This is the season 5 finale for The 9th Story Podcast. We will be talking a two month break to create a even better season 6! We update you on the state of our various writing projects, and tell you a little bit about what we have in store for next season. Are you ready to take a journey into the dark recesses of our twisted little minds? Hope you packed some snacks because it’s going to be a long and bumpy ride! For full show notes please visit: podcast.9thstory.com/520

Today we have on writer John Brhel who co-authored (along with Joe Sullivan) his latest book At the Cemetary Gates: Year One. We perform one of the stories from the book called “An Epistle From The Dead,” and talk about the many inspirations for this collection of creepy tales. For full show notes please visit: podcast.9thstory.com/519

Today on The 9th Story Podcast we talk to author Helen Grant about her novel Silent Saturday (forbidden spaces trilogy). We also talk about her story in the Shadows at the Door Anthology, and her story in Supernatural Tales 30 magazine. Urban spelunking, research, and writing, oh my! For full show notes please visit: podcast.9thstory.com/518

Today Jeanette and I are talking about creating and using raw ideas to fuel your writing process. We go over the three different types of writing practice (innate, inspired, and developmental). We also share some of the raw ideas we created (both good and bad). The goal is to keep our writing skills sharp, and ever growing. For full show notes please visit: podcast.9thstory.com/517

Today on The 9th Story Podcast we have Mark Nixon who created of the Shadows at the Door website, and is one the authors for the new Shadows at the Door Anthology book. We have some clips from the Shadows at the Door Anthology audio book, and one of it’s stories that was featured on the Wicked Library (courtesy of Dan Foytik from The Wicked Library, and The Lift podcasts). We talk about Mark's writing, and rebranding his business while being a new father. Adventure, excitement, and knowledge...

Today we are interviewing Jessica McEvoy who is a voice actor on The No Sleep Podcast. We start off the show with a clip from “The Good Thomas Shea” from The No Sleep Podcast which features Jessica McEvoy. Then we talk to Jessica about balancing her life as a voice actor, audio book narrator, and yoga instructor. We also talk about why drugs are bad. Tune in for the terror and strange tales! For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/515/  

Today we are talking about finding your voice in your writing. Jeanette Andromeda and I (Immortal Alexander) will be sharing some of our writing and going through a number of exercise to find what our writing voice is. Click HERE to download the worksheet we created so you can follow along at home to find or perfect your writing voice too. For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/514/

Today we are talking with Addison Peacock from The No Sleep Podcast. Addison is a voice actor who is also a writer and performer. We talk about how The No Sleep Podcast is put together from the actors perspective, and how Addison creates her character voices. We start off the show with a short clip of Addison on  The No Sleep Podcast (The New Beginnings Center). For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/513/

Today we are talking with Todd Faulkner and Alison Crane from the Uncanny County Podcast. We talk about how the show got started, a few behind the scenes secrets, and the future of Uncanny County. We also have a few surprise guests including the creator of The 9th Story Podcast Mr. Daniel Foytik. Come join us down the rabbit hole as we explore spice laden caverns of storytelling! For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/512/

Today we talk to writer and podcaster Paul Sating about his audio drama podcast “Subject Found.” Paul shares with us his passion for writing, Bigfoot, and his journey as a creator. We also talk about Paul’s other projects such as “Dairy of a Madman, and “Atheist Apocalypse.” For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/511/  

Today we are interviewing professional illustrator Brian Coldrick. Brain is a multifaceted artist. He created a fantastically fun, clever, and creepy series called “Behind You” which features a single illustration where a person is about to be attacked by something horrifying. The illustration is sometimes animated and is accompanied by a one or two sentence story. Brian also creates illustrations for the TV show “Doctor Who,” and has worked on comic covers for IDW comics. During the...

Today Jeanette and I talk to author Trisha J. Wooldridge about her novel “Kelpie,” the dangers of keeping horses, and how poetry can sometimes attack! Jeanette performs Trisha’s poem “The Circus Under The Bed,” and Jeanette and I get musical. For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/509/

Today Jeanette and I talk about the first person narrative device in horror fiction writing, and Jeanette performs my story “Devil On Your Back” from HorrorMade.com. For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/508/

Today we are interviewing film director Emanuele Mangotti about his film "The Plague Doctor" which is being crowd funded on IndieGoGo. "The Plague Doctor" is a psychological thriller set in Venice. A dark and atmospheric tale inspired by stories and legends tied to the mysterious Venetian mask of the plague doctor. It is also about Poveglia, an ancient island of the Venetian Lagoon, known for gruesome events that took place on its shore. We also have a dark tale / stream of conscientiousness...

