Robyn Harding chats her latest, THE PERFECT FAMILY, egging houses, crafting novels, and not keeping up with the Joneses. Beau Johnson is on to chat his latest collection, BRAND NEW DARK, revenge stories, and working with a scattered timeline. T

Tough Subjects With Heather Levy & Lean Thrillers With Roz Nay

Jul 31st, 2021 1h 37m

Heather Levy (WALKING THROUGH NEEDLES) and Roz Nay (THE HUNTED) join Eddie to chat their recent releases. Tracy and Eddie chat THE DARK TOWER, trigger warnings, and the good books they'd read in July.

The Weather & Storytelling With Joe R. Lansdale, Rachel A. Brune Reads From her New Collection

Jul 1st, 2021 1h 29m

Joe R. Lansdale joins the podcast to chat his latest, MOON LAKE, as well as the weather in East Texas, writing short stories, and work ethic, Rachel A. Brune reads a short from her new collection SIDE ROADS. Eddie gushes over Donald Ray Pollock

Clowin Around With Carole Johnstone and Mysterious Plots With Bev Vincent

Jun 1st, 2021 1h 26m

Carole Johnstone chats her debut novel, Mirrorland, its great reception, and the road to publication. Bev Vincent talks two recent novellas (one part of Dissonant Harmonies and The Ogilvy Affair). And, as always, Tracy Robinson and Eddie Genero

Literary Queries and Pitches With Sandy Lu, Plus Squatching and Fighting With Hunter Shea and Brian Asman

Apr 30th, 2021 1h 50m

Sandy Lu of Book Wyrm Literary Agency talks query letters, pitches, and where authors go wrong when looking for representation. Hunter Shea gives the rundown on his latest, BIGFOOT IN THE BRONX. Brian Asman breaks down writing good action as we

Lucky Breaks and Following the Story With Christina Henry, and a Reading by Jennifer Anne Gordon

Apr 1st, 2021 1h 26m

Christina Henry joins Eddie to chat her latest NEAR THE BONE, as well as her journey to going pro in the writing world. Jennifer Anne Gordon reads from BEATIFUL, FRIGHTENING, and SILENT, and talks her inspirations. Tracy and Eddie talk recent r

Nightmares in Suburbia, Big Beasties, and Flight with Sarah Langan, Julian Michael Carver, & JP McLean

Mar 1st, 2021 1h 35m

Sarah Langan joins the Unnerving Podcast to chat GOOD NEIGHBORS, Julian Michael Carver chats his experience with Severed Press, and JP McLean gives a reading from her GIFT LEGACY series. And, of course, Tracy Robinson joins me to chat books.

Killers, and Ghosts, and Sex, Oh My With Tess Gerritsen, Sonora Taylor, and Kerry Cox

Feb 1st, 2021 1h 44m

Tracy and I chat books read during January, but first talk ghosts. Tess Gerritsen then joins me to talk her latest, THE SHAPE OF NIGHT, after that, Sonora Taylor talks her latest, SEEING THING, and finally, Kerry Cox gives a reading from his fo

Best Reads of 2020: A Rundown

Dec 31st, 2020 1h 11m

Tracy and I do a rundown of all the best books we read in 2020.

Bad Apartments With Bob Pastorella

Nov 30th, 2020 53m 26s

Bob Pastorella joins me to chat his new novel THEY'RE WATCHING (co-written with Michael David Wilson), as well as co-writing, bad apartments, and influences. Tracy and I get into a touchy subject concerning cancelled authors.

The King Treatment and Geto Boys With S.A. Cosby

Nov 10th, 2020 1h 9m

S.A. Cosby joins me to chat his latest, BLACKTOP WASTELAND, as well as influences, music, Stephen King, and dealing with rejection. Tracy Robinson and I get into the future of horror after a positive election result and the budding hope for the

The Drive to Succeed With Steve Stred

Oct 26th, 2020 1h 6m

Steve Stred joins me to chat his latest, Of Witches..., as well as gaining traction in indie publishing, building an audience, and lending a hand where he can. Tracy and I chat Halloween, Stephen King, and bookish things.

