A forum and space to share cross-genre dark fiction. We're here to show that dark stories have a place in dark times.
If you're interested in being a guest author, email us at darkwaterspodcast@gmail.com
Dark Waters
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4.8(15 reviews)
76 episodes
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A forum and space to share cross-genre dark fiction. We're here to show that dark stories have a place in dark times. If you're interested in being a guest author, email us at darkwaterspodcast@gmail.com
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Publishing Since
1/31/2021
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Engagement85
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Recent Episodes
December 12, 2025
What He Left Behind aka The Wind and Cell Block W
<p>We're joined by the lovely Benjamin Bradley to discuss the charms and not-so-much charms of small towns, leaving vs. staying in hometowns, and his latest release What He Left Behind. We also talk about New Jersey folklore, letting teenagers run the show in certain stories, and revisiting the stories we wrote as kids. </p><p><br></p><p>Benjamin Bradley is a member of both Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. He's the author of the Shepard & Kelly Mystery series through Indies United Publishing House and his short fiction has appeared in literary magazines including Reckon Review and Flash Fiction Magazine. He works in public health and homelessness and lives in Raleigh, North Carolina with his wife, their cat Fox, and their dog Harper.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Dark Waters vol. 1 & 2 are available to order! To get a copy, head over to our <a href="https://linktr.ee/darkwaterspod">linktree</a>, and check out our <a href="https://darkwaterspodcast.bigcartel.com/">merch store </a>too. </p><p><br></p><p>Want to submit to be a guest author? Emaildarkwaterspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Intro/Outro music: www.bensound.com</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: Any and all opinions expressed are the opinions of the participants and not of the organizations or institutions with which they are affiliated.</p>
November 5, 2025
Burn this Night aka A basket case of chaos
<p>We're joined by the marvelous Alex Kenna to discuss various levels of musical ability, 'satisfying' television, and writing strong visualizations, and her book <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203613977-burn-this-night">Burn this Night</a>. We also talk about artistic skills applied to different mediums, the research process for Burn this Night, and writing in different genres, and get a sneak peek at chapter 1 of the book. </p><p><br></p><p>Alex Kenna is a mystery writer, prosecutor, and amateur painter. Her first novel, What Meets the Eye, was a 2023 Shamus Award Finalist for best first P.I. novel. Kirkus Reviews called it a “righteous, painful debut,” and Bookpage called her “a master in the making.”</p><p>Alex lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and giant schnauzer. Before law school, she studied art and art history, worked as a freelance culture writer for the Atlantic and other publications, and sold paintings in a gallery. When she’s not writing Alex can be found exploring Southern California, toddler-wrangling, and playing string instruments badly.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Dark Waters vol. 1 & 2 are available to order! To get a copy, head over to our <a href="https://linktr.ee/darkwaterspod">linktree</a>, and check out our <a href="https://darkwaterspodcast.bigcartel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">merch store </a>too. </p><p><br></p><p>Want to submit to be a guest author? Emaildarkwaterspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Intro/Outro music: www.bensound.com</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: Any and all opinions expressed are the opinions of the participants and not of the organizations or institutions with which they are affiliated.</p>
August 7, 2025
Alter Ego aka Comic book nostalgia and excessive gritty reboots
<p>We're joined by the amazing Alex Segura to discuss his books <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/203579103-alter-ego" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Alter Ego</a> and Secret Identity, dive into comic book (and other) nerdoms, and writing about an industry without asking readers to sit through a 101 crash course. We also get a sneak peek of <a href="https://chireviewofbooks.com/2024/12/03/alter-ego/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Alter Ego</a>, discuss the process of writing a stand alone sequel, juggling different projects, and Alex's triple pisces energy. </p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.alexsegura.com/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Alex Segura</a><strong> </strong>is the bestselling and award-winning author of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/57693604-secret-identity" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">Secret Identity, </a>winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize for Mystery/Thriller and a New York Times Editor’s Choice and an NPR Best Mystery of the Year. He's also the author of the Pete Fernandez series, as well as the Star Wars novel, Poe Dameron: Free Fall, and a Spider-Verse adventure called Araña/Spider-Man 2099: Dark Tomorrow. He lives in New York City with his family.</p><p><br></p><p><br>Dark Waters vol. 1 & 2 are available to order! To get a copy, head over to our <a href="https://linktr.ee/darkwaterspod" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">linktree</a></p><p><br></p><p>Want to submit to be a guest author? Emaildarkwaterspodcast@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Intro/Outro music: www.bensound.com</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: Any and all opinions expressed are the opinions of the participants and not of the organizations or institutions with which they are affiliated.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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