Best Randy Overbeck Podcasts (2025)

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Dan Henk Skull Session 172 with Daniel Volpe 29:57

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Send us a text In his second appearance on the podcast, quickly rising in popularity, author Daniel Volpe has doubled his output and now has a comic book with a whole slew of big-name authors available at https://www.obitshorror.com, and check out all his latest work at https://www.djvhorror.com If you want to support me and help give light to indi…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 171 with Collin Martin 44:53

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Send us a text Collin makes his second appearance on my show, talking about his ongoing podcast https://www.youtube.com/@TheHorrorificPodcast and his now several-year-running publishing house Horrorific Tales Publishing! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what yo…

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L. Frank Baum, the creative genius behind the Wizard of Oz and Wicked 12:55

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In this episode, you'll learn-- how Baum was destined to be a writer from his teens, thanks to gifts from his father how Baum had feet and success in both the literary and drama world how his Wizard of Oz series were the top children books of the time how Baum, in his own writing, predicted several technology inventions Check out the backstories yo…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 170 with David Boop 40:38

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Send us a text David Boop and I discuss everything from his anthology resurrection (featuring a slew of talented authors) of the Jack Chalker Wellworld series to his shedding new light on those pulp heroes of old. And much more! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 169 with Mark J. Wilson 24:55

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Send us a text Heavily inspired by Back to the Future and the book Dirk Gently's Detective Agency by fellow Brit Douglas Adams, Mark discusses his love of time travel and his new novel about a time-traveling detective, Full of Beans. View more on his website https://markjwilson.com f you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go t…

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DanHenk Skull Session 168 with Matt Shorr 37:15

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Send us a text Matt talks with me about all his indie comic lines, available on https://www.indyplanet.com, his books that are available on Amazon, and his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@UCRh_9_02q1cfydI6tlww-_g If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what y…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 167 with Thomas R. Clark 39:20

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Send us a text The king of Splatterfolk, Tommy Clark, does his second interview with me just before he attends the convention I'm helping to put on, The Dead Man's Hand Expo! https://www.deadmanshandexpo.com Check out Tommy's website to see more of his work https://thomasrclark.com If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go …

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Bram Stoker--the Haunting Victorian Storyteller Who Gave Us DRACULA 11:53

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In this episode, you'll learn-- how Bram Stoker became the #1 bestselling Gothic horror author How Bram came to meet and befriend famous figures of the era including Sir Author Conan Doyle and Oscar Wilde what inspired Stoker to write such an original, haunting tale of evil how Stoker died never knowing the popularity his work would eventually brin…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 166 with Dicey Grenor 41:23

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Send us a text "Spicy Dicey" has her second sit-down interview with me, where we discuss everything from her novels, her endorsement by Anne Rice, her current favorite movies, and her attendance at the Albany, NY, convention I'm helping Jeff with, https://www.deadmanshandexpo.com. Check out more of her work at https://diceygrenorbooks.com If you wa…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 165 with Randy Overbeck 38:35

2M ago38:35

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Send us a text I apologize that this is a week late; my computer decided to give its last hurrah and depart into the sunset just as I had podcasts and a Kickstarter planned! However, a week late, here is my interview with Randy Overbeck, a former educator and current best-selling author. Check out all the latest news on his website https://www.auth…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 164 with Justin McDavitt and Brendon Larson 35:56

2M ago35:56

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Send us a text Justin and Brandon talk about their indie western movie Scar, premiering soon at film festivals everywhere! Both are veterans of the stage, making a breakout into the wider arena of film, and this is their cinematic debut. Check out more via their Instagram https://www.instagram.com/scar_film_2025/ If you want to support me and help …

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Robert Ludlum--the remarkable mind who gave us Jason Bourne 10:45

2M ago10:45

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In this episode, you'll learn-- how Robert Ludlum went the route of the theater to learn the essentials of great storytelling how Ludlum learned to combine conspiracy theories, globe trotting spies and high stakes adventure how his characters have been so popular other authors have written even more novels with Ludlum's characters how Ludlum approa…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 163 with Benjamin L Newmark 1:04:02

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Send us a text Actor Benjamin L. Newmark (the L is important, he says there are way too many Benjamin Newmarks) talks with me about his career in making movies and both the benefits and downsides of acting in horror movies. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 162 with Al Omega 46:32

