Words, Images, & Worlds

Words, Images, & Worlds

A passionate educator and avid reader with a PhD in literacy talks books, strategies, and more.

Episodes

December 23, 2025 18 mins

Artist and author Dennis Calero talks about working on comics, from craft to adaptations, including work on X-Men, James Bond, the tales of Edgar Allan Poe, and many more. You can follow and find out more on Dennis's website (linked here).

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Author Edward M. Erdelac talks westerns, horror, and Lovecraftian inspirations -- plus work from prose to film. You can follow and find out more about Edward's work on his blog (linked here).

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Author Dan E. Hendrickson talks about his journey to writing and his approach to historical and action storytelling, as well as his work on the new spiritual and historical novel, Magi Apprentice. You can find out more about Dan's work at his website (linked here).

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December 16, 2025 17 mins

Author and editor L.E. Daniels talks about writing and supporting creators in the horror genre, including conversation about what this community and craft affords for readers and authors. You can find out more about L.E.'s work on her Instagram page (linked here).

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December 14, 2025 13 mins

Author Simon Gervais discusses his co-authorship with Ryan Steck in The Second Son, as well as his Elias Network series. This interview focuses on the craft of writing thrillers. You can find out more about Simon's work at this website, linked here.

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Artist Alex Cormack returns to discuss his collaborations in horror and history with the books Buried Long Long Ago and Medieval. You can follow and find out more on Alex's Instagram (linked here), as well as on other social media platforms.

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Author Andrew Robertson talks about his path to genre, love for the X-Men, and voice for body horror. You can follow Andrew and find out more on Instagram (linked here).

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Author John Jackson Miller returns to discuss his latest adventure in the world of Batman 89 -- the novel, Batman Revolution. You can find out more about John's work at farawaypress.com (linked here).

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The authoring duo of Makayla Nielson (website linked here) and Trenna McMullin (website linked here) stop by to talk about crafting YA fantasy and the process of collaboration. Their new book, The Voyage of Clara Bowman, is out now.

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December 6, 2025 25 mins

Author John Collins talks about the frightening nature of carnivals, the welcoming spirit of the horror community, and his process for writing The Leeds Point Horror in this new episode. You can follow John on Facebook and learn more about The Leeds Point Horror at Alien Buddha Press (linked here).

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December 4, 2025 17 mins

Author Cate Holahan talks about creative process in solo and co-writing projects with a special focus on the research and work that she has completed in crafting the new novel, The Kidnapping of Alice Ingold. You can find out more about Cate's work at her website, linked here.

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Author David Agranoff stops by to talk about creative process, the work of research, appreciation for Philip K. Dick, and much more. You can find out more about David's work on Bluesky (linked here).

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Artist Austin McKinley joins author Dirk Manning to talk about their long-term collaboration, vampires, French fries, Chuck Palahniuk, and more. You can check out Tales of Mr. Rhee Vol. 6 from these creators, funding now on Kickstarter (linked here).

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Author Luke Piotrowski talks about moving from screen to comics with his new series from Mad Cave, Ferocious. You can find out more about Luke's work at https://www.instagram.com/piotrowski.luke.

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November 25, 2025 15 mins

Author Kai Leakes talks about representation, fandom, and more, including her Sin Eaters series. You can find out more about Kai at her Instagram page (linked here).

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November 24, 2025 18 mins

Author Sheldon Higdon talks about writing for young readers with The Eerie Brothers, sharing ideas in film (like the upcoming The Giving Box), and exploring the human experience in horror with books like Dark Roots. You can follow Sheldon and find out more on Instagram (linked here).

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November 23, 2025 21 mins

Author Daniel Nayeri stops by to talk about his creative origins, work for young people, and his new picture book, A Knot Is Not a Tangle. You can find out more about him at his website (linked here).

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November 23, 2025 16 mins

Author and comics creator Snake returns to talk about his latest project, Grinding Against the Marrow. You can find out more about Snake on his Instagram page (linked here).

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The creative team of Brian Buccellato and Mattia Monaco discuss their collaborative process and work on bringing the world of Eat Your Young to life. You can find out more about this book at Mad Cave's site (linked here).

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Author Patricia A. Jackson talks urban fantasy, inspirations, and the need to challenge book bans. You can find out more about Patricia's work on Instagram (linked here).

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