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Dark fiction author Curtis M. Lawson holds discussions with authors, musicians, and all manner of dark artists.
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Nov 28, 2022
Ep. 92 - The Envious Nothing with... Curtis M. Lawson???
In this episode, Curtis has the tables turned and is interviewed by artist, collaborator, and long-time friend Rebecca Clegg Dunski.
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Oct 10, 2022
Ep 91- Sci-fi in horror
This episode is a round table discussion about the overlap and merging of horror and science fiction. Featuring Tim Curran (Alien Horrors, Dead Sea) Jeffrey Thomas, (Boneland, Punktown), and Garrett Boatman (Stage Fright, Floaters).
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Jul 8, 2022
Ep. 90 - A discussion with Nick Roberts
Nick Roberts joins me to talk about his new book THE EXORCIST'S HOUSE, his work in substance abuse advocacy, weightlifting, balancing work, passion, and family, and much more.
https://www.nickrobertsauthor.com/
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Jun 4, 2022
Ep. 89 - A Discussion with Barry Lee Dejasu
Author Barry Lee Dejasu joins me on the latest episode. We talk about writing short fiction, his debut collection BLACK CITY SKYLINE AND DARKER HORIZONS, his love for Providence, music, and more!
BLACK CITY SKYLINE AND DARKER HORIZONS -https://www.hippocampuspress.com/other-authors/fiction/black-city-skyline-and-darker-horizons-by-barry-lee-dejasu
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May 13, 2022
Ep. 88 War and Weird Fiction with David Rose
Author David Rose joins the show to discuss his new book Lovecraft's Iraq, his police and military experience, martial arts, discovering weird fiction
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Apr 26, 2022
Ep. 87 - A discussion with L. Marie Wood
Author and educator L. Marie Wood joins me to discuss her book THE BLACK HOLE, scary paintball experiences, genre, literary education, diversity in fiction and more!
L. Marie Wood Official - https://lmariewood.com/
Speculative FIction Academy - https://www.speculativefictionacademy.com/
The Black Hole by L. Marie Wood - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VJ55MFV/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i3
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Apr 19, 2022
Ep. 86 - The Envious Nothing with Rebecca Clegg
Visual artist Rebecca Clegg, best known for her album cover work for American black metal bands, joins me to talk about painting, her first book cover, the concept of Nothing, music, and much more.
Episode Links:
Rebecca Clegg on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1218064587/original-oil-painting-envious-nothing
Rebeca Clegg Art Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaCleggArt
Sponsored link:
Curtis M. Lawson on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Apr 13, 2022
Ep. 85 - Holmes and Horror With Simon Clark
Veteran author Simon Clark joins me to talk about his long career as a writer, his love of Sherlock Holmes, the skull beneath his garage, and much more!
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Mar 25, 2022
Ep. 84. Beyond Grim Dark with Haxan Studios
Ruu of Haxan Studios comes on the show to discuss his upcoming Tabletop RPG, Astro Inferno. We discuss game creation, world-building, metal, Lovecraft, Satanic humanism, and his wildly successful kickstarter campaign.
Episode Links:
Haxan Studios Official - https://haxanstudios.com/
Astro Inferno Kickstarter -https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/haxanstudios/astro-inferno
Sponsored link:
Curtis M. Lawson on Patreon- https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Mar 21, 2022
Ep. 83 - Signal Interruption with The Lurking Transmission
Evan Dean Shelton, the man behind The Lurking Transmission podcast, joins me on this latest episode. Evan is a musician, storyteller, producer, and publisher. We talk about his podcast, black metal, rebellion through art, theistic Satanism, and much more.
Episode Links:
The Lurking Transmission Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-lurking-transmission/id1474507473
Castaigne Publishing - https://castaignepublishing.bigcartel.com/
https://twitter.com/REALSONICDANGER
Sponsored link:
Curtis M. Lawson on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Mar 10, 2022
Ep. 82 - Punks and Folk Singers with Coffin Salesman
Aria Rad, the driving force behind the musical project Coffin Salesman, joins me on the show. We talk about rock and roll, Americana, weird fiction, the concept of God, and much more!
Episode Links
Coffin Salesman on Bandcamp: https://coffinsalesman.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/coffinsalesman
Sponsored link:
https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Mar 4, 2022
Ep. 81 - Poetry and Narration with Samantha Underhill
Poet and narrator Samantha Underhill joins me to talk about her debut poetry collection, appearing in Weird Tales, her hobby of story narration, growing up in Appalachia, balancing life as an academic, and more!
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Mar 1, 2022
Ep. 80 - A Discussion with Ellen Datlow
Veteran editor Ellen Datlow joins me to talk about her long history of editing genre fiction, her many anthologies, maintaining professionalism, and much more.
Episode links -
Ellen Datlow official site: https://ellendatlow.com/
Sponsored link
patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Feb 24, 2022
Ep. 79 - A Discussion with Josh Darling
Josh Darling joins me to talk about his debut collection, ignoring the limitations of sub-genres, the influence of film on his work, crime in horror, and more.
Episode Links -
Josh Darling on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Josh-Darling/e/B017ME756I%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Josh Darling on Twitter - https://twitter.com/realjoshdarling
Sponsored Link:
https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Feb 7, 2022
Ep. 78 - Finding Dracula with Dacre Stoker
Dacre Stoker joins me to talk about researching his famous ancestor, the history of Dracula, crafting original fiction, and much more.
