Dreadfully Yours

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Where storytellers linger long after the final page… From chilling novels and psychological thrillers to horror, film, true crime, and the art of storytelling itself, Dreadfully Yours invites listeners into conversations with the minds behind the stories that stay with us. Hosted by author, narrator, and podcaster Raven Rollins, each chapter blends cinematic narration with intimate discussions exploring fear, creativity, obsession, grief, suspense, and the human experiences woven into dark storytelling.

  1. Chapter Eighteen | David McCloskey - The Seventh Floor

    3D AGO

    Chapter Eighteen | David McCloskey - The Seventh Floor

    Raven sits down with former CIA analyst and bestselling espionage novelist David McCloskey, author of The Seventh Floor, Moscow X, and Damascus Station, for a fascinating conversation about the realities — and misconceptions — surrounding the CIA and modern intelligence work. A former analyst who worked at Langley and in field stations across the Middle East, McCloskey brings real-world experience into both his fiction and this discussion. Together, Raven and David explore everything from the truth behind CIA “agents” and analysts to the controversy surrounding polygraphs, burnout inside the intelligence world, and how espionage fiction differs from Hollywood portrayals. They also dive into the craft of writing spy fiction, building realistic tension, and creating stories grounded in authentic tradecraft and emotional realism, as well as his books. David McCloskey is also the co-host of the hit espionage podcast The Rest Is Classified. Get The Seventh Floor on the Zon. Find David McCloskey online: Official Website Instagram @mccloskeybooks X/Twitter @mccloskeybooks (This episode originally aired on the podcast Sirens | Southern True Crime with Raven Rollins. It has been reformatted for use on this podcast.) Find Raven's books, audiobooks, and podcasts at www.RavenRollins.com. Find a list of books, podcasts, films, music, and more from dark storytellers on the show at https://linktr.ee/DreadfullyYours. Support the show by donating today. Mentioned in this episode: I Crit You Not: An RPG Podcast Listen to I Crit You Not anywhere you get your podcasts.

    50 min
  2. Chapter Seventeen | Marnie Vinge, Thriller Author

    5D AGO

    Chapter Seventeen | Marnie Vinge, Thriller Author

    Raven Rollins sits down with thriller novelist and podcast host Marnie Vinge for a conversation about storytelling across mediums, including writing suspense fiction, podcasting, creativity, and the process behind crafting emotionally driven mysteries. The discussion also explores Marnie’s novel “I Remember Everything,” the intersection of storytelling and atmosphere, and the unique challenges that come with building tension, character, and mystery in both audio and written formats. Find Marnie's podcast "Eerie Okie" anywhere you get your podcasts. Find Marnie's books anywhere you get your books. (This episode originally aired on the podcast Sirens | Southern True Crime with Raven Rollins. It has been reformatted for use on this podcast.) Find Raven's books, audiobooks, and podcasts at www.RavenRollins.com. Find a list of books, podcasts, films, music, and more from dark storytellers on the show at https://linktr.ee/DreadfullyYours. Support the show by donating today.

    1h 55m
  3. Chapter Sixteen | Cryptids Unscripted: Mothman

    MAY 19

    Chapter Sixteen | Cryptids Unscripted: Mothman

    In this installment of Cryptids Unscripted, folklorist Simon Vaughn joins Raven Rollins and guest Jean Gray for a conversation surrounding the legend of Mothman — one of America’s most infamous cryptids. From the origins of the sightings to the folklore and cultural fascination that followed, the group explores how the story of Mothman evolved into modern mythology. Also joining the conversation is filmmaker and podcast host Jason Usry of Santa Maybe a Criminal, adding to the discussion surrounding folklore, storytelling, and the strange way certain legends continue to linger in the public imagination and media. (This episode originally aired on the podcast Sirens | Southern True Crime with Raven Rollins. It has been reformatted for use on this podcast.) Find Raven's books, audiobooks, and podcasts at www.RavenRollins.com. Find a list of books, podcasts, films, music, and more from dark storytellers on the show at https://linktr.ee/DreadfullyYours. Support the show by donating today.

