DFP #34 - with Daniel Kraus

Hard to imagine what can be said to emphasize what an amazing panel of poets we managed to bring together in this special episode of The Dark Fusion Podcast. Join us and three modern masters of speculative poetry for a discussion on creativity, responsibility, technique, and motivation, among more than a handful of other topics. Soak up the knowledge these powerhouse poets have to share and learn about the amazing works they have in progress in poetry, fiction, film, and elsewhere. This is an absolute must listen episode. Come listen in. You're never alone in the dark. 

Steph, Bev, and Shane were enchanted and regaled with information by Daniel Kraus, co-author of The Shape of Water, with Guillermo Del Toro, The Living Dead, posthumously co-written with George A. Romero, and now, the intrepid reporter who revealed the horrifying truth behind the Burger City murders of 2017. This report--The Ghost That Ate Us--is not for the faint of heart, but highly recommended to them anyway. Give it a listen! It's a damn good one. 

You guys, what an amazing conversation we had with historian, PHD candidate, and fascinating student of mummified things, Lauren HR Bruce. Everything you never knew or knew you wanted to know about the care and feeding of mummies is in this episode. Come listen to us talk mummies and a mutual love of horror in one of my favorite conversations this year.

Hey all, we love our craft-focused episodes here at Dark Fusion and this is one of the best we've done. Tune into us as we talk to Tim Waggoner about writing, teaching, reading, and the darkness we all love. There is so much to learn from this episode and Tim is just the right teacher for the job. 

You couldn't ask for a nicer human being to talk to than author Jeremy Hepler, a lovely bonus when he's also a top-notch writer of dark literature. Join us as we pick his brains about Texas climate, gardening, writing what you know, and his newest novel, Sunray Alice, out now from Crossroads Press. If you want to learn about the ins and outs of creating a book and bringing it to life in the indie community, this is the episode you want to hear. Find out how this one author wrestles the beast and wins. So much to love in this one, you don't want to miss it!

The folks at Brigid's Gate Press are doing exciting things and making the indie publishing world a little better with every new addition to their imprint. And it's no surprise once you get to know the two wonderful humans at the helm of the ship. Heather and Steve Vassallo are truly fantastic people and their product is a reflection of that. Tune in for another must-listen episode of The Dark Fusion Podcast.

Today we're joined by Joe Koch, author of The Wingspan of Severed Hands and Convulsive, the forthcoming collection from Apocalypse Party. Join Steph, Shane, and Bev as we delve into the dark mind of this wonderful author of haunting, surreal tales that live inside you long after you finish the story. 

Shane is joined by Rich Duncan of the This Is Horror Award-winning podcast Ink Heist, and the webzine of the same title. No chemistry lost here as they talk to author Daniel Barnett about fiction, horror, and NIghtmareland, the subject of his epic series, The Nightmareland Chronicles. We had an amazing conversation with Daniel -- you'll agree -- and will have him back again and again. Give a listen to this amazing episode, buy Daniel Barnett's books, and welcome Rich Duncan to the Dark Fusion Podcast.  You're never alone in the dark ... 

Today, Steph, Beverley, and Shane have the great honor and pleasure to talk with the great Joe R. Lansdale, author of The Thicket, Paradise Sky, The Hap and Leonard series, and about a thousand other works of dark fiction in the crime and horror genres. His newest book, Born For Trouble: The Further Adventures of Hap and Leonard, is out now from Tachyon. In addition to being one of our best practitioners of dark arts, he is also an incredible personality and the embodiment of encouragement. Tune in to this episode for an amazing conversation and more than a few lessons from a living legend. 

Sometimes it feels like all you need to hear is a name and you know you're in for goodness. Such is the case here. Beverley, Steph, and Shane sit down with author Chad Lutzke to talk about his new book, Cannibal Creator. And that's one of those names I'm talking about. Whether you're reading his work, or listening to him talk, you're always guaranteed to have a good time, learn something new, and have your face melted off in a flashfire. Well, maybe not that last one, but who knows? Give this a listen and go give Chad's new book a read! Both are fantastic.