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Ink Blots: Author Interviews

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Step inside the minds of storytellers with Ink Blots: Author Interviews — the podcast where books meet personality. Host Rob Southgate chats with authors across genres — from mystery to sci-fi, romance to non-fiction — diving deep into their creative process, personal journeys, and favorite reads. Each episode blends practical writing tips for aspiring authors with candid conversations about life, inspiration, and the stories that shaped them. Expect surprises, laughter, and the kind of insights

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37:07

Cevin Soling | The Rumpleville Chronicles

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/11/13

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 documentary The War on Kids, the first theatrically released film to confront the prison-like nature of American

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37:29

Al Julius | Weird Tales of the Great Lakes

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/11/11

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 fiction. His stories have appeared in Dark Matter Magazine, Red Line: Chicago Horror Stories, Dolls in the

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36:50

Mark Robinson | Black On Madison Avenue

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/11/07

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 Spike/DDB, Mark brings shocking, eye-opening, and often unbelievable stories from inside one of America's

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32:58

JB Moonstar | Roselia and the Ancient Warriors

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/11/04

🌊 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 protected wildlife area. With help from a mighty dragon and a trusted human friend, Roselia sets off on a

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32:45

Zach Ellenberger | Past Lives

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/10/30

🎙️ 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 those who lie face terrifying consequences. As Kevin's deceit unravels, he must confront his deepest guilt

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JR Blanes | Portraits of Decay

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/10/28

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 against a zombifying transformation while his true love Nevaeh races to save him. Dark magic, obsession,

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38:15

Lawrence C. Connolly | Minute Men: Execute and Run

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2025/10/15

🎙️ 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 The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, Twilight Zone, and Year’s Best Horror. His story “This Way to

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PC Nottingham | Brothers Divided

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/09/25

🎙 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-swinging rodent ninjas and knights to gun-slinging aliens and intergalactic adventures. We dive into his

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31:18

DA Spruzen | Odin's Word

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/09/17

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 latest mystery, The Witch of Tut, is the second entry in her Sleuthing With Mortals series, following the

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35:52

Alistair Conwell | Circadian Web: The Space of Time

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2025/08/13

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, consciousness, and the unseen connections that bind the universe. In Circadian Web, readers are invited to

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Brad Ricks 2025 | Books and Brews 2 (unofficial)

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/08/01

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 long after the last page. His debut novel, Fear Not the Dead, blurred the lines between ghost story and

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35:25

RJ Joseph 2025 | Books and Brews 2

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/07/30

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, inform, and terrify. Her fiction has been featured in groundbreaking anthologies such as Sycorax’s Daughters,

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Sean McDonough 2025 | Books and Brews 2

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/07/29

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 parts nostalgic, gruesome, and gleefully unhinged. Sean’s fiction keeps the Halloween spirit alive all year

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Danielle DeVor 2025 | Books and Brews 2

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/07/28

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 atmosphere and laced with supernatural dread. From watching Salem’s Lot on repeat as a kid to writing some of

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DE McCluskey 2025 | Books and Brews 2

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/07/25

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 splatterpunk or spine-tingling horror for younger readers, D.E.’s range is unmatched. His books break genre

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Robert Essig 2025 | Books and Brews 2

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/07/18

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 what it takes to terrify readers with nuance, depth, and disturbing imagination. The two discuss the

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Andrew Najberg 2025 | Books and Brews 2

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/07/17

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 dive into: The inspiration behind The Mobius Door and Gollitok His upcoming releases from Wicked House,

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Blaine Daigel 2025 | Books and Brews 2

Ink Blots: Author Interviews ·

2025/07/16

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 chilling storytelling rooted in the bayou's shadows. From cursed woods to haunted minds, Blaine’s work

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Kristal Shanahan 2025 | Books and Brews 2

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2025/07/16

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 life. Her debut novella, A Mortician’s Shadow, is set to release next month, and she has even more short

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RJ Joseph: Lightning Round

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2025/07/09

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 scholar, this episode will leave you thinking—and maybe even a little haunted. 📚 Explore R. J. Joseph’s

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