Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast

Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast

A bi-weekly book podcast dedicated to the deliciously disturbing world of horror fiction

Episodes

April 16, 2024 63 mins

Jennifer Thorne stopped by to talk her vacation/dysfunctional family/ horror comedy novel Diavola and books about the horrors of vacation and traveling. We're going Hostel to the Ruins to Daphne DuMaurier to the Babysitter's Club 

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I was joined by the two editors of the fantastic young adult anthology, The Black Girl Survives in This One from Flatiron Books. We talk about inspirations and urging authors to not be scared to lean into the horror for a teen audience. 

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Quincy stopped by to talk about one of his favorite subgenres Speculative Fiction? What is it? Why do we love it? 

 

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March 19, 2024 42 mins

Stoker Award winning author Cynthia Pelayo dropped by to talk about her latest novel, Forgotten Sisters and the intersection of urban legeds, fairy tales and true crime 

 

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March 12, 2024 52 mins

I was joined by author Liz Kerin to talk about her duology, Night's Edge and First Light through music!

 

Night's Edge playlist

First Light playlist

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What horror book should you read based on your favorite Goosebumps book or episode? Not to worry, author Brian McAuley and I are here to tell you what you should check out. 

 

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February 20, 2024 71 mins

Let's take a visit to some Nordic and Scandinavian countries through horror novels! I was joined by friend and listener Anette to talk about horror novels from the Nordic region

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Rachel Harrison (author of the upcoming book So Thirsty) and Agatha, host of the She Wore Black Podcast join me to talk about horror book recommendations based on songs from our favorite artists including now GRAMMY AWARD WINNER Lucy Dacus and boygenius, Blind Melon and Japanese Breakfast. You don't want to miss this chat where we talk mob wife aesthetic, audio cover reveal reactions, intricate dollhouses and crowdsurfing and mosh ...

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I was thrilled to be joined by Neil from the Talking Scared podcast to dissect meta horror. What makes it work so well with horror? What are some of Neil's horror hot takes? Is it cake? Check it out here

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It's that time of year where I talk about the horror books coming out in the first half of this year.  We have a lot to look forward to

 

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December 19, 2023 94 mins

how is the end of the year already? Where did the time go? As tradition states, I was joined by old co-host Rachel to go over our favorite reads of the year. 

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TW: Religious and sexual abuse

I was joined by Rachel Peach and April Avila who were recently featured in the Let Us Prey Investigation Discovery docuseries about how their abuse was covered by the church we attended. We talk about how they are doing now that the documentary series has been released, our upbringing and their hopes from this exposure

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December 5, 2023 74 mins

I was joined by author Adam Cesare to talk about his latest Audible original Influencer and media about the intersection of true crime and horror

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/12/05/episode-164-true-crime-horror-with-adam-cesare/

Margot Harrison article

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November 21, 2023 86 mins

Can you hear it? The music of the night? 

It is time for horror all about music

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November 7, 2023 68 mins

I was joined by author and poet Jessica McHugh to pair up some horror novels with some of our favorite musicals. Do these two genres make a good pair? What is the appeal of musical theater? What goes into making a blackout poem? 

 

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October 31, 2023 44 mins

Happy Halloween!

Let's step into the time machine and go all the way back to 2018 when we were patiently waiting for the new Halloween movie to come out (except for me because I somehow hadn't seen any at that time???)

 

Rachel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCttWni8iLab7PghJPNy2nHg

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2018/10/09/episode-26-halloween-horror/

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October 24, 2023 59 mins

Author Erin Adams stopped by to talk to me about the horrors that lurk in the woods

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October 17, 2023 32 mins

I was joined by Norwegian author Jo Nesbo to talk about his latest novel, The Night House. Listen to our conversation on influences, history and rock climbing

 

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October 10, 2023 71 mins

Author Katherine Silva joined me to talk about the horror books that leave us with a feeling of existential dread 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/10/10/episode-159-existential-horror-with-katherine-silva/

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We are heading back to 2021 with this episode we have pulled out of the vault. 

Quincy joined me to talk all about books perfect for Autumn and we heard from, you the listeners, as well! See you next time with an all new episode 

 

Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2021/11/16/episode-110-listeners-autumn-reads-with-quincy-jaquez/

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