Dark Waters
A dark-fiction podcast
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Blood Trip aka Kill All Sense of Shame
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We kick off season 4 by chatting with Jesse Hilson about trying to ignore that family members will read your bloodiest scenes, adhering to genre rules, and using other creative outlets to help push through writing. We also discuss his novel Blood Trip.
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Living the Gimmick aka Take a Flying F*** at a Rolling Doughnut
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In which we chat with Bobby Matthews about the hidden singular southern small town, analyzing the complexities of relationships against different socioeconomic backdrops, and what can only be described as brilliant speed writing. We also discuss his new release Living the Gimmick.
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Song of the Red Squire/River Street Rhapsody aka The Dad Joke Point Scale
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The ever-wonderful C.W. Blackwell joins us to discuss using fiction to cultivate empathy for societal issues, the crisis of homelessness in America, and various forms of writing self-care. We also discuss his new and upcoming works River Street Rhapsody and Song of the Red Squire.
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Grit Black Blood. aka I never said you should trust me, either
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The incomparable Ashley Erwin joins us to discuss the art and importance of oral storytelling, Kentucky politics of the 1930s-1990s, many tangents, and hatred of red pens.
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All Things Violent/Love and Other Criminal Behavior aka Schrodinger's Dating Profile
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The amazing Nikki Dolson joins us to talk about her latest works, the best way to exorcise dating frustrations, and "the hard truths of children and writing." We also get a sneak peek at one of her newest stories and discuss the importance of creating three-dimensional characters.
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“Bruised and Battered Nevermore” aka Beware, Caution, Death
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Amy Grech joins us to discuss the pervasiveness of New York, paranormal experiences, and the joys of horror poetry. We also get a sneak preview of her story “Bruised and Battered Nevermore” from the newly released anthology Even in the Grave.
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The Only Good Indians aka Book Club #4
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We talk about The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones, the differences in what we find nightmare-worthy, Nate's appreciation of nuance, and the importance of having many authors on your bookshelf.
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Death at Duke's Halt aka A personal dislike of Whole Foods
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Derek Farrell joins us to discuss the latest in the Danny Bird Mystery series, balancing narrative intent and integrity when presented with publishing opportunities, and overprotective family members.
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All the Sinners Bleed/Razorblade Tears aka Unwritten small town rules
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The incredibly talented S.A. Cosby joins us to discuss his body of work, strong main character names, the condescension of rural characters and stories, and Southern appreciation vs fetishism. We also listen to a sneak peek of his current project, All The Sinners Bleed.
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