Today we are interviewing author, publisher, and editor Stacey Longo. We discuss her novels and short story collections, along with the business of editing, and publishing. Co-host Jeanette Andromeda performs Stacey’s short story “Max Elliot Exterminator” from her book “Secret Things – Twelve Tales to Terrify.” For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/506/

Today we interview author Owl Goingback about his book “Tribal Screams.” Immortal Alexander performs the story “Ashes” from “Tribal Screams,” and Jeanette Andromeda shares a ghost story. For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/505/

Today we are interviewing speculative fiction author A.F. Stewart about her book "Killers & Demons II" along with her ever growing body of work. We also talk about her online "Brains To Books Convention," and share an audio version of her short story "Alice In The Basement" performed by Jeanette Andromeda. We also have a short story called "Writer's Block" that is written and performed by Immortal Alexander. For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/

Today I am interviewing our very own Jeanette Andromeda about her writing, and her novel in progress. We discuss how to begin a novel, the importance of short stories, and where you can sell your short horror stories. For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/503/

Layne Lloyd from the Sable Podcast joins us to talk about his horror audio drama. We explore the innerworkings of the Sable Podcast, how we write, and alternative names for coffee. We also have a sample from SABLE season one episode 9 to wet your appetite for this engrossing story, and Immortal Alexander performs his short story “The Night Whisperers.” For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/502/

And we’re off! Jeanette Andromeda and Immortal Alexander have officially taken over for The 9th Story Podcast! Will they push the shiny red self destruct button or will they take 9th Story to new heights. Tune in and find out! Today we interview Courtlan Gordon and Ryan Becker from the YouTube channel “THE ODDEST OF THE ODD” about their latest horror short “Silent Hills P.T. in Real Life Part 2.” Immortal Alexander also performs a short story from Courtlan Gordon called “LIGHTS OFF AND...

It’s the end of the road, but the beginning of a new one. This final episode of the 9th Story Podcast with Dan at the helm is a passing of the torch to the new hosts Jeanette Andromeda and Immortal Alexander. The three discuss the transition, the past, and future of the show. You’ll learn a little about the new hosts and their plan for Season 5. A good bit of time is spent on discussion of The Lift. Victoria pops by to give Dan his send off. For full show notes please...

As Dan prepares to exit the 9th Story, he's joined by his original co-host Craig Weber. It's a fun chat reflecting on the last few years, changes, accepting limits, collaboration, and letting go of things. Topics include Carrie Fisher, Stephen Hawking as Hayden Christensen's dialogue coach, why we have to die, growing as an artist, and more. Of course, Neil Gaiman is mentioned too. For full show notes please visit: http://podcast.9thstory.com/419/

As Dan prepares to exit the 9th Story, he's joined by author, narrator, and co-Creator / co-Producer of The Lift, Cynthia Lowman. They talk about The book, Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less and the ideas of letting go of things, choosing what you say yes to, uncommitng, and more. It's important to focus on the things that matter most and the things that help you grow. These choices are often not simple and can even be painful, but we can only do so much. This doesn't mean you...

As Dan prepares to exit the 9th Story, he's joined by fellow podcaster and expert on the zen of manliness, The Stepfather. They talk about The Stepfather's podcast The Caveman Mafia and its new format, what it means to be a good man, why it's OK to be unapologetically a man, men of the 40's and 50's, and more. Testosterone, scotch, and man food are with them in the studio and there are no apologies if you get offended. So, grab a glass, pour two fingers and man up. It's a fun sit down. For...

As Dan prepares to exit the 9th Story, as if summoned like a D'Jinn, the first of his final round of guests appears - Jon Towers. Jon is a writer, visual artist, and podcaster and has appeared on several episodes of the 9th Story including the very first episode (and another that never got released due to audio issues). When Jon's in the studio, many rules exit, such as: drinking is allowed, the show is not required to be less than an hour, politics and religion are discussed, only minimal...