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The Shadows and Ink Podcast is for devotees of horror and true crime, where the lines between reality and fiction blur and the pen drips red… Dive deep into the horror genre as host A. F. Stewart grills today’s dark fiction authors, revealing juicy tidbits about their books. Go behind the shadowy curtain as the insider secrets spill with publishers, narrators, and industry professionals. Savor the discussions as we delve into the tropes, and enjoy the additional treat of occasional bonus Mystery and Malice true crime episodes, hosted by Gert Hanekom and Karen van Vuuren.

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Canada

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The Shadows and Ink Podcast is for devotees of horror and true crime, where the lines between reality and fiction blur and the pen drips red… Dive deep into the horror genre as host A. F. Stewart grills today’s dark fiction authors, revealing juicy tidbits about their books. Go behind the shadowy curtain as the insider secrets spill with publishers, narrators, and industry professionals. Savor the discussions as we delve into the tropes, and enjoy the additional treat of occasional bonus Mystery and Malice true crime episodes, hosted by Gert Hanekom and Karen van Vuuren.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Tales of the Slasher

10/20/2025
This month, author Stephanie Rose stops by to chat about her book, Small Town Slasher, and the subgenre of slasher horror. We delve into the tropes, settings, and even the movies in this exciting episode. Stephanie Rose: https://stephanierosewriter.com/ Death by TBR: https://deathbytbrbooks.com/ Small Town Slasher: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Slasher-Stephanie-Rose-ebook/dp/B0F1W8QYZ8

Duration:00:31:29

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Horror and the Noir Detective

9/20/2025
In this episode, JP Behrens stops by to chat about mixing horror and the supernatural into the world of the noir detective. We discuss tropes, history, and his series, Travis Daniels Investigations. Website: JPBehrensauthor.com Travis Daniels Investigations: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5MMBQM

Duration:00:39:14

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The Creative Magic of Co-Authoring

8/20/2025
Please welcome best-selling author J.D. Barker to the show as he discusses his experiences co-authoring books, working with James Patterson, and gives tips on the best co-authoring practices. Plus a short peek at his newest release, Something I Keep Upstairs. Website: https://jdbarker.com/

Duration:00:24:50

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Giant Invading Bugs! Talking Tick Town.

7/20/2025
Please welcome guest author and filmmaker Christopher Micklos, who stops by to talk about pulp horror novels, creature features, moviemaking, and his book Tick Town. Website: christophermicklos.com Book Link for Tick Town: https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Town-Christopher-Micklos-ebook/dp/B0DVQ75Y6C

Duration:00:32:46

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Talking Irish legends with Leigh Kenny

6/20/2025
This episode delves into the world of Irish legends with guest author Leigh Kenny. We talk banshees, ghosts, and other horrifying tales and myths. Leigh Kenny was born and raised in the garden county of Wicklow, Ireland. She lives by the Irish Sea with the love of her life, two wonderful boys, a black Labrador, and a three-legged cat that hates people. She describes herself as being both feral and aggressively friendly and apologises in advance for swearing in front of your children. You can find out more about Leigh’s work and any upcoming releases on social media at www.leighkennywrites.com Urban Legends (Dark Tide 20): http://getbook.at/DarkTide20

Duration:00:41:40

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Dark Gothic Fantasy with Paula Cappa

5/20/2025
Join the chat as guest author Paula Cappa discuss her book Draakensky and the nuances of gothic horror and dark fantasy. Paula's website: https://paulacappa.wordpress.com/ Draakensky book link: https://getbook.at/Draakensky

Duration:00:27:34

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Welcome to Scareville!

4/22/2025
Author John Ward steps in the guest spotlight to discuss his middle-grade horror series, Scareville. He talks books, writing, and his favourite Halloween costume. John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scareville_books/ Scareville Book 1: Welcome to Scareville

Duration:00:25:29

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Mental Health and Horror

3/20/2025
Join us for an in-depth discussion on writing mental health into your horror stories and poems with guest David Noone. David's website: https://www.davidnoone.net/

Duration:00:40:55

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Folklore with Nikki Nelson-Hicks

2/20/2025
Come dive into the dark and strange world of folklore and folk horror with author Nikki Nelson-Hicks. Nikki's Website: https://nnhbooks.com/

Duration:00:27:35

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From the Ocean Depths: An Interview with Julie Hiner

1/20/2025
Come join the chat as author Julie Hiner discusses here new book, Fear of the Deep, and the horrors that lurk beneath the sea... Julie's Website: https://killersanddemons.com/ Fear of the Deep: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTGBZ3T5/

Duration:00:22:07

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Horror For The Holidays

12/20/2024
It is time to cozy up to that fire with a hot chocolate and listen to the chat as Lily Luchesi and I discuss the process of writing horror into the holidays. Lily's Website: https://lilyluchesibooks.wixsite.com/lilyluchesi Partners in Crime Book Services: https://www.facebook.com/PartnersInCrimeBookServices/ Lily's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lily-Luchesi/author/B00GBFAE0E

