Best Valerie Storm Podcasts (2024)

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 88: James Storm & Valerie Pronio Storm Interview 1:24:51

19d ago1:24:51

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Beloved by Dark Shadows fans for his portrayal of the villainous Gerard Stiles, prolific actor, photographer, and musician James Storm visits the podcast along with his wife Valerie Pronio Storm. Valerie is a retired physician, “Humanism in Medicine” award recipient, photographer, and DS fan! Listen, as Jim and Valerie share lovely stories about th…

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SSP Author Interview: K.R.R. Lockhaven 1:02:19

6d ago1:02:19

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Introducing.......Kyle Lockhaven (aka K.R.R. Lockhaven), author of the Azure Archipelago Trilogy! This is the first time we've gotten Kyle to join the podcast, and we're very excited! Join Val, Erika, and Ashley in getting some insider info on Kyle's inspirations and interests! The entire Azure Archipelago Trilogy is available NOW! Go get them for …

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 89: Gold Key Dark Shadows Comics with Dr. Jeff Thompson and Nick Caputo 1:06:03

10d ago1:06:03

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From November 1968 to February 1976, Gold Key Comics published 35 issues of the Dark Shadows comic book series, plus a story digest. The comic featured unique stories, adventures, and supernatural creatures not seen in the TV show. Returning to the podcast to discuss the Gold Key DS comics are noted writers, and longtime comics and DS fans, Dr. Jef…

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SSP Hang Out: Pizza, Ships, & Squats 1:27:20

14d ago1:27:20

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It's a free-for-all day! Erika and Val are joined by Az, Rosa, Kassidy, and Brittany in a casual hang out! Led loosely by our MC Kass, we touch on everything from emotional support gators to smut and pizza! And remember...no ejaculating dialogue! (TW? : medical talk/shots 56:00)By Jess Moon, Erika McCorkle, Valerie Storm, & Alyssa Lauseng

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SSP Author Interview: Eric Avedissian (The Ocean Hugs Hard Edition) 1:07:47

21d ago1:07:47

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Sunshine Noir, cults, and tentacled gods...oh yesss. Today, Jess, Erika, and Val welcome back Eric Avedissian, a multi-published author and local sass master of the House, to talk about his upcoming book, The Ocean Hugs Hard. An intriguing murder mystery, The Ocean Hugs Hard follows reporter Harman Bass as he tries to uncover the dark secrets surro…

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SSP Gets Cozy-ish 1:42:23

28d ago1:42:23

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Time for some cathartic cozy with the next Shadow Spark's Anthology chat! Today we introduce our Cozy-ish anthology. In typical Shadow Spark fashion, we have a mix of comfy, sweet, and tentatively murder-y stories...the best combo, honestly. Join Val, Erika, Ashley, Jade, Kassidy, Kori, Eric, and Mariah in a chat about Anarchy, dance-offs, jazz mus…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 87: Dan “Marilyn” Ross DS Paperback Library Novels with Joe Escobar, Amy Roeder, & Jeff Thompson 1:07:10

1M ago1:07:10

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From 1966 to 1972, Paperback Library released 32 Dark Shadows novels set in a distinct version of the Dark Shadows universe, existing apart from the events shown in the television series, along with a novelization of the film House of Dark Shadows. These were all written by the prolific Canadian author W. E. Daniel Ross aka Dan Ross, under the pen …

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Writing Fear & Terror 1:16:29

1M ago1:16:29

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Oh no, the HORROR! Today we're back with our EMOTIONS series to talk about the greatest emotion of all...fear! Val is joined by some of SSP's resident horror writers, Kaitlin and Tom, to discuss what fear looks like in their writing and the importance of it in our media. Expect tangents and adoration of various horror stories and characters! And ma…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 86: Our Shadowed Past II with Bob Issel and Jeff Kenny 54:18

1M ago54:18

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Volume Two of Our Shadowed Past is here and it’s a stunning book filled with fan memories, color photos, artwork, fiction, articles, and rarities! Returning to the podcast to discuss the making of the book are its editors, Bob Issel and Jeff Kenny. Be sure to get one of the few remaining copies before they disappear into the dark shadows. Amazon li…

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Sugar, Spice, & Everything Nice 1:32:36

