We talk writing process, Black matriarchal culture, and....buried socks with Michelle Mellon.

In this interview with "Aunt Sadie's Surprise" author Michelle Mellon, we talk writing process, Black matriarchal culture, and....buried socks.You can learn more about Michelle's work at her website <a href="http://mpmellon.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">mpmellon.com</a> Buy her Haunted Hamburg story collection: <a href="https://amzn.to/3JrGO86" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3JrGO86</a> Buy "Down by the Sea and Other Tales of Dark Destiny": <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Down-Sea-Other-Tales-Destiny/dp/1948318210" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Down-Sea-Other-Tales-Destiny/dp/1948318210</a>

Interview with Michelle Mellon

Every family has a heritage, but what happens when that heritage is death?

Every family has a heritage, but what happens when that heritage is death?“Aunt Sadie’s Surprise” by Michelle Mellon.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Marion Toro.Produced by Jen Zink.Executive Producer and Host: <a href="http://toniaransom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tonia Ransom</a> ***** All ad funds go toward compensating Tonia for her labor. All NIGHTLIGHT Legion contributions fund pay for our authors, narrators, and sound designers. ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on<a href="https://www.patreon.com/nightlightpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Patreon</a> for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. *****

Aunt Sadie's Surprise by Michelle Mellon

In this interview with R.J. Joseph, author of Bettina and Conflict Resolution (season 5, episode 1), we discuss her inspiration, writing process, and her career in academia. Buy R.J.'s book Hell Hath No Sorrow Like a Woman Haunted at your local indie bookstore, or via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Hath-Sorrow-Woman-Haunted/dp/1990082181/

Interview with R.J. Joseph

What do you do when you despise your betrothed?

What do you do when you despise your betrothed? “Bettina” by R.J. Joseph.&nbsp; A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Tonia Ransom. Produced by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: <a href="http://toniaransom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tonia Ransom</a> NIGHTLIGHT is distributed by Rusty Quill. All ad funds go toward compensating Tonia for her labor. All NIGHTLIGHT Legion contributions fund pay for our authors, narrators, and sound designers. ***** Want ad-free episodes? New stories every single week? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on<a href="https://www.patreon.com/nightlightpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Patreon</a> for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. ******

Bettina by R.J. Joseph

Learn more about her other work, how she writes and recharges, and her favorite works of horror.

Enjoy our interview with Kai and learn more about her other work, how she writes and recharges, and her favorite works of horror.

Interview with Kai Leakes, Author of Sisters

Are these 2 sisters the hunters or the hunted in this dystopian tale of the Demented, zombie-like monsters.

Are these 2 sisters the hunters or the hunted in this dystopian tale of the Demented, zombie-like monsters. “Sisters” by Kai Leakes.&nbsp; A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Tonia Ransom. Produced by Davis Walden. Executive Producer and Host: <a href="http://toniaransom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tonia Ransom</a> NIGHTLIGHT is distributed by Rusty Quill. All ad funds go toward compensating Tonia for her labor. All NIGHTLIGHT Legion contributions fund pay for our authors, narrators, and sound designers. *****Want ad-free episodes? A shoutout on the podcast? New stories every single week? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on<a href="https://www.patreon.com/nightlightpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Patreon</a> for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy.******

Sisters by Kai Leakes

Another double feature! A woman seeks long overdue revenge, and a malicious lake feeds on those who wander too close.

Another double feature! A woman seeks long overdue revenge, and a malicious lake feeds on those who wander too close. “The Dead Circle” and “Lake Tuesday” by Tonia Ransom. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Tonia Ransom. Produced by Tonia Ransom. Executive Producer and Host: <a href="http://toniaransom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tonia Ransom</a> ***** NIGHTLIGHT is distributed by Rusty Quill. All ad funds go toward compensating Tonia for her labor. All NIGHTLIGHT Legion contributions fund pay for our authors, narrators, and sound designers. ***** Want ad-free episodes? New stories every single week? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on<a href="https://www.patreon.com/nightlightpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Patreon</a> for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. ******

The Dead Circle + Lake Tuesday by Tonia Ransom

A southern gothic double feature!

A southern gothic double feature! “I Will Not Walk in Darkness” and “High Water Slack” by Jamie Grimes. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Devante Johnson. Produced by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: <a href="http://toniaransom.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Tonia Ransom</a> NIGHTLIGHT is distributed by Rusty Quill. All ad funds go toward compensating Tonia for her labor. All NIGHTLIGHT Legion contributions fund pay for our authors, narrators, and sound designers. ***** Want ad-free episodes? New stories every single week? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on<a href="https://www.patreon.com/nightlightpod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Patreon</a> for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. ******

I Will Not Walk in Darkness + High Water Slack by Jamie Grimes

A hoodoo apprentice accidentally invites a demonic book bound in human flesh to the town of Gunnaway, Texas, causing supernatural earthquakes, tornadoes…and more.

A hoodoo apprentice accidentally invites a demonic book bound in human flesh to the town of Gunnaway, Texas, causing supernatural earthquakes, tornadoes…and more. See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings. Subscribe to Afflicted now at <a href="https://pod.link/afflicted" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://pod.link/afflicted</a>. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (<a href="afflictedaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">afflictedaudio.com</a>). ==== This episode is ad-free thanks to our IndieGoGo supporters. Future episodes will contain ads. For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at <a href="https://patreon.com/afflicted" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://patreon.com/afflicted</a>, or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App. ==== Ways to support Afflicted:<ul><li>Buy Afflicted merch at <a href="https://merch.afflictedaudio.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://merch.afflictedaudio.com</a></li><li>Give us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudio</li><li>Leave a review on your podcast listening app</li></ul> ====== Cast &amp; Crew ====== M'Shai Dash as Mamma CherrieAmanda Hufford as Becky HarrisonChristian Young as August CaldwellKamran Nikhad as Sheriff Robert "Bob" DaughertyKim Gasiciel as Rhonda CaldwellMarion Toro as Gemma CaldwellCalvin Joyal as Deputy Andre PierceCass Minter as KellyIvy Le as Dana GriggsRaiden T. as Ethan CaldwellJen Zink as JaniceTonia Ransom as Agatha Williams&nbsp; Creator &amp; Writer: Tonia RansomDirector &amp; Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom &amp; Jen ZinkSound Design: Jen ZinkMusic &amp; Theme: Lillian Boyd Co-Executive Producer: Mike FlanaganAssociate Producer: Crystal H.Sponsored in part by: Allison Bagley Afflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions and distributed by Rusty Quill. ====== Content Warnings (may contain spoilers) Grief, death of a child, graphic murder, gore, supernatural horror, medical trauma, natural disasters, mental health slurs =====

Afflicted Series Premiere: Dig

Horror written by Black authors

Winner Best Fiction Podcast (Ignyte) featuring creepy stories with full audio production written by Black writers and performed by Black actors. So scary it’ll make you want to leave your night light on.