Shadows and Ink Podcast
The Shadows and Ink Podcast is for devotees of horror and 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 insider secrets spill with publishers, narrators, and industry professionals. Savor the discussions as we delve into the tropes, the characters, and everything horror fans adore.
The Shadows and Ink Podcast is for devotees of horror and 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 insider secrets spill with publishers, narrators, and industry professionals. Savor the discussions as we delve into the tropes, the characters, and everything horror fans adore.
Episodes

Oct 20, 2025
Tales of the Slasher
Oct 20, 2025
Oct 20, 2025
31 min
This month, author Stephanie Rose stops by to chat about her book, Small Town Slasher, and the subgenre of slasher horror. We delve into the tropes, settings, and even the movies in this exciting episode.
Stephanie Rose: https://stephanierosewriter.com/
Death by TBR: https://deathbytbrbooks.com/
Small Town Slasher: https://www.amazon.com/Small-Town-Slasher-Stephanie-Rose-ebook/dp/B0F1W8QYZ8
Oct 20, 2025
31 min

Sep 20, 2025
Horror and the Noir Detective
Sep 20, 2025
Sep 20, 2025
39 min
In this episode, JP Behrens stops by to chat about mixing horror and the supernatural into the world of the noir detective. We discuss tropes, history, and his series, Travis Daniels Investigations.
Website: JPBehrensauthor.com
Travis Daniels Investigations: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH5MMBQM
Sep 20, 2025
39 min

Aug 20, 2025
Aug 20, 2025
24 min
Please welcome best-selling author J.D. Barker to the show as he discusses his experiences co-authoring books, working with James Patterson, and gives tips on the best co-authoring practices. Plus a short peek at his newest release, Something I Keep Upstairs.
Website: https://jdbarker.com/
Aug 20, 2025
24 min

Jul 20, 2025
Giant Invading Bugs! Talking Tick Town.
Jul 20, 2025
Jul 20, 2025
32 min
Please welcome guest author and filmmaker Christopher Micklos, who stops by to talk about pulp horror novels, creature features, moviemaking, and his book Tick Town.
Website: christophermicklos.com
Book Link for Tick Town: https://www.amazon.com/Tick-Town-Christopher-Micklos-ebook/dp/B0DVQ75Y6C
Jul 20, 2025
32 min

Jun 20, 2025
Talking Irish legends with Leigh Kenny
Jun 20, 2025
Jun 20, 2025
41 min
This episode delves into the world of Irish legends with guest author Leigh Kenny. We talk banshees, ghosts, and other horrifying tales and myths.
Leigh Kenny was born and raised in the garden county of Wicklow, Ireland. She lives by the Irish Sea with the love of her life, two wonderful boys, a black Labrador, and a three-legged cat that hates people. She describes herself as being both feral and aggressively friendly and apologises in advance for swearing in front of your children. You can find out more about Leigh’s work and any upcoming releases on social media at www.leighkennywrites.com
Urban Legends (Dark Tide 20): http://getbook.at/DarkTide20
Jun 20, 2025
41 min

May 20, 2025
Dark Gothic Fantasy with Paula Cappa
May 20, 2025
May 20, 2025
27 min
Join the chat as guest author Paula Cappa discuss her book Draakensky and the nuances of gothic horror and dark fantasy.
Paula's website: https://paulacappa.wordpress.com/
Draakensky book link: https://getbook.at/Draakensky
May 20, 2025
27 min

Apr 22, 2025
Welcome to Scareville!
Apr 22, 2025
Apr 22, 2025
25 min
Author John Ward steps in the guest spotlight to discuss his middle-grade horror series, Scareville. He talks books, writing, and his favourite Halloween costume.
John's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scareville_books/
Scareville Book 1: Welcome to Scareville
Apr 22, 2025
25 min

Mar 20, 2025
Mental Health and Horror
Mar 20, 2025
Mar 20, 2025
40 min
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/
Mar 20, 2025
40 min

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

Jan 20, 2025
Jan 20, 2025
22 min
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/
Jan 20, 2025
22 min

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