    1h 55m
  4. Chapter Fifteen | Shawn M. Warner, Young Adult Author

    MAY 17

    Chapter Fifteen | Shawn M. Warner, Young Adult Author

    Raven sits down with USA Today bestselling author Shawn M. Warner for a conversation surrounding viral publishing success, storytelling, social media, and his breakout novel “Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor.” After a chance encounter at a grocery store led to a viral TikTok video viewed by millions, Shawn and his novel quickly exploded into the spotlight, transforming the independently published ghost story into a chart-topping bestseller and introducing readers around the world to the haunting world of Leigh Howard. Together, Raven and Shawn discuss the surreal experience of sudden viral attention, the realities of modern publishing and BookTok culture, and the process behind crafting a story that blends spooky atmosphere, mystery, humor, grief, and adventure. The conversation also explores Shawn’s writing journey, audience connection, and how social media has transformed the way stories find readers. “Leigh Howard and the Ghosts of Simmons-Pierce Manor” follows a teenage girl whose life is shattered after the murder of her parents, leading her into a world of secrets, betrayal, organized crime, and the supernatural — including an unforgettable ghost companion with multiple personalities. Find Shawn on TikTok @shawnwwrites. (This episode originally aired on the podcast Sirens | Southern True Crime with Raven Rollins. It has been reformatted for use on this podcast.) Find Raven's books, audiobooks, and podcasts at www.RavenRollins.com. Find a list of books, podcasts, films, music, and more from dark storytellers on the show at https://linktr.ee/DreadfullyYours. Support the show by donating today.

    50 min
  5. Chapter Fourteen | Karen Pierce - Recipes For Murder Cookbook

    MAY 17

    Chapter Fourteen | Karen Pierce - Recipes For Murder Cookbook

    Raven Rollins and her amateur-chef husband Rick sit down with author Karen Pierce for a conversation surrounding mystery fiction, literary inspiration, and the deliciously dark world behind her cookbook, “Recipes for Murder: 66 Dishes That Celebrate the Mysteries of Agatha Christie.” A self-proclaimed foodie, amateur cook, and lifelong fan of Agatha Christie. Karen became increasingly fascinated by the recurring role food played within the mysteries — from elegant dinners and curious drinks to subtle culinary details hidden throughout the narratives inspiring the creation of “Recipes for Murder,” the first cookbook dedicated to exploring food and drink throughout Christie’s novels. Together, Raven, Rick, and Karen discuss mystery storytelling, literary atmosphere, Christie’s enduring influence on the genre, and the fascinating relationship between food, setting, and narrative immersion. The conversation also features a little kitchen experimentation of their own, as Raven and Rick may have attempted a dish or two from the book themselves. Get the cookbook wherever books are sold. (This episode originally aired on the podcast Sirens | Southern True Crime with Raven Rollins. It has been reformatted for use on this podcast.) Find Raven's books, audiobooks, and podcasts at www.RavenRollins.com. Find a list of books, podcasts, films, music, and more from dark storytellers on the show at https://linktr.ee/DreadfullyYours. Support the show by donating today.

