Middle Grade Horror and Summer Scares Readalikes with Ally Malinenko

It's the era of Poor Things and Lisa Frankenstein. Let's talk about why it looks like Frankenstein is having a bit of a *revival* (see what I did there?) and movies and books to pick up if you're feeling like you need more Frankenstein/ re-animation stories in your life.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Jennifer Thorne stopped by to talk her vacation/dysfunctional family/ horror comedy novel Diavola and books about the horrors of vacation and traveling. We're going Hostel to the Ruins to Daphne DuMaurier to the Babysitter's Club  Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.com

I was joined by the two editors of the fantastic young adult anthology, The Black Girl Survives in This One from Flatiron Books. We talk about inspirations and urging authors to not be scared to lean into the horror for a teen audience.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Quincy stopped by to talk about one of his favorite subgenres Speculative Fiction? What is it? Why do we love it?    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Stoker Award winning author Cynthia Pelayo dropped by to talk about her latest novel, Forgotten Sisters and the intersection of urban legeds, fairy tales and true crime    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

I was joined by author Liz Kerin to talk about her duology, Night's Edge and First Light through music!   Night's Edge playlist First Light playlist

What horror book should you read based on your favorite Goosebumps book or episode? Not to worry, author Brian McAuley and I are here to tell you what you should check out.    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Let's take a visit to some Nordic and Scandinavian countries through horror novels! I was joined by friend and listener Anette to talk about horror novels from the Nordic region Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

Rachel Harrison (author of the upcoming book So Thirsty) and Agatha, host of the She Wore Black Podcast join me to talk about horror book recommendations based on songs from our favorite artists including now GRAMMY AWARD WINNER Lucy Dacus and boygenius, Blind Melon and Japanese Breakfast. You don't want to miss this chat where we talk mob wife aesthetic, audio cover reveal reactions, intricate dollhouses and crowdsurfing and mosh pits of iconic shows.    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2024/02/06/episode-168-song-read-alikes-with-rachel-harrison-and-agatha-from-she-wore-black/

I was thrilled to be joined by Neil from the Talking Scared podcast to dissect meta horror. What makes it work so well with horror? What are some of Neil's horror hot takes? Is it cake? Check it out here Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com