Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast (Stephanie Gagnon)

We are heading back to 2021 with this episode we have pulled out of the vault. 

Quincy joined me to talk all about books perfect for Autumn and we heard from, you the listeners, as well! See you next time with an all new episode 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/11/16/episode-110-listeners-autumn-reads-with-quincy-jaquez/

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 one of my favorite authors, Stephen Graham Jones, to talk about slasher stories and his latest book, My Heart is a Chainsaw. We talk about the appeal and comfort that can be found in the slasher genre and what that says about us.

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We are kicking off the year by checking in with a topic covered on our very first episode, haunted houses! I am joined by Bradley (@ilovethispod) as we go check on that creaking noise in the attic that is probably nothing to be worried about, right?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/01/26/episode-86-haunted-house-horror-revisited-with-bradley-from-be-your-scary-best/

Have a nice day...

I was joined by ray of goth sunshine Angela Sylvaine as she talked to me about her latest book Chopping Spree and the horror (but mostly glory) of malls. 

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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 

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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

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And we're back! I was so excited to chat with one of my favorite authors and nerd out about horror books. Grady came on the show to talk about his upcoming novel, The Final Girl Support Group and books about serial killers. 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/07/13/episode-99-serial-killer-horror-with-grady-hendrix/

Kristen from the wonderful Guide to the Unknown podcast joins me to talk all about our new favorite show, Showtime's Yellowjackets, and what to read if you enjoyed it as well! 

I don't think we intentionally spoil anything, but tread carefully. 

BUZZ BUZZ BUZZ

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I spoke with Toronto author David Demchuk about his latest novel, Red X. We talk about gay history, Eastern European folklore, murder ballads and traumatizing horror movies. 

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TW: Religious and sexual abuse

I was joined by Rachel Peach and April Avila who were recently featured in the Let Us Prey Investigation Discovery docuseries about how their abuse was covered by the church we attended. We talk about how they are doing now that the documentary series has been released, our upbringing and their hopes from this exposure

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It's the end of the year and that's means it's time for me talk to Rachel about the books that made our year this year. Did you have any favorites on our list? 

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Let's talk about all of the great books that are coming out in the next few months! 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/07/28/episode-69-more-2020-new-releases/

Quincy stopped by to talk about one of his favorite subgenres Speculative Fiction? What is it? Why do we love it? 

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Here is my chat with author Chad Lutzke about gritty, emotional and dramatic stories. We talk about inspiration for his works and fiction that unapologetically makes you feel things.

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CJ Leede is in the house! (it's a haunted house and the monster is religious trauma) 

We are talking religious horror today, and some books that scared us more than our traumatic upbringings! 

Final Girl Playlist

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Quincy joins me to go over listener suggestions for spooky autumnal reads. 

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Happy Halloween!

Let's step into the time machine and go all the way back to 2018 when we were patiently waiting for the new Halloween movie to come out (except for me because I somehow hadn't seen any at that time???)

Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttWni8iLab7PghJPNy2nHg

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2018/10/09/episode-26-halloween-horror/

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Riley Sager is back on the podcast to talk about his latest novel, The Only Left, but don't worry we also talk sharksploitation movies, Britney Spears, Taylor Swift albums and Scream VI spoilers.

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I talked with author Hailey Piper and horror short story collections, as well as her upcoming collection, Unfortunate Elements of My Anatomy and novel, Queen of Teeth

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/03/09/episode-89-short-story-collections-with-author-hailey-piper/

This week Laura and I are talking about ten fictional families that we definitely would not want to be quarantined with during this pandemic. These are families that are toxic and sometimes straight up murderous. 

This episode is brought to you by Libro FM. Use our offer code FREEZERBOOK or click the link to get THREE months for the price of ONE, all while supporting local bookstores!

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. 

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Today I'm joined by author Emily Danforth as we talk important topics like Mary MacLane's memoir, queer representation in horror, her new gothic sapphic novel Plain Bad Heroines, but also, is Sidney from Scream gay? and is April Fool's Day an under-appreciated gem? 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/10/27/episode-78-chat-with-emily-m-danforth/

Tessa from @booksasmeals joined to chat about food horror!

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This episode is brought to you by West Side Fairytales Podcast. Check them out wherever you get your podcasts!

