Quills & Chills
@quillsandchills
Conversations with the masterminds behind the macabre. Hosted by @rickAclifton.bsky.social Proudly part of Authors On The Air Global Network. What’s up? Y’all got a minute? 👇
What do campfire ghost stories, horror, twist endings, & Batman Beyond have in common? Apparently...Marie Sutro. 😄 Bestselling thriller author Marie Sutro joins me to talk about her creepy short story, Return of the Grateful Dead. What campfire story that still sticks with you? youtu.be/kYL7b-oeyX0
What happens when a haunted house isn't just haunted by ghosts, but by guilt? This week on Quills & Chills, bestselling author @cheriepriest.com joins me to discuss It Was Her House First, haunted houses, grief, ADHD, and why not every ghost is the villain. Watch now! youtu.be/vsA_JYa1Y8o
As part of my Pride Series, I'm thrilled to welcome back author Jill Baguchinsky to discuss her new novel, May the Dead Keep You. We talk about grief, secrets, first love, gothic horror, bringing the dead back to life, & the haunted house at the center of it all. Listen now. youtu.be/JCYNfAoO9j4
As part of this year's Pride Series, I'm revisiting my conversation with Michael Reed, author of Desperate Measures. We talk Appalachian folklore, survival, identity, & the emotional heart of the novel in this special encore episode. Everywhere you get your podcasts. youtu.be/XqpQdk_xPuI
What if your sister disappeared... & came back claiming to be someone else? For my Pride Series episode, I'm joined by Dana Mele to discuss The Beast You Let In. A great conversation about character, community, & the monsters we create. 🎧 Listen now! youtu.be/LUWb8iVqwgE
Author Gabrielle Sher joins me to discuss ODESSA, a haunting Jewish folklore Gothic set during the pogroms of 1905. We talk grief, trauma, family secrets, golem mythology, and the terrifying cost of refusing to let go. Everywhere you find your podcasts. youtu.be/CLKcHv7I0F4 #HorrorBooks #BookSky
Love talking horror with Nick Cutter. Smart, thoughtful, & never afraid to go to some deeply uncomfortable places in his storytelling. We sat down to talk about his new novel, mortality, & some good old fashioned body horror. Everywhere you get your podcasts. youtu.be/Dvq7JA-WAcs
Award of Distinction at the Communicator Awards. Going home in the dark paid off. Dean Koontz x Quills & Chills. Appreciate everyone who listened. 🖤
Grief. Desperation. A job you shouldn’t take. Talking with Marcus Kliewer about The Caretaker and building a story that only moves in one direction: down. Everywhere you find your podcasts. youtu.be/8k-0qFoKwy0
A weight-loss drug that works a little too well. Gaps in memory. Cravings that belong to something else entirely. The price of finally fitting is quite visceral. Luke Dumas wrote Nothing Tastes as Good ... and we had to talk about it. Find it wherever you listen. youtu.be/Yv2bw_LdZww
Had a great conversation with Emily Carpenter about her new novel A SPELL FOR SAINTS & SINNERS. We got into how place, family, and belief systems shape the story, with Savannah woven into all of it. Now playing. Everywhere you find your podcasts. youtu.be/piloTL0GI1I
What if the thing under your skin isn’t in your head? Gemma Amor joins me to talk about ITCH, a descent into body horror, folklore, & survival. We get into inherited trauma, blurred reality, and the terror of not trusting your own body. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. youtu.be/RFQ8SyjJz9w
How far would you go to save your child? Join me as I talk with @willshindler.bsky.social about The Bone Queen, his step into horror that blends parenthood, obsession, and the growing menace of Athelsea Island. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. youtu.be/HQJZG4HTQBk
What makes a haunting truly unsettling for you? Ghosts? Grief? Or something else entirely? I sat down with novelist Elena Taylor to talk about The Haunting of Emily Grace, exploring character, loss, and the quiet forces that refuse to stay buried. 🎧 Listen now. youtu.be/gBDt8z_tPos