Duration:00:28:27

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Bestiary of Blood: Modern Fables and Dark Tales - Part 2

11/20/2024
Welcome to the second of a two-part extravaganza, showcasing the epic horror anthology, Bestiary of Blood. In this really super-sized episode, we chat with three of the authors (one of whom is also the editor). Jamal Hodge, Steven Barnes, and Nzondi discuss the book, the artistry, and challenges of writing, and the host even gets a surprise from one of the guests. Bestiary of Blood: https://getbook.at/Bestiary Jamal Hodge: https://www.writerhodge.com/ Steven Barnes: https://www.steven-barnes.com/ Nzondi: https://www.nzondi.com/ Star Wars: Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Windu-Glass-Abyss/dp/0593723430

Duration:02:02:14

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Bestiary of Blood: Modern Fables and Dark Tales - Part 1

10/20/2024
Welcome to the first of a two-part extravaganza, showcasing the epic horror anthology, Bestiary of Blood. In this super-sized episode, we chat with four of the authors, Linda Addison, Colleen Anderson, Cynthia Pelayo, Angela Yuriko Smith about writing a fable, the challenges of writing, and even get into some spicy slug talk. Bestiary of Blood: https://getbook.at/Bestiary Linda Addison: https://lindaaddisonwriter.com/ Colleen Anderson: https://colleenanderson.wordpress.com/ Cynthia Pelayo: https://cinapelayo.com/ Angela Yuriko Smith: https://authortunities.substack.com/

Duration:01:27:24

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Zombies, Zombies, Zombies! A Chat with Author Marc L. Abbot

9/20/2024
Come join the chat as author Marc L. Abbot discusses the zombie subgenre of horror, their evolution, and more. Marc's Website: https://whoismarclabbott.com/ This episode is brought to you by the novel, It Eats Your Hunger by Joseph Murnane. Pick up your copy today on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Eats-Your-Hunger-Joseph-Murnane-ebook/dp/B0D7HWYG19

Duration:00:34:57

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A Walk Through the Graveyard with Loren Rhoads

8/20/2024
We are chatting about cemeteries with author Loren Rhoads and discussing her new book, 222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die. Listen as we talk about spooky experiences and interesting graveyard facts. Loren's Website: https://lorenrhoads.com/ 222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die: https://www.amazon.com/222-Cemeteries-See-Before-You-ebook/dp/B0CPF8HYQM/ A free companion guide for the book 222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/obbqnlf7lc

Duration:00:35:13

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Mystery and Malice: Millennial Murder Mystery

8/11/2024
The first Mystery and Malice True Crime Bonus Episode. A speculative discussion on an unsolved twenty-year-old case of a murder committed at a South African university. Hosted by Gert Hanekom and Karen van Vuuren

Duration:00:30:25

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Final Girls: Protagonist or Problematic?

7/20/2024
In this episode we are talking about the classic horror trope, The Final Girl, with author and horror fan Elaine Pascale. Come join us as we go in depth on final girl origins and what makes that trope tick. Elaine's Website: https://elainepascale.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doclaney/ And you can check out Elaine's and the other Ladies of Horror's flash fiction here: https://spreadingthewritersword.com/

Duration:00:32:08

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Inside Narration with Joe Hempel

6/20/2024
Our guest for this episode is audiobook narrator, Joe Hempel. He chats about his process, gives advice, and shares what it is like to narrate an audiobook. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.hempel/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiceofjoey/ This episode brought to you courtesy of the Murder Coaster Podcast: https://murdercoasterpodcast.com/

Duration:00:29:13

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In Depth with Author Jasper Bark

5/20/2024
An interview with ever delightful horror author Jasper Bark, who chats about his books and writing process. Multiple award winning author, Jasper Bark is infectious – and there’s no known cure. If you’re reading this you’re already contaminated. The symptoms will manifest any time soon. There’s nothing you can do about it. There’s no itching or unfortunate rashes, but you’ll become obsessed with his mind-bending books. Jasper's website: www.jasperbark.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasperbark/ This episode brought to you courtesy of Crystal Lake Entertainment’s new book series Draw You In by Jasper Bark Draw You In Vol. 1: Collector’s Item: https://geni.us/DrawYouIn1

Duration:00:47:07

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Talking Horror Greats with Stanley Wiater

4/20/2024
A terrific interview with Stanley Wiater as he chats about horror, interviewing legendary authors, and more... Stanley's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DarkDreamers Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/darkdreamerstv This episode brought to you courtesy of the debut novel from Mark Guyer, Phantom Delivery. Available now on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited from Raven Tale Publishing. Book link: https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Delivery-Nostalgiamares-Book-1-ebook/dp/B0CJYN8W3N/

Duration:00:29:05