Coffee Fueled Stories

Jamal Hodge: Storyteller, Traveler, Dream Maker

Meet Jamal Hodge: storyteller, traveler, dream maker. Add poet and director to that list as well.
 
In this episode, we chat about his poetry book: Dark Between the Twilight and the new anthology coming, Bestiary of Blood: Modern Fables and Dark Tales.
 
With his poems he wants the “darkness to show the light.” And with his work in general he asks, “what good would I want to leave behind in the world?” 
 
We get deep and heavy with horror because, “pain, courage, hope is universal,” but then we had a laugh fest with horror as well.
 
Join us as we wax lyrical about poetry, movies, and horror stories.
 
 
Jamal on Instagram:
 
https://www.instagram.com/directorh/
 
https://www.instagram.com/hodge_cinema/
 
 
This episode is brought to you by Incantations of Blood:
https://www.amazon.com/Incantations-Blood-S-R-Fischer-ebook/dp/B0DBSS91MK
 
S.R. Fischer: 
https://www.instagram.com/s.r.fischerauthor/
 
 

Brianna Malotke: Chaos Gremlin

Meet Brianna Malotke, self-proclaimed "Chaos Gremlin," but I'll call her, dancer, poet and author. We talk about her new book, Lost Cherry, horror and romance writing, and what happens when you fall in love with a demon.
You can find her and her books on her Instagram page and author page: 
https://brimalotke.wixsite.com/malotkewrites
https://www.instagram.com/briannamalotke
Other Links:
https://hwaseattle.wixsite.com/hwaseattle/events
https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLF5AcS1rf1urHgcZeSQgvlml-ZFZ5rXxQ&si=oxfKm2_a3BwpV5E5
 
Memento Mori Ink Magazine:
https://www.memento-mori.ink/
 

C.L. Kelley: Southern Gothic Vampires

In C.L. Kelley’s debut novel Corpus, the city's night transforms into a realm of terror.
We deep dive into how this story came about and discover why Southern Gothic stories are so creepy.
Kelley says this of short stories: “they are awesome because you get in and disturb someone and then get out.” 
No puppies were hurt in this novel, thank goodness, even with the trigger warning at the very beginning.
 
Apologies for the spotty audio quality. The original recording was not the best.
 
Available on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D5R4PYJD?tag=kenwcaiautofd-20&th=1&psc=1&geniuslink=true
 
Watch her official Crystal Lake interview video on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=egMEtJVTbZE
 
 
https://www.crystallakepub.com/shop/
 

Victoria Price: Our Special Guest for the 100th episode!

Meet the epic guest for the 100th episode milestone: Victoria Price!
Victoria shares her writing process and is working on her first novel. She shares some details, but can only say that the book is about: love, friendship, healing, and pancakes! She thanks https://www.thenovelry.com/ for helping her write this story.
We did a deep dive into her book: The Way of Getting Lost and how writing is powerful, magical and cathartic and how storytelling connects people.
Victoria shares how the horror community is her heart-tribe because our differences connect us. She is launching a new website called https://oddity.ooo/ this website is a blog, podcast, shop, and online community where she can share others who feel different…together.
 
You can learn more about Victoria and her projects at the below links:
https://www.victoriaprice.com/
 
https://www.instagram.com/oddity.ooo/
 
 
 
https://www.crystallakepub.com/shop/

R.K. Higgins: Some Humor With Your Horror

Meet R.K. Higgins, author of Stolen Days. Your next summer beach read. This is his, “Love Letter to Comedy Horror.” If Monty Python and Good Omens made a drunken deal with a Reaper, this is the story they would tell. An entertaining and wild tale from an author who takes his villain and hero to a whole new level.
 
https://www.instagram.com/authorrkhiggins/
 
 
 
https://www.crystallakepub.com/shop/
 

Stacy Peterson: The Wild West

Meet Stacy Peterson, author of The Lovely and Dangerous Launch of Lucy Cavanagh. 
In this episode we discuss her strong female main character and how “the wild’ll make you wild.” 
There’s a little horror and there’s a little Bridget Jones, but mostly it’s about finding yourself. 
Stacy is working on the screenplay. Stay tuned for more action and adventure; follow Stacy to learn more about when the movie is coming and who will play Lucy...
 
Website: https://www.stacypetersonbooks.com/
 
 
Crystal Lake Entertainment: https://www.crystallakepub.com/shop/
 

Matthew Mercier: Poe and I

Meet Mathew Mercier, author of Poe and I; his debut novel is inspired by his time as the live-in caretaker of Poe Cottage.
We deep dive into how it felt living in the space where Poe lived and how Poe brings people together. 
 
https://www.matthewmercier.com/
https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/poe-i-by-matthew-mercier/
https://www.instagram.com/matthew.mercier.poem/
 

Lisa Vasquez: The Unsaintly Queen

Meet The Unsaintly Queen: Lisa Vasquez. 
In this episode, we deep dive into her books, poetry (we did a live reading of "I Am"), her publishing background, and her newest venture: Memento Mori Ink Magazine. 
 
https://www.unsaintly.com/
https://www.memento-mori.ink/

Blake Edward Andrew: Hauntings, Horror, and Hockey

Meet Blake Edward Andrew: Haunted Houses, Horror, and Hockey, oh my!
 
Blake loves to surprise his readers and use art as tragedy, while giving them a little spice. His debut novel, The Haunting of Chateau De Mornay, is book one in his Haunted planned trilogy. Jump on his TikTok lives and say hi!
 
https://www.authorblakeandrew.com/
 
https://www.instagram.com/author_blake_edward_andrew/
 
https://www.tiktok.com/@bamdrew66

Ryan C. Thomas and Anthony Trevino: Lets Get PsychoActive

What do you get when you create a “sleazy, slimy, goopy, drippy, gory” story? An “entertaining and disgusting” fun chat with Ryan C. Thomas and Anthony Trevino. Two guys who know how to have fun with horror. Their story “Love is a Monstrous Death” out now in PsychoActive from Crystal Lake in the Dark Tide book series. A must read for fans of transformative horror. 
Ryan: https://www.ryancthomas.com/
Anthony: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0175C5E6A
 
Book Link:
https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/psychoactive-dark-tide-book-16/
 
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