Episode links -
Dacre Stoker Official Site: http://dacrestoker.com/
Sponsored Link -
Curtis M. Lawson's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Jan 12, 2022
EP. 77 - Poetry and Puppetry with Adam Bolivar
Weird poet and author Adam Bolivar joins me to talk about his new book THE ETTINFELL OF BEACON HILL, his history with puppets, and a deep dive into poetry and weird fiction, and much more!
Episode Links -
https://adambolivar.com/
https://www.jackanapespress.com/product/the-ettinfell-of-beacon-hill-gothic-tales-of-boston
Sponsored link-
https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Dec 9, 2021
Ep. 76 - A Discussion with William Meikle
Veteran horror author William Meikle joins me to talk about his prolific body of work, Sherlock Holmes and the occult detective genre, maintaining a writing career over time, and much more!
Episode Links:
William Meikle official site - https://www.williammeikle.com/
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Dec 1, 2021
Ep. 75 Morality in Horror with Mona Kabbani
Author Mona Kabbani joins me to talk about her fiction, building a brand, and living the American Dream.
Episode Links:
Mona Kabbani on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Mona-Kabbani/e/B08H5RSFJV%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Morality In Horror on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moralityinhorror/?hl=en
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Nov 1, 2021
Ep. 74 - The Poetry Epsiode
S. T. Joshi, Linda Addison, and Maxwell I. Gold join me to discuss the ins and outs of speculative poetry. We get into the purpose of poetry, different forms, the mechanical aspects of the craft, the history of the medium, and much more. This is a fascinating conversation for anyone who loves or writes poetry.
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Oct 22, 2021
Ep. 73 - A Discussion with Kevin Lucia
Author Kevin Lucia joins me to discuss his new collection of Halloween stories, editing his first anthology, world-building, approaching horror as an author of faith, and much more.
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Oct 15, 2021
Ep. 72 - Totalitarianism, Monsters, and the power of Words with Elana Gomel
Elana Gomel is one of the most fascinating people I have ever had the pleasure to speak with. Elana, an accomplished academic and award-winning author, grew up in the Soviet Union where her mother was a political dissident.
We discuss her new book LITTLE SISTER from Crystal Lake Press, growing up in and fleeing the USSR, balancing the academic examination of fiction with writing her own stories, writing as a multi-linguist, the power of words, and more!
Episode links -
LITTLE SISTER on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Sister-Friendship-Monsters-Soviet-era-ebook/dp/B09HXT4MCP/
Elana Gomel Official - https://www.citiesoflightanddarkness.com/
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DEVIL'S NIGHT Limited Edition Hardcover - https://www.weirdhousepress.com/product/devils-night/
DEVIL'S NIGHT on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Night-Curtis-M-Lawson-ebook/dp/B09C2Q6FG1
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Sep 29, 2021
Ep 71 - A Discussion with Paul Tremblay
Literary rock star Paul Tremblay joins me on the latest episode. We talk about the trajectory of his career, telling small stories in big worlds, ambiguity in horror, and more!
Episode links -
https://www.paultremblay.net/
Sponsored Link -
Talia by Daniel Volpe - https://www.amazon.com/Talia-Daniel-J-Volpe/dp/B093KG5XYL
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Sep 7, 2021
Ep. 70 - The Art of Horror with Lynne Hansen
Celebrated cover artist and illustrator Lynne Hansen joins me to discuss artwork, horror, visual marketing, and more.
Episode Links -
COMMISSIONS: www.LynneHansenArt.com
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/lynnehansenart
TWITTER: www.twitter.com/LynneHansenArt
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/LynneHansenArt
YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/channel/UCoTieWu3ZPOPbwTkOPsFH_w
Sign up for Lynne’s list and get a free Creepy Calendar:
https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5efe25b6caabca0028bcc49d
Zenfolio | Lynne Hansen Art - Horror Book Cover Artist
lynnehansen.zenfolio.com
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Sep 3, 2021
EP. 69 - Pornography as Art
Adult film star and producer Samantha Mack and Bizarro erotica author Dani "The Queen of Filth" Brown join me to discuss the concept of pornography as art. We get into where the line between porn and art lies (and if there is one), exploring human needs, desires, and experience through art, distinguishing between fantasy and reality, and much more.
Episode links:
Samantha Mack movies-
https://mackmovies.com/
https://alterotic.com/warning
thesamanthamack_ on instagram
Dani Brown official site - https://danibrownqueenoffilth.weebly.com/
Sponsored Links:
Devil's Night special edition: https://www.weirdhousepress.com/product/devils-night/
Devil's Night paperback and ebook: https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Night-Curtis-M-Lawson-ebook/dp/B09C2Q6FG1
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Aug 22, 2021
Ep. 68 - Filmmaking and Rewilding with Randal Plunkett
Randal Plunkett is a filmmaker, conservationist, and the 21st Baron of Dunsany. He joins me to talk about his new film The Green Sea, his efforts to rewild his ancestral land, his family heritage, heavy metal, and more!
