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

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 · 5h

Northern Weird you say?

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

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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

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

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

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 · 2d

Awesome!

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

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 · 2d

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

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

Great, thanks!

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

Oh I’m so glad.

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

Thanks Dan! Looking forward to meeting you. Apologies if im frazzled.

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

wonderful. Enjoy. I fear that thing!

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djhicks19.bsky.social @djhicks19.bsky.social · 5d

New book day, can’t wait to start this @talkscaredpod.bsky.social

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 5d

You've no idea what it means to me to make this list. Emily knows...

Emily C. Hughes @emilyhughes.bsky.social · 6d

the October horror shopping list is live! feat. new books from @tanyapell.bsky.social @manylittlewords.bsky.social @jennykiefer.com @richardkadrey.bsky.social @emotrophywife.bsky.social @carsonfaust.bsky.social @johnhornor.bsky.social @zefrrr.bsky.social @talkscaredpod.bsky.social & many more!

All the New Horror Books Coming in October 2025

October 2025’s new horror books, featuring titles from Joe Hill, Neil McRobert, Jewelle Gomez, Gemma Files, Caitlin Starling, Jenny Kiefer, Richard Kadrey, Tanya Pell, Brian Asman, Nuzo Onoh,…

readjumpscares.com

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Blackwell's Manchester @blackwellsmcr.bsky.social · 5d

28/11: The spectacular Northern Weird Project comes to Blackwell's with a special @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social showcase featuring Gemma Fairclough, @talkscaredpod.bsky.social and @mattjwesolowski.bsky.social! www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-northe... .

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 7d

This was an absolute blast. And I just about got avoided having nightmares later.

The Scares That Shaped Us @scaresshapedus.bsky.social · 7d

NEW EPISODE:

Neil McRobert of @talkscaredpod.bsky.social joins the show to talk about his new novella GOOD BOY, and we dive into Wes Craven's classic A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET!

LISTEN NOW:

redcircle.com/shows/41a2d4...

Episode 49: A Nightmare on Elm Street with Neil McRobert

Listen to The Scares That Shaped Us on RedCircle

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 7d

Listeners, you'll be pleased to know I just recorded an episode with @joe-hill.bsky.social

We got well into the details and easter eggs of KING SORROW. We talked inspirations, movie recommendations and – most importantly – how his mum influences his work.

It'll be out later this month.

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Talking Scared Podcast @talkscaredpod.bsky.social · 7d

I love how much this dude has just chosen to disassociate.

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Michael Wehunt @michaelwehunt.bsky.social · 8d

Talking Scared is live! I absolutely loved this conversation with Neil about The October Film Haunt, cursed media, cursed (in a different way) social media, and other fascinating, insightful, and fun topics.

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

Get ready for one of the more unnerving episodes of Talking Scared.

I’m joined by @michaelwehunt.bsky.social to discuss THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT - analog horror, digital demons, occult rituals and films that aren’t safe. It’s a whole fun thing, but you’ve been warned.

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

Get ready for one of the more unnerving episodes of Talking Scared.

I’m joined by @michaelwehunt.bsky.social to discuss THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT - analog horror, digital demons, occult rituals and films that aren’t safe. It’s a whole fun thing, but you’ve been warned.

All podcast platforms

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Wild Hunt Books @wildhuntbooks.bsky.social · 8d

sent out more pre-orders of Good Boy today (winging their way to 🍁🦅)

get in on the cosmic action 🐶💙

PRE-ORDER NOW
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 · 8d

Thanks. it's a sensitive topic for some, but I was glad with how we handled it.

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