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April 1, 2025

Plot Twists & Navigating Publishing Choices

In this episode I discusses updates on my upcoming mystery book 'Fools & Corpses' and details on setting up a home studio for audiobooks. I also reflects on the challenges of deciding between Amazon's KU and Kobo Select for d...

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Feb. 9, 2025

Overcoming Writer's Block and Managing Stress

In this episode of Killer Prose, Tanner discusses strategies for dealing with writer's block and managing stress. He offers personal insights into his own practices for de-stressing and staying focused, such as prioritizing w...

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Jan. 16, 2025

J.D. Barker on Co-authoring, Career Insights, and Publishing Trends

In this episode of Killer Prose, I interview J.D. Barker, an international and New York Times bestselling author known for titles like 'The Fourth Monkey,' 'Dracul,' and his upcoming novel, 'We Don't Talk About Emma.' J.D. di...

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Jan. 1, 2025

New Beginnings: Ditching the Pen Name and Setting Goals for 2025

In this episode of the Killer Prose Podcast, host Tanner Rutledge wishes listeners a happy New Year and invites them to share their upcoming projects for 2025. Tanner discusses his decision to merge his mystery and horror writings under his own name,...

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Dec. 1, 2024

Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar on Finding Balance and Writing Craft

In this episode of Killer Prose Podcast, Tanner is joined by Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar, an accomplished writer and associate English professor in Pennsylvania. With her work featured in over forty creative publications, including The Horror...

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Nov. 24, 2024

Lee Mountford on Writing Full Time

In this episode of Killer Prose, we’re joined by Lee Mountford, the bestselling author behind the Haunted and Darkfall series. Lee shares his journey to becoming a full-time indie author, offering insights into planning and writing series,...

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Nov. 16, 2024

November Update

We have some new episodes coming. I'll also be taking the show to once a month for a while so we can stay consistent while work, life, and writing are so hectic right now.

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Sept. 8, 2024

Ivy Tholen on being an Indie Author

Ivy Tholen is the author of “Tastes Like Candy," “Maul Rats,” and the upcoming "Mother Dear." She lives in Los Angeles. Don’t mention “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors” to her, or she will never shut up. In this episode, we...

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Aug. 24, 2024

Writing is a Discipline with Andrew Najberg

Today I'm joined by author, Andrew Najberg. Andrew is the author of the best-selling (#1 US Horror Amazon) novels The Mobius Door (Wicked House Publishing, 2023) and Gollitok (Wicked House Publishing, 2023), as well as The Neverborn Thief...

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Aug. 7, 2024

Bryan Alaspa on Inspiration and Writing Craft

Today I'm joined by Bryan Alaspa. Bryan wrote his first short story in the third grade, way back in the 70s. He's now the author of more than 60 books and novels, all of them on the dark side of life. In today's episode Brian and I talk about craft,...

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July 18, 2024

Clay Stafford On Killer Nashville And Breaking Into The Industry

In today's episode, I'm joined by Clay Stafford. We cover pretty much everything. We talk about the opportunities at the Killer Nashville Conference, trad publishing vs self publishing, and getting out there and meeting agents.  Clay Stafford is...

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July 4, 2024

Brad Rick on Debut Author

Today, I'm joined by horror author Brad Ricks. Brad talks about his debut novel Fear Not the Dead, his path to writing and publication, and his feelings on the craft.  We also get into playing with timelines, and why he writes horror. You can...

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May 28, 2024

Replacing TicTok and Updates on My WIP

In today's episode, I talk a little about TikTok and someof the changes that are coming, even if the app sells and is permitted to operate in the USA. I also talk about some of the things I'm working on and how I feel about my current project. ...

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Jan. 23, 2024

Leave Room For the Magic

Plotting provides a road map, but can you plot too much? Is it possible to plott key story beats, and still leave enough elbow room for your charaters and settings to come alive? I talk about this and more in today's episode of Killer Prose Podcast....

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Nov. 22, 2023

Breaking Into Horror with MJ Mars

MJ Mars, author of The Suffering from Wicked House Press, drops by today to share what it was like to break into the horror genre, her process, and some a few personal stories. MJ has been featured in a plethora of magazines, anthologies, and podcasts...

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Nov. 8, 2023

Blaine Daigle on Writing with All Five Senses

On today's episode, I'm joined by Blaine Daigle, author of The Broken Places from Wicked House Publishing. We spend about 45 minute diving deep into his process, how he uses Pro Writing Aid and Autocrit, and how he writes scenes that invoke such deep...

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June 30, 2023

Breathing New Life Into Old Tropes with Andrew Najberg

Following genre expectations is key to connecting with readers. But how do you stand out? How do you create something new inside of established structures. In today's episode I talk shop with internationally published author and writing processor...

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June 21, 2023

Planning A Novel For Publication With Plottr

Last episode, I talked about my top 5 resources for horror writers. This week, I'm deep diving Plottr and going through exactly how it's made my process easier and faster. Email the show at writingfright@gmail.com FB and IG @writingfright TikTok...

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June 4, 2023

5 Pieces of Software Every Author Should Use

Writing is hard. For the vast majority of us starting out, it takes months or years to complete a piece of long form content. It takes time to plan a story, and it doesn’t matter if you are a plotter or discovery writer. (Our first drafts just look...

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June 3, 2023

Getting Back to Roots As A Writer and Content Creator

Over the past several months, I struggled with my identity as a writer and keeping my cozy mystery on track even though it has several horror elements and a definite creepy factor. You guys voiced your opinions on the direction of the show and I have...

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April 8, 2023

Set Up Your Author Career For Success

This week, I talk about what could have been a major set back, and how these 3 things helped me stay on track to finish my latest book. Follows us on FB IG Twitch and YouTube @killerprosepodcast Email the show at killerpenbooks@gmail.com --- Send in a...

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Feb. 16, 2023

Edward Morris on Alphabet of Lightening

Edward Morris joins us to discuss his new book Alphabet of Lighting. We talk about starting out as a professional writer, building relationships with other authors, finding your voice, and so much more. Edward shared some amazing advice and lessons...

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Jan. 5, 2023

2023 Goals and Plotting Novels

So much has changed, including the name of the show. Writing Fright is now The Killer Prose Podcast. We'll be diving deeper into the Thriller Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Crime, and Suspense -  as well as, horror. In today's episode, I spend the...

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Dec. 31, 2022

Finding a Mentor

We all need help, especially as we grow as writers. But, what is mentorship and how do we find those people and resources that change our worlds? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writingfright/message

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