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Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 62 Conversation with Sadie Hartmann aka Mother Horror! Sadie Hartmann is the author of 101 HORROR BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU'RE MURDERED! In this episode we celebrate and discuss Sadie's debut release 101 HORROR BOOKS TO READ BEFORE YOU'RE MURDERED, the origins of the "Mother Horror" moniker, her passion for reading and promoting horror, working with ar...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 61 Conversation with Hamelin Bird with special guest host Chad Lutzke. Hamelin Bird is the author of DOUBLE VISION, WAYWARD SUNS, DRENCRoM, WOOLIE, and more! Chad Lutzke is the author of BROAD STREET BASTARD, HOW THE SKIN SHEDS, THREE-SMILE MILE, SPINAL REMAINS, and more! In this episode we discuss Hamelin's new novella DRENCRoM and his novel WAYWARD SUNS, writing drug...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 60 Conversation with David Joy about his new upcoming novel THOSE WE THOUGHT WE KNEW from Putnam on sale August 1st, 2023. David Joy is the award-winning author of WHEN THESE MOUNTAINS BURN, THE LINE THAT HELD US, THE WEIGHT OF THIS WORLD, and WHERE ALL LIGHT TENDS TO GO. In this episode we discuss David's new novel THOSE WE THOUGHT WE KNEW, social themes of; racism, w...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 59 Conversation with Katherine Silva. Author of THE WILD DARK, THE WILD FALL, HALLOWED OBLIVION, ORCHARDS, and more. In this episode we discuss Katherine's post-apocalyptic dark fantasy horror series THE WILD OBLIVION, video game inspiration, a unique spin on a ghost story, storytelling with multiple perspectives and timelines, writing the dread of a "quiet apocal...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 58 ONCE THESE HILLS from Shotgun Honey Books is the brand-new novel by author Chris McGinley! Join us for the exclusive cover reveal and author chat. In this episode we discussed McGinley's upcoming novel ONCE THESE HILLS, his short story collection COAL BLACK, Appalachian lit influences, the timber industry and railroads in Appalachia, Eastern Kentucky folklore, haint...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 57 Conversation with author Ai Jiang (LINGHUN, I AM AI, and more)! In this episode we discuss Ai's debut novella LINGHUN, her newly released novelette I AM AI, artificial intelligence and its effect on the creative process, capitalism, ghosts and haunted houses, how grief can consume, home being more than just a house, and much more! Visit us at: https://www.papercutsl...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 56 Conversation with award-winning author Russell W. Johnson (THE MOONSHINE MESSIAH and more)! In this episode we discuss Russell W. Johnson's debut novel THE MOONSHINE MESSIAH from Shotgun Honey Books, the long process of finishing a book to publication, working with multiple agents, receiving a blurb from author of the Walt Longmire series Craig Johnson, winning the...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 55 Join us to celebrate the release of the Splatter Western HOW THE SKIN SHEDS and the exclusive cover reveal for the upcoming novel BROAD STREET BASTARD by author Chad Lutzke! CONNECT WITH CHAD HERE: Buy His Books: https://amzn.to/3LlXdx0 Website: http://www.chadlutzke.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChadLutzke Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chad_lutzke/ Want to b...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 54 HERE IN THE DARK from Shotgun Honey Books is the debut short story collection from award winning author Meagan Lucas! Join us for the exclusive cover reveal and author chat. We will also be joined by special guest, author Laurel Hightower. "HERE IN THE DARK, the first collection from award-winning author Meagan Lucas, is a gritty genre blending wallop of short stor...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 53 Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 53 Conversation with author C.S. Humble (ALL THESE SUBTLE DECEITS, ALL THE PROSPECT AROUND US, THE MASSACRE AT YELLOW HILL, MINOTAUR: A COLLECTION OF HORROR, and more)! In this episode we discuss C.S. Humble's BLACK WELLS series (ALL THESE SUBTLE DECEITS & ALL THE PROSPECTS AROUND US) and his THAT LIGHT SUBLIME trilogy (THE MASSACRE AT Y...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 52 Conversation with author Tiffany Michelle Brown (HOW LOVELY TO BE A WOMAN, and more)! In this episode we discuss Tiffany's debut short story collection HOW LOVELY TO BE A WOMAN, how feminist horror does not mean it is anti-man, the importance of including poetry in a collection, breaking the horror trope of women always being the victim or the "final girl"...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 51 Conversation with author Frank Bill (CRIMES IN SOUTHERN INDIANA, DONNYBROOK, THE SAVAGE, BACK TO THE DIRT, and more) with special guest host Meagan Lucas (SONGBIRDS AND STRAY DOGS, HERE IN THE DARK, and more)! In this episode we discuss Frank Bill's upcoming novel BACK TO THE DIRT releasing May 9th, 2023 from FSG Originals, Frank's father Marine Lance Corporal F...

Come and Party with Paper Cuts LIVE! The official release party for THE VILE THING WE CREATED by Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Robert P. Ottone from Hydra Publications! Pick up a copy today wherever books are sold! We are joined by cover artist and author Alexis Macaluso, Bram Stoker Award-winning author E.V. Knight, and author William Sterling. Tune in for an exclusive reading of the prologu...