1M ago1:32:36

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Here we go for episode 69, the surely long-awaited Shadow Spark Podcast episode! And of course, we're here to talk about.... Cinnamon rolls! You know, the sweetest, purest characters who exist in media. What else did you expect?? Join the Chaos Squad in gushing about some of our favorite, sickeningly sweet characters (except Edge Lord Val...will sh…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 85: The Great Nick D Discussion with David Selby, Kathryn Leigh Scott, Ansel Faraj, Nathan Wilson, and O-Lan Jones 46:11

2M ago46:11

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The Great Nick D is an award-winning, sweet-natured tale of redemption that follows a washed up 90's porn star, now a Venice Beach nobody, who gets a second chance to restart his mainstream acting career in order to win back the Oscar-nominated actress girlfriend from his past. Visiting Terror at Collinwood to discuss this exciting new motion pictu…

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Deconstructing Twitter Writing "Rules" #4 1:06:14

2M ago1:06:14

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Heyooo, we’re at it again! Today, join Alyssa, Erika, Kassidy, Az, and Courtney as we tackle more of Twitter’s writing “rules.” Do love triangles need to go? How do we handle filler (and filter!) words? What does it mean to “kill your darlings,” and what do we think about it? Tune in and find out! Link to filler word “master list” courtesy of Court…

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Favorite Things- Summer 2024 2:44:51

2M ago2:44:51

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IT'S TIME AGAIN to join Jess, Kira, and Val as they gush about their latest obsessions! From Fallout to Genshin Impact, we've got a variety of interests to share, as well as some recommendations! Listen up as we chat about villains, interesting new (and old) shows, and maybe cry a little about our favorite characters dying! Spoilers for Madoka 2:01…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 84: The Dark Shadows Podcast of Questions & Answers Volume 2 38:31

2M ago38:31

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Welcome to the second installment of Terror at Collinwood’s Dark Shadows Podcast of Questions and Answers! In this episode, the following questions are addressed:Why didn’t Daniel Collins know about the family secret in 1840? Did Edith Collins really die in the altered 1840? What happened to the link between Barnabas and Adam? What job did Barnabas…

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Demonception 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

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Got an inner Daddy Demon?? From our own writing and the creations of other writers, demon are a broad spectrum of conversation. Join Val, Erika, Alyssa, Kassidy, and Eric as we talk about our inspirations and what exactly demons mean to us. Are they suave, biblical, anime-inspired? Do they have hierarchies, free agents? Find out and also get a litt…

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The Good, the Bad, and the Scene-Stealing: Side Characters 1:20:02

2M ago1:20:02

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Today, Jess, Az, Kori, and Kassidy chat about side characters! What makes a compelling side character? What do you do when one marches in and promptly takes over the narrative? What sort of side characters leave you raging at the page, wishing desperately that they'd just leave, already?! All this and even a SURPRISE SNIPPET READING from eternal Be…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 83: The Dark Shadows Podcast Summit 1:54:53

2M ago1:54:53

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 83: The Dark Shadows Podcast Summit - Welcome to the Dark Shadows Podcast Summit where the hosts of four DS podcasts come together for a convivial roundtable discussion! Christen Pierce and Cara Tillitz of Between the Shadows, Alan James Gallant of Collinsport After Dark, and Jule T. Saynes, Gordon Dymowski, and Patrick…

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SSP Author Interview: Rosalind Dando 1:26:46

3M ago1:26:46

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Rosalind Dando's publishing journey with SSP has been a bit more...slow burn...than most. Today, Jess, Erika, and Ashley chat with her about her upcoming middle grade novel, A Gift of Words. A born teacher, Ros' charges inspired her work in many ways, as did her love of mythology and desire to see more neurodivergence representation in the age rang…

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Character Flaws 1:47:31

3M ago1:47:31

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What is a character flaw? Sort of a gray area? Clear-cut? Traits, personality, behavior? Major or minor?! Today, Val is joined by Kori and Jade to analyze character "flaws" in their writing. Stubborn, isolating, overthinkers, and those who care a bit too much - and we haven't even talked about antagonists yet! In the end, are "character flaws" even…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 82: The DS Characters of Clarice Blackburn with Tweetie Jackie Blackburn 52:41

3M ago52:41

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The very skilled (and sometimes underrated) actress Clarice Blackburn played Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Abigail Collins, and Minerva Trask on Dark Shadows and appeared as Mrs. Castle in Night of Dark Shadows. After DS, Clarice also went on to become a successful television writer. Visiting the podcast to discuss Clarice’s DS characters is Tweetie Jackie B…

