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Weird Reads

Weird Reads

By: Jason White
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 Discussions with horror authors about books, book series, movies, and favorite genre books.Jason White Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • 057 - Daniel Braum on Creatures of Liminal Space and the Art of Atmospheric Horror

    057 - Daniel Braum on Creatures of Liminal Space and the Art of Atmospheric Horror
    Jun 23 2025
    Author Daniel Braum returns to Weird Reads to discuss his latest collection, Creatures of Liminal Space.

    In this episode, we delve into the dreamlike, slow-burn nature of Braum’s horror stories, exploring how he utilizes atmosphere and ambiguity to build dread, and what “liminal horror” truly means. We also explore how his work blends speculative elements with emotional realism, and why the scariest things are sometimes the least explained. If you’re into quiet horror, ghostly metaphors, and stories that linger long after the last page, this one’s for you.

    📖 Learn more about Daniel Braum at https://bloodandstardust.wordpress.com/
    🔗 Get Creatures of Liminal Space at https://www.amazon.com/Creatures-Liminal-Space-Daniel-Braum/dp/1956702164/

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    56 mins
  • 056 - Pilgrims with M.R. Leonard

    056 - Pilgrims with M.R. Leonard
    Jun 17 2025
    This episode is different from the typical Weird Reads episodes. First, I welcome a science fiction author onto the show, M.R. Leonard. Second, M.R. Leonard is a practicing Catholic, and his book, Pilgrims, is a first-contact story about Catholic aliens. You read that correctly—Catholic aliens. This doesn't necessarily make Pilgrims Christian science fiction. Listen in to see why. Also check out Michael's book, Pilgrims as it is a fascinating look into religion.

    We also discuss a great deal of history, specifically Roman history, and a bit of astrophysics.

    Check out M.R. Leonard online: https://www.mrleonardauthor.com/

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    Please rate and review Weird Reads on Apple Podcasts or rate on Spotify!

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    Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/weirdreader

    Email me: weirdreadspodcast@gmail.com

    Find Jason elsewhere:
    Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jasonsweirdreads
    Join the Weird Reads book club: https://fable.co/club/jasons-weird-reads-book-club-with-jwhite-418694065870?club_type=free#books
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • 055 - Todd Keisling Interview – Writing Dread, Grief, and Horror in The Sundowner’s Dance

    055 - Todd Keisling Interview – Writing Dread, Grief, and Horror in The Sundowner’s Dance
    Jun 2 2025
    In this episode of Weird Reads, host Jason White interviews acclaimed horror author Todd Keisling about his haunting new novel, The Sundowner’s Dance.
    They discuss the book’s themes of grief, dread, and identity, how Todd approaches writing cosmic horror, and what it’s like publishing in the indie horror scene today.

    Some of the authors mentioned for you to check out"
    Katherine Silva
    Amanda Headlee
    Robert Ottone

    Check out Todd Keisling's website: https://www.toddkeisling.com/

    Support Weird Reads:
    Please rate and review Weird Reads on Apple Podcasts or rate on Spotify!
    Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jason_white
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    Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/weirdreader
    Email me: weirdreadspodcast@gmail.com

    Find Jason elsewhere:
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    Join the Weird Reads book club on the Fable App
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    Twitter:
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    @WeirdReadsPod
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    1 hr and 18 mins
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