Monsters and Locations With Lee Murray

Oct 12th, 2020 1h 16m

Lee Murray joins me to chat her collection GROTESQUE MONSTER STORIES and the BLACK CRANES: TALES OF UNQUIET WOMEN. Tracy and I chat books and a couple idiotic incidents from my life where I injured myself.

Getting the Scene Right With Rachael Tamayo

Sep 28th, 2020 1h

Rachael Tamayo joins me to chat her latest, CARNAL KNOWLEDGE, as well as getting details right, switching to thriller from romance, and more. And, of course, Tracy and I chat books, this episode with a sid eof movies.

The Good Mystery Dope With Hank Phillippi Ryan

Sep 14th, 2020 1h 9m

Hank Phillippi Ryan joins me to chat her latest The First to Lie, journalistic integrity, morals, and writing a twitsy thriller. Also, Tracy and I chat...books, believe it or not.

Horror Goodies With Jonas Holt and a Special Guest Reading by Lee Murray

Aug 31st, 2020 56m 3s

Jonas Holt joins me to chat his business The Haunted Bouncy Castle, inspiration, starting a business during a quarantine, and more. Lee Murray reads a short from her recently released collection. Tracy and I chat books, like always.

Crossing Genre Lines and Genetic Lineage With Danielle Trussoni

Aug 17th, 2020 59m 5s

Danielle Trussoni joins The Unnerving Podcast to chat her latest The Ancestor, crossing genre lines, selling to editors, Neanderthals, and molding reader expectations.Tracy and I chat books by Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Madeleine L'Engle, Jonathan

Big Old Beasts and a Virtual Theme Park With Steve Alten

Aug 3rd, 2020 1h 5m

Steve Alten joins the Unnerving Podcast to chat The Meg, branching out creatively, and SeaMonsterCove.com, a virtual theme park. Tracy and I chat the usual: books, books, books...by Hunter Shea, Megan Abbott, Agustina Bazterrica, Stephen King

Hunting Rabbits and a Big Reception With Stephen Graham Jones

Jul 20th, 2020 1h 3m

Stephen Graham Jones joins me to chat his youth, hunting, stockpiling manuscripts, putting himself in stories, and his latest novel, The Only Good Indians. Also, Tracy and I chat Thomas Harris, Stephen Graham Jones, and reading outside the pers

Obsessive Love and Reading B-Horror With J. Ashley Smith

Jul 13th, 2020 1h 3m

New format!Tracy Robinson joins me to chat book recs and life as a seriously busy reader/reviewer/bookstagrammer. Interview with J. Ashley-Smith, talking his latest release, THE ATTIC TRAGEDY, obsessive love, influences, and getting the words

World Building and Crafting a Book With OF CIeri

Jul 6th, 2020 33m 2s

OF Cieri joins me to chat her debut novel Lord of Thundertown, New York City landmarks, world building, fitting a genre, and more.Sponsor: If you're looking for a site that covers your needs, not just for movies, but comics, books, game

Historical New York, Quackery, and Dracula With Lydia Kang

Jun 22nd, 2020 29m 37s

Lydia Kang joins me to chat her latest novel, Opium and Absinthe, as well as Bram Stoker's Dracula, writing historical New York, weird medicine, and her craft.Sponsor: If you're looking for a site that covers your needs, not just for mo

Launching a Book From a Distance With Michael David Wilson

Jun 1st, 2020 36m 10s

Michael David Wilson joins me to chat his new book, The Girl in the Video, as well as being separated from his family thanks to COVID-19, book marketing, podcasting, and collaborating.Sponsor: If you're looking for a site that covers you

Grieving and Creative Exploration With leo X. Robertson

May 18th, 2020 30m 27s

Leo X. Robertson joins me to chat his latest book, Greev, the motivations behind the book, processing loss, artistic exploration, and his foray into film making.Sponsor: If you're looking for a site that covers your needs, not just for