Episode links -
The Green Sea trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9hbXEoGZw8&t=10s
Randal Plunkett's social media
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063766207889&show_switched_toast=true
Twitter - https://twitter.com/RandalPlunkett
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/randal_plunkett/
Dunsany Nature Reserve social media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/dunsanynaturereserve-105111707877941
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dunsanynaturereserve/
Sponsored Links:
Devil's Night special edition - https://www.weirdhousepress.com/product/devils-night/
Devil's Night Kindle and paperback - https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Night-Curtis-M-Lawson-ebook/dp/B09C2Q6FG1
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Aug 20, 2021
Ep. 67- Eroticism in Horror
Authors Jeffrey Thomas, Regina Watts, and Gregor Xane join me in this panel-style discussion about the uses of erotic horror and the role that sex can play in horror fiction. We discuss how sex can be used to intensify character development, set the tone of a story, or warped to create fear or disgust. We also talk about censorship and the stigma of sexually explicit art.
Episode Links -
Jeffrey Thomas - https://www.amazon.com/Jeffrey-Thomas/e/B000APMJZ4
Gregor Xane- https://www.amazon.com/Gregor-Xane/e/B00H2R53EM
Regina Watts - https://www.amazon.com/Regina-Watts/e/B088F2FC3V
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DEVIL'S NIGHT ebook and paperback - https://www.amazon.com/Devils-Night-Curtis-M-Lawson-ebook/dp/B09C2Q6FG1
DEVIL'S NIGHT special edition - https://www.weirdhousepress.com/product/devils-night/
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Aug 9, 2021
EP 66. The Weird and Noir with Laird Barron
Laird Barron joins me on the latest episode. This is a long one and we cover A LOT of ground. We talk about his childhood in Alaska, his history as a writer, writing in multiple genres, the pre-Christian heroic archetype, and much more!
Episode links-
https://lairdbarron.wordpress.com/
Sponsored links-
https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Cannyharme-Novel-Lovecraftian-Terror-ebook/dp/B0982F4C5K
https://www.hippocampuspress.com/other-authors/fiction/mr.-cannyharme?zenid=oj54phsotgclf70o16a39j9u92
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Aug 2, 2021
Ep. 65 - Art and Health with Alexandria Noël
Visual artist Alexandria Noël joins me on the latest episode of Wyrd Transmissions. We go deep into her artistic process, turning your passion into a business, and her fitness brand Train Till Death.
Episode Links -
https://www.facebook.com/thealexandrianoel/
www.alexandrianoel.com
https://www.facebook.com/traintilldeath/
www.traintilldeath.com
Sponsored Link -
https://www.amazon.com/Oblivion-Flux-Collection-Cyber-Prose-ebook/dp/B097NHZVD4
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Jul 27, 2021
Ep. 64 - Monsters, Bizarro, and Beyond with Cody Goodfellow
I talk with author, editor, and actor Cody Goodfellow for 2 hours in the newest episode. We discuss his latest offering, The Flying None, his love of monsters, the nature of bizarro fiction, corporate-sponsored "iconoclasm", the line between appropriation and cosmopolitan art, and much more.
Episode Links:
https://www.codygoodfellow.com/
Sponsored Link:
https://www.weirdhousepress.com/product/devils-night/
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Jul 20, 2021
Ep. 63 - Horror and Music with Jon O'Bergh
Author and musician Jon O'Bergh joins me to talk about his new book Shockadelica, his career in music, his approach to different art forms, and the correlation between music and horror.
Episode Links:
Jon O'Bergh website - https://obergh.net/index.html
Curtis M. Lawson website - http://curtismlawson.com/
Sponsored Link:
https://www.weirdhousepress.com/product/devils-night/
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Jul 6, 2021
EP 62. Comedic Horror and The Long Road to Success with Jeff Strand
Jeff Strand, the clown prince of horror, joins me on this episode. We talk about merging horror and comedy, his new imprint, the slow grind of making a career in writing, and much more!
Episode Links:
Jeff Strand - https://jeffstrand.wordpress.com/
Sponsored Link:
DEVIL'S NIGHT by Curtis M. Lawson - https://www.weirdhousepress.com/product/devils-night/
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Jul 4, 2021
Wyrd Transmissions Ep 61. - Nihilistic Horror and Black Metal with Axl Barnes
Axl Barnes joins me to talk about his new collection STILLBORN GALLERY. We get into his influences, including philosophy and extreme metal, as well as his non-standard approach to form and narrative.
Episode Links -
Axl Barnes Website: http://axlbarnes.blogspot.com/
Stillborn Gallery: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091RY1SFV/
Sponsored Link -
Devil's Night by Curtis M. Lawson: https://www.weirdhousepress.com/product/devils-night/
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Jun 28, 2021
Ep. 60 - A Discussion with Garrett Boatman
Author Garrett Boatman joins me to discuss his return to horror fiction after a long hiatus. We get into his approach on writing historical horror, his upcoming zombie book, and much more!
Episode Links:
https://www.garrettboatmanauthor.com/
https://twitter.com/boatmangarrett
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Jun 21, 2021
Ep. 59 - Comics and Monsters with Ben Templesmith
Ben Templesmith, esteemed comic artist and co-creator of 30 Days of Night, joins me to talk about his career in comics, what draws him to dark subjects, his process and artistic philosophy, and much more!
Episode Links -
https://www.patreon.com/templesmith
Sponsored Link-
https://www.facebook.com/Nictitating/
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Jun 17, 2021
Ep. 58 - Cosmic Horror Monthly with Charles Tyra
Author and publisher Charles Tyra joins me in this bonus episode to talk about his wonderful magazine COSMIC HORROR MONTHLY, as well as his upcoming children's book LITTLE NYOTEP.
