E188: Werewolves with Nat Cassidy

 

Today I welcome Nat Cassidy to the show to chat about werewolves in fiction and folklore. We use his latest novel, WHEN THE WOLF COMES HOME, as a launching pad for this discussion, and we have fun discussing how werewolves work in different genres. We also have some great book recommendations for you, listed below.

You can see the trailer for the movie Wolfen (mentioned in the episode) here.

The indie bookstore that Nat recommends is Astoria Bookshop, where you can order signed copies of his books too! 

We both recommend SUCH SHARP TEETH by Rachel Harrison

Nat’s recs

WOLF'S HOUR by Robert McCammon

NIGHTBITCH by Rachel Yoder

WOLFEN by Whitley Streiber

RABID by Bill Wasik and Monica Murphy

THE STRANGE CASE OF DR JECKYLL & MR HYDE by RL Stevenson

MONGRELS by Stephen Graham Jones

CYCLE OF THE WEREWOLF by Stephen King

WEREWOLF OF PARIS by Guy Endore

Agatha’s recs

FABLES series by Bill Willingham

CLUB DEAD (3rd in Southern Vampire Mysteries) by Charlaine Harris

BIG BAD WOOL (2nd in Sheep Detective series) by Leonie Swann

THE WOLVES OF MIDWINTER (2nd in Wolf Gift Chronicles) by Anne Rice

SOULESS (1st in the Parasol Protectorate) by Gail Carriger

E187: Silvia Moreno-Garcia and The Bewitching

 

Today I get to share a dream come true with you! Silvia Moreno-Garcia joined me to chat about THE BEWITCHING, her new novel about witches told over three timelines. We also chat about the publishing industry, her own niche literary interests, and of course we talk about the Gothic genre.

The street of bookstores Silvia recommends in Mexico City is called Donceles Street, and it's still a thriving place for book lovers. Here is a recent article about great vintage bookshops in Mexico City, and it includes a section on the famous Donceles Street bookshops.

E186: CRAFTING FOR SINNERS with Jenny Kiefer

Today I have Jenny Kiefer on the show to discuss CRAFTING FOR SINNERS, her new survival horror novel in which a trapped woman must fight her way out of a craft store owned by a religious cult. We chat about Jenny’s personal experience as a crafter, and how this book reflects current religiously rooted bigotry. We also chat about fighting oppressors using whatever you have available, be it knitting needles or a special skill.

Jenny's recommended indie bookstores includes her own Butcher Cabin Books, where you can order signed copies of her books. She also recommends:

- The Twisted Spine (New York City)

- Bucket of Blood (Chicago)

- Little Ghost Books (Toronto)

- Ghoulish Books (San Antonio)

E185: The Mary Shelley Mysteries with Heather Redmond

 

Today I have Heather Redmond on the show to discuss her Mary Shelley Mystery Series. We chat about why she chose to use the real author and her family as her main characters instead of writing in the world of Frankenstein. We also discuss her previous series, which did the same for Charles Dickens, and we chat about the state of historicals in the mystery genre.

E184: Ghost Brides in Books with Lindsay Barrett

Today I have Lindsay Barrett on the show to discuss “Ghost Brides” in books. We chat about her new book, THE DRAVENHEARST BRIDES, a loose retelling of Daphne Du Maurier’s influential Gothic novel, REBECCA, set on a haunted bourbon distillery estate in Kentucky. We also discuss the universal interest in ghost brides and give some great book recommendations listed below. 

Lindsay's indie bookshop recommendation is Greedy Reads in Baltimore. 

The artist who does Lindsay's book covers is Austin Drake.

Lindsay’s recs

• Where the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo Onoh
• Inheritance by Nora Roberts
• She is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran
• The Darkling Bride by Laura Andersen
• The Lover’s Eye by Lauren M Hayworth

Agatha’s recs

• The Hacienda by Isabel Canas
• The Third Wife of Faraday House by BR Myers
• The Bride of Pendoric by Victoria Holt
• Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
• Peony in Love by Lisa See

E183: Friendly Ghosts in Books with Olivia Blacke

 

E182: Neil McRobert and GOOD BOY

 

Today I want to wish Neil McRobert, from the beloved horror podcast Talking Scared, a very happy birthday! He is a good friend, and I’m truly delighted that he is my guest today. He came on the show to discuss his new novella, GOOD BOY, a part of the Northern Weird project from Wild Hunt Books. We chat about the story, tap into Neil’s romantic side, and discuss the gothic inspirations from both literature and his surrounding landscape. 

Neil's three indie bookshop recommendations are:

• In Bath - Mr. B's Imporium of Reading Delights
• In Manchester - Paramount Books 
• In Newcastle - Barter Books