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In this episode, we're talking all about Welcome to Your Body: Lessons in Evisceration from the uber-talented Ryan Marie Ketterer (editor) and P.L. McMillan (contributor, "Wandering But Not Lost"). This anthology of original horror stories will be released May 28th, 2024.Ryan and PLM discuss the rewarding (and exhausting) aspects of putting together an anthology, nailing the cover art thanks to artist Daniel Andersson, the inspiration for the anthology theme, and why they love collaborating with horror writers.
 
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Spencer Hamilton is the author of KITCHEN SINK, a collection of short stories, and the pandemic horror novel, THE FEAR, which was called "a sweet-spot for the supernatural and body horror" by Mother Horror. You can find his short story “The Babysitter Dies in This One” in the upcoming Readings From Cursed Room 301 anthology, releasing this July.
 
In this interview, we discuss why queer horror matters, how Spencer found his niche in horror during the pandemic, why every good author needs a good editor, and all the super cool author friends he's met at signing events.
 
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Jessica Peter and Timaeus Bloom are members of Howl Society and the co-editors of the latest Howl Society anthology Howls from the Scene of the Crime: An Anthology of Crime Horror, coming May 14, 2024. In this interview, we discuss the history of Howl Society, how to run a successful Kickstarter campaign, what goes into editing an anthology, and Jessica's and Timaeus' writing careers and future aspirations.
 
Howls from the Scene of the Crime features 22 new short stories of transgressions and lawlessness laced in blood, secrets, and occult compulsions, featuring authors such as World Fantasy and Shirley Jackson Award nominee Christopher Buehlman, Bram Stoker Award® and Lambda Literary Award winner Gwendolyn Kiste, and a foreword by Bram Stoker Award® winning crime horror author, Cynthia Pelayo.
Above all, Timaeus Bloom considers himself a fantasist. A fan of the strange and imaginative, he spends his free time laboring over just what to do with his free time. You can find his words in Howls from the Wreckage, Cosmic Horror Monthly, and upcoming in Nightlight Podcast and Beyond the Bounds of Infinity. Find him on Twitter @of_ichor if you’re feeling cheeky.Jessica Peter writes dark, haunted, and sometimes absurd short stories, novels, and poems. She’s a social worker and health researcher who lives in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada with her partner and their two black cats. Her writing can be found in Haven Speculative, Apparition Lit, The NoSleep Podcast, and Cosmic Horror Monthly, among other places. Howls from the Scene of the Crime marks her first time in the editor’s chair. You can find her on Twitter @jessicapeter1, @jessicapeter.bsky.social, or at www.jessicapeter.net.

Harriet Everend is an author and the Owner of January Ember Press, a small indie horror publisher. In this interview, we discuss the ins and outs of getting started as a small publisher, how to make sure authors are protected in your contracts, and dos and don'ts when it comes to anthology submissions.
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Meg Alexandria is the host of Once Upon a Write, an author spotlight podcast, as well as the author of urban fantasy and romance novels. In this interview, we talk all things podcasting, juggling hobbies as a parent, and Meg’s unique methods for prioritizing her creating endeavors.
 
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The Indieverse Awards has quickly garnered a large following (and thousands of submissions) for its first annual awards ceremony. In this interview, the mind behind The Indieverse Awards, author Kristina Carmela, discusses the genesis of this endeavor, how she built a dedicated vetting team, and how readers can get involved.
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