Urban Legend Horror with Cynthia Pelayo

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Urban Legend Horror with Cynthia Pelayo

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42 minutes

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Mar 19, 2024

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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

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Mar 19, 2024

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A bi-weekly book podcast dedicated to the deliciously disturbing world of horror fiction

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Found Footage Horror with Briana Morgan: 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. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.... by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Revisit: Haunted House with Bradley from Be Your Scary Best: 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? Show... by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Author Chat: Bethany C. Morrow: 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 co... by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Gritty, Emotional Horror with Chad Lutzke: 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. Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Horror by Women with Mallory O‘Meara and Brea Grant from Reading Glasses Podcast: 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. Shownotes: by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Author Chat with Dana Schwartz: You might know her from Twitter or from her podcasts Noble Blood and Haileywood, or from her upcoming YA gothic novel Anatomy: A Love Story. Dana Schwartz joins the show to talk about what inspired the story, life in the days of early surgery, books that... by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Slashers with Stephen Graham Jones: 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 abo... by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Author Chat: Courtney Summers: I was beyond excited to talk to Courtney Summers, author of one of my favorite novels, Sadie and the upcoming The Project! Listen to our conversations about devastating stories, the Alien franchise, cults and much more! And get your hands on The Project... by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Weird Fiction with Jason White: Check out the shownotes for the episode here: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2020/01/13/episode-56:-weird-fiction-with-jason-white/ Books Mentioned: The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood The Willows by Algernon Blackwood The Great God Pan by Arthur Machen Str... by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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2022 New Release Horror Books: New year, new list of horror books you check out! All titles mentioned are listed in the shownotes Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Book Chat: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn with Laura: **THIS EPISODE IS FULL OF SPOILERS!!** My friend Laura once again joined me to talk about one of our favorite novels, Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl. We talk about the book as well as David Fincher's 2014 film adaptation. How Ben Affleck is the perfect Nick D... by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Extreme Horror with Quincy Jaquez: 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-jaqu... by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Bonus: Pride Month Recommendations: Quincy joined me once more to talk about all kinds of queer horror books for pride month! Speical thanks to all of the listeners who sent in suggestions!! Shownotes:https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/06/08/episode-97-pride-month-special-with-quincy-jaque... by Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
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Urban Legend Horror with Cynthia Pelayo

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