Ink Blots: Author Interviews

Cevin Soling — Filmmaker, Author, Academic & Cultural Provocateur In this compelling episode of Ink Blots , we sit down with the brilliantly unconventional Cevin Soling — an award-winning filmmaker, author, academic, artist, and musician whose work relentlessly challenges societal norms and exposes the absurdities embedded in modern institutions. Soling is best known for his groundbreaking documen...

Ink Blots: Featuring Aleco Julius — Unearthing the Weird Lore of the Great Lakes In this atmospheric episode of Ink Blots , we welcome Aleco Julius , author of Weird Tales of the Great Lakes and Endless Depths: Cosmic Themes, Weird Lore, & Hidden Knowledge . Blending cosmic horror, folklore, and strange tales rooted in the mysteries of the Midwest, Julius brings a unique voice to modern weird fict...

Ink Blots: Featuring Mark Robinson — Author of Black on Madison Avenue In this powerful episode of Ink Blots , we sit down with Mark Robinson , award-winning author and advertising industry veteran with over 40 years at the most prestigious agencies on Madison Avenue. Featured in Fortune, Black Enterprise, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal , and hand-selected by Spike Lee to co-found Spi...

🌊 Ink Blots – Interview with Children's Author J.B. Moonstar | Roselia and the Ancient Warriors In this inspiring episode of Ink Blots , we welcome children's author J.B. Moonstar , whose enchanting stories blend fantasy, wildlife education, and heartfelt adventure. Her newest book, Roselia and the Ancient Warriors , follows mermaid Roselia as she races to rescue stolen horseshoe crabs from a pro...

🎙️ Ink Blots – Interview with Horror Author Zach Ellenberger | Past Lives In this episode of Ink Blots , we sit down with author and performer Zach Ellenberger to discuss his haunting psychological horror novel, Past Lives . When Kevin Philips moves to the quiet town of Deerview, he hopes to escape his past — but the town has secrets of its own. A centuries-old entity demands absolute truth, and t...

This week on Ink Blots, we dive into the twisted, terrifying world of J.R. Blanes , the Chicago-based horror author behind the chilling novel Portraits of Decay from Ruadan Books. We explore the creation of Jefferson Fontenot — a rising New Orleans artist whose life spirals into a rotting nightmare after a toxic betrayal by art influencer Gemma Landry. Cursed by swamp witchcraft, Jefferson battles...

🎙️ Alley Chats – Episode: 60 Seconds to Save the World with Lawrence C. Connolly In this episode of Alley Chats , Rob sits down with award-winning author Lawrence C. Connolly to discuss his thrilling new novel, Minute-Men: Execute & Run , a pulse-pounding fusion of military sci-fi , superhero action , and medical suspense . Known for his genre-spanning storytelling, Connolly's work has appeared in...

🎙 Ink Blots Podcast: Author PC Nottingham – Sci-Fi & Fantasy Adventures with Heart, Humor, and Action In this episode of Ink Blots , we sit down with PC Nottingham , a sci-fi and fantasy author from the Great Lakes whose work blends fast-paced action, heartfelt characters, and humor —with just the right amount of darkness when you least expect it. PC's stories bring readers everything from sword-s...

Sleuths, Myths & History with Author D.A. Spruzen In this episode of Alley Chats , we sit down with D.A. Spruzen , a multi-genre author whose work spans historical fiction, poetry, crime thrillers, and myth-inspired fantasy. From her U.K. roots to her life in Virginia and Maryland, D.A. has channeled her love of storytelling into a dynamic body of work that continues to captivate readers. Her late...

Unraveling the Circadian Web – Alistair Conwell on The Space of Time In this fascinating episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews , we welcome internationally published author Alistair Conwell to discuss his thought-provoking latest book, Circadian Web: The Space of Time . Blending science, philosophy, and the mysteries of existence, Conwell's work explores the profound interplay between time, cons...

Fear, Shadows, and the Supernatural with Brad Ricks In this spine-tingling episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews , we dive deep into the haunted mind of supernatural horror and thriller author Brad Ricks . With a writing style inspired by literary giants like Edgar Allan Poe and Stephen King , Brad blends paranormal elements with psychological tension, crafting chilling narratives that linger lo...

Horror, Scholarship, and Black Magic with R.J. Joseph In this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews , we sit down with R.J. Joseph —a powerhouse voice in both horror fiction and academic criticism. An English professor and author with an MFA in Writing Popular Fiction from Seton Hill University, Rhonda's work explores the intersections of race, gender, and monstrosity in ways that challenge, inf...