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Chadow Spark 1:55:12

3M ago1:55:12

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Up until now, the podcast has been exclusive to Shadow Spark authors. Today we have a special treat...the very first Actually A Man Husband appearance! Join Jess, Val, and Alyssa as they chat with Deadbeat Chad, the cryptid of the Shadow Spark Discord. An absolute mystery, Chad Moon is a podcaster, artist, cover designer...and President of the Vale…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 81: Cross-Cultural and Cross-Generational Appeal of DS with Vikrum Mathur 1:04:41

3M ago1:04:41

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Writer, film critic, and actor Vikrum Mathur visits the podcast to talk about his experiences as a fan of Dark Shadows and how the series connects with many people across cultures and generations. Vikrum recounts stories about his great grandmother’s love of DS and also talks about some of the creatures and folklore of India that would have worked …

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Class is Now in Session 1:27:51

3M ago1:27:51

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Lords, ladies, queens, kings, emperors...we could go on and on! Join Val, Erika, Alyssa, and special guest Jade in a discussion about social classes in fantasy! What rankings are present? How is nobility portrayed? Are the leaders fair? Cruel? Full of depth? :o Listen and find out!By Jess Moon, Erika McCorkle, Valerie Storm, & Alyssa Lauseng

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 80: The Monsters of Dark Shadows with Jeff Owens and Steven Turek 1:32:50

3M ago1:32:50

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Over the course of its five-year run, Dark Shadows featured several classic monster archetypes which were drawn from the pantheon of supernatural horror and folklore. Visiting Terror at Collinwood for an overview of these dark and shadowy creatures are writer and podcaster Jeff Owens, co-host of the Classic Horrors Club Podcast, and podcaster Steve…

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Deconstructing Twitter Writing "Rules" #3 1:06:47

3M ago1:06:47

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It's time for Dumb Twitter Writing Rules #3, and this time, Val, Erika, and Alyssa are joined by Jade! Adverbs, Chosen Ones, Evil Races in Fantasy...don't do ANY OF THEM!!! Just kidding. I mean seriously? As with most "rules" - particularly this series of Twitter Rules - these can be utter nonsense when taken at face value. Join the ladies in compl…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 79: London Bridge & A Country Road with Sharon Smyth Lentz and Barry Dodd 1:21:52

4M ago1:21:52

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Beloved by Dark Shadows fans for her portrayal of the tragic child ghost Sarah Collins, sister of Barnabas Collins, Sharon Smyth Lentz played a very different character in the 2014 short film On a Country Road, which was directed and produced by husband-and-wife filmmaking team, and longtime Dark Shadows fans, Barry and Karen Dodd. Sharon and Barry…

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SSP Author Interview: Azshure Raine (Shattered Fate Edition) 1:24:07

4M ago1:24:07

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Today is all about Shadow Spark's Lady of the Gunblade - Azshure Raine! With her newest book on the horizon, Az joins us (alongside some special guests!) to talk about what got her to the Zodiac Trilogy, what went into creating Shattered Fate, and maybe what's coming up next! Pick up the final book of the Zodiac Trilogy, Shattered Fate, which is ou…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 78: Sam Irvin Was a Teenage Monster Hunter! 1:27:47

4M ago1:27:47

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Award-winning filmmaker, writer, and television director Sam Irvin visits the podcast to talk about some of his monstrous adventures and his childhood love of Dark Shadows. Topics include: discussion about his books The Epic Saga Behind Frankenstein the True Story, and the 1973 film it covers, and the Rondo-winning I Was a Teenage Monster Hunter, S…

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Vicious, Volatile Villains Part 2! 2:22:38

4M ago2:22:38

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It's time for Villain Roulette! First we talked about villains and what they mean to us, particularly in our writing. Now...the Chaos Squad discusses villains in OTHER media! Anime, video games...books, maybe! Wherever they are, whatever they're doing, we love our antagonists (and protagonists disguised as antagonists?), and we're here to appreciat…

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All Work and No Life Makes Jack a Poor Writer 1:07:25

4M ago1:07:25

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How does Shadow Spark find balance between work, life, and writing? When life gets busy, how do we find ways to get into that special headspace that lets us dip into the worlds of our souls? Join Val, Alyssa, Ashley, and Kori to hear about builders, teachers, mothers, and our tricks for yoloing the heck out of this! P.S. Go check out your local mou…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 77: Kathryn Leigh Scott Returns! 1:30:40

