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Writer, actor, and filmmaker Joey Powell sits down with a fellow creative in the world of indie and small press publishing to hear their insights on writing and creativity.

  1. 10/18/2024

    How to Make an Interactive Metal Book with Michael Bettendorf

    Michael Bettendorf returns to the podcast!   Last we spoke, Michael was in the thick of edits with TRVE CVLT, the weird metal interactive game book from Tenebrous Press, the premier publisher for all things weird.   TRVE CVLT has been officially released (and scrambled this poor broadcaster's brain). In this episode, we discuss the road to publication, the complicated formatting process for a book like TRVE CVLT, Michael's book tour, and the types of stories he's looking to publish moving forward.   Purchase TRVE CULT on the Tenebrous Press store!   View Michael Bettendorf's personal site

    31 min

  2. 09/23/2024

    Rom-Coms, Superheroes, and Murder Mysteries with YA Author Diane Billas

    Diane Billas is the author of the YA sapphic contemporary romance novel DOES LOVE ALWAYS WIN? and the YA superhero LGBTQ+ novel SUPERFICIAL releasing September 2024. In our discussion, we chat about both novels, the intriguing murder mystery novel she's actively querying, and her writing process as a toddler mom. Diane also discusses the queer representation in her books and why she believes it's important to provide that perspective to modern readers.   Diane Billas lives in Philadelphia with her husband and son. When she’s not writing she can be found reading multiple books at once, performing the French horn and piano, or dreaming of the next country she’s going to visit.   Diane can be found at dianebillas.com, on Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook @dianebillas, and on Instagram @dianebillaswrites.   Find her books via LinkTree

    31 min

  3. 09/06/2024

    A Twist on Haunted Houses with Kelly Brocklehurst

    Kelly Brocklehurst is the co-editor of and a contributor to the Blood Rites Horror anthology Welcome to the Funhouse and has contributed to several other anthologies. The House That Remembers, the newest publication in the Price Manor series, is Kelly’s debut novella.   In this coffee chat, we discuss her history with the Deadline Horror Collective, a group of horror writers who contribute to anthologies and who work together to publish the Price Manor series of standalone long-form works. We also discuss her life as a librarian and how she balances writing with work and her community involvement.   Purchase The House That Remembers Here View Kelly's Work on GoodReads Follow Kelly on Instagram

    34 min

  4. 08/30/2024

    Comics Publishing with Artist/Author Sam Beck

    Sam Beck is a writer and illustrator living in Toronto, and the author of the fantasy trilogy VERSE. She has worked with publishers like Dark Horse and Vault Comics on multiple series spanning across science fiction, fantasy and horror.   In our discussion, we chat about her recent graphic novel Loving, Ohio, as well as her upcoming third installment in the Verse Trilogy, Verse Book 3: The Song (Preorder now!). Twitter & Instagram | @sambeckdraws Follow Sam on GoodReads  Loving, Ohio: Available Now! Verse, Book 3: Available October!

    29 min

  5. 08/23/2024

    Social Satire as Weird Horror with Stephanie Sanders-Jacob

    Stephanie Sanders-Jacob is an author and artist. She writes horror and weird fiction. Her alien abduction novel, Singing All the Way Up, came out in July 2023. Pyramidia, a horror story about multi-level marketing and pyramid schemes, came out in February 2024 with Slashic Horror Press. Stephanie lives in Sandusky, Ohio. She can be contacted at stephaniesanders@outlook.com   Author Site Follow Stephanie on GoodReads

    33 min

  6. 08/16/2024

    Making Pirate Horror Happen with William Sterling

    William Sterling is a novelist, screenwriter, and the host of the Killer Mediums podcast from Dacula, Georgia.   His latest works include String Them Up, a murder-puppets horror novel from Crystal Lake Publishing, and the upcoming Dead Men's Chests, which is releasing in October 2024.   He loves all things horror, but has a soft spot for accessible "popcorn flick" horror with grandiose set-pieces and unexpected endings. Please check out the BOOKS tab above for a complete bibliography.Reach out on Twitter: @Spooky_Sterling Subscribe to the Killer Mediums podcast

    32 min

  7. 07/26/2024

    Creating Books that Sell with Steph Nelson

    Steph Nelson is the author of The Final Scene, which has sold over 20,000 copies to date! In this interview, she discusses her writing career, including what she's learned along the way, the importance of a super commercial book cover, and why shot doesn't tend to gravitate toward short fiction.   She's also the author of The Vein and Sawtooth. Her first short stories were included in Bram-Stoker nominated anthologies, Dark Matter Presents: Human Monsters and Mother: Tales of Love and Terror. She lives in Idaho even though she will always be a PNW girl at heart.   Steph's Books: THE FINAL SCENE, THE VEIN, SAWTOOTH THE THRESHING FLOOR is coming 11.11.24   Readings From Cursed Room 301: An Anthology of Horror Genre Tropes   Instagram/Threads: @stephnelsonauthor Twitter/X: @stephdresnelson

    29 min

  8. 07/19/2024

    Convention Booth Etiquette with Horror Author Haley Newlin

    Haley Newlin is one of the hardest-working creatives in the indie horror space. In addition to her publications, she’s one-half of Twins and Talent, a book marketing team that aims to help writers get better visibility on their published work. In this episode, we discuss Haley’s writing career, the joys of being twin, writing for Cemetery Dance, and more! Subscribe to have the episode pop up on your podcast platform of choice when it drops tomorrow   About the Author: In 2016, Haley’s gothic short story “The Tactics of a Cryptic Arbitrator," was a finalist in the Penmen Review fall fiction contest. She has since published two novels and is working on her third. Her short story "The Butcher on Blue Jay Way," is featured in Kandisha Press' SLASH-HER anthology, which has received praise from Stephen Graham Jones and Barbara Crampton. ​    Find her on Instagram: @haleynewlin_author ; @twinsandtalent

    44 min
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Writer, actor, and filmmaker Joey Powell sits down with a fellow creative in the world of indie and small press publishing to hear their insights on writing and creativity.

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  • Creator
    Joey Powell
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit
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