Ivy Tholen on being an Indie Author
Killer Prose
Ivy Tholen is the author of “Tastes Like Candy," “Maul Rats,” and the upcoming "Mother Dear." She lives in Los Angeles. Don’t mention “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” to her, or she will never shut up. In this episode, we delve into the world of indie authorship. Whether you're curious about carving out time to write, mastering the craft of horror, knowing the right moment to seek feedback, or getting a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the indie author life, this episode has you covered. Stay tuned for insights, tips, and real-world experiences that every aspiring indie...
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Writing is a Discipline with Andrew Najberg
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Today I'm joined by author, Andrew Najberg. Andrew is the author of the best-selling (#1 US Horror Amazon) novels The Mobius Door (Wicked House Publishing, 2023) and Gollitok (Wicked House Publishing, 2023), as well as The Neverborn Thief (Olive-Ridley Press, 2024), the forthcoming collection of short fiction In Those Fading Stars (Crystal Lake Publishing, 2024) and the forthcoming novel Extinction Dream (Wicked House Publishing, 2025). His short fiction has appeared in Fusion Fragment, Khoreo, Translunar Travelers Lounge, Utopia Science Fiction, Prose Online, Psychopomp Review, Solar Press...
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Bryan Alaspa on Inspiration and Writing Craft
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Today I'm joined by Bryan Alaspa. Bryan wrote his first short story in the third grade, way back in the 70s. He's now the author of more than 60 books and novels, all of them on the dark side of life. In today's episode Brian and I talk about craft, story inspiration, and different avenues for publication. Connect with Bryan at Connect with him on X (Twitter) @ Find his Horror Fiction Podcast When the Night Comes @ Connect with the show @ Leave a voicemail and tell me about your books, works in progress, and writing goals to have your voice featured on the show. Just click the red...
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Clay Stafford On Killer Nashville And Breaking Into The Industry
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In today's episode, I'm joined by Clay Stafford. We cover pretty much everything. We talk about the opportunities at the Killer Nashville Conference, trad publishing vs self publishing, and getting out there and meeting agents. Clay Stafford is an American bestselling and award-winning author, poet, screenwriter, and playwright; film and television producer, director, showrunner, actor; book, film, and stage reviewer as well as public speaker. He has sold nearly four million copies of his books and has had his work distributed in sixteen languages. He is founder and CEO of the annual...
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Brad Ricks on Publishing His Debut Novel
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Today, I'm joined by horror author Brad Ricks. Brad talks about his debut novel Fear Not the Dead, his path to writing and publication, and his feelings on the craft. We also get into playing with timelines, things you don't think about before being published, and why he writes horror. You can find Brad, links to his socials, and his books at Purchase Fear Not the Dead Stay up to date! Signup for the newsletter and free short stories at Join the free live writing sprints every Monday and Friday 5:30am eastern at: Youtube Twitch @killerprosepodcast Connect with me on...
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Replacing TicTok and Updates on My WIP
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In today's episode, I talk a little about TikTok and someof the changes that are coming, even if the app sells and is permitted to operate in the USA. I also talk about some of the things I'm working on and how I feel about my current project. Connect with the show and read blog posts at follow us on FB IG and Tik Tok @killerprosepodcast Join the live streams on FB, YouTube, and Twich, just search for the Killer Prose Podcast.
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Leave Room For the Magic
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Plotting provides a road map, but can you plot too much? Is it possible to plott key story beats, and still leave enough elbow room for your charaters and settings to come alive? I talk about this and more in today's episode of Killer Prose Podcast. Connect with the show and read blog posts at follow us on FB IG and Tik Tok @killerprosepodcast Join the live streams on You Tube and Twich, just search for the Killer Prose Podcast.
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Breaking Into Horror with MJ Mars
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MJ Mars, author of The Suffering from Wicked House Press, drops by today to share what it was like to break into the horror genre, her process, and some a few personal stories. MJ has been featured in a plethora of magazines, anthologies, and podcasts - including her story Better Then Mardis Gras on season 13 Ep. 16 of The No Sleep Podcast. Connect with MJ Mars at Get The Suffering at Email the show at or on the website at Remember to follow us on Facebook, Insta, and TikTok @writingfright for weekly live writing sessions and bonus content.
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Blaine Daigle on Writing with All Five Senses
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On today's episode, I'm joined by Blaine Daigle, author of The Broken Places from Wicked House Publishing. We spend about 45 minute diving deep into his process, how he uses Pro Writing Aid and Autocrit, and how he writes scenes that invoke such deep reactions. You can connect with Blain at or on his Facebook at and IG at And be on the lookout for his new book A Dark Roux Connect with the show on FB, IG, and TikTok @writingfright or email the show [email protected]
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Breathing New Life Into Old Tropes with Andrew Najberg
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Following genre expectations is key to connecting with readers. But how do you stand out? How do you create something new inside of established structures. In today's episode I talk shop with internationally published author and writing processor Andrew Najberg.
info_outlineToday I'm joined by author, Andrew Najberg. Andrew is the author of the best-selling (#1 US Horror Amazon) novels The Mobius Door (Wicked House Publishing, 2023) and Gollitok (Wicked House Publishing, 2023), as well as The Neverborn Thief (Olive-Ridley Press, 2024), the forthcoming collection of short fiction In Those Fading Stars (Crystal Lake Publishing, 2024) and the forthcoming novel Extinction Dream (Wicked House Publishing, 2025). His short fiction has appeared in Fusion Fragment, Khoreo, Translunar Travelers Lounge, Utopia Science Fiction, Prose Online, Psychopomp Review, Solar Press Horror Anthology, and is forthcoming in Make Your Presence Known Anthology, and the Gods and Globes III Anthology. Currently, he teaches for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
In this episode, we talk about how life can get in the way of writing and the importance of making time for your works in progress. We also discuss the state of the industry, building relationships with your publishers, and making boardgames.
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