Closing out the year with a special episode. Returning guest @capta1nw0nd3r.bsky.social & I sit down for a fan-to-fan conversation about Wonder Woman, her origins, her evolution across comics, TV, & film, & why she still resonates. Everywhere you find your podcasts. youtu.be/7HFhaXXN_UA
New episode out now. I’m talking with Mark Steensland about The Black Magic Murders, his approach to fictional true crime, and how he builds a world that feels real. If you read true crime, what pulls you in first, the crime or the people involved? Listen everywhere. youtu.be/f0x6pBQFBic
This week I talk with Bijhan Agha about the latest chapter of Legendary X Nights, creative influences behind the series, & the characters shaping the story. We also cover the Kickstarter & available rewards. If you follow comics & independent creators, this one is worth a listen. zurl.co/bLWQK
Get inspired by the remarkable career of Mark Steensland. From crafting mysteries to weaving tales of horror, his journey is a testament to the power of storytelling. Everywhere you find your podcasts. zurl.co/jSdRQ
Ready to get inspired to make your movie? Check out my convo with Bonvida, director of The Night Boyz, and Leslie A. Jones, EP & leading actor. We talk about their approach to vampire stories & the realities of indie production. Everywhere you get your podcasts. zurl.co/wUcoi
Jeff Vande Zande is back with Blood of the Witness Tree, a haunting continuation of Isaac’s story set in the Michigan woods. We talk through the family conflicts, the creeping dread, and the direction of the next book. 🖤📚 Listen wherever you get your podcasts. zurl.co/9wxGR
Bestselling horror author @cullenbunn.bsky.social joins me to talk Bones of Our Stars, Blood of Our World. Ancient terrors, small-town chills, and the secrets behind his writing process. Fans of horror won’t want to miss this. 🖤📚 Everywhere you get your podcasts. youtu.be/hg-XZQOJY28
Reposting one of my favorite Quills & Chills episodes...and the very first one. I sat down with author Carissa Orlando to talk about The September House, writing through anxiety, and turning haunted houses into mirrors for the mind. Still one of my favorite conversations. zurl.co/0w1nX
What if horror could heal you? New episode with Zefyr Lisowski on her book Uncanny Valley Girls, diving into horror, intimacy, and the beauty of fear. Everywhere you get your podcasts: https://loom.ly/LYPCYPs #QuillsAndChills #HorrorEssays #QueerWriters #FilmCriticism #UncannyValleyGirls
Honored & a little stunned!! My conversation with Dean Koontz about his haunting book Going Home in the Dark just received a Gold W3 Award. Huge thanks to Dean for taking the time, & to everyone who listens & supports these conversations. Check out our conversation here: https://loom.ly/n0ykKdI
I sat down with author Fernando Rivera to talk about his vampire series that blends faith, family, & the idea of “after living.” We got into writing, horror movies, LGBTQ themes, & why vampire stories never let us go. Great conversation! Everywhere you find your podcasts. https://loom.ly/N44voWE
I sat down with horror author @keithrosson.bsky.social to talk about his new vampire novel Coffin Moon. 1970s Portland. Punk roots. Trauma, grief, recovery…and yes, vampires. If you like horror that cuts deep and lingers...👇 https://loom.ly/654vNr4
Welcome back @bijhan.bsky.social as we dig into the creation of Zero & One! We discuss everything from creative inspirations to society's reflections within the comic. Don't miss the Kickstarter! Everywhere you get your podcasts: https://loom.ly/JftFlXs
Claustrophobia. Darkness. An unstoppable threat. Welcome to DEEPSTONE. Join me as I talk with @deanlappi.bsky.social about his new horror novel DEEPSTONE - a descent into the darkness that waits below. Everywhere you find your podcasts: https://loom.ly/5xj8XtU
Thrilled to have @allywalker.bsky.social back on Quills & Chills! We dive into her debut novel The Light Runner, exploring grief, empathy, and the creative leap from acting to writing. Always love our conversations. Everywhere you get your podcasts. loom.ly/tXNCLpk #TheLightRunner #BookTok