Episode Links -
www.kickstarter.com/projects/crtyra/little-nyotep-goes-to-the-stars
www.cosmichorrormonthly.com
www.patreon.com/cosmichorrormonthly
Sponsored link -
https://www.weirdhousepress.com/product/devils-night/
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Jun 15, 2021
Ep. 57 - Anachronism, Architecture, and Horror with Joshua Rex
Author Joshua Rex joins me to talk about his spectacular fiction, his anachronistic tendencies, his fascination with architecture, and much more!
Episode links:
Joshua Rex official site - https://joshuarex.com/
Joshua Rex's Night Parlor Podcast - https://joshuarex.com/the-night-parlor-podcast/
@JoshuaRexAuthor on twitter
Curtis M. Lawson's site - http://curtismlawson.com/
Sponspored Links -
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Jun 8, 2021
EP. 56 A DISCUSSION WITH MICHAEL JESS ALEXANDER
Michael Jess Alexander joins me to talk about his early successes as an author, the impact of being an educator on his craft, love of traditional monsters, and much more.
Episode Links:
Michael Jess Alexander on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Michael-Jess-Alexander/e/B0849T7PJT%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Curtis M. Lawson - http://curtismlawson.com/
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Matters Most Macabre - https://www.amazon.com/Matters-Most-Macabre-Tylor-James-ebook/dp/B08Z7LM8TZ
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Jun 1, 2021
Ep. 55 - Drums and Discipline with Neil DeRosa of 1476
Drummer and fitness coach Neil DeRosa joins me for a long talk about his musical journey in the band 1476, his approach to drumming, life on the road, fitness, and a lot more.
Episode Links -
1476 0fficial page - http://www.1476cult.com
1476 live performance - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itNKNck9jmw
In person training - https://treehouse.fit/about/our-coaches/neil-derosa/
@coachneil1476 on Instagram. DM for remote training and nutrition services.
Sponsored Link for DEVIL'S NIGHT -
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May 24, 2021
Ep. 54 - Talking about Nothing with Tylor James
Author Tylor James joins me to talk about his work, the nature of nothing, parallels between acting and writing, and much more.
Episode Links -
https://tylorjames.wordpress.com/
http://curtismlawson.com/
Sponsor Link -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C7W18WQ/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0
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May 18, 2021
EP. 53 - Negative Space and Beyond with B. R. Yeager
B. R. Yeager joins me to talk about his acclaimed novel NEGATIVE SPACE, tapping into personal experience, low budget horror films, and much more!
Episode Links -
https://neutralspaces.co/bryeager/
http://curtismlawson.com/
Sponsor Link -
https://www.amazon.com/Boarded-Windows-Dead-Leaves/dp/B0933N2WC7
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May 11, 2021
Ep. 52 - WXXT and beyond with Matthew M. Bartlett
Acclaimed weird fiction author Matthew M. Bartlett joins me to talk about his iconic fictional radio station WXXT, deviating from typical narratives, creating unique and novel products for his fans, and more!
Episode Links -
http://www.matthewmbartlett.com/
http://curtismlawson.com/
Sponsor Link -
https://www.amazon.com/Boarded-Windows-Leaves-Michael-Alexander/dp/1734044551
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May 3, 2021
Ep. 51 - A discussion with Eerie Von
Punk and metal icon Eerie Von joins me to talk about his rich history in underground music, from photographing The Misfits and playing in Rosemary's Babies, up through his time in Danzig, and into his current musical and artistic projects.
Episode Links -
https://www.facebook.com/eerievon
http://curtismlawson.com/
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Apr 23, 2021
Ep. 50 - A discussion with Christa Carmen
Author Christa Carmen joins me to discuss her work, exploring different subgenres, trunking novels, and much more.
Episode links:
https://www.christacarmen.com/
http://curtismlawson.com/
https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Apr 13, 2021
Ep. 49 - Appalachian Horror with TImothy G. Huguenin
Author Timothy G. Huguenin joins me to talk about his brand of "Hillbilly Horror". We discuss world building, music, the influence of living in Appalachia on his work, and much more.
Episode Links -
https://tghuguenin.com/
http://curtismlawson.com/
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Mar 31, 2021
Ep. 48 . Late Night with Moaner and Axis
In this episode I talk with Moaner and Axis from the Late Night Podcast. We discuss horror films, collaboration, podcasting, and much more.
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Mar 21, 2021
Ep. 47 - Bloodshot Books
Pete Kahle of Bloodshot Books joins me to talk about running a small press, and the balancing act of working, writing, editing, and publishing.
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Mar 2, 2021
Ep. 46 - Northern Frights
In this episode, I talk with members of the Horror Writers of Maine about their new fiction journal NORTHERN FRIGHTS and about living and writing in the cold, coastal north.
