Coffee Fueled Stories
Positive Change Award Winner in Society and Culture as CoffeeFitnessUnicorn! Welcome to my Virtual Coffee Spot(c). I’m your pocket DJ and this podcast is where storytelling and coffee hang out. As a super-survivor I have turned my trauma and grief into a powerful, creative force for good. And I learned, it’s never too late to start a podcast—at 51. My podcast is both informative and entertaining, but mostly, I hope we connect. I believe we connect through the power of storytelling. For me, drinking coffee and sharing stories feels very comforting and relaxing. My hope, my mission, is that you’ll join the virtual table and stay for some inspirational tales. I’ve learned it’s never too late to follow your dreams. Hosted by Michelle Schmer
Episodes
Friday Aug 09, 2024
R.K. Higgins: Some Humor With Your Horror
Friday Aug 09, 2024
Friday Aug 09, 2024
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/
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Stacy Peterson: The Wild West
Friday Aug 02, 2024
Friday Aug 02, 2024
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/
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Matthew Mercier: Poe and I
Friday Jul 26, 2024
Friday Jul 26, 2024
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/
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Lisa Vasquez: The Unsaintly Queen
Friday Jul 19, 2024
Friday Jul 19, 2024
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/
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Blake Edward Andrew: Hauntings, Horror, and Hockey
Friday Jul 12, 2024
Friday Jul 12, 2024
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
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Ryan C. Thomas and Anthony Trevino: Lets Get PsychoActive
Friday Jul 05, 2024
Friday Jul 05, 2024
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/
Ad Space: https://www.crystallakepub.com/shop/
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Kalvin Ellis: Go Forth and Be Magical
Friday Jun 28, 2024
Friday Jun 28, 2024
In this episode we deep dive into book 2 of Paisley Mott’s world (In the Grave Where the Bones Are Still Wet), and turn the trauma up to 11. But we also balance the darkness with the silliness of Bugs Bunny, Super Chicken, and other pop culture references. Kalvin is a wealth of information about the writing process, the horror community, and his superhero heart lights the way during the blackest of times. Join us as we chat about monsters: both fictional and real.
Links for Kalvin Ellis:
https://kalvinellis.com/
https://kalvinellis.com/in-the-grave
Crystal Lake Ad Space: https://www.crystallakepub.com/shop/
Friday Jun 14, 2024
John Palisano and Lisa Morton: Talking with Titans
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Friday Jun 14, 2024
Come meet John Palisano and Lisa Morton, authors extraordinaire and Bram Stoker award winners, as they discuss their new book, Placerita, and chat about horror and writing.
https://lisamorton.com/
https://johnpalisano.wordpress.com/
Friday May 24, 2024
Bill Mullen: An Author Who Wants to Disturb Us
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
Send us a Text Message.Meet Bill Mullen: professor, traveler, and author. We deep dive into his new book The Thing in the Wind and we discuss Nature, isolation, and his punk rock approach to the writing process. Find out what happens when blasting Rammstein.https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/the-thing-in-the-wind-by-bill-mullen/https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0187LZ2Q0https://www.facebook.com/people/Bill-Mullen/100066710336752/ Support the Show.Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Coffee_Fueled_Stories
Friday May 17, 2024
Winnie Tataw: Author and Publisher
Friday May 17, 2024
Friday May 17, 2024
Send us a Text Message.Meet Winnie Tataw: author and publisher. Her company is "a small black-owned business offering novel publishing, author and book marketing, and support services." Join us as we deep dive into how a small independent publisher helps lift up other voices and builds a community of writers.She and her team will take care of your writing needs. Check out her page and services: https://winsbooks.blog/https://winsbooks.blog/resources/ Support the Show.Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/Coffee_Fueled_Stories
Coffee Fueled Stories
Brought to you by Crystal Lake.
Where storytelling and coffee hang out.
A podcast for independent authors, discussing the writing process.
Sharing unique experiences that prove its never too late to follow your dreams and tell your story.