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Horror from the High Desert

Horror from the High Desert

By: Scotty Milder
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A horror podcast hosted by author and filmmaker Scotty Milder. Loose, casual conversations about books, short fiction, and movies with some of the genre’s most exciting fans and creators. Music by JaxiusMusic (licensed from Pond5)Scotty Milder Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Literary History & Criticism
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  • N.J. Gallegos returns (3)
    Jun 27 2026

    Author N.J. Gallegos ("The Broken Heart," "The Fatal Mind") is back to discuss her new collection, "Time of Death: A Collection of Medical Horror" (May 26, Winding Road Stories). She and Scotty talk about her day job as an ER doctor, writing as a form of therapy, werewolves, mental health, Swifties, plague doctors, and much more.

    They also wax poetic about "The Autopsy of Jane Doe," director André Øvredal's now classic psychological horror film from 2016.

    WARNING: There are slight spoilers for "The Autopsy of Jane Doe," as well as George Sluizer's 1988 film "The Vanishing."

    You can find N.J. online at https://njgallegos.com

    You can get your copy of "Time of Death" at https://www.amazon.com/Time-Death-collection-medical-horror-ebook/dp/B0GTN77F37/

    You can find the new themed anthology "Chambered" -- featuring N.J.'s novella "Backbone" -- at https://www.amazon.com/Chambered-Wofford-L-Jones-ebook/dp/B0GX2TLMHQ/

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    Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world. The next episode will be LIVE on Thursday, July 9, at 7 p.m. EST, and will feature author Joshua Ginsberg.

    You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • C.J. Leede returns (3)
    Jun 12 2026

    Author C.J. Leede ("Maeve Fly," "American Rapture") returns to talk about her new novel "Headlights" (June 9, Tor Nightfire). She and Scotty discuss the borderline between mystery and horror, dark Americana, the importance of having a supportive team in publishing, the forbidding nature of the Rocky Mountains, horrific possibilities in John Denver's music, and more.

    They also look at Stanley Kubrick's 1980 film "The Shining"--a movie that Scotty has...complicated feelings about.

    You can find C.J. online at https://linktr.ee/cjleede

    You can follow C.J. on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/ceejthemoment/

    You can get your copy of "Headlights" at https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250857965/headlights/

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    Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world.

    You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

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    57 mins
  • Angela Sylvaine returns (3)
    May 29 2026

    Author Angela Sylvaine returns, this time to talk about her new YA horror novel "Cold Snap" (March, Dark Matter INK), a sequel to her earlier hit "Frost Bite" (2023, Dark Matter INK). She and Scotty discuss the specific challenges inherent to writing horror for younger audiences, creature horror, hotel/amusement parks, UFOs, an unexpected parallel with "The West Wing," and more.

    They also look back at James Gunn's 2006 cult horror classic "Slither."

    You can find Angela online at https://angelasylvaine.com

    You can get your copy of "Cold Snap" at https://darkmattermagazine.shop/products/cold-snap-598559

    You can get your copy of "Frost Bite" at https://darkmattermagazine.shop/products/frost-bite-598030

    You can listen to Scotty's original conversation with Angela about "Frost Bite" at https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZNmlJ6t8oYuelFdV1nd0Y?si=3670fe58f7384942

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    Be sure to tune in to Daniel Braum's YouTube series "Night Time Logic." The series focuses on the strange, weird, and wonderful side of dark fiction through readings and discussions with diverse authors from around the world.

    You can tune in on Daniel's You Tube Channel, which is his name DanielBraum or @danielbraum7838. https://www.facebook.com/groups/429777132474382 https://www.youtube.com/@danielbraum7838

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    1 hr and 4 mins
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