The October Chronicles

Tom Leveen
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Narrated and full-cast long- and short-form realistic and speculative fiction by award-winning YA and horror author Tom Leveen. Often set in or inspired by "the late 1900s," aka "The 90s." Looking back at the '80s and '90s to see what our generation has learned, what we're getting right and getting wrong. And above all: being part of a chosen family. Serialized fiction, author talks, and more. You are welcome here!

  1. 09/26/2025

    Scary Stories with Mazzy Zero: All Around the Peonies

    My buddy Mazzy Zero hosts some of my shorts, including ALL AROUND THE PEONIES, about a small town with one simple rule. You know where that's headed. I hope you enjoy listening! P.S. I have a new horror novel coming out on Kickstarter in October 2025 - you can sign up to stay in the launch loop here: pxl.to/chasersKS

    14 min

  2. 11/17/2024

    Stephen King's Danse Macabre: episode 8 - Real World Horrors

    King talks about the frightening thing that happened to a group of 1950s kids watching a movie. Have you read DANSE MACABRE yet? Grab it here! https://amzn.to/3YQtCmZ

    16 min

  3. 11/10/2024

    Stephen King's Danse Macabre: A Deep Dive into Horror Literature, episode 7 - Retro Reads

    What is your one potent idea? Let's see what Stephen King and "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" has to say... Have you read the book? It's a great read; here is an affiliate link to take you right to it: https://amzn.to/4fZ4ZLZ

    15 min

  4. 10/13/2024

    Stephen King's Danse Macabre: A Deep Dive into Horror Literature, episode 6 - Retro Reads

    Horror as allegory, and the joy of movies like PROPHECY and KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS. Media mentioned in this episode (these are affiliate links): HELLWORLD https://amzn.to/3NmIKTV DANSE MACABRE https://amzn.to/3Y5U3Vj PROPHCY https://amzn.to/3XYUEIm KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS https://amzn.to/3U77OC0

    20 min

  5. 10/07/2024

    Stephen King's Danse Macabre: A Deep Dive into Horror Literature | Retro Reads 5

    You have permission to write pulp fiction, and King still tells stories when writing nonfiction. Affiliate links to books mentioned in this episode: Danse Macabre https://amzn.to/3BDvqI3 Thrill Me! https://amzn.to/4gYDO5g

    19 min

  6. 09/29/2024

    Stephen King's Danse Macabre: A Deep Dive into Horror Literature | Retro Reads 4

    The value of social media; the usefulness of formal writing education; and a well-crafted sentence that I need to takes to get right.

    18 min

  7. 09/08/2024

    Stephen King's Danse Macabre: A Deep Dive into Horror Literature | Retro Reads 3

    Should you be friends with your editor? Did Stephen King ever worry about money? What are the speedbumps you need to be ready for as an author? All that and more. @tomleveen RESOURCES These are affiliate links. I only recommend and endorse material I have personally read or viewed. DANSE MACABRE https://amzn.to/471zj5a 101 BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU'RE MURDERED https://amzn.to/3X1LJVX Also follow Mother Horror on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mother.horror/

    17 min

  8. 09/01/2024

    Stephen King’s Danse Macabre: A Deep Dive into Horror Literature

    Welcome to the second episode of Retro Reads, where we explore the terrifying world of horror literature, starting with Stephen King's "Danse Macabre." Join me as I share personal anecdotes and insights on how this seminal work shaped my understanding of the horror genre, both as a reader and a writer. Whether you're a horror fan, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about King's unique take on horror, this episode is packed with valuable insights. RESOURCES These are affiliate links. I only recommend and endorse material I have personally read or viewed. DANSE MACABRE https://amzn.to/471zj5a NIGHT SHIFT https://amzn.to/3WUveuW And here is one of my own horror novels, a Bram Stoker Award Finalist: HELLWORLD https://amzn.to/3T4iAsb 💀 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more Retro Reads! 📚

    21 min
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Narrated and full-cast long- and short-form realistic and speculative fiction by award-winning YA and horror author Tom Leveen. Often set in or inspired by "the late 1900s," aka "The 90s." Looking back at the '80s and '90s to see what our generation has learned, what we're getting right and getting wrong. And above all: being part of a chosen family. Serialized fiction, author talks, and more. You are welcome here!

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  • Creator
    Tom Leveen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tom Leveen
  • Show Website
    The October Chronicles