School is in session! I am joined, once again, by Tracy to talk about the horror that happens in those academic institutions. We are tackling boarding school horror. 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/10/20/episode-77-boarding-school-horror-with-tracy-robinson/

I was joined by author Rachel Harrison to talk all about her latest novel, Cackle. We talk about millennial crises, horror movies that scarred us, female friendships and more. 

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Check out the shownotes for the episode here: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/01/13/episode-56:-weird-fiction-with-jason-white/

• The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood
• The Willows by Algernon Blackwood
• The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen
• Strange Eons by Robert Bloch
• Call of Cthulu by H.P. Lovecraft
• Ghost Stories of Antiquary by M.R. James
• Beneath by Kirsti DeMeester
• Cold Hand in Mine by Robert Aickman
• Area X Trilogy by Jeff Vandermeer
• North American Lake Monsters by Nathan Ballingrud
• Swift to the Chase by Laird Baron
• The Beauty by Aliyah Whitely
• Borne by Jeff VanderMeer
• A Cosmology of Monsters by Shaun Hamill
• Agents of Dreamland by Caitlin R. Kiernan

Talk with author and New York Times columnist, Danielle Trussoni about her new gothic novel The Ancestor, genre writing, women in horror and other things. 

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I was joined once again by Briana Morgan to talk about books set during the spookiest of days... Halloween. 

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For this episode, I am talking with Jenn from the Psycho Analysis Podcast, as well as the Loser's Club Podcast to talk about Stephen King's female characters. Who do we, as constant readers, connect to the most? Are there any underrated Stephen King heroines? Who is your favorite?

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Author Erin Adams stopped by to talk to me about the horrors that lurk in the woods

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For a full list of titles check out the shownotes here: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/06/16/episode-64-middle-grade-horror-with-cameron-chaney/

We are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl level you can get episodes early and find out about topics and guests beforehand. Axe-Wielding Maniacs get to be part of a Voxer group chat and join in Netflix movie nights. Malevolent Spirits get everything that’s been mentioned and bonus episodes!

Libro FM is a great way to listen to audiobooks and support your local bookstore! You can use code FREEZERBOOK at checkout and you can get three audiobooks for the price of one ($14.99)! It’s a great deal and a great way to be a part of supporting local businesses.

Books in the Freezer is the official podcast partner for Summer Scares this year. Check out the episode to see how you can join the effort to support your local library this summer and the picks for this year. 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

BONUS EPISODE

I was able to squeeze in a quick chat with author Bethany C. Morrow to talk about her latest novel, Cherish Farrah. This was a very interesting read, and Farrah's narration absolutely adds another layer to the storytelling. Listen to our conversation!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com

I was joined once again by  author David Demchuk to discuss the Faustian Bargain trope in horror. What happens when you make a deal with the devil? How careful do you have to be about what you wish for? 

Shownotes:

https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/01/07/episode-55:-2020-most-anticipated-new-releases/

I am starting off the year with the usual list of books I am looking forward to reading this year. Check the link above to visit the website with a full list of titles and links to pre-order! 

Music in this episode was created by Myuu at https://thedarkpiano.com, check him out! 

Let us know which book you are looking forward to reading this year. 

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Grady Hendrix joined me once again to talk about his latest novel, How to Sell a Haunted Houses. We talk haunted house stories, killer dolls, adult siblings, generational trauma and much more

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/01/24/episode-140-haunted-houses-with-grady-hendrix/

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. 

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I was joined once again by author Danielle Trussoni to talk all about her novel The Puzzle Master. Listen to our conversation about evil dolls, puzzles and fascinations with the occult 

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Author Riley Sager joins me once again to talk about his upcoming book Home Before Dark, available at bookstores now! 

Rachel Harrison is back in the house and we are talking So Thirsty! And with that: vampirism, aging anxiety, friendships that evolve, disasters, and more.

Final Girl Playlist 

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how is the end of the year already? Where did the time go? As tradition states, I was joined by old co-host Rachel to go over our favorite reads of the year. 

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I was joined by author Nico Bell to talk all about those books that make us feel like those glorious VHS movies we used to get. Stories that fully go ham and aren't scared to get a little ridiculous. We're talking B-horror! 

