VODKA O'CLOCK

Grab a drink of your choice, whether a martini or a hot tea, and enjoy the show with people from different areas of Arts & Entertainment. From novelists to comics and music to painting, it's time to be inspired! Supported by fans at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

Episodes

Ep2023-06: Author V. Castro

September 29, 2023 • 63 mins

Horror author V. Castro joins the show to discuss her novel, The Haunting of Alejandra among many of the topics that inspired it like La Llorona, mother, depression, trauma, and intergenerational curses.

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Ep3023-05: Tracey Heisler, MA

August 1, 2023 • 77 mins

This episode comes with Trigger Warnings for childhood sexual abuse, domestic abuse, incarceration, and trauma survivorship. Tracey Heisler is now an advocate for children in the foster care system. Her life 20 years ago was much different. In 2003, her eldest daughter disclosed that her own father had been molesting her. Tracey wrote a memoir on this experience which includes her thought processes back then and what she would do d...

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Ep 2023-04: Jeremy Whitley

May 3, 2023 • 76 mins

Comic book writer Jeremy Whitley is back and he's got a new graphic novel coming out called The Dog Knight which features a non-binary, bi-racial protagonist.

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Ep 2023-03: Terri-Lynne DeFino

April 8, 2023 • 59 mins

Listen to author Terri-Lynne DeFino talk about her books, what she loves about NJ, and writing choices. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

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Episode 2023-02: author Judy Willmore

February 27, 2023 • 66 mins

Judy Willmore discussed her challenges of writing a novel based on 17th century historical facts in the court of King Louis XIV. His mistresses, the town witch, attempts to poison people, religious persecution, and women's lack of rights. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

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Ep2023-01: Emily "Esse" Whitten

January 20, 2023 • 73 mins

Writer and animal lover, Emily Esse discusses her collaborative effort as a co-creator for the graphic novels, The Underfoot.

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Ep2022-04: Elizabeth Ann Berton Reilly

July 21, 2022 • 65 mins

ELIZABETH REILLY fuels a conversation of a massive topic fitting what we could into an hour. Her dissertation is about Abenaki identity within a culture that is not a federally recognized tribe. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

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Ep2022-02: Monty Nero

July 2, 2022 • 85 mins

Monty Nero, co-creator behind the comic series DEATH SENTENCE talks all about making comics from Scotland during the pandemic. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked

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Ep2022-01: George O'Connor

April 1, 2022 • 110 mins

George O'Connor is a writer and musician with a new comic out, Charlie's Spot. This episode can basically be broken into two parts: living the life of a creative person and making comics; and meditation tips. Support the show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

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Ep2022-01: Eric Lee from 2016

January 24, 2022 • 50 mins

This was not a formal episode recording for Vodka O'Clock Podcast. I had interviewed my friend and teacher, ERIC LEE from Mystickal Tymes in New Hope, PA for research. He was always comfortable being interviewed and had a lot of press throughout Mystickal Tymes's existence. Eric recently passed away and I felt compelled to share his voice. AmberUnmasked.com

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Ep2021-06: Dennis Tafoya

October 6, 2021 • 72 mins

Go to Patreon.com/amberunmasked to sponsor. This time Amber Love interviews fellow writer & crime enthusiast Dennis Tafoya.

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Ep2021-05: Eric Grissom

May 10, 2021 • 58 mins

A joyous interview with my old friend in comics, Eric Grissom, to talk about his new book with Will Perkins, GOBLIN. Support this site at Patreon.com/amberunmasked

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Ep2021-04: Erica Schultz

April 11, 2021 • 79 mins

Comic book creator and Kubert School teacher, Erica Schultz talks about her plans for a new comic about three sisters and their family dysfunction in The Deadliest Bouquet. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

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Ep2021-03: Wallace Stroby

March 16, 2021 • 63 mins

Novelist Wallace Stroby discusses the details in character development and setting for his 2021 crime thriller, Heaven's a Lie. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

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Ep2021-02: Jim Demonakos

March 14, 2021 • 64 mins

Lifelong comic book geek, Jim Demonakos discusses his new documentary on Mike Mignola. You can support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

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Ep20212-01: Pat Shand

February 13, 2021 • 76 mins

Writer Pat Shand talks about his comics work and the next phase for DESTINY, NY. You can support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

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Ep2020-09: Josh Stallings

December 18, 2020 • 85 mins

Author of TRICKY, Josh Stallings is back on the show to focus the conversation on neurodiversity, being an ally, what raising an intellectually disabled son has been like, police violence, and Hollywood. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

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Ep2020-08: Erica Schultz

December 10, 2020 • 77 mins

Comic creator Erica Schultz is back to give advice on storytelling for comics and her comics Forgotten Home and The Legacy of the Mandrake. Support this site at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

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Ep2020-07: Jeremy Holt

October 13, 2020 • 74 mins

Writer Jeremy Holt discusses his latest comic release, Virtually Yours; other topics include domestic violence, gender representation, plotting and pacing of the story, and coping through the pandemic. Support this site at Patreon.com/amberunmasked

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Ep2020-06: TJ Kirsch

September 26, 2020 • 69 mins

Comics creator and literary agent, T.J. Kirsch discusses his comics, career, and his biographical work on the Willie Nelson graphic novel. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

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VODKA O'CLOCK

Episodes

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Ep 2023-04: Jeremy Whitley

Ep 2023-03: Terri-Lynne DeFino

Episode 2023-02: author Judy Willmore

Ep2023-01: Emily "Esse" Whitten

Ep2022-04: Elizabeth Ann Berton Reilly

Ep2022-02: Monty Nero

Ep2022-01: George O'Connor

Ep2022-01: Eric Lee from 2016

Ep2021-06: Dennis Tafoya

Ep2021-05: Eric Grissom

Ep2021-04: Erica Schultz

Ep2021-03: Wallace Stroby

Ep2021-02: Jim Demonakos

Ep20212-01: Pat Shand

Ep2020-09: Josh Stallings

Ep2020-08: Erica Schultz

Ep2020-07: Jeremy Holt

Ep2020-06: TJ Kirsch

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Ep2023-06: Author V. Castro

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