Splatterpunk award-winning author Lucas Mangum discusses everything from our mutual love of Cosmic Horror, to his twelve-year writing career and much more! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Suppo…

Indie comic pioneer Corissa Grant and I discuss her latest Kickstarter project for her ongoing Worthy Chaos series. Her last episode on this podcast was heavily watched, and I have since heard from many other creators who like her project. So zombies, vampires, ancient gods, wars in heaven and on earth—it's all par for the course! Check her out on …

W C Banning and I talk about everything from the movies he's acted in, to his radio work, his writing seminars for young kids entering the field, and his new fantasy series (with a tinge of horror, of course), whose plot reminds me a bit of Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere, only with a vastly larger and more cosmic scope! His heavy pulp magazine influence …

Alien invasions! Cosmic Horror! Humanity is fighting a guerilla war as it discovers that the enemy within far eclipses the horror on the surface! Sci-fi author Aaron Ryan and I discuss his epic cosmic horror series Dissonance, a project now seeing the light of day again as a mainstream movie! Check out all the updates on the website https://dissona…

Will Murray and I discuss his long and varied career writing for Marvel Comics and magazines. He brought to life classics of the pulp age like The Shadow, The Spider, and Doc Savage (many of whose creators he personally met) and continued the legacy of one of my all-time favorites, HP Lovecraft. Including a few insights about Lovecraft's cosmic hor…

Independent comic books. Doom metal. Cthulhu! Shoggoths! Azazgoth! The world of HP Lovecraft has had a massive influence on us all! Rob Cinami and I discuss the book he's had brewing in his head for years and how COVID forced random stabs at the genre to coalesce into a graphic novel. Check out the first release here! https://www.amazon.com/Pale-Du…

Stephen King! Comic books! Hp Lovecraft! Animator Charles Howard and I talk about his love for Cosmic Horror, how to be inspired by the Cthulhu mythos without actually ripping off the work of HP Lovecraft, and his day job as an animator for cool projects like Bill Burr's "F is for Family". If you want to support me and help give light to indie auth…

Horror Films! Slasher novels! Weird and fantastical indie comics! Brandon Rhiness has put out a ton of work. Hailing from up from the frozen north like fellow horror auteur David Cronenberg, something about those cold climes and frozen wastelands seems to bring out a dark side that the Canadians, ever cheerful, manage to twist into humor! We discus…

Alligators! Disturbed pre-med students! Psychological terror gallows humor, and revenge fantasy. It's par for the course in this interview! Check out Viggy's podcast Horror, Humor, and Hunger on Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/20…

JG Faherty is the Bram Stoker Award®- and ITW Thriller Award-nominated author of 8 novels, 10 novellas, and more than 75 short stories. He writes adult and YA horror/sci-fi/fantasy, and his works range from quiet, dark suspense to over-the-top comic gruesomeness. His varied professional career includes working as a resume writer, laboratory manager…

Cthulhu! Lovecraft! Cosmic horror! Dark Comedy! The sleazier side of Hollywood! Roy Griffis and I sit down for a conversation about his sucessful comedic Lovecraft-influenced cosmic horror novels, his stint as a screenwriter in Hollywood, and what makes for a good story. We cover authors like Stephen King, both his strengths and weaknesses, adaptio…

Reanimated corpses, necrophilia, and cosmic horror are just some of the things Jonathan and I talk about in my podcast's latest episode! How far is too far? What is pushing the boundaries but not overstepping and revolting your audience? How can you delve into some of the grislier aspects of horror storytelling, without venturing into exploitation?…

Ireland caught up in a zombie apocalypse! Splatterpunkk! Gore! Unlikely heroes! B.C. Hollywood and I discuss his ongoing Irish Apocalypse series and his progression as an artist and writer. Building off the rich lore of his home country of Ireland, B.C., weaves it all into a unique take on the horror genre. If you want to support me and help give l…

Werewolves! Vampires! folk Horror! Award-winning author Thomas Clark and I discuss his upcoming graphic novel, the real meaning of famous movies, and his bevy of released work. A true auteur, this well-liked and respected author discusses how he brought a down-home, folk horror element to life in his work. If you want to support me and help give li…

