101 episodes

Join your intrepid host, Vincent Midgard, as he interviews writers and filmmakers who produce works in dark literature and film, including horror, noir, gothic, as well as nonfiction and documentaries on dark subject matter.
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The Dark Mind Podcast Vincent Midgard

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Join your intrepid host, Vincent Midgard, as he interviews writers and filmmakers who produce works in dark literature and film, including horror, noir, gothic, as well as nonfiction and documentaries on dark subject matter.
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    Sabrina Voerman

    Sabrina Voerman

    Sabrina Voerman is a writer of novels and short stories from Vancouver Island, who has a passion for fairy tales and all things witchy but puts her own dark aesthetic spin on them.
    She joins Vince on the show to discuss her latest novel, "Ashen Heart."
    They delve into the challenges of marketing, spontaneous character development, motorcycles, life in Canada, as well as her likes and dislikes of different elements of witches and vampires.
    Website:
    https://www.sabrinavoermanauthor.ca/
    Amazon:
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sabrina-Voerman/author/B08RY4GCJZ?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/s.voerman/
    Sabrina Voerman:
    https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20958936.Sabrina_Voerman
    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/S.VoermanAuthor/

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    • 1 hr 9 min
    Christa Carmen

    Christa Carmen

    Christa Carmen, a Bram Stoker Award-nominated author from Rhode Island, draws inspiration from the ghosts of the past and the hidden depths of nature.
    She joins Vince on the show to discuss her newest work of gothic horror, "The Daughters of Block Island."
    They delve into her personal and indirect experience with addiction as a substance abuse counselor, her love for old houses and mansions, her writing process, the essential ingredients of a gothic novel, and her relationship with her characters.
    Website:
    https://www.christacarmen.com/
    X:
    https://twitter.com/christaqua?lang=en
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/christaqua/?hl=en
    Amazon:
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01LNXO35A

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    • 1 hr 14 min
    Kristopher Triana

    Kristopher Triana

    Kristopher Triana, an acclaimed author whose pen churns out not only horror but also gripping crime fiction.
    Titles like "Full Brutal," which snagged the 2019 Splatterpunk Award for Best Horror Novel, "Gone to See The River Man," "Shepherd of the Black Sheep," and "The Thirteenth Koyote" have set benchmarks in the genre.
    He joins Vince on the show to discuss his latest work "The Old Lady."
    They discuss introversion, wilderness survival, modern-day gender roles, childhood trauma, and the future of extreme horror.
    Website:
    https://www.trianahorror.com
    X:
    https://twitter.com/KoyoteKris
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/kristopher_triana/?hl=en
    Amazon:
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kristopher-Triana/author/B004HUEWMG?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/kristophertriana/
    Substack:
    https://substack.com/@kristophertriana
    TikTok:
    https://www.tiktok.com/@kristophertriana

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    • 1 hr 9 min
    Aron Beauregard

    Aron Beauregard

    Award-winning splatterpunk author Aron Beauregard hails from Central Falls, Rhode Island.
    With a writing style that knows no limits, he has firmly established his presence in the horror community through his ABHorror brand.
    In this episode, he joins Vince to delve into his latest work, "Through the Eyes of Desperation: The Red Version."
    They discuss addiction, the intricate construction of the world of "Shadows Casino," the intense and brutal casino games along with their corresponding eccentric characters, as well as the finer details of managing one's own brand and the intricacies of self-publishing.
    Website:
    https://www.abhorror.com
    Substack:
    https://aronbeauregard.substack.com
    X:
    https://twitter.com/aronhorror?lang=en
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/aronbeauregardhorror/?hl=en
    Facebook:
    https://www.facebook.com/AronBeauregardHorror/
    Amazon:
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aron-Beauregard/author/B07RWS59JT?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1712962994&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

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    • 1 hr 12 min
    Jack Moody

    Jack Moody

    In this episode, we dive into the world of Jack Moody, a prolific author whose literary footprint spans the unsettling realities of "Crooked Smile," and the existential ponderings of "The Monotony of Everlasting."
    As we eagerly anticipate the 2024 release of his latest works, "The Absence of Death" and "Miracle Boy," we take a closer look at Moody's journey through the literary world.
    Formerly a contributor to Return Magazine, The Bel Esprit Project, and Brick Moon Fiction, Jack Moody’s narratives have captivated readers across various esteemed platforms, including Expat Press, The NoSleep Podcast, and The Saturday Evening Post.
    Residing in Portland, Oregon, Moody’s environment seeps into the crevices of his writing, painting vivid backdrops for his complex characters and twisted plots.
    He joins Vince on the show to discuss his recent work "Children of Apothetae."
    They discuss the travails of mental and physical health issues and the point at which they blur, addiction, nihilism, and the meaning of life, as well as his literary progression and upcoming work.
    Amazon:
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jack-Moody/author/B07RSTFFXD
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/jack_is_moody/?hl=en

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    • 1 hr 9 min
    Chance Noir

    Chance Noir

    Chance Noir is a writer of dark speculative fiction and a connoisseur of strategy games.
    He joins Vince on the show to discuss his recent collection of short stories, "Death In Small Doses."
    They explore the meaning and essence of existence, the concept of being the architects of our own extinction through nuclear warfare, as well as the research and mythology behind Chance's stories.
    Amazon:
    https://www.amazon.com/stores/Chance-Noir/author/B0966VTS1F?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/chancenoirofficial/


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    • 1 hr 7 min

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Awesome! Two thumbs up!

Great podcast! The host, Vincent, interviews upcoming independent authors and free lance artist (non-mainstream) hustling and working hard to make it into the writing and arts world. He dives deep into their journey and what makes their minds tick when it comes to making art or writing their chilling horror stories. Inspiring.

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