Come and Party with Paper Cuts LIVE! The official release party for SCRATCHING THE FLINT by author Vern Smith from Run Amok Crime! There will be special guests, giveaways, and of course, shenanigans! Grab a copy of SCRATCHING THE FLINT available April 15th! https://www.amazon.com/Scratching-Fli... CONNECT WITH VERN HERE: Twitter: https://twitter.com/realVernonSmith Want to be a guest on the show?...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 50 Conversation with authors Holly Rae Garcia, Douglas Ford, and Rebecca Rowland! In this episode we unveil the cover for the upcoming charity food shortage horror anthology TABLE FOR 3 edited by Holly Rae Garcia! Featuring novellas from authors Holly Rae Garica, Rebecca Rowland, and Douglas Ford. All proceeds from the anthology will go to benefit the Houston Food Bank. &q...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 49 Conversation with author Tracy Cross (ROOTWORK, and more)! In this episode, Tracy Cross joins us to unravel the world of Rootwork and Hoodoo. We discuss her debut novel ROOTWORK from Dark Hart Books, drawing inspiration from her grandmother's life growing up in the parishes of Louisiana, the supernatural, smelling ghosts, representation in media, Sean Connery being...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 48 Conversation with author Michael Clark (THE PATIENCE OF A DEAD MAN, DEAD WOMAN SCORNED, ANGER IS AN ACID, and HELL ON HIGH)! In this episode we discuss Clark’s new novel HELL ON HIGH from Brigids Gate Press, THE PATIENCE OF A DEAD MAN trilogy, the dangers of climbing Mount Everest, visiting Brazil, Macumba, bookish swag, the infamous Halloween episode, book piracy, and...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 47 Conversation with author C.W. Blackwell (RIVER STREET RHAPSODY, SONG OF THE RED SQUIRE, HARD MOUNTAIN CLAY, and more)! In this episode we discuss Blackwell’s two latest novellas HARD MOUNTAIN CLAY and SONG OF THE RED SQUIRE, Shotgun Honey Books, Nosetouch Press, being a crime analyst, old apple orchards, Southern gothic, serial killers, classic rock, incorporating famil...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 46 Conversation with author Ashley Erwin (GRIT BLACK BLOOD, A BALLAD CONCERNING BLACK BETTY OR THE RETELLING OF A MAN KILLER AND HER MACHETE, and more)! In this episode we discuss Ashley Erwin's latest novel GRIT BLACK BLOOD, bourbon, southern pulp, Noir at the Bar, working with Shotgun Honey Books, familial inspirations in writing, eastern Kentucky history, writing the ba...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 45 Conversation with author Tim McGregor (WASPS IN THE ICE CREAM, TABOO IN FOUR COLORS, LURE, HEARTS STRANGE AND DREADFUL, and more)! In this episode we discuss Tim McGregor's upcoming release WASPS IN THE ICE CREAM, working with Raw Dog Screaming Press, incorporating life experiences and social commentary into your fiction, writing B movie scripts, favorite ice cream flav...

Party with Paper Cuts LIVE! DEVIL'S CREEK by Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Todd Keisling has been resurrected from the grave! This bigger and better edition is available now from Cemetery Dance with all new interior design, a map of Stauford Kentucky, and an introduction from author Ronald Malfi. We are joined by special guests Laurel Hightower and Sadie "Mother Horror" Hartmann to celebrate...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 44  THE DEVIL'S POCKETBOOK by Bram Stoker Award-nominated author Ross Jeffery is coming soon from DarkLit Press! Join us for the exclusive cover reveal, and chat with author Ross Jeffery and owner of DarkLit Press Andrew Robert.  "Erik and Lara are in mourning for their daughter, who was born “incompatible with life”. To get away from their suffocating grief and...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 43 Conversation with author Beau Johnson (A BETTER KIND OF HATE, ALL OF THEM TO BURN, BRAND NEW DARK, OLD MAN RIDER, and more)! In this episode we discuss Beau Johnson's newest book OLD MAN RIDER, the final installment in the Bishop Rider series, the inspiration for Bishop Rider, why it's not about saving people but stopping them, the upcoming Bishop Rider anthology with g...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 42 Conversation with author Ronald Malfi (THE NIGHT PARADE, COME WITH ME, BLACK MOUTH, GHOSTWRITTEN, and more)! In this episode we discuss Ronald Malfi's newest releases GHOSTWRITTEN and BLACK MOUTH, the collaborative process of writing music versus the solidarity of writing a novel, the spark of excitement writing stories as a kid, ghostwriting scripts for B level horror...

Paper Cuts LIVE! Episode 41 Conversation with author Catriona Ward (THE GIRL FROM RAWBLOOD, THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS STREET, SUNDIAL, LITTLE EVE, and more)! In this episode we discuss Catriona Ward's newest release with Tor Nightfire LITTLE EVE, a gothic cultish murder mystery set in 1920's Scotland, receiving a blurb from Stephen King, how THE LAST HOUSE ON NEEDLESS street was a turning point i...