Max and I talk about his cool new zombie concept (and believe me, it's hard to come up with something new zombie-related). Zombies are essentially shackled and muted so they can be put to use on menial tasks, but of course, everything has a dark downside! At first, this concept reminded me of the movie Fido,, but it turned out the application and p…

Dan and I discuss his horror books, Clive Barker, and Steven King, and what makes a good horror story. We reminisce a little about the old days of horror, the strengths of good old-fashioned storytelling, and how to move on from that era. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/suppor…

Nikolas and I discuss our shared love of cosmic horror, what he has out now, and what he has coming down the pike! Along the way we also discuss a bit about his artistic journey, and how that developed into bigger publishers and wider exposure. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/…

Corrupter author Edward Davis and I discuss his comic and the Kickstarter campaign he's running! It's an indie comic book, and we talk about promotion, working outside of the major players like Marvel Comics, and DC Comics, how to acquire a talented comic-book artist and indie publishing. Support him here http://kck.st/4bS7mgN If you want to suppor…

Aaron and I discussed his new Kickstarter campaign for the latest issue of his dystopian comic, what's wrong with the major streaming services, and why people should support indie projects. I even did an alternative cover for his latest indie comic book project, Amor Patris, and he's helped me substantially with the Kickstarter campaign for my book…

In our historic 100th episode, Brandon Hill discusses his Wild Space Saga, how a partnership with British writer Terence Pegasus transitioned into a self-published comic, and how that all became an ongoing book series that saw a re-release by 4 Horsemen Publications. All from a love of online gaming that led to a mutual desire to create an alternat…

Emmett discusses independent filmmaking with me, the trials and tribulations involved, and his new horror movie "Without A Name". The pros and cons of self-promotion, trying to break into the world of cinema on a very limited budget, and using local businesses to promote your work, while trying to navigate all the pitfalls, are all touched on. Is i…

Scott and I discuss writing techniques, the genius of Neil Gaiman and Cormac McCarthy, when eighties metal bands ruled the world, and what makes a good story. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Su…

Jim Krueger (which he tells me bears no relation to Freddy Krueger), talks with me about his past work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and his current project with Steve Aoki, the popular personality and innovative artist out of California. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/sup…

Canadian author Joseph and I talk about his new zombie book, and what makes a tired genre lively again. Ever since The Walking Dead brought the genre back to the forefront of mainstream popularity, the bar has continually raised. Does he manage to break it and craft his own vision? Check out his work and judge for yourself! If you want to support m…

Me and Gerald discuss his upcoming comic Immortal Coil, another indie comic that is making serious inroads into a space formerly dominated by the majors. We also discuss the comic book industry, the rise and then creative breakaways from Marvel and DC Comics, and the art of storytelling as it relates to ever more creative independent projects. If y…

Great interview with Mark Richards where we discuss illustration, where it all leads, and what he has going on. Previous veteran illustrator for bands like Pig Destroyer (in fact his illustration career was going so well he almost didn't enter tattooing, until another talented Mark convinced him to try it out). Now he works at The Tomb gallery in M…

Me and Liocifer discuss the old school tattoo days, when it was all bikers and outlaws, the evolution of the industry, working with Paul Booth, and what everything from horror to tattoos has progressed into now. A former artist at Fat Cat in Queens, he was a veteran on the scene by the time I initially moved to NYC in 1998, and the first of many ar…

Writing coach Jack Remick and I discuss techniques and what really goes into the inspiration for great work in this informative episode. We do a deep dive into flow, tempo, tense, and his Masterclass on writing. A true veteran of the scene, I enjoyed his slow, technical, and measured approach to story craft. And how, even all these years after emba…

Cthulhu! Lovecraft! Cosmic Horror! Great conversation with Joel where we discussed the making of horror, how great the fantastic elements of things like Cosmic Horror are, and where Hollywood is going down the wrong track. And is it ever. Look at the declining viewership of streaming platforms like Disney and HBO if you need further proof! If you w…

Neil talks with me about his film company, upcoming horror books, and plans for future films. It's all from an indie perspective, an approach that has worked well for him. As more and more creators are quick to find out in this ever-changing world! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058…

Me and Lindsey discuss her new book, and how everyone believes in something! Or at least that's her premise. Hey, I don't judge! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the show…