4M ago1:30:40

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Actress and writer Kathryn Leigh Scott, admired by Dark Shadows fans for her portrayals of Maggie Evans, Josette DuPres Collins, Rachel Drummond, Kitty Soames, Parallel Time Maggie Collins, and Maggie Evans from MGM’s House of Dark Shadows, returns to the podcast to chat about a variety of fascinating topics! Along the way, Kathryn shares stories a…

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Favorite Things- Spring 2024 2:18:03

5M ago2:18:03

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Time for Shadow Spark's FIFTH round of "things we like!" From a discussion about Naruto and its filler hell to Heaven Official's Blessing's Gay Ghost God (king), we've got a delicious variety to obsess and scream about. And look forward to some fantastic recommendations from our lovely Chaos Squad <3 Madoka Magica spoilers 1:26~…

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Deconstructing Twitter Writing "Rules" #2 1:10:39

5M ago1:10:39

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Another episode of hilariously misunderstood "writing rules"! Join Val, Erika, Courtney, and Eric as they tackle show, don't tell, write what you know, and passive voice. While these may be good rules of thumb, as always there is a balance to find. New writers, tune in and learn the Shadow Spark way of writing! And remember, sometimes rules are mad…

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Valerie Storm's Epic 5th Book Release Extravaganza 1:20:07

5M ago1:20:07

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The calm can only last so long... Kari is trying to pull herself back together after the events of Heart of the Storm. When a mysterious blizzard hits, her fears are brought to a head: the witches have found her, and they're ready to end the blight of the Demonic Catalyst. Pop in and listen to Valerie Storm talk about her upcoming book! Learn some …

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 76: John Logan, Celebrated Playwright & Screenwriter, Talks Dark Shadows, Monsters, Showtime’s Penny Dreadful, and more! 1:33:27

5M ago1:33:27

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Award-winning playwright and screenwriter John Logan created the Showtime series Penny Dreadful, and has written numerous plays, including Red, Never the Sinner, and Peter and Alice. In addition, the prolific Mr. Logan has written screenplays for major motion pictures such as The Aviator, Hugo, Gladiator, Sweeney Todd, and many others. John also ha…

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All About Amazing and Astounding Animals 1:20:05

5M ago1:20:05

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Demonically possessed insects and fish, near-sapient dinosaurs, massive, house-carrying centipedes, children-snatching birds, and big bad lions and tigers (and bears, oh my...) Today, Val, Erika, Kori, (and surprise guest Rosa!) discuss animals and/or pets in our stories! As another aspect of worldbuilding, animals add a fun creativity to the story…

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Faceted Femininity: Writing Strong Female Characters 1:29:56

6M ago1:29:56

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What does it mean to write a "strong female character"? It's so much more than being a buff female version of a dude who can kick the butts of her enemies. Sometimes, those strong women are just nurturing people with jobs, mothers or not--just women existing! Join Val, Erika, Kaitlin, and Ashley on a journey discussing Game of Thrones, Lord of the …

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 75: The Dreamers - The Novel that Inspired the Dream Curse with Amanda Desiree and Steve Shutt 1:13:04

6M ago1:13:04

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The Dream Curse storyline in Dark Shadows was inspired by an obscure 1957 horror novel called The Dreamers, written by Roger Manvell. Although this was revealed by writer Ron Sproat at the first DS Festival, many remain unaware of the book and its influence on the Dream Curse plot. Returning to the podcast are Amanda Desiree and Stephen R. Shutt, w…

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Vicious, Volatile Villains! 1:13:39

6M ago1:13:39

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Hot, honest, confident, passionate, in control, evil for the sake of it... Today, at last, we reach the best part of storytelling...the VILLAINS! Join Val, Kira, Kaitlin, Az, and Brittany on a journey of self-discovery and adoration for the darkest, cruelest characters in our writing! What even is a villain?! Evil is subjective!! ***SPOILERS*** Sor…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 74: DS Minor & Supporting Characters Celebration with Nick Caputo 1:10:31

6M ago1:10:31

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Dark Shadows certainly boasted a memorable and iconic roster of main characters, but there were also a plethora of outstanding supporting and minor characters in the series. These characters, and the actors who played them, brought something special to the show. In this episode of Terror at Collinwood, longtime fan Nick Caputo visits to discuss the…