3M ago46:32

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Send us a text Al Omega talks with me about his show, Creature Features, the making of old movies, and why everyone needs to watch more horror! Check out all the details on his website https://thecreaturefeatureshow.com If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 161 with Jennifer Shaw 45:34

3M ago45:34

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Send us a text Canadian dark fantasy author J. L. Shaw discusses her series, writing techniques, and how to mess with the streams of spam callers that bombard you daily! Check out her latest offerings, and keep up with her book signings on her website https://jmshawauthor.com If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to htt…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 160 with Bjorn Leesson on Viking legends 33:23

3M ago33:23

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Send us a text Bjorn discusses his Viking mythology-based series Thalsparr with me. 5 books and counting, with 3 more on the way! Check out all the latest updates on his website http://thalsparr.com. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social …

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Dan Henk Skull Session 159 with Braxton Cosby on his mult media empire that includes comic books, novels, and screenplays for movies 31:11

3M ago31:11

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Send us a text Great interview with the talented owner of Cosby Media Productions, Braxton Cosby. This man has a lot going on. He writes books, comics, occasionally scripts for Hollywood, and is the CEO of his own publishing house. Check his webpage https://cosbymediaproductions.com for the latest dish on all his productions. If you want to support…

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Diane Gabaldon--from renowned scientist to author of historical fantasy 11:20

3M ago11:20

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In this episode, you'll learn-- how Gabaldon went from scientist and computer expert to bestselling author of both a series of novels and the streaming series they spawned how she was among the first authors to combine historical adventure, suspense, mystery, science fiction and fantasy and romance with incredible success how the book sales and the…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 158 with Janet Stilson 40:06

4M ago40:06

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Send us a text Janet Stilson discusses her innovative, award-winning Sci-Fi series Juice, the rise of audiobooks, and what makes for a good story. Get your copy on her website https://janetstilson.com/ or wherever fine books are sold! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/su... and …

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Dan Henk Skull Session 157 with Ed Hartman 58:04

4M ago58:04

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Send us a text A filmmaker, score creator, and aficionado of lost movies that never received the credit they deserved. Ed Hartman discusses both his current projects with me and what he has planned for the future. Keep up with all his latest work, or hire him to score your movie project by contacting him on his website https://edhartmanmusic.com If…

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Dan Henk Sull Session 156 with Jeff Vande Zande 44:28

4M ago44:28

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Send us a text Jeff, a college professor, indie filmmaker, and fiction writer, delves his hand into horror. After several fictional non-horror novels, his first horror release, The Dance of Rotten Sticks, received widespread acclaim, and he's following it up with Blood of the Witness Tree. You can view his blogspot here https://authorjeffvandezande…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 155 with Karl Huber 56:56

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Send us a text Indie filmmaker Karl Huber discusses his new project, Four Vacancies, how to get your indie film project started, and the ins and outs of film premieres. He's running a Kickstarter for it https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/channelone/four-vacancies And you can see a teaser trailer here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKnzjMViaAo If…

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Maya Angelou--Author, Poet and Director AND great storyteller! 12:17

4M ago12:17

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In this episode you will learn-- the tragic and still remarkable life Maya Angelou lived how her life's journey took her to three continents and six languages the several firsts that Maya accomplished in her life how her life intersected with famous civil rights legends...with tragic results how she became the rare storyteller who succeeded as an a…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 154 with Lee Clark 28:48

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Send us a text Lee Clark and I discuss her Matthew Paine series, as well as all the on-the-ground research that goes into it. Check it all out on her author page here https://tinyurl.com/2nrexc88 If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social medi…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 153 with J.T. Molloy 32:46

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Send us a text J.T. Molloy and I discuss his series, The Sapphire Spectre, his work with the rising comic company Ethereal, and the differences between going the indie comic route and using big publishers like Marvel or DC. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what…

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Dan Henk Skull Session152 with James H. Longmore 44:28

5M ago44:28

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Send us a text Imported from the British Isles, author James H. Longmore talks with me about his publishing company, Hellbound Books https://hellboundbookspublishing.com/ His long ghostwriting career and his future projects. See it all, including his upcoming release that is co-written with a famous British comedian on his website https://www.james…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 151 with Simon Sim Pothier 53:38

