Exploring Horror and Joy with Author John ChrostekIn this episode of Horror Joy, the hosts are joined by John Chrostek, a writer, editor, and designer, to discuss his recent collection, Boxcutters, and his upcoming novel, Feast of the Pale Leviathan. They delve into John's perspective on the relationship between horror and joy, the cathartic nature of horror, and its role as a tool for social protest. John also shares insights on his writing journey, his editorial work at Cold Signal literary magazine, and his experience co-owning the independent bookstore, Evening House, in Buffalo, New York. The conversation touches on the significance of independent bookstores, recent horror media recommendations, and John's thoughts on creating meaningful literature in today's socio-economic landscape.JohnChrostek.comEvening House BookshopCold SignalHobbes LeviathanThe VourdalakUncertain Sons by Thomas Ha
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The Menu and Where the Soul Goes with Katherine Silva
Exploring the Horrors of Food in 'The Menu' and 'Where the Soul Goes'In this episode of Horror Joy, hosts Brian Onishi and Jeff Stoyanoff dive into the intricate relationship between food and horror. They are joined by author Katherine (Kat) Silva to discuss Mark Mylod's 2022 film 'The Menu' and its commentary on class, privilege, and consumption through the lens of food Horror.Silva's forthcoming book 'Where the Soul Goes,' a post-apocalyptic travel tale, is also explored, highlighting its themes of food's power to unite people even in dark times. The discussion touches on various aspects of food in Horror, the importance of performance in both cuisine and life, and the personal connections characters have with food.The episode wraps up with a joyful celebration of these works, emphasizing the inherent trust and risks related to the intimate act of eating.Kat SilvaConspicuous Consumption"Nothing in this kitchen is unplanned": Food as performance in Mark Mylod's The MenuChef's TableBanquet and the Beast: The Civilizing Role of Food in 1930s Horror Films
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Meet Your Maker with Kat Silva
In this episode of Horror Joy, Brian and Jeff are joined by Kat Silva, author of the Deadlands Trilogy. They discuss the unique relationship between joy and horror, particularly how the horror genre can bring emotional catharsis and mental stability. Kat shares the personal journey of her writing career, starting from childhood and leading to her current work. She talks about the role of grief in her stories and the importance of music in her creative process. They also chat about Kat's fascination with trains and her upcoming projects, including a new book set to release in September. The conversation wraps up with a discussion on favorite horror media and the joy found in even the cheesiest horror movies.Kat Silva
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Meet Your Maker with Sadie Hartmann AKA Mother Horror
In this episode of 'Meet Your Maker', Horror Joy welcomes Sadie Hartman, aka Mother Horror. Sadie discusses her influential work in the horror genre, including her books '101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered' and 'Feral and Hysterical.' The conversation delves into the relationship between joy and horror, how horror serves as an escape from real-life anxieties, and its political undertones. Sadie emphasizes the importance of women's voices in horror literature and shares her excitement about recent horror works that blend fiction with real historical events and political themes. The episode also touches on the emotional resilience of women and their growing influence in the horror genre. The Reformatory by Tananarive Due Black/Southern Gothic – Sinners and the ReformatoryRingshout by P. Djèlí ClariBuffalo Hunter HunterBuffalo, Confession, Vampire an Interview with Stephen Graham JonesFeral and Hysterical by Sadie Hartmann101 Books to Read before You’re Murdered by Sadie HartmannSadie Hartmann/Mother HorrorNight Worms Book Subscription Service
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Meet Your Maker with Victoria Dalpe
In this episode of Horror Joy, the hosts welcome Victoria Dalpe, author of 'Selene Shade: Resurrectionist for Hire.' Dalpe shares her insights into the intersection of joy and horror, her affinity for horror comedy, and the ethical dilemmas explored in her book. The discussion covers how horror can serve as a cathartic experience, influenced by '80s horror films, and the unique blend of genres in her work, including urban and dark fantasy. Dalpe also touches on her journey into horror, influenced by her Gothic New England upbringing, and her latest projects, including the upcoming sequel 'Loving the Dead.'Victoria Dalpe
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