Episode links -
Horror Writers of Maine - http://www.horrorwritersme.com/northernfrights/
Northern Frights Journal - https://www.amazon.com/Northern-Frights-Autumn-Midwinter-2020-ebook/dp/B08QMCHR3V
Emma Jane Shaw Gibbon - https://emmajgibbon.wordpress.com/news/page/2/
Peter Dudar - https://www.amazon.com/Peter-N.-Dudar/e/B007PFMBQO%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Katherine Silva - https://www.katherinesilvaauthor.com/about-the-author
Terry Powers - http://www.authorterrypowers.com/
Daniel Campbell - https://www.nsw2ne.com/
Judy Pancoast - https://www.judypancoast.com/
G. D. Dearborn -https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15971848.G_D_Dearborn
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Feb 23, 2021
Ep. 45. Dracula's Death with Laszlo Tamasfi
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Author, comic artist, and translator Laszlo Tamasfi joins me to talk about his latest project, a translation of a lost Dracula story from Eastern Europe. We also get into comics, old films, writing as a bilingual author, and much more.
Episode links:
Dracula's Death on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Draculas-Death-Laszlo-Tamasfi/dp/1736386611
Laszlo's site - https://www.laszlotamasfi.com/
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Feb 19, 2021
Ep. 44 - No Gods, No Masters: A discussion with Rob Miller
Punk rock icon and world-class swordsmith Rob "The Baron" Miller joins me on the latest episode. We discuss his early days as a member of the iconic crust punk band Amebix, the controversy that led to him parting ways with his record label and his bandmates in Tau Cross, cancel culture, sword making, and more.
Fair warning, this episode contains more socio-political conversation than I normally get into and it delves into some subject matter that may make certain listeners uncomfortable. Nonetheless, I think it was a valuable and important conversation. You have been warned.
Episode Links:
Tau Cross on Bandcamp - https://taucross2.bandcamp.com/
Risen Amebix Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQXp3e64tjk
Castle Keep - https://www.castlekeep.co.uk
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Feb 16, 2021
Ep. 43 - Cerberus Rising: A Discussion with Chris Miller and Mike Ennenbach
In this episode, I talk with Chris Miller and Mike Ennenbach about the collaborative collection they did with Patrick C. Harrison III. We discuss the book in-depth, as well as ideas about poetry, punk rock, nihilism, and much more!
Episode Links:
Cerberus Rising - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DRHLKY3/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1
http://curtismlawson.com/
https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Jan 13, 2021
Ep. 42 - Exploring the Weird with Daniel Braum
Author Daniel Braum joins me for a deep dive into his writing process, the concepts of weird fiction, music in horror, and much more!
Episode links -
https://bloodandstardust.wordpress.com/
http://curtismlawson.com/
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Jan 4, 2021
Ep. 41 - A Discussion with Michael Cisco
Weird Fiction veteran Michael Cisco joins me for an in-depth discussion about horror and philosophy. Michael shares some incredibly thoughtful insights. This is a must-listen episode!
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Dec 29, 2020
Ep. 40 - Witchwyrms and Predators with Steve Van Samson
Steve Van Samson joins me to chat about his adventure-driven dark fiction, his new novel Mark of the Witchwyrm, writing comics for Rough House Publishing, podcasting, metal, and more!
Episode Links -
Pre-order Mark of the Witchwyrm - https://www.roughhousepublishing.com/novels
Steve Van Samson on Amazon -
https://www.amazon.com/Steve-Van-Samson/e/B074KFTYK8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Retro-Ridoctopushttps
https://www.stitcher.com/show/retro-ridoctopus
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Dec 21, 2020
Ep. 39 - Weird Fiction and Screenwriting with Philip Fracassi
Philip Fracassi is one of my very favorite authors. I was thrilled that he was able to join me on the podcast. We discuss his excellent weird fiction, his work as a screenwriter, the business of options and film deals, the challenges of writing historical fiction, and more!
Episode links -
Philip Fracassi - https://pfracassi.com/
support us on patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Dec 15, 2020
Ep. 38 - Horror, Fantasy, Horror, and Poetry with Morgan Sylvia
Morgan Sylvia joins me to talk about writing horror, fantasy, and poetry, her experience as a heavy metal journalist, her appearance in an upcoming King Diamond anthology, and more!
Episode links -
https://www.amazon.com/Morgan-Sylvia/e/B00SW1JWBC%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Dec 3, 2020
Ep. 37 - Horror, publishing, and podcasting with Sean M. Thompson
Author Sean M. Thompson joins me to talk about his style of horror, running a small press, podcasting, and much more!
https://www.seanmthompsonfiction.com/
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Nov 24, 2020
Ep. 36 - Symbiotes and Sequential Art with Clay McLeod Chapman
Author and comic writer Clay McLeod Chapman joins me to discuss writing for Marvel Comics, adapting his work to different mediums, and his approach to different kinds of storytelling.
https://claymcleodchapman.com/
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Nov 16, 2020
Ep. 35 - Gravely Unusual or Old School Zines in a Modern World
In this episode I chat with Edwin Callihan, the publisher of the Gravely Unusual Zine. We discuss DIY work ethic, old school zines in a modern world, horror, comics, and much more.
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Nov 2, 2020
Ep. 34 - A discussion with Gwendolyn Kiste
Bram Stoker Award winning author Gwendolyn Kiste joins me to talk about her brand new book Boneset & Feathers, the inspiration for her fabulous novel The Rust Maidens, the craft of storytelling, and a lot more!
http://www.gwendolynkiste.com/
Sponsored Link - Her Infernal Name and other Nightmares:
https://www.amazon.com/Her-Infernal-Name-Other-Nightmares-ebook/dp/B08DJBWJ31
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Oct 27, 2020
Wyrd Transmissions Ep. 33 - One of Us with Kenneth W. Cain
Author and editor Kenneth W. Cain joins me to chat about ONE OF US - A TRIBUTE TO FRANK MICHAELS ERRINGTON. We also talk about his work as an author and editor, and how he balances the two, as well as various other subjects.
