The Dark Mind Podcast

Kristopher Rufty is one of the O.G. splatterpunks, having written over 20 novels. His notable works include “All Will Die,” “The Devoured and the Dead,” “Desolation,” “The Lurkers,” and “Pillowface.” He is lauded for his ability to seamlessly blend horror with the everyday and continues to maintain a prolific output.He joins Vince on the show to discuss his recent novel, “Old Scratch.” They delve into the minutiae of the road-trip horror story, the pros and cons of rural versus urban settings, the magic of libraries, as well as his character development and personal life.Website: https://kristopherrufty.com/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B007IYD1FCX:https://x.com/kristopherruftyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristopherrufty/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/kristopher.rufty/DARK MIND RADIO:https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

Blaine Daigle is a writer of folk horror and southern gothic horror.By day, he educates young minds as a high school English teacher, but by night, he immerses himself in the eerie tales and fears that shape our world.He joins Vince on the show to discuss his latest work entitled, "A Dark and Endless Sea."They delve into the dangers of the Bering Sea, the superstitions and ghost stories of seafaring, character development, as well as the exciting upcoming projects from "Wicked House Press."Website:https://www.blainedaigle.com/Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BTB8JHCXFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/p/Blaine-Daigle-Author-100086562623387/X:https://x.com/bdaigle_authorInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/blainedaigleauthor/Dark Mind Radio:https://darkmindradio.mixlr.com/

Daniel J. Volpe is the splatterpunk maestro behind "Talia" and "Left to You." He joins Vince on the show to discuss his recent work"'Through the Eyes of Desperation: The Black Version," and his latest work "For the Better." They discuss the backstory of "Shadows Casino," the sordid psychology of "The Black Widow," the minutiae of the morally gray character, as well as the complex writing process of collaborating with another author on writing a story from two different points of view.Website: https://www.djvhorror.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj_volpe_horror/?hl=enAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07FK95FZHX:https://x.com/DJVolpeHorror?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorSubstack:https://danieljvolpe.substack.com/

Ligia Cushman is a Dominican-American writer who explores themes of romance, betrayal, and magick through narratives centered on women of color, defying traditional fantasy tropes while offering a refreshing perspective in the genre.She joins Vince on the show to discuss her first work in the Mose Chronicles "Rise of a Dark Throne."They discuss the topography and cosmology of Transea, the inspiration for bioluminescence, the travails of writing sex scenes, and the best platform to market your book on.Website:https://lnguzman.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lygiawrites/Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Rise-Dark-Throne-M%C5%8Dsa-Chronicles/dp/B0C34ZC43J/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.wSkwqn8oatIXOPnoaCYfLJ6ainhHStu0lgGiETk6gpLGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.hYClNoiX8TEKvx77hmRTXVt7oZ4PANOXG0miiOWVVtI&dib_tag=se&qid=1716079734&refinements=p_27%3ALigia+Cushman&s=books&sr=1-1TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@lygiawrites

Wrath James White is a name synonymous with visceral horror and unflinching narratives. Formerly a world-class heavyweight kickboxer and a master of martial arts, Wrath has transitioned from physical battles in the ring to the psychological skirmishes on the page, crafting stories that push the boundaries of horror literature.He joins Vince on the show to discuss his latest work "Rabbit Hunt." They discuss his references to Eldridge Cleaver and the civil rights movement, the challenges of stand-up comedy, the many ways people misunderstand the themes behind his work, as well as his writing process and the adaptation of his work into a film.Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B003TT0O78Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrath_james_white/?hl=enX:https://twitter.com/WrathJW?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5EauthorSubstack:https://wrathjwhorror.substack.com/

Sabrina Voerman is a writer of novels and short stories from Vancouver Island, who has a passion for fairy tales and all things witchy but puts her own dark aesthetic spin on them. She joins Vince on the show to discuss her latest novel, "Ashen Heart." They delve into the challenges of marketing, spontaneous character development, motorcycles, life in Canada, as well as her likes and dislikes of different elements of witches and vampires.Website:https://www.sabrinavoermanauthor.ca/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Sabrina-Voerman/author/B08RY4GCJZ?ref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/s.voerman/Sabrina Voerman:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20958936.Sabrina_VoermanFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/S.VoermanAuthor/

Kristopher Triana, an acclaimed author whose pen churns out not only horror but also gripping crime fiction.Titles like "Full Brutal," which snagged the 2019 Splatterpunk Award for Best Horror Novel, "Gone to See The River Man," "Shepherd of the Black Sheep," and "The Thirteenth Koyote" have set benchmarks in the genre.He joins Vince on the show to discuss his latest work "The Old Lady." They discuss introversion, wilderness survival, modern-day gender roles, childhood trauma, and the future of extreme horror.Website:https://www.trianahorror.comX:https://twitter.com/KoyoteKrisInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/kristopher_triana/?hl=enAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kristopher-Triana/author/B004HUEWMG?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/kristophertriana/Substack:https://substack.com/@kristophertrianaTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@kristophertriana

Award-winning splatterpunk author Aron Beauregard hails from Central Falls, Rhode Island. With a writing style that knows no limits, he has firmly established his presence in the horror community through his ABHorror brand. In this episode, he joins Vince to delve into his latest work, "Through the Eyes of Desperation: The Red Version." They discuss addiction, the intricate construction of the world of "Shadows Casino," the intense and brutal casino games along with their corresponding eccentric characters, as well as the finer details of managing one's own brand and the intricacies of self-publishing.Website: https://www.abhorror.comSubstack:https://aronbeauregard.substack.comX:https://twitter.com/aronhorror?lang=enInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aronbeauregardhorror/?hl=enFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/AronBeauregardHorror/Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Aron-Beauregard/author/B07RWS59JT?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1712962994&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true