Jon Towers

704: 2016 LIVE Halloween Special

For the second year in a row, The Wicked Library comes a-Live at Rickert & Beagle Books! Enjoy 6 tales read by 3 narrators, music by Darkmood, and a special appearance by your Librarian.
Stories / Authors: “13” by Aaron Vlek, “The Ringer” by Lydia Peever, “One Wish for the Wishing Well” by Gwendolyn Kiste, “Grammy Digmarrow” by Brooke Warra, “Pennance” by Jon Grilz, “Sleep” by Immortal Alexander

703: Shadows by K.B. Goddard

“Shadows” is the 2017 PARSEC AWARD WINNER for Best Speculative Fiction Story: Small Cast (Short Form)

X3: Christmassacre 2014 – Encore


Episode # X-3 ENCORE

Authors: Multiple
Websites: www.fairlydarkproductions.com | www.bradyallen.comautiezombiegirl.wordpress.com/ www.jessicamchughbooks.com/ 

Xmas Massacre, Christmassacre 3, whatever you want to call it, it’s TWL’s Annual Horrorday Special!

This year we have a holiday family history lesson from MVS, a gory space story from David J Fairhead, insane surrealism from Brady Allen and Jingling fear from the mighty KT Jayne as well as Happy Horriday Carols from Jessica McHugh!


About the Authors:


Maddie Holliday Von Stark is a badass horror fiction writer from the north woods of Wisconsin. She is known for her mad scientist fractal art, Lord Byron – Ed Poe – Lovecraft – Henry Rollins-ish damnable writings. She is the former Art Director of the Wicked Library. She is also on the marketing team for Fantastic Planet/A Night of Horror Film Festival, Sydney, Australia.

Maddie is currently the Director of Forsaken, the horror genre imprint at Booktrope. Her first novel, The Widows Game is available on Amazon.

When not creating artistic mayhem, MVS enjoys spending time with her hairless chihuahua, Mr. Wu. She is also known for her county fair winning Wicked Apple Jelly. She is also a proud graduate of Montana State University. “Go Cats!”

Author Page: facebook.com/maddiehollidayvonstarknovel
Twitter: @MaddieVonStark
Facebook: facebook.com/maddieholliday.vonstark



Jessica McHugh is an author of speculative fiction spanning the genre from horror and alternate history to young adult. She has had seventeen books published by small presses in six years, including her bizarro sci-fi romp, “The Green Kangaroos,” and the first three books in her edgy YA series “The Darla Decker Diaries.” More info on her speculations and publications can be found at JessicaMcHughBooks.com.

Website: www.jessicamchughbooks.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/author.JessicaMcHugh
Twitter: @TheJessMcHugh
Amazon: amazon.com/author/JessicaMcHugh
Other Projects: The Hypergraphia Podcast with Jack Wallen and Jessica McHugh is coming soon. You can find more information at: facebook.com/HypergraphiaPodcast



KT Jayne asks: Do you know what to do in case of zombie apocalypse? How about when surrounded by a mad horde of Doctor Who fangirls? What if the Mothman invades your town? What if aliens land and start shooting up the place? Lucky for you that you have met KT Jayne. She knows exactly what to do if any of these things happen. She should, she’s spent her entire life obsessing about all these “what ifs” and more. Lucky for you, too, she has Asperger’s and with her out of the box thinking and whiz kid know how, she might just save your skin. Or your soul. Grab your shovel of death and prepare to face whatever form the apocalypse will take. Or just stand behind her. She’ll figure it out. No matter how the apocalypse manifests, KT Jayne does not die at the end.

KT Jayne lives in a small town of central Indiana waiting patiently for the Apocalypse to come.

Both an artist and writer, Bret acknowledges painter and cover artist Frank Frazetta as his biggest single artistic influence. His personal style is more akin to Maxfield Parrish

An avid reader of pulp fiction, his two favorite books are Bram Stoker’s Dracula and The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

Website: autiezombiegirl.wordpress.com
Amazon: amazon.com/KT-Jayne/e/B005GXLAF0/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_2
Twitter: @autiezombiegirl
Facebook: facebook.com/AuthorKTJayne


David-J.-Fairhead
David J. Fairhead, a Long Island native, currently resides in the zombie capital of Pittsburgh with his wife Denise and their beloved dog Jett. He recently released his first novel The Fall of Tomorrow and a collection of short stories called Dwelling in the Dark.

David’s podcast, KETTLE WHISTLE RADIO, features discussion of horror, comics, and music; and interviews with writers, directors, actors and musicians. David co-founded The Society 13 Podcast Network.