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Send us a text Simon and I talk about his ongoing series Hellzone, up on Indiegogo now https://igg.me/at/HELLZONE/x#/. See more details on his website https://inkslayerentertainment.com/ If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- …

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Dan Henk Skull Session 150 with Kane Gallagher 40:23

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Send us a text Australian comic artist Kane Gallagher discusses his series about a high school for criminals, Underclass, the latest issue of which is now up on Kickstarter at http://kck.st/4mXxjT1 You can check out his publisher, Wild North Comics, at https://www.wildnorthcomics.com and get in contact with him for any cool project you are working …

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How Murderous Intent Inspired Sue Grafton's Alphabet Mysteries 11:44

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In this episode, you'll discover-- how Sue Grafton's childhood shaped her perspective on family as evidenced in her novels how Grafton's early attempts at novels met with little success how the author honed her storytelling skills writing screenplays for TV movies how her Alphabet series earned an array of awards and worldwide success how the frust…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 149 with Dan Price 34:31

6M ago34:31

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Send us a text Indie comic artist and writer Dan Price discusses his latest book, Bigfoot Knows Karate, and his new publisher, Home Brewed Comics https://www.hbhcomics.com The latest issue is up on Kickstarter for just a few more days! http://kck.st/4k0FhJe If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout…

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Dan Henk Skull Session148 with Clay Vermulm 31:23

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Send us a text Clay is the head of the Seattle Horror Writers Association and a prolific author. His novels, anthologies, and short story collections are all available on Amazon through his author page, Clay Vermulm, or wherever fine books are sold! You can see all his latest work on his website https://www.clayvermulmfiction.com If you want to sup…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 147 second interview half with B L Blankenship 1:02:22

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Send us a text Ben and I discuss the anthology we are in together, Tumble Bleed, and both the comic books he has released and his ideas for upcoming issues! Not to mention the diversion we go into about Batman and how his villains should be represented! You can find him as B.L. Blankenship on Amazon. If you want to support me and help give light to…

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Michael Connelly--the master storyteller of modern crime novels 12:03

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In this episode, you'll learn-- how Michael Connelly inherited his love of mystery novels from his own mother how the detective stories of Raymond Chandler played a pivotal role in Connelly's path to become a bestselling author of detective stories how a little known event in his youth foreshadowed Connelly's interest in police work of the incredib…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 146 with Robert Rodrigez 31:01

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Send us a text Robert Rodrigez breaks down his gothic/horror manga-influenced comic series. God has abandoned heaven, and the abandoned angels and demons descend on earth in an attempt to find their place in life. The angels come to the decision that they are the ultimate creation, and attempt to massacre their flawed competitors, humans! Who steps…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 145 with B. L. Blankenship part 1 42:22

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Send us a text Ben and I discuss his inclusion in the new Merrill David anthology of Western Horror, Tumble Bleed, along with an in-depth purview into the forces at play around the time of the Civil War. This is the first of a multi-part interview in which we discuss a few of his concepts, including his series revolving around multiple interdimensi…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 144 with Craig Holloway, legenary artist of covers for Madball, Agnostic Front, and a slew of other iconic New York Harcore bands 38:06

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Send us a text I had a great talk with commercial artist Craig Holloway, a long-time friend and artist for many of the old-school, hardcore bands! We cover his art projects, history in the scene, and current apprenticeship under Tye Harris to become a tattoo artist! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.b…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 143 with Terry Campbell 22:55

7M ago22:55

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Send us a text Terry and I discussed his new books, his current focus on Western horror, and his upcoming story in my new anthology, The Joke is on Mankind. If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Supp…

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Dan Henk Skull Session142 with Madelien Holly Rosing 32:27

7M ago32:27

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Send us a text Madeleine Holly-Rosing discusses her new comic series, Morgana Pendragon, which revolves around the King Arthur legends. View her Kickstarter campaign here http://kck.st/3YgZK3x and her website here https://www.queenofmercia.com If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/s…

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Sir Ridley Scott, Cinematic Storyteller Genius 11:44

