Skull Session with Dan Henk

Send us Fan Mail Dan and I discuss his horror books, Clive Barker, and Steven King, and what makes a good horror story. We reminisce a little about the old days of horror, the strengths of good old-fashioned storytelling, and how to move on from that era. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my s...

Send us Fan Mail Nikolas and I discuss our shared love of cosmic horror, what he has out now, and what he has coming down the pike! Along the way we also discuss a bit about his artistic journey, and how that developed into bigger publishers and wider exposure. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! Al...

Send us Fan Mail Corrupter author Edward Davis and I discuss his comic and the Kickstarter campaign he's running! It's an indie comic book, and we talk about promotion, working outside of the major players like Marvel Comics, and DC Comics, how to acquire a talented comic-book artist and indie publishing. Support him here http://kck.st/4bS7mgN If you want to support me and help give ligh...

Send us Fan Mail Aaron and I discussed his new Kickstarter campaign for the latest issue of his dystopian comic, what's wrong with the major streaming services, and why people should support indie projects. I even did an alternative cover for his latest indie comic book project, Amor Patris, and he's helped me substantially with the Kickstarter campaign for my book The Black Seas of Infi...

Send us Fan Mail In our historic 100th episode, Brandon Hill discusses his Wild Space Saga, how a partnership with British writer Terence Pegasus transitioned into a self-published comic, and how that all became an ongoing book series that saw a re-release by 4 Horsemen Publications. All from a love of online gaming that led to a mutual desire to create an alternate, science-fiction world! If you...

Send us Fan Mail Emmett discusses independent filmmaking with me, the trials and tribulations involved, and his new horror movie "Without A Name". The pros and cons of self-promotion, trying to break into the world of cinema on a very limited budget, and using local businesses to promote your work, while trying to navigate all the pitfalls, are all touched on. Is indie filmmaking the bes...

Send us Fan Mail Scott and I discuss writing techniques, the genius of Neil Gaiman and Cormac McCarthy, when eighties metal bands ruled the world, and what makes a good story. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Jim Krueger (which he tells me bears no relation to Freddy Krueger), talks with me about his past work for Marvel Comics and DC Comics, and his current project with Steve Aoki, the popular personality and innovative artist out of California. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All m...

Send us Fan Mail Canadian author Joseph and I  talk about his new zombie book, and what makes a tired genre lively again. Ever since The Walking Dead brought the genre back to the forefront of mainstream popularity, the bar has continually raised. Does he manage to break it and craft his own vision? Check out his work and judge for yourself! If you want to support me and help give light to indie a...

Send us Fan Mail Me and Gerald discuss his upcoming comic Immortal Coil, another indie comic that is making serious inroads into a space formerly dominated by the majors. We also discuss the comic book industry, the rise and then creative breakaways from Marvel and DC Comics,  and the art of storytelling as it relates to ever more creative independent projects. If you want to support me and help g...

Send us Fan Mail Great interview with Mark Richards where we discuss illustration, where it all leads, and what he has going on.  Previous veteran illustrator for bands like Pig Destroyer (in fact his illustration career was going so well he almost didn't enter tattooing, until another talented Mark convinced him to try it out). Now he works at The Tomb gallery in Massachusetts with veteran t...

Send us Fan Mail Me and Liocifer discuss the old school tattoo days, when it was all bikers and outlaws, the evolution of the industry, working with Paul Booth, and what everything from horror to tattoos has progressed into now. A former artist at Fat Cat in Queens, he was a veteran on the scene by the time I initially moved to NYC in 1998, and the first of many artists Paul Booth would take on af...

Send us Fan Mail Writing coach Jack Remick and I discuss techniques and what really goes into the inspiration for great work in this informative episode.  We do a deep dive into flow, tempo, tense, and his Masterclass on writing.  A true veteran of the scene, I enjoyed his slow, technical, and measured approach to story craft. And how, even all these years after embarking on this writing journey,...

Send us Fan Mail Cthulhu! Lovecraft! Cosmic Horror! Great conversation with Joel where we discussed the making of horror, how great the fantastic elements of things like Cosmic Horror are, and where Hollywood is going down the wrong track. And is it ever. Look at the declining viewership of streaming platforms like Disney and HBO if you need further proof! If you want to support me and help give l...

Send us Fan Mail Me and Lindsey discuss her new book, and how everyone believes in something! Or at least that's her premise. Hey, I don't judge! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Neil talks with me about his film company, upcoming horror books, and plans for future films. It's all from an indie perspective, an approach that has worked well for him. As more and more creators are quick to find out in this ever-changing world! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what yo...

Send us Fan Mail Thea and I discuss her upcoming cyberpunk book, how Ai will be the death of us all, and more! And it will be the death of us all? Did you see Terminator? You know Elon Musk wants to put a chip in our brains, right? Skynet, any day now! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my soci...

Send us Fan Mail Former comic shop owner, and current award-winning author of dark-themed, twisted tales, Jennifer Anne Gordon talks with me about the progression of her career, the impact of Covid, and our mutual love of the work by Neil Gaiman! Remember in the old days when the entrepreneurs who finally made it, navigated through a maze of failed business ventures until they finally struck on on...

Send us Fan Mail Former member of several punk rock bands, and current writer of horror comedy stories, Paul Lubaczewski shoots the shit with me about the monster that is Hollywood, his current projects, and the old-time days in the punk scene! Bringing in that Shawn of the Dead style horror/comedy, enhanced by a British punk rock sensibility, we arrive at his new work Attack of the Werepoodle! If...

Send us Fan Mail Former California comic shop owner, current horror and comic author  Francesca Maria talks about her ongoing comic series The Black Cat Chronicles and her short, Twilight Zone-styled stories in several anthology books! The rise of indie comics is turning into a real phenomenon, as evident by the declining sales of majors in the genre like DC Comics and Marvel Comics! Check out a f...

Send us Fan Mail Former Cthulhu Wars author, film school graduate, and current writer of the book The Seething talks about his great story idea, our mutual love for the cosmic horror of H.P. Lovecraft, and what the future holds! Probably World War III, but that's a different topic for another day!   If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.c...

Send us Fan Mail Martin Tracey is a UK Horror author with multiple irons in the fire! A series on the anti-hero Judd Stone, A vampire soccer team. A tell-all book written by the widow of one of the wives of a Duran Duran member, and more! Go check him out on his website https://www.martintracey.co.uk If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2...

Send us Fan Mail Long-time UK screenwriter, editor, friend of a whole slew of industry icons, and writer of a new dark fantasy series, Richard Sparks talks with me about his new novel series, audiobook, and possible TV series! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://li...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Blanchard is an iconic horror artist, first working at Last Rites with OG of the tattoo scene Paul Booth, and then later moving up to Massachusetts and opening his own shop Tomb Gallery. Not standing still, his style has evolved even further as he has become a sought-after tattoo artist, curator of a shop with a wealth of dark artwork, and even ventured into special effects f...

Send us Fan Mail Death metal musician and host of the Tinfoil Tales podcast, Brandon Wright talks with me about his new horror book (all based on his personal experience with the supernatural). Strange creatures in the deep woods, unexplainable local lore about a strange monstrosity, and the makings of a dozen iconic horror movies! Jeepers Creepers or The Wendigo anyone? If you want to support me...