Vodka O'clock

Horror author V. Castro joins the show to discuss her novel, The Haunting of Alejandra among many of the topics that inspired it like La Llorona, mother, depression, trauma, and intergenerational curses.Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmaskedAmberUnmasked.comCatDetectiveCases.comVCastroStories.comTheme Music Published By: Mike Genato Music, ASCAP (50%) and Freeplaynjj, ASCAP (50%)

This episode comes with Trigger Warnings for childhood sexual abuse, domestic abuse, incarceration, and trauma survivorship. Tracey Heisler is now an advocate for children in the foster care system. Her life 20 years ago was much different. In 2003, her eldest daughter disclosed that her own father had been molesting her. Tracey wrote a memoir on this experience which includes her thought processes back then and what she would do differently now. She wants her book, The Shadow in Our Lives, to be a valuable resource to others in this situation. Show notes are at amberunmasked.com/ep2023-05

Comic book writer Jeremy Whitley is back and he's got a new graphic novel coming out called The Dog Knight which features a non-binary, bi-racial protagonist.

Listen to author Terri-Lynne DeFino talk about her books, what she loves about NJ, and writing choices. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

Judy Willmore discussed her challenges of writing a novel based on 17th century historical facts in the court of King Louis XIV. His mistresses, the town witch, attempts to poison people, religious persecution, and women's lack of rights. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

Writer and animal lover, Emily Esse discusses her collaborative effort as a co-creator for the graphic novels, The Underfoot.

ELIZABETH REILLY fuels a conversation of a massive topic fitting what we could into an hour. Her dissertation is about Abenaki identity within a culture that is not a federally recognized tribe. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

Monty Nero, co-creator behind the comic series DEATH SENTENCE talks all about making comics from Scotland during the pandemic. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked

George O'Connor is a writer and musician with a new comic out, Charlie's Spot. This episode can basically be broken into two parts: living the life of a creative person and making comics; and meditation tips. Support the show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

This was not a formal episode recording for Vodka O'Clock Podcast. I had interviewed my friend and teacher, ERIC LEE from Mystickal Tymes in New Hope, PA for research. He was always comfortable being interviewed and had a lot of press throughout Mystickal Tymes's existence. Eric recently passed away and I felt compelled to share his voice. AmberUnmasked.com

Go to Patreon.com/amberunmasked to sponsor. This time Amber Love interviews fellow writer & crime enthusiast Dennis Tafoya.

A joyous interview with my old friend in comics, Eric Grissom, to talk about his new book with Will Perkins, GOBLIN. Support this site at Patreon.com/amberunmasked

Comic book creator and Kubert School teacher, Erica Schultz talks about her plans for a new comic about three sisters and their family dysfunction in The Deadliest Bouquet. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

Novelist Wallace Stroby discusses the details in character development and setting for his 2021 crime thriller, Heaven's a Lie. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

Lifelong comic book geek, Jim Demonakos discusses his new documentary on Mike Mignola. You can support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

Writer Pat Shand talks about his comics work and the next phase for DESTINY, NY. You can support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

Author of TRICKY, Josh Stallings is back on the show to focus the conversation on neurodiversity, being an ally, what raising an intellectually disabled son has been like, police violence, and Hollywood. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

Comic creator Erica Schultz is back to give advice on storytelling for comics and her comics Forgotten Home and The Legacy of the Mandrake. Support this site at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.

Writer Jeremy Holt discusses his latest comic release, Virtually Yours; other topics include domestic violence, gender representation, plotting and pacing of the story, and coping through the pandemic. Support this site at Patreon.com/amberunmasked

Comics creator and literary agent, T.J. Kirsch discusses his comics, career, and his biographical work on the Willie Nelson graphic novel. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.