Aaaaaaand we're back, after a brief holiday hiatus! Let's start the new year off right with a discussion of a very disturbed individual 😈

My newest horror novel, Much Too Vulgar, is about a disturbed pre-med student named Keely who will do anything she can to get into med school… even if it means eliminating her competition. Join me and clinical psychologist Dr. Camille Holiner as we unpack just how ‘disturbed’ a character like Keely truly is. We also touch on trigger warnings, sociopathy, and perfectionism.

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Today, I’m joined by writer and producer Barry Levy, whose most recent project, Me, is out now on Apple TV +. His big break came from his original screenplay Vantage Point, and he has since worked with Steven Spielberg and Tom Clancy. In this episode, Barry gives us a behind-the-scenes view of filmmaking as we talk about book-to-big screen adaptations, writing for readers vs. writing for viewers, his advice for budding filmmakers, and more!

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I don’t cry often when I read books--especially horror--but IN THE TALL TREES by Angel Van Atta had me sobbing and gasping for air. In this episode, I’m lucky enough to be joined by Angel herself. In addition to being a super talented writer, she’s a wonderful human being. Join us as we discuss writing trauma and grief, horror as catharsis, and what it’s like to be an indie author.

Connect with Angel on TikTok and Instagram @‌angelwriteshorror and find her books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0B57FDMPY

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When you’re walking around in nature, you’re probably mostly worried about alligators, bobcats, and bears--but you need to add a new host of fears to that list. Plants like poison ivy, oleander, and hemlock can be irritating at best and downright deadly at worst. Join naturalist Shannon Matzke and me as we discuss some of the most wicked plants imaginable--and how to keep yourself safe.

Further Reading

Georgetown student arrested for ricin: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/georgetown-university-student-expected-to-be-sentenced-for-possessing-ricin/2014/11/10/318c4466-68d5-11e4-9fb4-a622dae742a2_story.html

Wicked Plants: https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Plants-Lincolns-Botanical-Atrocities/dp/1565126831

A Taste for Poison: https://www.amazon.com/Taste-Poison-Eleven-Molecules-Killers/dp/1250624517/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ak8LCYeDzOfqYmSqLSJN2Q8RI56SQ4ncg3Y60L9cBjemaitkQhNRY1waBcnlh7cCs7IhUQwqb70VMWnA6PHNS001Xw2LzteLpIS4Y5zTzQejEo-3TV_fnbShktFrmgLDJ6QvtpZCm1U5_yV-rdxaH4hHqum-4Wwz2OeJGdnHrpuJUEAqEN17Xe-8yCRw6Sb8AUPyzlsdS1YbI7zTbx1gYHOYQ2buFXXg6wUF1m7Omi4.4r8LMBFuT1K9Y575Bke8BuUOoIihWP8zejcc0WQ2J3k&qid=1725360200&sr=1-1

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Being a doctor is no joke… but neither is the journey to get there. Between pre-med weeder courses, medical school competition, and the stress of saving lives, medical careers can be cutthroat--pun intended. My fantastic friend and brilliant general surgeon Dr. Abigail Teitelbaum joins us today to talk about her experiences in the medical field and some of the spookiest things she’s experienced.

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Have you ever been absolutely SHOOK by something you’ve experienced? I certainly have--from haunted hotels to ghost-ridden mansions to spooky underground tunnels, I’ve done my fair share of looking for the unexplained. In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Amanda of the SHOOK Podcast, where she and cohost Sannah discuss all things paranormal and unexplained, along with a healthy dose of comedy. You won’t want to miss this episode, which is chock-full of real life ghost stories, haunted, abandoned hospitals, and friendly (and not-so-friendly) ghosts!

Listen to SHOOK: https://www.shookpodcast.com/listen.html

Follow SHOOK on Instagram: @shookpodcast

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I'm thrilled to have Amanda from the SHOOK Podcast as a guest on next week's episode! If you haven't yet listened to SHOOK, you should absolutely go check that out right now!!

Listen to SHOOK: https://www.shookpodcast.com/listen.html

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It’s no secret that the main character of my newest novel, Much Too Vulgar, is a Georgetown undergraduate. I love the dark academic feel of a story set at a university--and in this case, the university in question has a LOT of lore, both historical and contemporary. Join me and my wonderful college roommates, Sarah and Laura, as we unpack some of the most interesting, terrifying, and hilarious aspects of learning and living at Georgetown.

Some links in case you’re interested in doing a bit of research yourself:

• The Georgetown Cuddler: https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/394104/a-georgetown-cuddler-timeline/
• Howard Hughes Medical Institute: https://www.hhmi.org
• Georgetown University history: https://www.georgetown.edu/who-we-are/our-history/

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