Thea and I discuss her upcoming cyberpunk book, how Ai will be the death of us all, and more! And it will be the death of us all? Did you see Terminator? You know Elon Musk wants to put a chip in our brains, right? Skynet, any day now! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support a…

Former comic shop owner, and current award-winning author of dark-themed, twisted tales, Jennifer Anne Gordon talks with me about the progression of her career, the impact of Covid, and our mutual love of the work by Neil Gaiman! Remember in the old days when the entrepreneurs who finally made it, navigated through a maze of failed business venture…

Former member of several punk rock bands, and current writer of horror comedy stories, Paul Lubaczewski shoots the shit with me about the monster that is Hollywood, his current projects, and the old-time days in the punk scene! Bringing in that Shawn of the Dead style horror/comedy, enhanced by a British punk rock sensibility, we arrive at his new …

Former California comic shop owner, current horror and comic author Francesca Maria talks about her ongoing comic series The Black Cat Chronicles and her short, Twilight Zone-styled stories in several anthology books! The rise of indie comics is turning into a real phenomenon, as evident by the declining sales of majors in the genre like DC Comics …

Former Cthulhu Wars author, film school graduate, and current writer of the book The Seething talks about his great story idea, our mutual love for the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft, and what the future holds! Probably World War III, but that's a different topic for another day! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go t…

Martin Tracey is a UK Horror author with multiple irons in the fire! A series on the anti-hero Judd Stone, A vampire soccer team. A tell-all book written by the widow of one of the wives of a Duran Duran member, and more! Go check him out on his website https://www.martintracey.co.uk If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, g…

Long-time UK screenwriter, editor, friend of a whole slew of industry icons, and writer of a new dark fantasy series, Richard Sparks talks with me about his new novel series, audiobook, and possible TV series! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All …

Mark Blanchard is an iconic horror artist, first working at Last Rites with OG of the tattoo scene Paul Booth, and then later moving up to Massachusetts and opening his own shop Tomb Gallery. Not standing still, his style has evolved even further as he has become a sought-after tattoo artist, curator of a shop with a wealth of dark artwork, and eve…

Death metal musician and host of the Tinfoil Tales podcast, Brandon Wright talks with me about his new horror book (all based on his personal experience with the supernatural). Strange creatures in the deep woods, unexplainable local lore about a strange monstrosity, and the makings of a dozen iconic horror movies! Jeepers Creepers or The Wendigo a…

Alex talks with me about his move from Europe, how books taught him English, and how he's now a well-published author living in Brooklyn with over 100 novels and short stories under his belt. That heavy dose of early English language via sci-fi and cosmic horror authors like H.P. Lovecraft and H.G. Wells might have helped craft him into the kind of…

Anthony Caro, both a member of the Horror Writers Association and a comic book historian, talks with me about the problems with series like The Walking Dead, which brought the zombie genre back into the mainstream, and why the initially hugely successful MCU is now failing at the box office. Not that the comics are doing much better. We also discus…

Adrian talks about his latest sci-fi/fantasy, horror series, how it all evolved, and delves a little bit into both his past influences and plans. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the sho…

Author Robert Ford and I discuss haunted asylums, social media crazes, the rat maze of the publishing world, and his upcoming collaboration with John Boden. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Supp…

Me and Gina discuss serial killers, aliens, hauntings, and what a great time she had at Nerdcon! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the show…

Multi-genre writer Frank Zafiro talks with me about his publishing company Code 4 Press, his love of true crime fiction, and his 20-year career as a cop. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support…

Writer, actor, and musician Kenton Hall talks about audiobooks, his recent rendition of the famous silent-era film "London After Midnight", and the latest album by his band. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linkt…

Current horror writer and former corporate tech marketer John James Minster talks with me about his new career as a writer, and what he has coming out now. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Suppo…

I interview sci-fi writer and writing coach David Levine. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the showDi David Levine

Charles Rosenay is the author of books, a convention organizer, and the host of tours to the famous castle of Dracula in Romania. On a side note, and we discuss this very topic, Vlad III, commonly referred to as Vlad the Impaler or Vlad Dracula, assassinated prince of Wallachia, is viewed as a local hero. The castle you visit on local tours is more…