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Hey. This week was inexplicably busy, so instead of skipping a week, I am pulling out an episode from the vault. This was Rachel and I's first episode. It was originally aired October 2017 and was all about haunted house horror. Please enjoy!

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2017/10/24/episode-1-home-sweet-haunted-house/

We're talking claustrophobic, trapped horror with author and screenwriter Max Booth III. Of course we talk a bit about We Need to Do Something and his upcoming novel Maggot Screaming! Check out our conversation.

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You know what time it is. New Releases time! So get comfortable, try to not to struggle too much and let's just talk about all of the exciting new books coming out this year

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2022/07/12/episode-126-more-upcoming-releases-2022/

It's Valentine's Week and what better way to celebrate than with this dark story that is technically about a romantic getaway??

I was joined by Alex Steed and Sarah Marshall of the You Are Good podcast and You're Wrong About podcast to talk about Stephen King's novel Gerald's Game as well as the 2017 Mike Flanagan adaptation.

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Work sucks. I know. 

Let's talk job horror. Jocelyn and I recommend several novels (and some movies) where the main horror is a character's place of employment. 

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Get those TBR lists ready, because I (solo episode) am talking about the books coming out in the next few months that should be on your radar. It's the New Releases episode 

In honor of the last week of the Eras tour Quincy is back in the house and we are pairing one book with a song from every Taylor Swift album. 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/01/episode-155-taylor-swift-readalikes-with-quincy-jaquez/

I was joined by the author Matthew Lyons to talk about his latest novel, A Black and Endless Sky. We talk about UFO Watchtowers, Mike Flanagan, and where Matt's next novel is going to take place. 

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I was joined by author Clay McLeod Chapman to talk about horror involving grief and his latest book Ghost Eaters. 

Shownotes:https://booksinthefreezer.com/2022/09/20/episode-130-grief-horror-with-clay-mcleod-chapman/

My friend Kristen from Guide to the Unknown is back again, this time to help parse out our feelings about the Amazon movie adaptation of Grady Hendrix's My Best Friend's Exorcism. We both loved the book. How did the movie do? Is TCBY still around? 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2022/10/11/episode-132-my-best-friends-exorcism-2022-with-kristen-anderson/

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. 

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Stoker-nominated Author and middle grade horror enthusiast Ally Malinenko joins me to talk about the wonders of middle grade horror and the importance of fiction that doesn't talk down to children

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I was joined by author and poet Stephanie Wytovich to discuss Witches in horror, and of course recommend some great witchy books. 

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Author Johnny Compton stopped by to talk about his latest novel, Devils Kill Devils and devilish characters in horror fiction. 

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Quincy came on the show to do our seasonal thing and talk about the perfect books to read in the summer. Apologies for the audio quality on this one. Production on this episode was cursed. 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2022/06/28/episode-125-summer-horror-with-quincy/

Listen up, campers, Josh Winning is on the pod this week and we are heading to the mess hall because we have a lot of summer camp horror to discuss. You won't want to miss this one

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Take a seat around the campfire with us as we delve into horror derived from modern folklore, or urban legends. 

This episode is brought to you by His & Hers by Alice Feeney. Check it out wherever audiobooks are sold. 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/08/09/episode-71-urban-horror-fiction-with-spenser-bakerstshelves/(opens in a new tab)

We are on Patreon! Check us out! There’s a lot of fun going on in the Patreon community. At the Final Girl level you can get episodes early and find out about topics and guests beforehand. Axe-Wielding Maniacs get to be part of a Voxer group chat and join in Netflix movie nights. Malevolent Spirits get everything that’s been mentioned and bonus episodes!

Do you use Amazon? Use the podcast link when you make any purchases, for an easy way to support the podcast! The links for this episode are using the podcast affiliate link.

Libro FM is a great way to listen to audiobooks and support your local bookstore! You can use code FREEZERBOOK at checkout and you can get TWO audiobooks for the price of one ($14.99)! It’s a great deal and a great way to be a part of supporting local businesses

I got to speak to the one and only Nick Cutter to talk about books we are putting right in the freezer and his new novel, The Queen. 

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Final Girl Playlist

Can you hear it? The music of the night? 

