Brian Keene: A Look Back on 2020
Interview by Sadie Hartmann
This year, I want to catch up with as many authors as I can and ask them about how they survived 2020.
Mckenzie Cassidy on Fact vs. Fiction and the Book You End Up With
Interview by Christoph Paul
Mckenzie Cassidy's debut novel, "Here Lies a Father", is out now from Kaylie Jones Books, an imprint of Akashic Books.
Chad Lutzke & Tim Meyer on Writing Collaborative Horror
Interview by Andrew Fowlow
"The Book Dad" Andrew Fowlow talks to the authors of "Wormwood" about writing collaborative horror.
Tyler Jones on Balancing the Light and the Dark
Interview by Andrew Fowlow
"The Book Dad" Andrew Fowlow talks to the "Criterium" author about balance, the craft of writing, and self-publishing
Manuel Marerro On Expat Press and Pushing the Indie Envelope
Interview by Gabriel Hart December 3, 2020
Can a stateless ghetto full of outsider artists and weirdos have a leader? Manuel Marerro talks transgression in indie publishing.
Hailey Piper: "Lovecraft Feared the Other; I Am the Other'
Interview by Gabriel Hart
Hailey Piper talks her new novella, "The Worm and His Kings", as well as the Other in cosmic horror.
Writing About the Light: A Conversation with Thriller Writer Elizabeth Splaine
Interview by Ben Tanzer
An ex opera singer is told by two gentlemen who have passed to "write about the light." This is the author bio, not the book premise.
Cathartic Experience: A Conversation with Crime Writer Matt Fitzpatrick
Interview by Ben Tanzer
The New England author talks autobiography and family, as well as reinventing himself as a writer.
Interview: Crime Fiction Editor Jim Thomsen
Interview by Gabriel Hart October 1, 2020
Veteran crime fiction editor Jim Thomsen talks genre, cliches, and why editing matters.
Blood in the Gears: Jeremy Robert Johnson on "The Loop" & the Craft of Writing
Interview by Tyler Jones
Jeremy Robert Johnson talks writing habits and his weird new novel, 'The Loop.'
Chandler Morrison: Being Better Than the Demons
Interview by Gabriel Hart
The transgressive author talks his latest novel, cancel culture, and the grimy heart of LA fiction.
Always Hustling: A Conversation with Thriller Writer Lee Matthew Goldberg
Interview by Ben Tanzer
The NYC author talks the film biz, hustle, and what makes for a great thriller.
Interview: Arthur Nersesian on "The Five Books of (Robert) Moses" and New York novels
Interview by Christoph Paul July 30, 2020
Arthur Nersesian talks his 25 years in the making new novel and the changing landscape of New York City.
Kathe Koja on Godmothers of Horror: Emily Brontë & Mary Shelley
Interview by Leza Cantoral
Leza Cantoral and Kathe Koja discuss the importance and influence of two titans of horror.
Blake Butler on "Alice Knott" and the Creation of Challenging Art
Interview by Joshua Chaplinsky
Blake Butler discusses his mind-bending new novel and the process that led to its creation.
Interview: 11:11 Press Publisher Andrew J. Wilt
Interview by Christoph Paul
11:11 Press is an awesome, new indie press and we got to sit down with their publisher — Andrew J. Wilt.
Kevin Bigley on the Intersection of Writing and Acting
Interview by Leza Cantoral June 9, 2020
The "Upload" actor discusses his debut novel, "Comaville", and the similarities between his creative passions.
Interview: Writer & Publisher Marston Hefner
Interview by Christoph Paul May 26, 2020
Marston Hefner discusses his new magazine, indie and experimental literature, family, and his love of backgammon.
Trying to Juggle Writing AND Parenting? Authors Share Advice
Column by Annie Neugebauer May 11, 2020
Parenting and writing are both full-time jobs. So how do you juggle both? Rob Hart, Cina Pelayo, Christopher Golden, Gemma Files, Paul Tremblay, and Sarah Read share their advice.
Brian Panowich Talks Hard Cash Valley and More
Interview by Steph Post May 5, 2020
An Interview with Brian Panowich, Author of "Hard Cash Valley".
Blood in the Gears: Jeremy Barlow on Writing Comics
Interview by Tyler Jones
Jeremy Barlow talks Star Wars, Aliens, and the craft of writing comics.
Chris Kelso Takes Us On A Transgressive Odyssey with "The Dregs Trilogy"
Interview by Joshua Chaplinsky
We talk to Chris Kelso about his new book, as well as creating transgressive art in trying times.
An Interview with the Women Who Wrote ‘Monster, She Wrote’
Interview by Annie Neugebauer February 25, 2020
An interview with Lisa Kröger and Melanie R. Anderson, the authors of 'Monster, She Wrote: The Women Who Pioneered Horror and Speculative Fiction.'
Blood in the Gears: Chuck Palahniuk on "Consider This" and the Craft of Writing
Interview by Tyler Jones February 12, 2020
An interview with Chuck Palahniuk on his new book of writing advice, "Consider This."
An Interview with Peter Clines: NYT Bestselling Author of The Threshold Series
Interview by Autumn Christian
An interview with Peter Clines about his new book "Terminus", and over which literary luminary would fin in a fist fight.
