Ladies of the Fright

In this special BONUS episode, Mackenzie and Lisa interview Lisa Morton, president of the Horror Writer's Association and prolific writer, at StokerCon 2018.  Show Notes: Two co-chairs of StokerCon: Jim Chambers, Blood Angels, 2005 Blue Demon, 2004 Other movies by Lisa Morton, just for fun! Halloween expert The Halloween Encyclopedia by Lisa Morton Trick or Treat: A History of Halloween by Lisa Morton Reaktion Books The Samhanach, by Lisa Morton Haunted Nights, edited by Ellen Datlow and Lisa Morton Josh Malerman, S.P. Miskowski, Christopher Golden, Stephen King, Victor LaValle The Changeling, by Victor LaValle Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman StokerCon 2018 Souvenir Book Anthology edited by Michael Bailey Location of StokerCon 2019! The Amway Grand Plaza in Grand Rapids, Michigan Find Lisa Morton: http://www.lisamorton.com 

This special episode comes to you live from StokerCon 2018. Mackenzie and Lisa sat down with friend and fellow horror writer Kathryn E. McGee to talk about the highlights of the event. Show Notes: Paperbacks From Hell, My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix  StokerCon 2018 Horror University Workshop DRILLING DOWN: GETTING HONEST WITH YOUR WRITING with Grady Hendrix "Summerland and Lost": Grady Hendrix’s dramatic spoke word presentation of the true story of the Fox sisters, key figures in the dawn of the Spiritualist movement. StokerCon 2018 Horror University Workshop WOMEN AND VIOLENCE: UNLEASHING YOUR FEMALE CHARACTERS’ DARK SIDES with Heather Herrman and Dr. Lauren Genovesi "The Debutante", a short story by Leonora Carrington Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier "Women In Horror Month" by moderated by Carol Gyzander with panelists Linda Addison, Meghan Arcuri-Moran, Amber Newberry, Kathleen Scheiner, Sara Tantlinger "Promoting Your Book to Libraries & Book Sellers" moderated by JG Faherty with panelists G

In this episode, Mackenzie and Lisa discuss My Best Friend's Exorcism by Grady Hendrix. Folks, we try our best to be unbiased about this book but here's the truth: we just love it so much. This episode is a total gush sesh, a love letter to the book. But: we tell you why we love it so much and we break down everything that makes it work so well. We enjoyed the hell out of talking about this book, and we think you will, too. Show notes:  My Best Friend's Exorcism Playlist on Spotitfy Around the twenty-three minute mark, Mackenzie's dogs speak up! They couldn't stand it anymore, they had to comment on how much they loved this book, too. But don't worry: once they say their piece, they're quiet for the rest of the show.

Welcome to the Debut Episode of Ladies of the Fright podcast. In this episode, Lisa and Mackenzie discuss Strange Weather, a collection of four short novels by Joe Hill. They break down each of the pieces (Snapshot, Loaded, Aloft, and Rain.) Tune in to find out why Lisa struggled through Loaded even though it was her favorite of the bunch. You'll also want to catch which of the novels Mackenzie thinks should be struck by lightning and destroyed (and why this same story sends Lisa into a fit of uncontrollable giggles.) Show Notes: Strange Weather by Joe Hill  In the beginning of the discussion, Lisa questions whether or not anyone gets struck by lightning in any of the stories (she can't remember.) MYSTERY SOLVED: They did not. Sorry, Lisa, but not in this collection. You're thinking of Practical Magic and The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman, which you read right before the recording of this episode. The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton Solaris by Stanislaw Lem The term Lisa & Mackenzie are looking