Gleeful Gruesomeness with Sean McDonough In this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews , we welcome Sean McDonough , a rising voice in horror whose work blends dark humor, outrageous imagination, and a generous helping of gore. Raised on a steady diet of Goosebumps , the horror aisle at Blockbuster, and movies he probably shouldn't have watched at age eight, Sean writes stories that are equal pa...

Dystopia, Redemption, and the Human Spirit – A Conversation with Author Jon Cohn 📚 About Jon Cohn Jon  is the award winning horror and thriller novelist behind books like Slashtag, Everything is Temporary, and the Publisher's Weekly's Book Life prize winner, The Island Mother. In addition to books, he also has over a decade experience working as a designer in the board game industry, having made...

Episode Title: Vampires, Visions, and Dark Vibes with Danielle DeVor In this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews , we welcome Danielle DeVor , a chilling voice in horror fiction and one of Examiner's 2014 Women in Horror: 93 Horror Authors You Need to Read Right Now . Known for her dark imagination, vampire obsession, and love for the eerie, Danielle crafts horror stories that are rich with at...

From Splatterpunk to Storybooks with D.E. McCluskey This week on Ink Blots: Author Interviews , we're joined by Liverpool-based horror powerhouse D.E. McCluskey —a writer who proves it's never too late to dive into the dark. Starting his author journey in his 30s, D.E. has since published over 40 works spanning horror, thrillers, graphic novels, and even children's comedy. Whether it's extreme spl...

Splatter, Shadows, and Storytelling – A Deep Dive with Horror Author Robert Essig 👻 Episode Summary In this chilling and candid episode of Ink Blots: The Author Podcast , host Rob Southgate is joined by horror master Robert Essig , whose prolific career spans over 30 books and 120+ short stories. From his unsettling novel Disco Rice to the haunted corridors of This Damned House , Essig shares wha...

Entering the Mobius Mind with Andrew Najberg In this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews , we step across dimensions with Andrew Najberg , the author behind cerebral and chilling works like The Mobius Door , Gollitok , and The Neverborn Thief . A master of psychological and cosmic horror, Andrew's storytelling pulls readers into strange realms where reality unravels and fear takes hold. We div...

Haunting the Bayou with Blaine Daigle This week on Ink Blots: Author Interviews , we step into the eerie world of Southern Gothic horror with Blaine Daigle , a Louisiana-based author whose terrifying tales are inspired by haunted plantations, cursed woodlands, and the folklore of the Deep South. A high school English teacher by day and horror writer by night, Blaine blends literary craft with chil...

Shadows & Seasons with Kristal Shanahan On this episode of Ink Blots: Author Interviews , we welcome Kansas-based horror author Kristal Shanahan , a high school British literature teacher by day and spine-tingling storyteller by night. Kristal's debut collection, Four Seasons of Horror , dropped on March 27 and showcases her ability to weave chilling tales that explore the eerie edges of everyday...

Lightning Round with R. J. Joseph We had limited time when Rhonda sat down for an interview so we created a new show called Ink Blots: Lightning Round. What we have is a shorter, fast paced interview that is a lot of fun. Rhonda will be back on Ink Blots in a couple of weeks for a full interview, but for now, enjoy her Lightning Round! Whether you're a horror fan, aspiring writer, or literary scho...

From Whispered Fears to Wicked Tales – A Conversation with Elizabeth Devecchi In this chilling and thoughtful episode of Ink Blots , host Rob Southgate is joined by Elizabeth Devecchi , a rising voice in horror whose work blends atmospheric dread, literary prose, and dark imagination. Elizabeth takes us through her journey from Rhode Island roots to recent breakout success with Wicked House Publis...

From Covers to Creeps – A Conversation with Joey Powell In this episode of Ink Blots , host Rob Southgate talks with multitalented horror creator Joey Powell — a writer, publisher, cover designer, and actor whose passion for the weird and wicked spans from bookshelves to film sets. Joey shares how his day job in tech fuels his late-night obsession with horror fiction, and how that energy comes to...

  Fear, Film, and Fiction – A Conversation with James Kaine This week, host Rob Southgate descends into the chilling world of horror with bestselling author, publisher, and filmmaker James Kaine . From his roots in Trenton, NJ to becoming a #1 Amazon horror author, James shares how his passion for visceral storytelling , cinema, and fear fuels his work — including his acclaimed novel The Dead Chil...

Epidemiology Meets Terror – A Conversation with Viggy Parr Hampton In this electrifying episode, host Rob Southgate sits down with the multi-talented Viggy Parr Hampton , MPH — a horror author, epidemiologist, podcast host, and digital storyteller who's redefining what it means to be a modern horror writer. Known for titles like A Cold Night for Alligators , Much Too Vulgar , and The Rotting Room...