7M ago11:44

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In this episode, you'll discover-- how Sir Ridley Scott went from advertising mogul to major movie director how even though he ranks among the top grossing directors of all time, he had to wait half his life for his chance to direct a his first major motion picture how so many of his films, which were not appreciated initially, became cult and fan …

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Dan Henk Skull Session 141 with Collin Martin 41:11

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Send us a text I had a great talk with Collin Martin about his ⁨@TheHorrorificPodcast⁩ past and upcoming anthologies and love of the horror genre! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2058263/support and give what you can! All my social media links- https://linktr.ee/DanHenk Support the sh…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 140 with Cody Goodfellow 53:18

8M ago53:18

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Send us a text Cody Goodfellow. Actor, director, writer, and editor of the resurrected Heavy Metal magazine, discusses everything from mainstream publishers to his current projects! See all his latest work on his website https://www.codygoodfellow.com If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.com/2…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 139 with Ryan Doyle 57:03

8M ago57:03

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Send us a text Storyboard writer Ryan Doyle has a project that initially was envisioned as an indie movie, but morphed into a comic book! Porcelain Dolls, up on Kickstarter soon https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/porcelaindollsbook/porcelain-dolls-graphic-novel-series?fbclid=IwY2xjawJa_NJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHWGkapjd_njFkNylOFhwHQalbKPmQTeAAnDvqPGRs5…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 138 with John Epple 34:37

8M ago34:37

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Send us a text Indie comic artist John Epple talks about his Zombies in Heaven series Exodus Z. He has a current Kickstarter campaign running http://kck.st/3ucC58D and you can always buy copies at https://www.comicunknown.com If you contact him on Facebook he's always open for fan drawing, signatures, or participating in projects! https://www.faceb…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 137 with Dicey Grenor, also known in the writer community as Spicy Dicey, for the sexual element she brings to her horror stories! 55:22

8M ago55:22

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Send us a text Spicy Dicey talks with me about her love of vampires and her controversial books, which have (at least temporarily) banned her on Facebook! See more and get a signed copy on her website, https://diceygrenorbooks.com. See her at Texas Authorcon https://www.facebook.com/events/irving-convention-center-at-las-colinas/tx-author-reader-co…

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Clive Cussler, an adventurer in fiction and real life 12:14

9M ago12:14

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In this episode you'll learn-- how Clive Cussler turned his love of the sea into best-selling, action-adventure novels how Cussler went from writing award winning ads to bestselling thrillers how Cussler managed "the willing suspension of disbelief" of readers at a level matched by few authors how Cussler's real life adventures were nearly as momen…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 136 with Aaron Lebold 26:58

9M ago26:58

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Send us a text Speculative fiction author Aaron Lebold works in a mental health clinic by day and cranks out mind-warping tales at night! With 8 novels out, and numerous appearances in anthologies, catch this rising talent while he is still a hidden gem! If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.co…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 135 with Ed Rosick 30:13

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Send us a text Edward R. Rosick is a writer and physician living in the urban wilds of central Michigan. His works have appeared in numerous award-winning magazines and anthologies including Pulphouse, The Half That You See, and Monstrous Tales Vol. 2 & 3. See more on his website https://www.edrosick.net If you want to support me and help give ligh…

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Dan Henk Skull Session 134 with Richie Billing 41:15

9M ago41:15

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Send us a text Soft spoken UK writer Richie Billing talks with me about the themes that span across his wide array of writings. You would never know from his lack of hyperbole how many well-received projects he has under his belt! It's all available on his website https://richiebilling.com or on his Patreon page https://www.patreon.com/c/RichieBill…

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Dan Henk Skull Session133 with Steve Barone 25:06

9M ago25:06

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Send us a text Indie Comic creator Steven Barone talks with me about his new series "The Dirty, the Filthy, and the Dead". Check out his ongoing kickstarter campaign https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1709001187/the-dirty-the-filthy-and-the-dead-issue-1 If you want to support me and help give light to indie authors, go to https://www.buzzsprout.c…

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Nora Roberts--the Juggernaut of Romance Fiction 12:55

9M ago12:55

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In this episode, you'll learn-- how the origin story of the most successful romance writer of all time how Roberts came to author fiction under four different names how Roberts has managed to write and publish more bestsellers than any other author The secret behind Roberts prodigious output of fiction. Check out the backstories you never knew abou…