Shadows and Ink Podcast
The Shadows and Ink Podcast is for devotees of horror and true crime, where the lines between reality and fiction blur and the pen drips red… Dive deep into the horror genre as host A. F. Stewart grills today’s dark fiction authors, revealing juicy tidbits about their books. Go behind the shadowy curtain as the insider secrets spill with publishers, narrators, and industry professionals. Savor the discussions as we delve into the tropes, and enjoy the additional treat of bonus Mystery and Malice true crime episodes, hosted by Gert Hanekom and Karen van Vuuren.
Episodes

6 days ago
Mental Health and Horror
6 days ago
6 days ago
Join us for an in-depth discussion on writing mental health into your horror stories and poems with guest David Noone.
David's website: https://www.davidnoone.net/

Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Folklore with Nikki Nelson-Hicks
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Come dive into the dark and strange world of folklore and folk horror with author Nikki Nelson-Hicks.
Nikki's Website: https://nnhbooks.com/

Monday Jan 20, 2025
From the Ocean Depths: An Interview with Julie Hiner
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
Come join the chat as author Julie Hiner discusses here new book, Fear of the Deep, and the horrors that lurk beneath the sea...
Julie's Website: https://killersanddemons.com/
Fear of the Deep: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTGBZ3T5/

Friday Dec 20, 2024
Horror For The Holidays
Friday Dec 20, 2024
Friday Dec 20, 2024
It is time to cozy up to that fire with a hot chocolate and listen to the chat as Lily Luchesi and I discuss the process of writing horror into the holidays.
Lily's Website: https://lilyluchesibooks.wixsite.com/lilyluchesi
Partners in Crime Book Services: https://www.facebook.com/PartnersInCrimeBookServices/
Lily's Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Lily-Luchesi/author/B00GBFAE0E

Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Bestiary of Blood: Modern Fables and Dark Tales - Part 2
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Wednesday Nov 20, 2024
Welcome to the second of a two-part extravaganza, showcasing the epic horror anthology, Bestiary of Blood. In this really super-sized episode, we chat with three of the authors (one of whom is also the editor). Jamal Hodge, Steven Barnes, and Nzondi discuss the book, the artistry, and challenges of writing, and the host even gets a surprise from one of the guests.
Bestiary of Blood: https://getbook.at/Bestiary
Jamal Hodge: https://www.writerhodge.com/
Steven Barnes: https://www.steven-barnes.com/
Nzondi: https://www.nzondi.com/
Star Wars: Mace Windu: The Glass Abyss: https://www.amazon.com/Star-Wars-Windu-Glass-Abyss/dp/0593723430

Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Bestiary of Blood: Modern Fables and Dark Tales - Part 1
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Sunday Oct 20, 2024
Welcome to the first of a two-part extravaganza, showcasing the epic horror anthology, Bestiary of Blood. In this super-sized episode, we chat with four of the authors, Linda Addison, Colleen Anderson, Cynthia Pelayo, Angela Yuriko Smith about writing a fable, the challenges of writing, and even get into some spicy slug talk.
Bestiary of Blood: https://getbook.at/Bestiary
Linda Addison: https://lindaaddisonwriter.com/
Colleen Anderson: https://colleenanderson.wordpress.com/
Cynthia Pelayo: https://cinapelayo.com/
Angela Yuriko Smith: https://authortunities.substack.com/

Friday Sep 20, 2024
Zombies, Zombies, Zombies! A Chat with Author Marc L. Abbot
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Friday Sep 20, 2024
Come join the chat as author Marc L. Abbot discusses the zombie subgenre of horror, their evolution, and more.
Marc's Website: https://whoismarclabbott.com/
This episode is brought to you by the novel, It Eats Your Hunger by Joseph Murnane.
Pick up your copy today on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Eats-Your-Hunger-Joseph-Murnane-ebook/dp/B0D7HWYG19

Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
A Walk Through the Graveyard with Loren Rhoads
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
We are chatting about cemeteries with author Loren Rhoads and discussing her new book, 222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die. Listen as we talk about spooky experiences and interesting graveyard facts.
Loren's Website: https://lorenrhoads.com/
222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die: https://www.amazon.com/222-Cemeteries-See-Before-You-ebook/dp/B0CPF8HYQM/
A free companion guide for the book 222 Cemeteries to See Before You Die: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/obbqnlf7lc

Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Mystery and Malice: Millennial Murder Mystery
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
Sunday Aug 11, 2024
The first Mystery and Malice True Crime Bonus Episode.
A speculative discussion on an unsolved twenty-year-old case of a murder committed at a South African university.
Hosted by Gert Hanekom and Karen van Vuuren

Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Final Girls: Protagonist or Problematic?
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
In this episode we are talking about the classic horror trope, The Final Girl, with author and horror fan Elaine Pascale. Come join us as we go in depth on final girl origins and what makes that trope tick.
Elaine's Website: https://elainepascale.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doclaney/
And you can check out Elaine's and the other Ladies of Horror's flash fiction here: https://spreadingthewritersword.com/

Shadows and Ink
Brought to you by Crystal Lake Publishing.
Featuring author interviews, horror discussions, book chats, and talks on true crime. Perfect for fans of the horror genre and dark fiction.
Hosted by A. F. Stewart.
Mystery and Malice Bonus Episodes hosted by Gert Hanekom and Karen van Vuuren.