Summer Brooks

Writers, After Dark

Arts EN ↓ 100 episodes

It Starts with Writers Bringing Good Stories to Light

Author

Summer Brooks

Category

Arts

Podcast website

www.writersafterdark.com

Latest episode

Jun 7, 2026

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Episodes

“A City Dreaming”: Maurice Broaddus talks space opera and culture 07.06.2026

Science fiction author and Afrofuturist Maurice Broaddus talks about "A City Dreaming", the conclusion to his "Astra Black" space opera trilogy.

“The Delivery”: Andrew Welsh-Huggins on developing lone wolf heroes 26.04.2026

Thriller author Andrew Welsh-Huggins talks about "The Delivery", the second adventure in his "Mercury Carter Thrillers" series.

“The Book of Fallen Leaves”: A. S. Tamaki on magic and folklore 12.04.2026

Fantasy author A. S. Tamaki talks about this epic fantasy debut, "The Book of Fallen Leaves", Book 1 in "The Autumn Empire" trilogy.

“Call of the Dragon”: Natasha Bowen on exploring Nigerian mythology 29.03.2026

Fantasy author Natasha Bowen talks about Call of the Dragon, the first book in her new series, inspired by the differences between the dragons of Nigerian and Welsh mythology.

“Western Star”: David Streitfeld on the life of Larry McMurtry 01.03.2026

David Streitfeld talks about writing about the life and stories of his friend Larry McMurtry. Source

Publicity & Marketing Roundtable: publicists and authors talk book promotion 22.02.2026

Publicists Mickey Mikkelson and Aimee Ravichandran, along with authors Sebastien de Castell and Richard Little talk about writing and the publicity side of the business of writing as they see it in this social media age.

“The Water Lies”: Amy Meyerson talks about exploring suspense 04.01.2026

Best-selling author Amy Meyerson's latest novel is a psychological suspense where two mothers are determined to unravel a murder mystery with connections to them both.

“This Brutal Moon”: Bethany Jacobs on having fun with interplanetary political intrigue 21.12.2025

Science fiction author Bethany Jacobs talks about THIS BRUTAL MOON, the conclusion to her epic space opera trilogy, "The Kindom".

“The Second Son”: Simon Gervais & Ryan Steck on building collaborations 14.12.2025

Thriller authors Simon Gervais and Ryan Steck have collaborated on The Second Son , the first story in the new "Chase Burke" series. Source

“All That We See or Seem”: Ken Liu explores AI and technology just around the corner 07.12.2025

Award-winning science fiction author Ken Liu talks about his new novel, All That We See or Seem , the first in his new "Julia Z" series. Source

“Hole in the Sky”: Daniel H. Wilson on first contact and indigenous mythology 16.11.2025

Science fiction author Daniel H. Wilson talks about his new novel, Hole in the Sky , a first contact story centered in the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma. Source

“The Place Where They Buried Your Heart”: Christina Henry on the menaces of home 09.11.2025

Horror and dark fantasy author Christina Henry returns with a haunted house story where the monster in the house is the house. Source

“The Burning Queen”: Aparna Verma on intrigue and magic 02.11.2025

Fantasy author Aparna Verma is here to talk about The Burning Queen , Book 2 in "The Ravence Trilogy". Source

“The Tin Men”: Alex DeMille and collaborative storytelling 26.10.2025

Filmmaker and thriller author Alex DeMille talks about THE TIN MEN, Book 3 in the Brodie & Taylor series, and the final collaboration written with his father, Nelson DeMille. Source

“The Lost Reliquary”: Lyndsay Ely on reluctant fantasy heroes 19.10.2025

Lyndsay Ely talks about her latest fantasy novel, THE LOST RELIQUARY, and having a protagonist bound to the last goddess from an epic war between gods, and she's done and really wants out. Source

Otto Penzler talks mystery short story anthologies 12.10.2025

Editor and publisher Otto Penzler talks about the varied mystery anthologies and collections released by Penzler Publishers , the proprietor of The Mysterious Bookshop in New York City, and series editor of a handful of current and Golden Age mystery fiction anthologies. Source

“The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre”: Philip Fracassi with the elder final girl 05.10.2025

Horror author Philip Fracassi talks about his newest novel, THE AUTUMN SPRINGS RETIREMENT HOME MASSACRE, featuring a senior citizen final girl and the shenanigans that take over her life at the retirement home. Source

“The Art of Legend”: Wesley Chu on fantasy, wuxia, and grumpy old characters 21.09.2025

Fantasy author Wesley Chu stops by to chat about the War Arts Saga, a trilogy now complete with the release of trilogy's conclusion, THE ART OF LEGEND. Source

“The Whistler”: Nick Medina on hauntings, physical and emotional 14.09.2025

Horror author Nick Medina talks about his new novel THE WHISTLER. This book is merely the latest story representing the growing and entertaining niche of Indigenous horror. Source

“Fiend”: Alma Katsu on demons and dynasties of corrupted wealth 07.09.2025

Supernatural and Horror author Alma Katsu talks about her latest novel, FIEND, where one family's wealth, power and influences comes from an ancient evil, and all the consequences that grow from centuries of dark choices. Source

“The Grave Artist”: Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado on collaborative thrillers 31.08.2025

Award-winning and best selling thriller authors Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado drop by to talk about THE GRAVE ARTIST, the second book in their collaborative "Sanchez & Heron" series. Source

“Caught Stealing”: Charlie Huston on film and adaptations 24.08.2025

Thriller author Charlie Huston returns to talk about the feature film adaptation of Caught Stealing , the first book in their Henry Thompson series. Charlie also adapted the screenplay for director Darren Aronofsky. Source

“The Malevolent Eight”: Sebastien de Castell talks building the good bad guys 17.08.2025

Fantasy author Sebastien de Castell talks about his latest, The Malevolent Eight , and the fun of making heroes out of the ones everyone calls the "bad guys". Source

“Girl in the Creek”: Wendy N. Wagner on blending horror and scifi 27.07.2025

Science fiction and horror author & editor Wendy N. Wagner adds hungry fungi to the long list of creepy ways to be wary in the woods in Girl in the Creek . Source

“Jill Is Not Happy”: Kaira Rouda on complicated protagonists 13.07.2025

Thriller author Kaira Rouda chats about her latest nail-biter, Jill Is Not Happy , and about writing a main character who is not your typical wife... one who's determined to keep her marriage intact at all costs. Source

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