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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · 3d

EPISODE 153 – THE OCTOBER CHILDREN Picture Book with Patrick Tumblety

We chat with Patrick Tumblety about spooky McNugget energy, Halloween vibes, One Fright Only and his new illustrated book THE OCTOBER CHILDREN!
@patricktumblety.bsky.social

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · 10d

EPISODE 152 – FOLLOW ME – Mommy Influencer Horror with Elizabeth Rose Quinn

We chat with Elizabeth Rose Quinn about the overlap between writing and psychotherapy, Influencer Moms and performative motherhood, #Halloween, running a Haunted House and her debut novel FOLLOW ME!

*repeat with update

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · 17d

EPISODE 151 – BITTERSWEET by Jeff C. Carter

‘Bittersweet’ is an original story by Jeff C. Carter

Read by Corrine Phillips

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · 18d

3 years ago we started a Horror podcast. Thank you for all of the great chats, folklore and scary stories.

We’ll be bringing you lots of fun stuff all October long.

Happy Halloween!

Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · 20d

EPISODE 150 – THE OCTOBER BOOK with Corrine Phillips

We chat with Corrine Phillips about enchanted cardigans, vintage Die Cuts, the meaning of Halloween and her collection THE OCTOBER BOOK!

Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · 24d

EPISODE 150 – THE OCTOBER BOOK with Corrine Phillips

We chat with Corrine Phillips about enchanted cardigans, vintage Die Cuts, the meaning of Halloween and her collection THE OCTOBER BOOK!

Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · 27d

EPISODE 149 – STRAW WORLD – Metafiction with Erik McHatton

We chat with Erik McHatton about Metafiction, attacking the reader, mind puppets, cosmic horror and his new collection STRAW WORLD!
@erikmchatton.bsky.social

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Sep 15

EPISODE 149 – STRAW WORLD – Metafiction with Erik McHatton

We chat with Erik McHatton about Metafiction, attacking the reader, mind puppets, Cosmic Horror and his new collection STRAW WORLD!

@erikmchatton.bsky.social

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Sep 12

EPISODE 148 – TWISTED TALES TO TELL IN THE NIGHT with Stephanie Rose

We chat with Stephanie Rose about Slashers, exploding coffee creamer, publishing and her new anthology TWISTED TALES TO TELL IN THE NIGHT: A Halloween Horror Anthology!

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Sep 8

EPISODE 148 – TWISTED TALES TO TELL IN THE NIGHT with Stephanie Rose

We chat with Stephanie Rose about Slashers, exploding coffee creamer, publishing and her new anthology TWISTED TALES TO TELL IN THE NIGHT: A Halloween Horror Anthology!

@deathbytbrbooks.bsky.social

Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Sep 5

EPISODE 147 – MYSTERY JAMES DIGS HER OWN GRAVE – Middle Grade Horror with Ally Russell

We chat with Ally Russell about Middle Grade Horror, The Hat Man, Cemeteries as Third Spaces, the questionable magic of Val-o-ween, and her new book MYSTERY JAMES DIGS HER OWN GRAVE!

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Sep 1

Pre-order Ally’s book here:
www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752056...

Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave by Ally Russell: 9780593896914 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: Books

Abandoned in a cemetery and raised in a funeral home, a girl who can see and smell the supernatural must solve the mystery of a priceless heirloom stolen from her family's business. Perfect for fans o...

www.penguinrandomhouse.com

Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Sep 1

EPISODE 147 – MYSTERY JAMES DIGS HER OWN GRAVE – Middle Grade Horror with Ally Russell

We chat with Ally Russell about Middle Grade Horror, The Hat Man, Cemeteries as Third Spaces, the questionable magic of Val-o-ween, and her new book MYSTERY JAMES DIGS HER OWN GRAVE!

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Aug 29

EPISODE 146 – COFFIN MOON with Keith Rosson

We chat with Keith Rosson about vampires, punk zines, supernatural crime fiction and his new novel COFFIN MOON!

Pre-order Keith’s book here: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760818...
@keithrosson.bsky.social

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Aug 25

EPISODE 146 – COFFIN MOON with Keith Rosson

We chat with Keith Rosson about vampires, punk zines, supernatural crime fiction and his new novel COFFIN MOON!

Pre-Order here:

www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760818...
@keithrosson.bsky.social

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Aug 22

145 – HORROR 4 KIDS with Rainier Croft

We chat with Rainier Croft about gateway horror, kindertrauma, Are You Afraid of the Dark, Halloween and Horror4Kids !

#AYAOTD #Goosebumps #Horror #MGHorror @thehorror4kids.bsky.social

Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Aug 18

EPISODE 145 – HORROR 4 KIDS with Rainier Croft

We chat with Rainier Croft about gateway horror, kindertrauma, Are You Afraid of the Dark, Halloween and Horror4Kids !
@thehorror4kids.bsky.social

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Aug 15

(Preview) 2025 SAN DIEGO COMIC CON SPECIAL - PART 3

Our San Diego Comic Con celebration concludes with a comic-book themed match up of GOOSEBUMPS (Attack of the Mutant) vs CHiPs (Things That Go Creep in the Night) followed by our annual wrap up.

Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Aug 11

2025 SAN DIEGO COMIC CON SPECIAL - PART 3

Our San Diego Comic Con celebration concludes with a comic-book themed match up of GOOSEBUMPS (Attack of the Mutant) vs CHiPs (Things That Go Creep in the Night) followed by our annual wrap up.

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Aug 4

Welcome to…FRIGHT NIGHT!

An evening with 9 incredible authors, signings and spooky vendors.

October 10 - Albuquerque NM
At the National Hispanic Cultural Center

Scan the QR code or hit this link for tickets!

nhccnm.org/event/books-...

Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Aug 4

EPISODE #143 – SAN DIEGO COMIC CON SPECIAL - PART 2 AUDIO DIARY

snapshots of sound featuring:

-Xero Gravity
-Cosplayers
-Brian Asman
-Christopher Reda / Critical Entertainment Comics
-Drew Edwards of Halloween Man / Red 5 Premium
-Alien: Earth Code Red
…and COLD SLITHER!

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Jul 28

EPISODE 142 – SAN DIEGO COMIC CON SPECIAL - PART 1

Our San Diego Comic Con celebration begins with ‘PRIMUM NIL NOCERE’, an original short story by Jeff C. Carter

Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Jul 18

EPISODE 141 – TEJANO TALES TO TELL IN THE DARK with V. Castro

We chat with V. Castro about folklore, cryptids, modern horror for kids, Santa’s cousin and her new book TEJANO TALES TO TELL IN THE DARK!

@vlatinalondon.bsky.social

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Brian Keene @briankeene.bsky.social · Jul 18

"When are you going to bring back The Horror Show with Brian Keene?"

I did it 8 weeks ago. It's called Keeneversations. Guests have included @laurelhightower.bsky.social, @marysangiovanni.bsky.social, @aarondries.bsky.social, @urbancik.bsky.social, and Mr Midnight.

www.patreon.com/collection/1...

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Jeff C. Carter @carterwroteit.bsky.social · Jul 14

EPISODE 141 – TEJANO TALES TO TELL IN THE DARK with V. Castro

We chat with V. Castro about folklore, cryptids, modern horror for kids, Santa’s cousin and her new book TEJANO TALES TO TELL IN THE DARK! @vlatinalondon.bsky.social

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