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Madeleine Swann, Author of The Sharp End of the Rainbow

Cursed Morsels

Release Date: 01/11/2022

Tim McGregor, Author of Lure show art Tim McGregor, Author of Lure

Cursed Morsels

Tim and I talk about the resurgent interest in terrifying mermaids, the appeal of coming of age stories, and his new novella Lure, out now through Tenebrous Press. This episode is spoiler-free.

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Joe Koch, Author of Convulsive show art Joe Koch, Author of Convulsive

Cursed Morsels

Joe and I talk about the influence of religion on his work, surrealist approaches to creativity, and bodily autonomy. In the second half of the episode, we have a spoiler-filled discussion of his story "The Object of Your Desire Comes Closer" from Convulsive. I provide a warning in advance, and the rest of the episode is spoiler free. Buy Convulsive:  

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Janine Pipe, R.J. Joseph, Christine Morgan, Kenzie Jennings, and I talk about what we'd like to see more of in the slasher genre, the importance of slasher stories by and about women, and the inspirations behind the stories in Slash-Her. This episode is largely spoiler-free.

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Paula D. Ashe, Author of We Are Here to Hurt Each Other show art Paula D. Ashe, Author of We Are Here to Hurt Each Other

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Paula and I talk about fiction that wounds, cosmic horror, and the connection between cults and capitalism. This episode is spoiler free. Buy Paula's collection:  

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Jamie Stewart, Author of I Hear the Clattering of the Keys (And Other Fever Dreams) show art Jamie Stewart, Author of I Hear the Clattering of the Keys (And Other Fever Dreams)

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Jamie and I talk about religious horror, nonlinear storytelling, and the process of indie book promotion. We also have a spoiler-free discussion of his collection I Hear the Clattering of the Keys (and Other Fever Dreams).

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A.C. Wise, Author of The Ghost Sequences show art A.C. Wise, Author of The Ghost Sequences

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A.C. Wise, Corey Farrenkopf and I talk about metafiction, fragmentary storytelling, and the spectrum between "cozy horror" and bleak horror. We also discuss A.C.'s newest collection The Ghost Sequences. This episode is spoiler free. Buy The Ghost Sequences:  

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Laurel Hightower, Sandra Ruttan, Ali Seay, R.J. Joseph, Daniel Barnett, Patrick Tumblety, Marcus Woodman, and I talk about identity horror and The Dead Inside. This episode is spoiler-free.

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Hailey Piper, Joe Koch, Mae Murray, Sam Richard, and I talk about our favorite messy queer characters, ways to reduce the puritan policing of queer art, and the inspirations behind our stories for The Book of Queer Saints. This episode is spoiler free.

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Jonathan Louis Duckworth show art Jonathan Louis Duckworth

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Jonathan and I talk about speculative poetry, crafting authentic historical fiction, and found footage horror. This episode is spoiler free. Find Jonathan on Twitter @Joduckwo

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Rebecca J. Allred and Gordon B. White show art Rebecca J. Allred and Gordon B. White

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I talk with Rebecca and Gordon about the appeal of cults, the joys of collaborative writing, and their new novella And in Her Smile, the World. This episode is spoiler free.

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Madeleine Swann returns to talk about absurdist fiction, the role dreams play in her artistic process, and the notion of "passing for normal."

Pick up a copy of her new collection The Sharp End of the Rainbow here (published through Heads Dance Press): https://godless.com/collections/dropping-soon/products/the-sharp-end-of-the-rainbow-by-madeleine-swann 

Amazon preorder: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09PW6G9F9/ref=sr_1_2?crid=EJILVAGDWSZU&keywords=the+sharp+end+of+the+rainbow&qid=1641860040&sprefix=the+sharp+end+of+the+rainbow%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-2