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by Robb Olson

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Your first look at upcoming books! My goal with the ARC Party is to connect readers with books before they release! Much of the success of a new book is connected to pre-orders and early sales numbers, but sometimes people don't hear about a book until long after it's been released. An episode typically consists of an author giving a quick description of their book, followed by a spoiler free discussion about it. We often talk about themes, characters, settings, etc. But I'm careful to not talk about anything that would ruin the reading experience! <a href="https://www.thearcparty.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.thearcparty.com</a>

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March 24, 2026

Josh Malerman Interview

I first met Josh Malerman in 2014, not long after the release of BIRD BOX. A friend, Nikki Guerlain, said “you gotta read this book, you’re going to love it.” Nikki was never wrong, so BIRD BOX got put on the roster for a review on my podcast, and through Nikki’s extensive connections, Josh agreed to join the podcast for an interview. I remember it was his Wife Allison’s birthday when the clock struck midnight and we were still on our call. Twelve years, and more than a dozen books, multiple movies, albums, comic books, and who knows what else later and I still feel that same energy talking to Josh that was in the room, on the call, that first night. It’s the same energy that is radiating off of his debut nonfiction book, Watching Evil Dead: Unearthing the Radiant Artist Within. It’s a reverence for creating, a joy of inspiration, a sense of accomplishment when your art is made. But fear not, much like the book, this conversation isn’t just a pile of toxic positivity. We talk about how hard making art can be. How challenging it is to find success. How doubt, fear, anxiety, hopelessness all haunt anyone who endeavors to tap ingenuity and result something new.We keyed into an idea that I think is cool, worth thinking about. The feeling of being pulled forward by something. Almost as if we all hold in us some preternatural drive for craft. I left this conversation feeling inspired. But more so than that, I left feeling proud of my accomplishments, and ready to tackle new things. If you think you’re in the market for some of this feeling, I suggest you pick up your copy of Watching Evil Dead as quickly as possible. And if you’re into Audiobooks, Josh narrates this one. For those of you who prefer YouTube: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.thearcparty.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.thearcparty.com/subscribe</a>

January 12, 2026

David James Keaton - ALMOST GOOD

David James Keaton has been a friend and a peer since the waning days of 2011. Back then, I was starting a podcast and didn’t really know what I was doing. He was promoting a book about zombies at a bed and breakfast and podcast were kinda brand new. Since then I’ve read a ton of his books, he’s been on a ton of my podcasts, and we’ve even gone to a baseball game. But this is a first! Finally, the tables have turned and David has had me as a guest host on his podcast - <a target="_blank" href="https://almostgood.podbean.com">Almost Good</a>. Almost Good is a podcast where David and a revolving door of guests talk about mostly recent movies - specifically movies that are “Almost good”. But maybe it’s just a way to give Dave license to be overly critical? Nah. There’s a lot of wit and insight in his episodes, and it’s obvious that before he was a respected professor, or an established author, Dave spent a lot of time in video stores (as a customer and an employee) and had built not only a huge body of experience with movies, but also fine tuned his thoughts on what works and what doesn’t. Usually I disagree with him (lay person that I am), but on this occasion, when Guillermo del Toro drops a Frankenstein, we managed to feel pretty similar about it. While I did have my gripes with the film, the conversation was great, and he even tricked me into talking about like 30 other movies he recently watched. I hope you enjoy this conversation, and that you’re inspired to check out more of David’s podcast. For the folks who prefer YouTube: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.thearcparty.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.thearcparty.com/subscribe</a>

December 31, 2025

Mitch Hull and Chris Panatier - THE RAPTURE PARTY

Rapture Party again?Honestly, I really just wanted to have a chance to talk to Mitch and Chris again, so when Rapture announced a hefty double release for December, that was all I needed. For those who are not aware, Rapture Publishing has created (and therefore dominated) the market for premium chapbooks, and for the last year has put out some great books. They’re beautiful, they’re rare, and the stories are great. December Double FeatureMitch wanted to do something special for the end of the year, and so he tapped his first two authors to do a big crossover deal. Philip Fracassi provided SERVITOR, and Tyler Jones a story called AXUM. To make this pairing even more special, Mitch had them write intros for each other’s books and they each wrote a tie-in piece for the other, which appear at the end of the books. These stories are also special because unlike the average Rapture story - which clocks in at an average of 5,000 words, both of these books broke 10,000 - which is tiptoeing toward novella length! Check out the link above to read about the stories and get your order in. They’re limited to 260 copies, so waiting around isn’t recommended. Daytide Daytide DaytideI know we already talked about this in the previous Rapture episode, but this time we talked about the totally deranged decision by Mitch to create a second ARC of the book, which he limited to like 38 copies and made available only to his subscribers. This ARC has the full finished layout, and a bananas cover that incorporates Chris’ notes from when he was writing the book. It’s gorgeous, it’s rare, and it immediately punted me like 50 pages forward in my reading due to the additional illustrations, etc. As a reminder, Daytide is a limited release, and does not come in a turpentine can. Hit my preorder button above to order it while you can. See what I did there?Goodbye, 2025That is going to wrap up 2025 for me. It feels like a hectic, bananas kind of year. Some firsts for me, such as talking to publishers as guests. The Alan Lastufka episode ended up being wildly popular, so if there are other publishers that you’d like to hear from feel free to let me know and I’ll see what can be done. 2026 seems like a year that will be populated less by the big go-to names in horror. This I’m excited for. What new exciting names will emerge? With less noise to overcome, who will shine? You can always go back one episode to see what my esteemed friends Becky Spratford and Emily Hughes are looking forward to. While you’re at it, be sure to watch Becky’s video about how readers and writers can get their favorite books on library shelves. Thanks for your support this year. Here’s to making 2026 bigger, better, and happier.For those of you who prefer watching the YouTubes: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://www.thearcparty.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">www.thearcparty.com/subscribe</a>

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What is The ARC Party?: Your first look at upcoming books!

My goal with the ARC Party is to connect readers with books before they release! Much of the success of a new book is connected to pre-orders and early sales numbers, but sometimes people don't hear about a book until long after it's been released.

An episode typically consists of an author giving a quick description of their book, followed by a spoiler free discussion about it. We often talk about themes, characters, settings, etc. But I'm careful to not talk about anything that would ruin the reading experience! <a href="https://www.thearcparty.com?utm_medium=podcast">www.thearcparty.com</a>
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 8 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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