    36 min
  6. Chapter Thirteen | Valena Beety - Manifesting Justice

    MAY 17

    Chapter Thirteen | Valena Beety - Manifesting Justice

    Raven Rollins sits down with former federal prosecutor, innocence advocate, law professor, and author Valena Beety for a conversation surrounding wrongful convictions, forensic junk science, systemic injustice, and the pursuit of reform within the American legal system. As the founder of the West Virginia Innocence Project and author of “Manifesting Justice,” Valena discusses the real-world cases and legal failures that inspired her work, including the devastating impact faulty forensic techniques and unreliable expert testimony can have on innocent lives. The conversation explores everything from exonerations and prosecutorial responsibility to bite mark analysis and other forms of debunked forensic science that nevertheless shaped convictions for decades. Together, Raven and Valena examine the intersection of advocacy, storytelling, and justice — and the responsibility that comes with bringing these deeply human stories to the public forefront. “Manifesting Justice” is available in audiobook, hardcover, and Kindle formats. (This episode originally aired on the podcast Sirens | Southern True Crime with Raven Rollins. It has been reformatted for use on this podcast.) Find Raven's books, audiobooks, and podcasts at www.RavenRollins.com. Find a list of books, podcasts, films, music, and more from dark storytellers on the show at https://linktr.ee/DreadfullyYours. Support the show by donating today. Mentioned in this episode: Allegedly Book Ad Find Allegedly anywhere you get your books, or search for your favorite retailer at www.RavenRollins.com.

    47 min
  7. Chapter Twelve | Dan Brown Jr.

    MAY 17

    Chapter Twelve | Dan Brown Jr.

    Raven sits down with filmmaker, composer, and founder of Crime Sonics Dan Brown Jr. for a conversation surrounding documentary filmmaking, musical storytelling, and the emotional architecture behind true crime media. Now also known for the documentary “Girl Forgotten: What Happened to Brianna Wells?,” Dan discusses the years-long process of independently creating a feature-length true crime documentary, from research and narrative structure to the emotional responsibility that comes with telling real stories rooted in tragedy. The conversation also takes a deep dive into the role music plays in storytelling and atmosphere. As the founder of Crime Sonics, Dan has composed cinematic music featured across documentaries, podcasts, and true crime programming, with his work appearing in productions connected to major crime media outlets and television programs. Together, Raven and Dan explore how instrumental scoring shapes audience emotion, tension, pacing, and memory — often becoming an invisible but essential narrator within documentary storytelling. The discussion also touches on the film’s haunting main theme, “Raise Cain,” which Raven was honored to lend vocals to as part of the backing choir — a powerful musical piece designed to help bring Brianna’s story and presence back to the forefront through sound and emotion. The episode further explores collaboration, independent filmmaking, creative process, and how stories can continue evolving long after the cameras stop rolling. Watch the Documentary on Fawesome.

    1h 3m
  8. Chapter Eleven | Sally Denton - The Colony

    MAY 16

    Chapter Eleven | Sally Denton - The Colony

    Raven sits down with investigative journalist and bestselling nonfiction author Sally Denton for a conversation surrounding longform investigative storytelling, narrative nonfiction, and her book “The Colony: Faith and Blood in a Promised Land.” A former investigative reporter and author of nine nonfiction books — including multiple New York Times Editors’ Choice selections — Sally discusses her transition from journalism into book writing, the research process behind uncovering deeply layered stories, and the responsibility that comes with reconstructing real-world tragedy through narrative. The discussion centers on “The Colony,” which examines the shocking murders and violent history surrounding a prominent Mormon family living within a fundamentalist community in Mexico. (This episode originally aired on the podcast Sirens | Southern True Crime with Raven Rollins. It has been reformatted for use on this podcast.) Find Raven's books, audiobooks, and podcasts at www.RavenRollins.com. Find a list of books, podcasts, films, music, and more from dark storytellers on the show at https://linktr.ee/DreadfullyYours. Support the show by donating today. Mentioned in this episode: Sins of the South Book Ad Find Sins of the South anywhere you get your books or choose a retailer at www.RavenRollins.com.

    40 min
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Where storytellers linger long after the final page… From chilling novels and psychological thrillers to horror, film, true crime, and the art of storytelling itself, Dreadfully Yours invites listeners into conversations with the minds behind the stories that stay with us. Hosted by author, narrator, and podcaster Raven Rollins, each chapter blends cinematic narration with intimate discussions exploring fear, creativity, obsession, grief, suspense, and the human experiences woven into dark storytelling.

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