Megan Stockton is an indie author known for her ability to craft dystopian, horror, thriller, and science fiction/fantasy novels that are as raw and brutal as they are thought-provoking and cinematic.

She joins Vince on the show to discuss her recent novel, "Lovely, Dark, and Deep."

They talk about her experiences making movies with her husband, writing screenplays, small-town life, and some very interesting interactions with readers.

Website:

https://www.meganstocktonbooks.com

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Megan-Stockton/author/B07T1M138Y?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/meganstocktonauthor/

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Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/meganstocktonauthor/

#meganstockton #indieauthor #lovelydarkanddeep #indiehorror

Brad Ricks is an author who began reading Stephen King and Edgar Allan Poe while writing short stories as a young man that grossed his friends out.

Despite the responsibilities of adulthood, his creative spirit never wavered.

From learning to play guitar to writing a musical, Brad has now taken on the art of the full-length novel.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his debut novel, "Fear Not The Dead."

They discuss the mechanics of grief horror, classic horror character archetypes, the short story as an outline, as well as his upcoming novel, "The Night Crew."

Website:

https://www.bradricks.com/about

Audible:

https://www.audible.com/author/Brad-Ricks/B0CRPYPF1Q

X:

https://mobile.x.com/BradleyRicks

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Not-Dead-Brad-Ricks-ebook/dp/B0CYS3DLL9

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bradricksauthor/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BradRicksAuthor

#bradricks #fearnotthedead #thenightcrew #griefhorror #indiewriter #indiehorror

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Heather Levy is an acclaimed author and Oklahoma native.

Her work has been featured in numerous prestigious journals and publications, including CrimeReads and NAILED Magazine and her work has garnered praise from major outlets like The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times for its spellbinding narrative at the intersection of power, desire, and trauma.

She joins Vince on the show to discuss her recent novel "Hurt For Me."

They discuss BDSM and the kink community, play spaces, the frame of mind known as subspace, as well as her writing process, her previous and upcoming work, and the very real problem of sex trafficking, both foreign and domestic.

Website:

https://www.heatherlevywriter.com/

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004O444AK

X:

https://x.com/heatherllevy

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/heatherllevy/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/tingalingmother/

Dark Mind Radio:

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

#heatherylevy #kink #hurtforme

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It's another episode of "Dark Mind Radio," where Vince chats with talented writers and filmmakers over the phone while playing some dark EDM.

This episode's callers are Christa Carmen, author of "The Daughters of Block Island"; Jack Moody, author of "The Absence of Death"; and Merrill David, author of "Glock Lollipop."

Christa Carmen

Website:

https://www.christacarmen.com/

Jack Moody

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jack-Moody/author/B07RSTFFXD?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Merrill David

Godless:

https://godless.com/products/merrill-david?_pos=1&_sid=73087a73b&_ss=r

Dark Mind Radio

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

#christacarmen #thedaughtersofblockisland #jackmoody #theabsenceofdeath #merrilldavid #glocklollipop

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David Sodergren is a horror author of over eight novels.

His lifelong fascination with the macabre began in childhood, marked by his collection of rubber skeletons and a deep love for horror movies.

This passion seamlessly transitioned into his career as a horror writer.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his latest novel, "Rotten Tommy."

They discuss his love of found footage horror, the existential dread of characters with dementia, David's diagnosis with autism late in life, his writing process, and advice for aspiring writers.

Website:

https://www.davidsodergren.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/paperbacksandpugs/?hl=en

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Sodergren/author/B07H1MB4MT?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1721085320&sr=1-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

X:

https://x.com/paperbacksnpugs?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor

Threads:

https://www.threads.net/@paperbacksandpugs?hl=en

Patreon:

https://www.patreon.com/davidsodergren

Dark Mind Radio:

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

#davidsodergren #rottentommy #indieauthor #indiehorror

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Andrew Adams is the author behind the captivating horror anthology series "Symposium of the Reaper."

Transitioning from filmmaking to writing, Andrew brings a unique blend of dark humor, murder, and paranormal activities to his stories, creating a true rollercoaster experience for his readers.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his latest novel, "Infernal Moon."

They discuss nightmares vs. night terrors, the psychology of a dysfunctional family, parasomnia, the love of indie bookstores, his writing process, upcoming projects, and the mixed reality of coming of age.

Website:

https://www.symposiumofthereaper.com/products

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/andrew_adams_author/

Threads:

https://www.threads.net/@andrew_adams_author

Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andrew-Adams/author/B0BYD1LQXY?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Andrew-Adams/pfbid026P54WiKZsniRk871HYVk1YSBViAjEVzFA2jTjoz8CR12GR2tYwoND4JC3eJuwMhql/

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Chris Harrison is the talented writer behind the “Crooked Tales” series.

Born in North London, Chris studied Film at Middlesex University, where he nurtured his fascination with storytelling and delved into the depths of literary and cinematic horror.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss the first book of the series, which is also his debut YA novel, entitled “The Rising.”

They discuss the minutiae of staying relevant in the young adult genre, his writing process, his journey from film to writing, and the upcoming novels in the series.

Website:

https://chris-harrison.com/

Wicked Ink Publishing:

https://www.wickedinkpublishing.com/chris-harrison

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/chrisharrison1975/?hl=en

Dark Mind Radio:

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

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For over a decade, Cameron Gallagher has been crafting stories that captivate and resonate with audiences, starting from humble beginnings with a VHS camcorder to creating award-winning short films.

He joins Vince on the show to discuss his recent short film entitled "It Visits Me."

They discuss his screenwriting process, the architecture of the jump scare, the minutiae of directing children, the use of metaphor and subconscious elements, as well as revealing a few hacks for aspiring filmmakers working with a budget.

Website:

https://www.camerongallagherfilm.com/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/cameron96g/

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMrQrWIRmQ_qrf48xfi2bmg

Dark Mind Radio:

https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

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