ONE OF US Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/One-of-Us-A-Tribute-to-Frank-Michaels-Errington-114062960321771/
Kenneth W. Cain Official site:
https://kennethwcain.com/
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Oct 18, 2020
Ep. 32 - Her Infernal Name with Robert P. Ottone
Robert P. Ottone joins me to discuss his new collection, his journey as a writer, his love of comics, and lots more.
Episode Links -
Her Infernal Name & Other Nightmares - https://www.amazon.com/Her-Infernal-Name-Other-Nightmares-ebook/dp/B08DJBWJ31
Curtis Lawson Official - http://curtismlawson.com/
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Oct 10, 2020
Ep. 31 - Not Your Father's Cosmic Horror with Brian Fatah Steele
Brian Fatah Steele comes on the show to discuss his unique brand of cosmic horror, his journey from visual artist to author, his thoughts on the evolution of horror, and much more!
Episode links -
https://brianfatahsteele5.wixsite.com/author
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Sep 29, 2020
Ep 30 - a discussion with HWA president John Palisano
Bram Stoker award winner and HWA president John Palisano joins me to talk about his impressive body of fiction, his work for the Horror Writers Association, and his background in film and music.
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Sep 22, 2020
Ep. 29 - Cosmic Horror with William Holloway
William Holloway joins me to talk about his new book BLACKWOOD ESTATES, writing cosmic horror, heavy metal, and a whole lot more. This is a long one, but it was a lot of fun.
BLACKWOOD ESTATES - https://journalstone.com/bookstore/blackwood-estates/
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Sep 14, 2020
Ep. 28 - The Fearing and Career Longevity with John F. D. Taff
Veteran horror author John F. D. Taff joins me to talk about his series THE FEARING, maintaining a writing career over decades, the pitfalls of social media, and more!
Episode links -
The Fearing Kickstarter - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/saturdaymorning/the-fearing-blood-and-brimstone-by-john-fd-taff
John F. D. Taff official site - https://johnfdtaff.com/
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Sep 1, 2020
Ep. 26 - Stoker's Wilde with Melissa Prusi and Steven Hopstaken
The co-authors of Stoker's Wilde come on the show to talk about their book series about Bram Stoker and Oscar Wilde, as well as writing with your spouse, the challenges and rewards of historical fiction, and winning Jeopardy.
Episode links:
https://www.amazon.com/Stokers-Wilde-Fiction-Without-Frontiers/dp/178758173X
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Aug 25, 2020
Ep 25. Weird Fiction, An Encounter with The Devil, and Tabletop RPGs with Max D. Stanton
Max D. Stanton joins me to discuss his short story collection A Season of Loathsome Miracles, Dungeons & Dragons, and how an encounter with The Devil changed his life!
Episode Links- https://www.amazon.com/Season-Loathsome-Miracles-Max-Stanton-ebook/dp/B08G5CLNL7
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Aug 18, 2020
Ep. 24 - Anachronistic Tendencies and Exploring The Sea of Ash with Scott Thomas
The insanely talented Scott Thomas joins me to talk about his body of work, the magic of New England, being drawn to bygone times, making art with his brother, and much more. This was one of my favorite conversations on the show!
Episode Links -
https://www.amazon.com/Scott-Thomas/e/B07DR3ZHD9?ref_=dbs_p_ebk_r00_abau_000000
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Aug 14, 2020
EP. 23 - Skeleton Melodies and Writing Lessons from the Kitchen with Clint Smith
The incredibly talented Clint Smith joins me to talk about his new collection, The Skeleton Melodies. We also get into his background as a chef, a non-fiction writer, and a thrash metal fan!
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Aug 11, 2020
Ep 22. Cat Monsters and '80s Nostalgia with Kevin Lewis
Kevin Lewis joins me to talk about his new book, THE CATCREEPER, from the Rewind or Die series.
https://www.amazon.com/Catcreeper-Rewind-Die-Kevin-Lewis/dp/1989206514
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Aug 3, 2020
Ep. 21 - Extreme Horror and Podcasting with Thomas R. Clark
Author and podcaster Thomas R. Clark joins me to talk about merging cosmic and extreme horror, writing from the POV of an animal protagonist, the trials and tribulations of podcasting, and quite a bit more.
Episode Links -
Thomas R. Clark on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Thomas-R-Clark/e/B07JL6V3W6%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
Necrocasticon Podcast - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/project-iradio/necrocasticon/e/67899496
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Jul 28, 2020
Ep. 20 - Drawing from Myth and Oneself with Gemma Files
Gemma Files joins me to talk about her history in the field of horror, drawing inspiration from myth and real life, her departure from Chizine, and much more.
https://www.amazon.com/Gemma-Files/e/B003A6EPGG%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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Jul 21, 2020
Ep 19. Collaborative Fiction and Death Metal with Doug Rinaldi
Doug Rinaldi joins Curtis M. Lawson to talk about their collaborative novella, THOSE WHO GO FORTH INTO THE EMPTY PLACE OF GODS, his own collection FEAR OF FREE STANDING OBJECTS, his time fronting Bane of Existence, and much more!