It is time for horror all about music

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I was joined by the author Book Riot's The Fright Stuff newsletter to talk all about evil plants, sentient mushrooms, climate change disasters and more eco-horror on this episode of Books in the Freezer. 

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I was joined by Mallory O'Meara and Brea Grant from the Reading Glasses podcast to talk all about horror by women! Check out their podcast all about reading life, and be sure to check out Mallory's new book, Girly Drinks out this October. 

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This week I was joined by listener Quincy Jaquez to discuss the niche genre of Extreme Horror. How do you feel about horror that really pushes the boundaries? 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/02/07/episode-87-extreme-horror-with-quincy-jaquez/

This week Jocelyn is joining me to talk about horror books where characters are playing for their lives! If you're looking for books that have a Ready or Not/ Saw/ Battle Royale feel, look no further

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/02/21/episode-142-deadly-games-with-jocelyn-codner/

I was joined by author Briana Morgan to talk about one of our favorite sub-genres and what it looks like when it's translated to fiction. Be sure to check out her latest novel, A Mouth Full of Ashes available now. 

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Solo episode this week! I pair a handful of films with their literary companions, finding some fun plot similarities along the way. Also, thank you to those of you gave recommendations for your own movie and book pairings! 

Shownotes:https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/04/06/episode-91-horror-movie-readalikes/

Goodnight Dolly. 

I was joined by Agatha from the She Wore Black Podcast and we are talking creepy dolls. What about them gets under our skin? What's the creepiest doll? 

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It's that time of year again, the one where I talk about books I'm looking forward to that are coming out in the second half of 2023. Get your TBR ready you're going to want to write some of these down. 

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Thank you to the Dark Piano for the music

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It's HERE! Rachel joins me for our annual tradition of talking about our standout reads from the past year. What was your favorite book of 2020? 

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I'm joined by one half of the This Ends at Prom podcast, BJ Colangelo, to talk about Lily Anderson's wonderfully witchy young adult novel Undead Girl Gang. We get into the complicated dynamics, female friendships and complex villains in the story. There are spoilers for the novel a little over halfway through.

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/08/24/episode-103-undead-girl-gang-with-bj-colangelo/

Nobody's down here except the FBI's most unwanted. That's right, we are talking about one of the most beloved shows of the 90's The X-Files, and joining me today are my pals Jocelyn Codner and Anette, and we are ready to see if the truth is really out there. We're talking Home, Bad Blood, Sanguinarium, and more favorites this week. 

E. Jean Carroll piece

Final Girl Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1kxmKaNzPkZk97EoHQz9EH 

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Author Jessica Leonard joins me to talk about horror that takes a supernatural turn and her latest novel Conjuring the Witch out from Ghoulish Books now. 

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I was joined by author Erin A. Craig to discuss Daphne Du Maurier's clasic gothic novel, Rebecca. We discuss our hopes for the new Netflix film and the casting of Lily James and Armie Hammer. 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/10/13/episode-76-daphne-dumauriers-rebecca-with-erin-a-craig/

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I was joined by author Simone St. James to talk about her latest novel, The Book of Cold Cases. Listen to our conversation about women's relationship to true crime, Anne Rice, the X-Files and more. 

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It's Summer Scares time! I was so excited to talk all things Summer Scares with Clay and Yaika. We talk about the list of banger books they decided on this year, and how to participate in Summer Scares

Also, this is the FIRST time Clay is talking about his upcoming book Wake Up and Open Your Eyes on a podcast 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com 

Start of a new year means adding a ton of books to your TBR! I'm back with my usual solo episode going over some books that are on my radar this year. Let me know what books you've added to your list!

Music in this episode provided by: myuu at the darkpiano.com

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/01/12/episode-85-most-anticipated-new-releases-2021/

Welcome to New York......It's been waiting for you. 

Nat Cassidy stopped by talk about his new novel, Nestlings and horror set in the city of New York. We talk Josh Groban, NYC slashers, the rise of Jewish horror, and erotic thrillers of the 90s

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/15/episode-156-new-york-city-horror-with-nat-cassidy/

Here is my chat with author Ronald Malfi all about his novel Come With Me. We talk all about horror origins, being in a rock band, where to start with his books and more. 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/07/20/episode-100-chat-with-author-ronald-malfi/

I am moving this week, so I reached back into the recesses of the vault of early episodes and found this gem. I remember it being one of my favorite episodes over one of my favorite topics: survival horror!

