Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast

It's the era of Poor Things and Lisa Frankenstein. Let's talk about why it looks like Frankenstein is having a bit of a *revival* (see what I did there?) and movies and books to pick up if you're feeling like you need more Frankenstein/ re-animation stories in your life. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Jennifer Thorne stopped by to talk her vacation/dysfunctional family/ horror comedy novel Diavola and books about the horrors of vacation and traveling. We're going Hostel to the Ruins to Daphne DuMaurier to the Babysitter's Club Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.com

I was joined by the two editors of the fantastic young adult anthology, The Black Girl Survives in This One from Flatiron Books. We talk about inspirations and urging authors to not be scared to lean into the horror for a teen audience. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Quincy stopped by to talk about one of his favorite subgenres Speculative Fiction? What is it? Why do we love it? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Stoker Award winning author Cynthia Pelayo dropped by to talk about her latest novel, Forgotten Sisters and the intersection of urban legeds, fairy tales and true crime Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

I was joined by author Liz Kerin to talk about her duology, Night's Edge and First Light through music! Night's Edge playlist First Light playlist

What horror book should you read based on your favorite Goosebumps book or episode? Not to worry, author Brian McAuley and I are here to tell you what you should check out. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Let's take a visit to some Nordic and Scandinavian countries through horror novels! I was joined by friend and listener Anette to talk about horror novels from the Nordic region Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Rachel Harrison (author of the upcoming book So Thirsty) and Agatha, host of the She Wore Black Podcast join me to talk about horror book recommendations based on songs from our favorite artists including now GRAMMY AWARD WINNER Lucy Dacus and boygenius, Blind Melon and Japanese Breakfast. You don't want to miss this chat where we talk mob wife aesthetic, audio cover reveal reactions, intricate dollhouses and crowdsurfing and mosh pits of iconic shows. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2024/02/06/episode-168-song-read-alikes-with-rachel-harrison-and-agatha-from-she-wore-black/

I was thrilled to be joined by Neil from the Talking Scared podcast to dissect meta horror. What makes it work so well with horror? What are some of Neil's horror hot takes? Is it cake? Check it out here Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

It's that time of year where I talk about the horror books coming out in the first half of this year. We have a lot to look forward to Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

how is the end of the year already? Where did the time go? As tradition states, I was joined by old co-host Rachel to go over our favorite reads of the year. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

TW: Religious and sexual abuse I was joined by Rachel Peach and April Avila who were recently featured in the Let Us Prey Investigation Discovery docuseries about how their abuse was covered by the church we attended. We talk about how they are doing now that the documentary series has been released, our upbringing and their hopes from this exposure Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

I was joined by author Adam Cesare to talk about his latest Audible original Influencer and media about the intersection of true crime and horror Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/12/05/episode-164-true-crime-horror-with-adam-cesare/ Margot Harrison article

Can you hear it? The music of the night? It is time for horror all about music Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

I was joined by author and poet Jessica McHugh to pair up some horror novels with some of our favorite musicals. Do these two genres make a good pair? What is the appeal of musical theater? What goes into making a blackout poem? Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Happy Halloween! Let's step into the time machine and go all the way back to 2018 when we were patiently waiting for the new Halloween movie to come out (except for me because I somehow hadn't seen any at that time???) Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttWni8iLab7PghJPNy2nHg Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2018/10/09/episode-26-halloween-horror/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer

Author Erin Adams stopped by to talk to me about the horrors that lurk in the woods Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

I was joined by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo to talk about his latest novel, The Night House. Listen to our conversation on influences, history and rock climbing Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Author Katherine Silva joined me to talk about the horror books that leave us with a feeling of existential dread Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/10/10/episode-159-existential-horror-with-katherine-silva/