Written in Red: The Horror Reader and Writer's Podcast
Are you interested in reading or writing horror? If so, this is the podcast for you. Splatterpunk award-winning horror author Aron Beauregard, Daniel J. Volpe, Carver Pike, and Rowland Bercy Jr. come together to talk writing and publishing horror. Sharing their career successes and failures, Written in Red is a free resource to the horror community.
Episodes
39 episodes
Jay Wilburn Interview
This episode we interview Jay Wilburn, author of the Splatterpunk Award nominiated book Seersucker Motherfucker. We talk about his lenghty, fulltime writing career, Twitch stream innovations, ghostwriting, and even some non-fiction work he's do...
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Episode 38
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2:26:37
Wile E. Young & Stephen Kozeniewski Interview
This episode we go over the careers of both Wile E. Young & Stephen Kozeniewski. We talk about their beginnings in writing, greatest challenges, the books they co-authored, and their solo ventures.
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Episode 37
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2:05:35
Splatterpunk Awards Special
On this epsiode, Rowland Bercy Jr. gives listeners a deep-dive into his experience at KillerCon 2022 and what it was like watching the Splatterpunk Award winners be announced. We also talk about the nominees, winners, and overall importance and...
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Episode 36
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1:14:19
Kristopher Triana Interview
The author of 'Gone To See The River Man,' the Splatterpunk Award winner 'Full Brutal,' and so many other Extreme Horror and Crime classics joins us this episode. Kristopher Triana discusses his early and current career, the rocky road to reach...
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2:23:48
Dawn Shea Interview
This episode we sit down with the "D" in D & T Publishing, horror author and publisher Dawn Shea. We talk about how she started her indie press and evolved to publish legends of the genre such as prior WIR guest Ronald Kelly. We also answer...
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2:39:55
Elizabeth Bedlam Interview
This episode we talk with the author of "Hello, Old Friend," and her latest book "Such Tragedies," Elizabeth Bedlam. We learn about her writing roots, audiobook narroration and cover art skills, as well as what lies ahead for her. Additionally,...
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Episode 33
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1:57:32
Candace Nola Interview
This week we interview the author of Breach, Beyond the Breach, Hank Flynn, and Bishop. Additionally, Candace Nola has been nominated for the Splatterpunk Awards for creating the "Baker's Dozen" horror collection.
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Episode 33
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1:58:04
Ronald Kelly Interview
On this episode we interview horror legend and Splatterpunk Award winning author Ronald Kelly. He takes us on a wild journey that spans from his early days of publishing with Zebra Books, to its tragic collapse and his ten year hiatus from writ...
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Episode 32
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2:32:53
Matt Shaw Interview
On this episode we're joined by author and filmmaker of over 300 works, Matt Shaw. We talk about how he started out and came to find incredible success doing it his way. Additionly, we discuss his films, books, future, and highlight his latest ...
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Episode 30
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2:31:43
Patrick Harrison III Interview
This episode we talk to author, editor, and publisher at Death's Head Press, Patrick Harrison III. We discuss everything from his early career, to how he became part of one of the most successful extreme horror presses in the industry.
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2:25:47
Ryan Harding Interview
On this episode we get a chance to interview one of Splatterpunk's legends! The 3-time Splatterpunk Award winning horror author, Ryan Harding! We talk about his entire career, from solo work, to working with Edward Lee, Kristopher Triana, Lucas...
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Episode 28
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2:01:01
Rayne Havok Interview
This week we speak with Rayne Havok the sadistic author of Killstreme, Boys Will Be Boys, Mukbang Princess, and many others. We talk about what got Rayne started in writing, take some listener questions, and much, much more!
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Episode 27
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1:48:51
Wesley Southard Interview
This week we hear from Splatterpunk Award winning horror author Wesley Southard as he talks about his many macabre works, disturbing collaborations, and career in writing.
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Episode 26
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1:48:49
Lucas Mangum Interview
This episode we dive into the depraved mind of horror author Lucas Mangum. Join us as we take a look at his stellar writing career and hear about his triumphs and what it took to achieve his blood-drenched success.
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Episode 25
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1:44:14
Nefarious Networking (Mike Duke Spotlight)
This episode we discuss the importance of networking in the horror community. Additionally, we take a look the work of horror author Mike Duke.
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Episode 24
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1:16:35
Submitting to Submissions (Matt Shaw Spotlight)
This week we discuss the pros and cons of submitting your work to publishers and talk about diversifying your portfolio. Additionally, we spotlight the depraved works of horror icon Matt Shaw.
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Episode 23
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1:28:17
Don't Feed the Trolls (Wesley Southard Spotlight)
This week we talk about the importance of staying clear from internet trolls. Additionally, we discuss the works of horror writer Wesley Southard.
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Episode 22
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1:34:19
Holiday Horror (Briana Morgan Spotlight)
This week we discuss the tricky process of writing holiday horror. When is the best time to write, release, and promote this specific strain of depravity? Also, we spotlight the work of horror author Briana Morgan.
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Episode 21
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1:10:19
The Repulsive Release (Ryan Harding Spotlight)
This episode we continue our self-publishing arc with the repulsive release. We discuss promoting your horror release, approaches and tools that can help spread the word, and habits that are best to avoid. Also, we spotlight the writing of tale...
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Episode 20
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1:17:21
Thanksgiving Special! (Lucas Mangum Spotlight)
On this Thanksgiving special we answer mailbag questions with a bad taste in our mouths. Also, Rowland Bercy Jr. gives us an exclusive festive reading from his Thanksgiving themed novella "Post Thanksgiving Stress Disorder." We also explore the...
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Episode 19
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1:17:53
Another Horror CONversation
This week we talk about some of the various horror conventions that the four of us recently attended or upcoming ones that we plan on attending. We discuss sales technique and learning points. Additionally, we spotlight authors
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Episode 18
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1:28:55
Halloween Special
This week we go off the deep end and down the orange and black rabbit hole for our first ever Halloween special. We also spotlight the works of Jonathan Butcher.
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Episode 17
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1:10:33
NJ Horror Con & Mailbag
This week we discuss the NJ Horror Con. We touch on Con etiquette, pricing, promotion, and lessons learned. Additionally, we answer as many mailbag questions as possible!
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1:24:26
How Will You Sell Your Hell? (Duncan Ralston Spotlight)
This week we talk about releasing your finished horror book both digitally and in paperback. What is the best way to distribute you disturbing tale? How can you appease your readers by offering signed copies and merchandise? Also, we spotlight ...
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Episode 15
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1:49:24
Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover (Wrath James White Spotlight)
This week we talk all about horror book covers. We discuss everything from the evolution of some of our own covers, to working with artists, and creating them ourselves. Additionally, this episode we spotlight the horrific works of Wrath James ...
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Episode 14
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1:31:28