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Weird Reads

Weird Reads

By: Jason White
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 Discussions with horror authors about books, book series, movies, and favorite genre books.Jason White Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • 059 - Exploring The Deadlands With Katherine Silva

    059 - Exploring The Deadlands With Katherine Silva
    Aug 4 2025
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    Join host Jason on Weird Reads as he delves into Katherine Silva’s The Deadlands—a haunting series rooted in grief, folklore, and post‑apocalyptic landscapes.

    In this episode, Katherine talks about:
    • The evolution of Undead Folk, Dead Folk and Nothingland and how they interconnect
    • Writing through grief, the role of myths in horror fiction, the importance of hope, and world‑building the wasteland of the Deadlands
    • Her indie author journey, publishing with Strange Wilds Press, and what's next in her writing path
    📚 Books discussed:
    • Undead Folk
    • Dead Folk
    • Nothingland
    • Vulpine Curse
    📚 Authors Mentioned
    • Todd Keisling
    • Amanda Headlee
    • Tom Rimer
    • Brandon Lafaro
    • Pauline Chow
    • Sam Richard
    • Kyle Winkler
    • Rob Smales
    Catch Katherine Silva Online:
    Website: https://www.katherinesilvaauthor.com/
    Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Katherine-Silva/author/B004W4P690

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    Email me: weirdreadspodcast@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • 058 - Going To Tick Town With Christopher A. Micklos

    058 - Going To Tick Town With Christopher A. Micklos
    Jul 14 2025
    In this episode of Weird Reads, I sit down with author and filmmaker Christopher A. Micklos to talk about his gripping new book Tick Town, a fun tale that blends classic giant monsters and small-town dread. We also explore his history with making horror movies before digging into the book’s origins and themes.

    Along the way, we trade thoughts on big bug horror and the pulpy paperbacks of the '70s and '80s. Plus, we talk about the creative (and creepy) implications of AI in storytelling—and whether it's a threat to today’s fiction writers.

    Visit Chris online: https://christophermicklos.com/

    Support Weird Reads:
    Please rate and review Weird Reads on Apple Podcasts or rate on Spotify!
    Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jason_white
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    Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/weirdreader
    Email me: weirdreadspodcast@gmail.com
    Find Jason elsewhere:
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jasonsweirdreads

    Join the Weird Reads book club: https://fable.co/club/jasons-weird-reads-book-club-with-jwhite-418694065870?club_type=free#books

    Join the discord: https://discord.gg/RTvcHvWuXa

    Twitter:
    @Jason_White74
    @WeirdReadsPod

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 057 - Daniel Braum on Creatures of Liminal Space and the Art of Atmospheric Horror

    057 - Daniel Braum on Creatures of Liminal Space and the Art of Atmospheric Horror
    Jun 23 2025
    Author Daniel Braum returns to Weird Reads to discuss his latest collection, Creatures of Liminal Space.

    In this episode, we delve into the dreamlike, slow-burn nature of Braum’s horror stories, exploring how he utilizes atmosphere and ambiguity to build dread, and what “liminal horror” truly means. We also explore how his work blends speculative elements with emotional realism, and why the scariest things are sometimes the least explained. If you’re into quiet horror, ghostly metaphors, and stories that linger long after the last page, this one’s for you.

    📖 Learn more about Daniel Braum at https://bloodandstardust.wordpress.com/
    🔗 Get Creatures of Liminal Space at https://www.amazon.com/Creatures-Liminal-Space-Daniel-Braum/dp/1956702164/

    Support Weird Reads:
    Please rate and review Weird Reads on Apple Podcasts or rate on Spotify!
    Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jason_white
    Join the Patreon for ad-free episodes!
    Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/weirdreader
    Email me: weirdreadspodcast@gmail.com

    🔭Find Jason elsewhere:
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jasonsweirdreads
    📚Join the Weird Reads book club: https://fable.co/club/jasons-weird-reads-book-club-with-jwhite-418694065870?club_type=free#books
    Join the discord: https://discord.gg/RTvcHvWuXa
    Twitter:
    @Jason_White74
    @WeirdReadsPod

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    56 mins
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