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Talking Scared Podcast

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A podcast of conversations with the biggest names in horror writing. Find out where your favourite scary stories came from. https://pod.link/1530064310 You can reach me at [email protected]

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · Feb 8

Lots of people asking for the schedule for the DARK TOWER Deep Dive series.

Here's what i've got planned for 2025 (approx dates)

March 25th – Drawing of the Three
June 6th – The Waste Lands
August 12th – The Stand
October 14th - 'Salem's Lot
Christmas – Wizard & Glass

Read accordingly 'slingers

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 2h

See you tonight!

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 12h

You joke - but it’s pretty damn true.

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Chuck Wendig @chuckwendig.bsky.social · 15h

GOOD BOY (unrelated to the film btw) by @talkscaredpod.bsky.social is truly one of my favorite things I’ve read all year — it’s sweet and scary and all told, a masterful story. Give it a go.

Wild Hunt Books @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social · 1d

HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY TO GOOD BOY BY @talkscaredpod.bsky.social

Order from our bookshop or your favourite retailer.

After a boy vanishes on the outskirts of a small town, a woman spies a mysterious man digging a grave in the exact spot of the disappearance.

www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/books/p/good...

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 12h

Thanks so much Chuck. I’m really so thrilled you liked it.

Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 15h

A self-indulgent moment on Talking Scared. @natcassidy.bsky.social and @rachelharrison.bsky.social come onboard to grill ME about my debut GOOD BOY.

We talk about the inspirations, the struggles, the characters, and what I’ve learned in 5 years of talking to authors.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 15h

Cheers Todd.

Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 15h

Ahh thanks for this.

Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 21h

Thanks Hailey!

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Agatha Andrews @agathaandrews.bsky.social · 22h

NEW EPISODE! Today I want to wish @talkscaredpod.bsky.social a happy birthday! He's a good friend, and I’m delighted that he's my guest today. We chat about his new novella, GOOD BOY, tap into his romantic side, and discuss the gothic inspirations from both literature and his surrounding landscape.

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Wild Hunt Books @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social · 1d

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks for your lovely review Jim.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks Richard. I really appreciate all the support.

Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 1d

This was a delight. And I stand by what I said! Good luck fellow northerners!

Jen Bowden @jenbowden12.bsky.social · 1d

'Northern creatives need to set their sights further afield than just London.'

Podcaster and horror writer Neil McRobert @talkscaredpod.bsky.social joins me to discuss publishing, the North and having Stephen King as a writing friend. @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social

on.soundcloud.com/ExqvbmvBS3b0...

A greyscale photo of Neil from the shoulders up looking directly into the camera. His expression is serious and he is wearing headphones with wires. He has a beard and his hair is tied back.

The Tyne Bridge is pictured in the centre of the frame over a still, reflective River Tyne in Newcastle, UK. Either side of the bridge are buildings with a warmer glow as the sun rises. The words Northern Voices in white lettering feature in the bottom centre of the image.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 1d

Part two of the Northern Weird special takes us to the wilds of the North East, in DON’T CALL MUM…We visit the saddest house in Yorkshire in THIS HOUSE ISN’T HAUNTED BUT WE ARE…and we take a very strange trip to the seaside in THE OFF SEASON.

Enjoy.

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Garrett Bliss 🇺🇦 @gbliss.bsky.social · 1d

Northern Weird you say?

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 2d

Yeah it sounds fantastic. and I’m very onboard for Lovecraftian mythos stuff - love it. Just not the purple prose (and the obvious other shit). I’ll 100% check out this book.

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pointlessfluff.bsky.social @pointlessfluff.bsky.social · 2d

This was a perfect slice of brilliance. I hope that @talkscaredpod.bsky.social is as proud of it as he deserves to be. Just wonderful.

A photo of the novella 'Good Boy' by Neil McRobert.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 2d

I am, but especially cos people seem to like it. Thanks so much.

Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 2d

This week we get into the Northern Weird Project

For Part One, i'm joined by Ariell Cacciola - the genius behind the project, plus Gemma Fairclough, author of THE RETREAT and Katherine Clements, author of TURBINE 34

We talk haunting, unsure landscapes, manipulation and more.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 2d

Utterly delighted to speak to Anna whenever, about whatever - but I can think of no one else who i'd rather have done my first interview about my first book.

She's brilliant. She makes me feel old. Listen to her talk to me, and then listen to her talk to everyone else in horror.

Anna Rose Reads @annarosereads.bsky.social · 2d

Author interview with @talkscaredpod.bsky.social is LIVE! We chat about Good Boy, fighting the good fight, love stories in horror, and of course, Ted. I love this story so much, and I’m so fortunate to know someone like Neil, a powerful story teller and a wonderful soul. Links to listen:

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Wild Hunt Books @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social · 4d

The day is almost here! This Thursday is publication day for GOOD BOY by @talkscaredpod.bsky.social. We're posting pre-orders every day so get on it 💙🐾

Support fine independent publishing today 🖤
(available in paperback & ebook)

www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk/books/p/good...

Good Boy by Neil McRobert paperback ebook The Northern Weird Project — wild hunt books

After a boy vanishes on the outskirts of a small town, a woman spies a mysterious man digging a grave in the exact spot of the disappearance. However, when she confronts him, the man's true purpose is...

www.wildhuntbooks.co.uk

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 3d

Awesome!

Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 4d

I’m celebrating my book coming out (and my birthday) by releasing THREE episodes this week!

— Tuesday: Northern Weird panel 1
— Wednesday: Northern Weird panel 2
— Thursday: Rachel and Nat interview me about Good Boy.

(Now just to edit/produce them)

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 4d

That rings a bell. I may have listened years back.

Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 4d

Great, thanks!

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