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A Novel Idea: Construction 1:37:52

6M ago1:37:52

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Inciting incident, rising action...NO! Or...maybe. Today, Jess, Val, and Alyssa are joined by Kaitlin Corvus, Jade Black, and Amelia Grimes to talk about constructing a novel! Some people may follow a linear style of writing, others may have used fanfic as a launching point, and OTHERS may pants their way through organic writing with a pinch of tra…

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Meet the Newbies- Rosantha Tindall & Brittany Engstrand 1:14:07

6M ago1:14:07

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Erika and Val welcome our final newbies podcast episode! We've saved the best for last - Rosa and Brittany bring us prophetic dreams, stalking, and twelve year old laptops that just manage to send VERY IMPORTANT EMAILS. Tune in today to learn their preferences for ocean or moon, enemies-to-lovers on deserted islands, and DANCING! And maybe some sto…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 73: Collinsport After Dark with Alan Gallant 1:12:37

7M ago1:12:37

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'Collinsport After Dark' is a new Youtube-based podcast hosted by theater technician, actor, educator, and longtime 'Dark Shadows' fan, Alan Gallant. Originally from Bangor, Maine, Alan talks about his childhood memories of DS, theatrical inspirations, and discusses the research that has gone into the subjects featured on Collinsport After Dark. To…

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SSP New Year's 2024! 1:07:41

7M ago1:07:41

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Time for a blast to the future...?! Coming up on the new year, Shadow Spark Publishing has A TON going on! Anniversaries, book releases, and more! Join Jess, Kira, Val, and Ashley in a discussion on traveling, streaming, writing, a *cozy* anthology, and...tasty cannibalism??? SSP Book Releases 2024: Feb 2024: Valerie Storm - Demon Storm 5 March 202…

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The SSP Holiday Special 1:17:01

7M ago1:17:01

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Welcome to the Shadow Spark Holiday Special! Get ready to cry with some ladies from SSP! Today, Val and Kira are joined by Az, Ashley, and Kaitlin to share emotional (happy?!) scenes from their various works! Sit down, get cozy, and enjoy a series of snippets that will make you ~feel the things~ and maybe there will be some surprises as well... (An…

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Terror at Collinwood Episode 72: Quentin’s 55th Anniversary with David Selby 36:45

7M ago36:45

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On December 16th, 1968, David Selby made his first appearance as Quentin Collins on ‘Dark Shadows’. The character soon became a major sensation and pop culture icon, catapulting the hit show to even greater ratings heights as viewers witnessed Quentin’s intriguing backstory. To help commemorate his legendary character’s 55th anniversary, David Selb…

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Meet the Newbies- Kori Valley & Jade Black 1:57:00

7M ago1:57:00

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Today, Val and Alyssa talk to Kori and Jade, two more winners of #SparkPit >:3 How did these two find Shadow Spark? How long have they been writing? Which of them stalked the house, and which wrote a 50-page story at age 7?! Tune in to find out this and more--what is Jade's compendium and Kori's House Centipede??!! QotD: Is the Top-Hat Man really a…

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Eric Avedissian (Mr. Penny-Farthing Edition) 1:12:06

7M ago1:12:06

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Welcome back, Eric! Eric Avedissian has joined the podcast a few times, always regaling us with jokes and humor. Today he talks with Erika and Val about the second book of his Martyr's Vow series, Mr. Penny-Farthing. Tune in and listen up to learn about an antagonist who carries creepy horror feelings a la Babadook and Slenderman. (He is an instant…

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Meet the Newbies- Courtney Collins, Clarke Collins, & Kassidy Coursey 1:32:26

7M ago1:32:26

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The first in a series of episodes devoted to the winners of #SparkPit 2023, Jess and Erika chat with newbie SSP authors Courtney Collins, Clarke Collins, and Kassidy Coursey. From seasons to Deathnotes to aliens, no topic is off the table as we delve in and get to know some of the newest members of the House! Courtney and Kassidy also regale us wit…

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Favorite Things- Winter 2023 2:23:07

8M ago2:23:07

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Fourth quarterly Things We Love! That makes a year of favorite things with Shadow Spark! Today we are joined by newly signed author, Kori Valley to gush about all manner of amazing...uh...things! In this episode (Spoiler Warning for any and all): Helluva Boss, Scavengers Reign, The Long Dark, Spiritfarer, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Le…

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