Episodes
It's the era of Poor Things and Lisa Frankenstein. Let's talk about why it looks like Frankenstein is having a bit of a *revival* (see what I did there?) and movies and books to pick up if you're feeling like you need more Frankenstein/ re-animation stories in your life.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 04/30/24
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  Shownotes: Https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 04/16/24
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.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 04/09/24
Quincy stopped by to talk about one of his favorite subgenres Speculative Fiction? What is it? Why do we love it?    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 04/02/24
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    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 03/19/24
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
Published 03/12/24
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.    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 03/05/24
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 Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 02/20/24
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 pits of iconic shows.    Shownotes:...
Published 02/06/24
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 Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 01/23/24
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   Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 01/09/24
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.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 12/19/23
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 Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com 
Published 12/12/23
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
Published 12/05/23
Can you hear it? The music of the night?  It is time for horror all about music Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 11/21/23
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?    Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 11/07/23
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/ Patreon: https://patreon.com/booksinthefreezer
Published 10/31/23
Author Erin Adams stopped by to talk to me about the horrors that lurk in the woods Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 10/24/23
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   Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 10/17/23
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/
Published 10/10/23
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/
Published 09/26/23
Josh Winning, author of Burn the Negative stopped by to chat about books featuring Cursed/Haunted Objects!   Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com
Published 09/12/23
Let's hit the road!  Haley Newlin is here to talk about horror on the road.  Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/29/episode-157-road-trip-horror-with-haley-newlin/
Published 08/29/23
Welcome to New York......It's been waiting for you.  Nat Cassidy stopped by talk about his new novel, Nestlings and horror set in the city of New York. We talk Josh Groban, NYC slashers, the rise of Jewish horror, and erotic thrillers of the 90s Shownotes: https://booksinthefreezer.com/2023/08/15/episode-156-new-york-city-horror-with-nat-cassidy/
Published 08/15/23