If You Like Neil Gaiman: 25 More Authors
Prolific storyteller Neil Gaiman writes fantasy stories across different media. Want to find some more authors who occupy the same genre territory? Check out the list below.
Ep 08: N.E. Conneely | Procedurals in a World of Magic
Conneely writes three series combining magic with procedural stories. We discuss that intersection between magic and the everyday world, what her different series have in common, and why she began writing magic procedurals in the first place.
Ep 07: Matt Cardin | The Fine Line Between Horror and Religion
Cardin focuses frequently on the intersection of religion, horror, art, and creativity. Matt and I discuss the difference between horror authors who use religious elements intentionally as opposed to those who just use them as window dressing.
[VIDEO] Book Review: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
The Nebula Award–winning author of Kindred presents a “gripping” dystopian novel about a woman fleeing Los Angeles as America spirals into chaos (The New York Times Book Review).
Ep 06: Jessica Cage | Bringing Diversity to Diverse Genres
An author and producer of multiple dark fantasy series, Jessica Cage shares the childhood questions that inspired some of her series, explains how she portrays diversity in her fiction, and reveals which series her mom complains about.
Godzilla Novels by Marc Cerasini
While Toho Studios’ giant monster Godzilla has primarily been a movie star, he has also starred in other media. In this article, we’re taking a look at a specific series of novels written by Mark Cerasini.
[VIDEO] The Indian Occult: Shweta Taneja (Anantya Tantrist Mysteries)
“In her world, being a woman and a tantric is illegal.” The Indian author shares some background on her Delhi-based supernatural detective series.
Vampire Q&A: Kenesha Williams (Blood Debt)
“There’s a cost with each transaction, and I like stories that explore those costs.” Author Kenesha Williams reveals her unique spin on vampires in BLOOD DEBT, names her favorite vampire movies and TV series, and explains what’s wrong with vampires that aren’t scary.
Ep 05: Monster Mash | 13 Movies With Universal Monsters
Find out 13 monster movies that combine Frankenstein’s monster, Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and assorted vampires, werewolves, mummies, and more. (Including a BONUS movie that came in at the last minute!)
Ep 04: Women’s Work and Paranormal Fiction: Author Dana Fredsti (Lilith Series)
The Lilith series stars a stuntwoman and struggling actress who works with and deals with the monsters that secretly run Hollywood. The author takes us behind the scenes, shares some real-life experiences behind her character’s day job, and reveals the abandoned original idea for her series.