A.L. Hatcher is surely a great indie writer to watch out for! Her debut thriller The Blood Eagle gives out all the great thriller vibes and you don't want to miss our episode! About the book: Police Deputy Tess Dane never thought that reporting to work one cool October morning would change her life forever. Whe…

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Bee Conspiracy by David Boito / Conspiracy Thriller 15:24

5M ago15:24

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Welcome to Conspiracy Thriller Week! Add author David Boito's work onto your TBR ASAP, because his two books are crazy fascinating. Our episode is certainly way too short, but check out both Bee Conspiracy and Valley Fliers and follow this incredible author. About Bee Conspiracy: As concerns over food shortages grow amid massive honeybee die-offs, …

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Bodacious Creed by Jonathan Fesmire / Steampunk Zombie Western 24:40

5M ago24:40

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Speculative fiction and steampunk author Jonathan Fesmire jump starts this new season with his talk about his steampunk zombie western Bodacious Creed series. Definitely check out his website (link below) to really get into his creative mind with Creedverse and his other works. You don't want to miss out! About the book: U.S. Marshal James Creed ha…

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Magic & Memories - A Collection of Short Stories by Ann Parker / Children's Book 27:27

5M ago27:27

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Continuing with Children's Authors Week! Four! Four is the magical number of very short stories that the marvelous author Ann Parker has decided to read during our recording last year! There are way more than the four stories here in her book, of course. We're finally here with our episode and I'm so excited for you to meet her and her work! I hope…

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0342: Roundtable News | Behind the GDC Booths: Unpacking Industry Challenges 1:25:49

5M ago1:25:49

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Subscribe to Game Dev Unchained! Get access to subscriber-only episodes for a monthly subscription.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gamedevunchained/subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠About this episode:Ray and I had a comprehensive discussion about the current state of the industry, expressing concern about the unsustainable practic…

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Mum, Dad, Can You Hear Me? by Despina Mavridou / Children's Book 21:42

5M ago21:42

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Welcome to another amazing Children's Authors Week! Following your dreams and being true to our emotions is what author Despina Mavridou is set out to show in her amazing books. With a couple of amazing children's books under her belt, she's definitely an author to watch! About the book: An extraordinary, brilliant book to be read by every divorcin…

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Dividing Ridge: the Unsolved Murder of Elva Brannock by Stacy Hawks / Historical Mystery 21:43

6M ago21:43

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Continuing with Women Authors Week! We recorded last year and our episode is finally out! Author Stacy Hawks dives into a cold case and has written a beautiful and brilliant book surrounding it. You don't want to miss this! About the book: Dividing Ridge is based on a true story of an unsolved crime that took place along the Blue Ridge Parkway in A…

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Those People Behind Us by Mary Camarillo / Fiction 21:31

6M ago21:31

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Welcome to Women Authors Week! Author Mary Camarillo is such a joy to talk to, especially when it comes to her two books Those People Behind Us and The Lockhart Women. You don't want to miss our talk! About the book: It’s the summer of 2017 in Wellington Beach, California, a suburban coastal town increasingly divided by politics, protests, and esca…

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Chasing Tigers in the Dark by Ally Shaw / Narrative Non-Fiction 19:46

6M ago19:46

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Continuing with Non Fiction Week! Author Ally Shaw is true force of nature, with her book Chasing Tigers in the Dark, in which she truly explores both the light and dark sides of different events in her life. Ally is contagious when it comes to her positivity and hope, and it shines through from her book. About the book: Chasing Tigers in the Dark:…

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On My Way To Infinity: A Seeker's Poetic Pilgrimage by Amogh Swamy / Inspirational Poetry / Non-Fiction 20:34

6M ago20:34

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Welcome to Non Fiction Week! Author Amogh Swamy is quite interesting and inspirational with his poetry book On My Way to Infinity: A Seeker's Poetic Pilgrimage: Discovering Inner Peace Through Poetry. I loved it when he advised to "be eternally present and happy," because truly, we all strive for that, right? Don't miss out on this episode! About t…

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Nine of Swords (Fynneas Fog Series) by Brooklyn Quintana / Fantasy 21:28

6M ago21:28

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Continuing with Fantasy Week! Another great fantasy author not to be missed! Author Brooklyn Quintana discusses her series and writing journey in this episode. About the book: Having grown up in the solitude of the north and Godsreach, Fynn is entirely unprepared for what awaits him when he and his family arrive at the capital city. He knew things …

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