Episode Links:
Dougs's Site
https://darkartofdougrinaldi.wordpress.com/
FEAR OF FREE STANDING OBJECTS
https://www.amazon.com/Fear-Free-Standing-Objects-Collection-ebook/dp/B0833HY7H1
THOSE WHO GO FORTH INTO THE EMPTY PLACE OF GODS
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B081X4186H/
RUINS OF YITH
https://ruinsofyith.bandcamp.com/releases
BANE OF EXISTENCE
https://baneofexistence.bandcamp.com/
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Jul 14, 2020
Ep. 18- Pocket Demons, Science, and Honey Bees with Patrick Freivald
Author, educator, and beekeeper Patrick Freivald joins me to talk about his new book MURMUR. We talk about tabletop RPGs, science, and the role of fiction in technophobia.
Episode Links -
https://patrick.freivald.com/
https://www.frogspointhoney.com/
http://curtismlawson.com/
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Jul 6, 2020
Ep. 17 - Coming of Age and Compelling Characters with Tom Deady
Bram Stoker award winning author Tom Deady joins me to chat about coming of age horror, crafting compelling characters, maturing as a writer, and more!
Episode Links -
https://www.tomdeady.com/
http://curtismlawson.com/
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Jun 23, 2020
Ep. 16 - Self-Publishing with Chad Lutzke, Gregor Xane, and Katherine Silva
A panel of self-published and hybrid authors discuss the ins and outs of self-publishing. We talk about the pros, cons, the hard lessons, challenges, and rewards. A great episode for anyone who may want to self-publish their own work.
Episode Links -
Chad Lutzke - http://www.chadlutzke.com/
Gregor Xane - https://gregorxane.blogspot.com/
Katherine Silva - https://www.katherinesilvaauthor.com/
Curtis M. Lawson - http://curtismlawson.com/
On Writing - https://www.amazon.com/Writing-10th-Anniversary-Memoir-Craft/dp/1439156816
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers - https://www.amazon.com/Self-Editing-Fiction-Writers-Second-Yourself/dp/0060545690
Super Simple Quick Start Guide to Self-Publishing - https://www.amazon.com/Super-Simple-Quick-Start-Self-Publishing-ebook/dp/B01M3QJJW5/
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Jun 16, 2020
Ep. 15 - Getting Weird with Scott R Jones
Author and editor Scott R. Jones comes on the show to talk about cosmic horror, Gnosticism, cryptozoology, and the universe as a simulation.
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Jun 8, 2020
Ep. 14 - Black Metal and the Floral Apocalypse with Botanist
Botanist is project with a unique vision of black metal, fueled by hammered dulcimers and botanical imagery. I talk with Otrebor, the mastermind behind the project, about his musical process, channeling the floral apocalypse, the state of black metal, and more!
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Jun 2, 2020
ep 13 - A discussion with Ramsey Campbell
Living legend Ramsey Campbell joins me to discuss his long history as a horror author, putting life experience into fiction, THE WISE FRIEND, and much more!
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May 26, 2020
Ep 12. - Gator Gods, Horror Comedy, and Punk Rock with Paul Lubaczewski
Author Paul Lubaczewski joins me to chat about his new book, writing horror comedy, coming up in the punk scene, and much more!
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May 19, 2020
Ep 11 - Children of the Fang and Literary Horror with John Langan
John Langan joins me in a discussion about his work, experimenting with structure, his upcoming collection, serving on the board of the Shirley Jackson awards, and much more!
If you haven't read The Fisherman by John, I highly recommend it. I think it's the best horror novel of the 21st century.
Episode Links -
John Langan official site - https://johnpaullangan.wordpress.com/
Children of the Fang - https://wordhorde.com/preorder-john-children-of-the-fang-and-other-genealogies/
Curtis M. Lawson official site - http://curtismlawson.com/
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May 11, 2020
Ep. 10 - Comics, horror, and punk rock with Chad Stroup
Chad Stroup joins me to talk about his latest project, the comic HAG, as well as horror, punk, being Straight Edge, and the practicality of an MFA.
Episode Links -
https://www.americangothicpress.com/comics/hag/
https://www.amazon.com/Chad-Stroup/e/B00UGU1AU8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share
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May 4, 2020
Ep 9 The Abyssal Plain
Brett J. Talley and William Holloway join me to talk about co-editing their shared universe project, The Abyssal Plain. We also talk about urban exploration, the nature of cosmic horror, and the roles of pessimism, nihilism, and hope in weird fiction.
These guys were a blast to talk with and I think you'll enjoy this episode quite a bit.
Episode Links:
The Abyssal Plain: The R'lyeh Cycle -https://www.amazon.com/Abyssal-Plain-Rlyeh-Cycle-ebook/dp/B081YTT7FQ/
Brett J. Talley - https://brettjtalley.com/
William Holloway - https://www.amazon.com/William-Holloway/e/B00K26BEF2
Curtis M. Lawson - http://curtismlawson.com/
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Apr 27, 2020
Ep. 8 - Punktown & Beyond with Jeffrey Thomas
A long discussion with veteran weird fiction author Jeffery Thomas. We discuss how he came up in weird fiction zines and his ascent to mass market books, his numerous fiction worlds, writing Freddy Kreuger, his collaboration with W. H. Pugmire, and so much more.
