Make Me Read Your Book Podcast

This week I talk to Robert Ford. We talk about his books, his upcoming release BURNER, scary dreams and experiences, being desensitized by death and tragedy and so much more! I read his book SAMSON AND DENIAL and talk about a current contest.

This week I talk with Tim Waggoner. We talk about his books, his latest "how to" WRITING IN THE DARK, working with his students, his cute dachshunds, so much more! I read his book NEKROPOLIS. Also I ask if you ever read a book where you don't like the protagonist.

This week I talk to Cullen Bunn. It is my first adventure into horror graphic novels! We talk about his graphic novels, writing for kids, being involved in anthologies, writing prose vs. graphic novels and so much more! I read the DARK ARK Collection and want to hear from you on your favorite episodes so far!

This week I talk with Regina Garza Mitchell. We talk about her experience in writing short stories and editing anthologies. We also talk about seeing the rise of known authors in the horror community,   balancing work and writing, her debut novella and so much more! I read stories from THE BIG BOOK OF BLASPHEMY and talk about some of my favorites so far.

This week I talk with Brian Asman. We talk about his books, the different projects he has going and of course Kevin Fucking Smith! I read his book I'M NOT EVEN SUPPOSED TO BE HERE TODAY, and I have a special guest do the intro with me on this episode.

This week I talk with Elizabeth Massie. We talk about her books, her Ameri Scares Series (including some breaking news), her adult cartoon books, Canadian TV Shows and so much more! I read her book HELL GATE and talk about how many books you take on a vacation.

This week I talk with Tony Evans. We talk about his books, Appalachian Horror, folklore, environmental biology, being outdoors and so much more! I read his short story collection, BETTER YOU BELIEVE, and discuss my thoughts on it.

This week I talk to Catherine Cavendish. We talk about her books, reading the right story at the right time, cats, her upcoming projects and more. I read her book THE HAUNTING OF HENDERSON CLOSE and also talk about books that match up with their movies/tv series.

This week I talk to Kristopher Rufty about his books, enormous book collections and having to move them, the writing community and his Splatter Western. I read his book PILLOWFACE and also discuss my thoughts on some everyday classics.

This week I talk with John Boden. We talk about his books, collaborating, thrift shopping/antiquing and collecting random items. After I discuss reading his book JEDI SUMMER and listening to WALK THE DARKNESS DOWN.

This week I talk with Hunter Shea about his books, use of personal life in his writing, stories at conventions, monster and if they are real and so much more! I talk about watching the movie DEAD ALIVE and Hunter's books GHOST MINE and CREATURE.

This week I do my first Double Feature with Christine Morgan. We talk about her books, reviewing books from her peers, her relationship with Edward Lee and more! Plus, we follow up with her after winning the 2020 Splatterpunk Award for Best Novel! I was also able to get some new inside information and more on an upcoming book tease.

This week, I talk to Robert Essig. We discuss his books, his move to Tennessee, his love for vintage horror paperbacks, thoughts on collaborations and more! I read his book STRONGER THAN HATE and discuss my own love for finding used books and other collectables at flea markets.

This week I talk to Michael Allen Rose about his books, his music, blending different types of art into his writing, his time teaching children abroad English and more! I read his book THE INDIFFERENCE OF HEAVEN and talk about virtual horror cons coming this month.

This week I talk to Kenzie Jennings. We talk about her debut novel that came out last year, RECEPTION, and her upcoming Splatter Western. We also talk about how crazy Florida is and some great movies that are based there, the trend of Beach Horror and so much more.

This week I talked to Aaron Dries. We talk about his books, craziness in Australia, 11/22/63, Hamilton and so much more! I read HOUSE OF SIGHS and give my thoughts along with info on TWO virtual horror cons coming soon!

This week I talk with John Wayne Comunale. We talk about his books, his podcasts including his new one with Kristopher Triana, movies, conventions and so much more!I read his book THE CYCLE and talk about virtual cons coming up.

This week I talk with Lucas Mangum. We talk about his books, his time as a 9-1-1 Operator and its hardship and effects on his writing, his movie inspirations and so much more. I read TWO of Lucas' books, SAINT SADIST and GODS OF THE DARK WEB, which one included the most horrific scene I have read to date!

This week I talk with Laurel Hightower. We talk about her Paranormal Police Procedural Novel WHISPERS IN THE DARK and her upcoming book CROSSROADS. Also, she tells us about challenging herself with writing short fiction and pushing boundaries, how she became third mic on the podcast INK HEIST along with some of her favorite guests. 

This week I talk will Cat Scully. We discuss her first novel JENNIFER STRANGE that debuts very soon. We also discuss the struggles she faced with completing this novel, her past in Map Art and so much more. I talk about YA books and my thoughts on Cat's book.