What are your favorite survival horror stories that have come out in recent years? 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2018/01/30/episode-8-survival-horror/

I was able to sit down with Isabel, author The Hacienda to talk about gothic horror, Mexican history, haunted houses, hot priests and more. 

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This was a Patreon episode from May 2022, where I talked about Under the Skin by Michel Faber with my friend Laura. We also talk about the movie and that episode is still available to access on Patreon. We are talking SPOILERS

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Erin Adams and Rachel Harrison stopped by to chat about the adult picks in the summer scares program this year. 

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I was joined by author Adam Cesare to talk about his latest Audible original Influencer and media about the intersection of true crime and horror

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/12/05/episode-164-true-crime-horror-with-adam-cesare/

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I was joined by author and poet Jessica McHugh to pair up some horror novels with some of our favorite musicals. Do these two genres make a good pair? What is the appeal of musical theater? What goes into making a blackout poem? 

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I was joined by the Lovely Zena from her YouTube channel, Real Queen of Horror and the Bloody Disgusting Podcast to talk all about Lois Duncan's very 70's teen thriller, I Know What You Did Last Summer. How does it compare to the Kevin Williamson adaptation and what do we want out of the upcoming Amazon Prime series?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/04/20/episode-92-i-know-what-you-did-last-summer-with-zena-dixon/

I spoke with V. Castro, author of the upcoming Goddess of Filth and Queen of the Cicadas about inspirtation, erotic horror, Mexican folklore and other stuff

shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/03/23/episode-90-author-chat-with-v-castro/

Author Katherine Silva joined me to talk about the horror books that leave us with a feeling of existential dread 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/10/10/episode-159-existential-horror-with-katherine-silva/

"You can check out anytime you'd like, but you can never leave" 

This week Jocelyn joins me again to talk about horror in hotels (and motels and airbnbs etc.) Tell us! Do you have a creepy hotel experience?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com 

I was joined once again by author Kristi DeMeester, who was our very first guest back when we were a baby pod! Listen to our conversation about her upcoming novel, Such A Pretty Smile. We get into the science of finding the right candle scent, Jazzland, Dogmen, why being a teenager sucks, and more. 

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Author Angela Sylvaine is on the pod this week talking about her upcoming collection The Dead Spot: Stories of Lost Girls the idea of "Lost Girls" in horror. Who qualifies as a horror "lost girl"?

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Rachel Harrison is back on the podcast talking about her latest novel, Such Sharp Teeth, her short story collection Bad Dolls, upcoming work, female werewolves, rage, body horror and The Twilight Zone

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Submitted for the approval of the Midnight Society, I call this story, the tale of the Are You Afraid of the Dark readalikes. Let's talk dopplegangers, haunted cameras and turning into dolls in this nostalgic look at hit 90's show

Rachel joins me to talk about what books we loved this year. 

Note: sorry there is a bit of popping in the audio, I tried to fix it as much as I could, but apologies for the sound

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I was joined by Jocelyn and Danielle, and by some listeners, to talk all about book adaptations. Which were letdowns, which were pretty good and which actually did exceeded their source material. What are some of your hot takes?

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/04/27/episode-93-the-best-and-worst-horror-adaptations/

I am so happy to be joined by author Cynthia Pelayo to talk about horror poetry, we touch on the intersection of true crime and horror, and of course, the ethical consumption of it. Check out Pelayo's collection of true crime poetry and her upcoming book The Children of Chicago. 

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After some technical difficulties we are up and running.

I was joined by Sonja (ghostlyreads on TikTok) to talk about space horror and basically everything that's terrifying about it.

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Taking a bit of break from horror with a self-indulgent birthday episode, where I'm talking about my favorite novels. I wanted to talk about novels I don't get to mention on the podcast and also talk about your favorites. 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/05/04/episode-94-all-time-favorites/

Let's hit the road! 

Haley Newlin is here to talk about horror on the road. 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/29/episode-157-road-trip-horror-with-haley-newlin/