Episode links -
https://www.patreon.com/Punktowner
https://www.amazon.com/Jeffrey-Thomas/e/B000APMJZ4
Want to get early access to every episode of Wyrd Transmissions? Check out my Patreon page!
https://www.patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Apr 21, 2020
Ep. 7 - Musical Horror with Douglass Wynne, James Chambers, and Todd Keisling
From H. P Lovecraft's the Music of Erich Zann to Joe Hill's Heartshaped Box, music and musical concepts have worked their way into the imaginations and work of macabre authors. Douglass Wynne (The Devil of Echo Lake), James Chambers (Three Chords of Chaos), and Todd Keisling (The Final Reconciliation) join Curtis M. Lawson (Black Heart Boy's Choir) for our first panel-style episode. We discuss the role of music in literary horror - why it resonates, how it works, the challenges of writing it, and more.
Episode Links -
James Chambers - http://www.jameschambersonline.com/blog/
Todd Keisling - https://www.toddkeisling.com/
Douglass Wynne - https://monstersandmiracles.wordpress.com/
Curtis M. Lawson - https://curtismlawson.com
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Apr 17, 2020
Ep. 6 - Serial Killers and Tabletop RPGs with Matthew Corley
Author, publisher, and game developer Matthew Corley comes on the show to talk about 19th century serial killers, tabletop RPGs, publishing high quality fiction and games and running Kickstarter campaigns.
Episode links-
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/37222410/the-devils-city-for-5e
https://www.saturday-morning-scenarios.com/
https://twitter.com/matthewdcorley
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Apr 14, 2020
Ep 5. Death's Head Press
Jarod Barbee of Death's Head Press comes on the show to talk about running a small press, their upcoming King Diamond anthology, heavy metal, and more.
Episode links:
http://www.deathsheadpress.com/
http://www.curtismlawson.com
http://patreon.com/curtismlawson
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Apr 9, 2020
Ep. Beta 2 - Hopping Genres and Dirty Dingoes with Jason Parent
Jason Parent and Curtis M. Lawson talk about writing in multiple genres, putting yourself into your characters, and creating with reckless abandon.
Episode Links:
http://authorjasonparent.com/
http://curtismlawson.com
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Apr 6, 2020
Ep. 04 - Music, Weird Fiction, and Merging Mediums with Jared Collins of Mississippi Bones
Curtis M. Lawson talks with Jared Collins of the band Mississippi Bones about merging weird fiction with music, getting published for the first time, making art on his own terms, building guitars and a whole lot more.
Episode Links-
Mississippi Bones: https://mississippibones.bandcamp.com/
Ruins of Yith: https://ruinsofyith.bandcamp.com/album
Sponsor Link -
Black Heart Boys' Choir: https://www.amazon.com/Black-Heart-Choir-Curtis-Lawson-ebook/dp/B07V1YNJC4
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Mar 31, 2020
Ep. 03 - Occultism and art with Robb Kavjian of 1476
Robb Kavjian of the musical projects 1476 and Monastery comes on the show. We talk about the history of 1476, occultism, dungeon synth, books, work ethic, and a whole lot more.
Episode links:
http://www.patreon.com/monastery_art
http://www.1476cult.com/
https://monasteryhymns.bandcamp.com/
https://curtismlawsom.com
Sponsor Links:
https://www.weirdhousepress.com/product/the-skinless-face/
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Mar 27, 2020
Ep. Beta 1 - Conspiracy theories and rule breaking with Gregor Xane
In this beta-test episode, author Curtis M. Lawson talks with Gregor Xane about his Hanover Block series, taking risks and breaking rules in fiction, conspiracy theories, and more!
Episode links-
Gregor Xane's site - https://gregorxane.blogspot.com/?zx=da867accd7392c30
Curtis M. Lawson's site - https://curtismlawson.com
Well Read Beard on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQhRWXKLguScFvT4R319pQ
Sponsor link-
https://www.weirdhousepress.com/product/the-skinless-face/
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Mar 24, 2020
Ep. 2 - Weird fiction and classical music with S. T. Joshi
A discussion with S. T. Joshi, acclaimed critic, editor, author, and weird fiction historian. We talk about his history in the field, H. P. Lovecraft, Arthur Machen, atheism, classical music, literary criticism and much more.
Episode links -
http://stjoshi.org/news.html
http://curtismlawson.com
This podcast has been brought to you, in part, by our sponsor Regolith Publications and author Tristan Vick. To learn more about Tristan Vick and the madness behind the curtain, visit www.tristanvick.com and be sure to keep your eye out for spine-tingling new installments in the Dark Forces of Nature universe when volume 2 drops in November, 2020.
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Dark Forces of Nature
Ebook
https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Forces-Nature-Complete-Collection-ebook/dp/B07WMX6Y1G
Paperback
https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Forces-Nature-Complete-Collection/dp/1979283257/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dark+Forces+of+Nature+paperback&qid=1584706708&sr=8-1
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Mar 20, 2020
Ep. 1 - Character driven fiction and collaboration with Rob Smales
Acclaimed weird fiction author and Wyrd Transmissions host Curtis M. Lawson talks with horror author Rob Smales about collaborative writing, character-driven fiction, live performance, audio books, and more!
Find more about Rob and his work at https://robsmales.webs.com/
You can learn more about Curtis at https://curtismlawson.com
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