Website: www.fairlydarkproductions.com
Twitter: @Fairlydark
Facebook: Facebook.com/KettleWhistleRadioWithDaveAndTaddy
Email: kettlewhistleradio@gmail.com


ARTWORK

About the Artist:

Jon-Towers
Jon Towers is an artist and writer, he is the creative mind behind indie comic book company Stigmata Studios. Often referred to as the “Creator Emeritus” of Society 13 and Co-creator the Wicked Library by former Host and current Executive Producer, Nelson W. Pyles, Jon Towers is a modern Renaissance Man, who serves up his brand of awesome in the form of comics, observation, satire, myth and legend, and edgy writing and observation. He will be featured in an upcoming issue of Dreadful Geographic, an Ezine from Forsaken. You can find Jon’s graphic novel, the D’Jinn Jihad on Amazon, and all things Jon Towers on his website, Stigmata Studios.

Stigmata Studios is an indie comic studio that has been producing indie comics featuring the heroic Nonstandard Assembly and its quirky members for over  ten years. They produce graphic novels, comic book magazines and FREE web comics! The stories feature history, the occult, politics, myth, whiskey and violence with an edgy point of view.

Website: www.stigmatastudios.com
Twitter: @JonnyAxx
Facebook: facebook.com/stigmatastudios


VOICE WORK

Dramatic reading performed by Nelson W. Pyles

The voice of the Librarian was Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes, Society 13 and Everything Here is a Nightmare Promo was performed by Amber Collins (http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery)
Twitter: @blamberino


PRODUCTION MUSIC

The Wicked Library Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

The Society 13 Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Deep Noise and other Incidental music was performed by
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Horde (used to accompany promo for  Everything Here is a Nightmare)
Darkmood Music (cdbaby.com/Artist/Darkmood)
Used with Permission

FX: Halloween for Christmas
Freesound.org


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

Producer: Daniel Foytik Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library: Facebook | Twitter

Visit The Lift: Facebook | Twitter


This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

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Stigmata Studios is an indie comic studio that has been producing indie comics featuring the heroic Nonstandard Assembly and its quirky members for over ten years. We produce graphic novels, comic book magazines and FREE web comics! Our stories feature history, the occult, politics, myth, whiskey and violence with an edgy point of view

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Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews – now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com


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The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
“Society 13. Redefining Podcasts.

The Wicked Library is syndicated on the STRY Radio Network
“Where Stories Live”

H4: 2015 Live Halloween Special

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STORIES:

  1. "Samhain at the Von Stark's" - by Maddie Von Stark, read by Nelson W. Pyles
  2. "Mr. Perfect" - by Caitlin Marceau, read by Nelson W. Pyles
  3. "No Car - Truck" - by Daniel Foytik, read by Daniel Foytik
  4. "Freak" - by Lindsey Goddard, read by Nelson W. Pyles
  5. "Fuck the Fae" - by Mae March, read by Nelson W. Pyles
  6. "The Raven" - by Edgar Allan Poe, read by Nelson W. Pyles
  7. "Of a Promise Broken" - by Lafcadio Hearn, read by Nelson W. Pyles

Today's super sized episode features 7 wicked tales from the living and the dead. Recorded live in front of a captive audience at Rickert and Beagle Books.

For this episode, current host Daniel Foytik digs up the reanimated corpse of Nelson W. Pyles and props it up in front of the microphone to read 6 of the 7 tales.

We hope you enjoy the show! Please share the link and rate if you do. Happy Halloween!


About the Authors:


Maddie Holliday Von Stark is a badass horror fiction writer from the north woods of Wisconsin. She is known for her mad scientist fractal art, Lord Byron – Ed Poe – Lovecraft – Henry Rollins-ish damnable writings. She is the former Art Director of the Wicked Library. She is also on the marketing team for Fantastic Planet/A Night of Horror Film Festival, Sydney, Australia.

Maddie is currently the Director of Forsaken, the horror genre imprint at Booktrope. Her first novel, The Widows Game is available on Amazon.

When not creating artistic mayhem, MVS enjoys spending time with her hairless chihuahua, Mr. Wu. She is also known for her county fair winning Wicked Apple Jelly. She is also a proud graduate of Montana State University. “Go Cats!”

Author Page: facebook.com/maddiehollidayvonstarknovel
Twitter: @MaddieVonStark
Facebook: facebook.com/maddieholliday.vonstark


Caitlin-Marceau
Caitlin Marceau is an author and professional editor living and working in Montreal. She holds a B.A. in Creative Writing and spends most of her time working as a freelance journalist for an array of publications.

When she’s not busy hunting down stories, she prefers to focus her time on publishing works of horror and experimental fiction. She’s also been published for poetry as well as creative non-fiction, and has spoken about horror literature at several Canadian conventions. Her workshop “Bikinis, Brains, and Boogeymen: How To Write Realistic Women In Horror,” was acclaimed by Yell Magazine.

If she’s not covered in ink or wading through stacks of paper, you can find her ranting about issues in pop culture or nerding out over a good book.

For more information, or just to say hi, you can reach her through info@caitlinmarceau.com

Website: caitlinmarceau.com
Twitter: @CaitlinMarceau
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CAMarceau or facebook.com/caitlinmarceau



Daniel Foytik is the current host and producer of The Wicked Library. Dan is a writer and storyteller who explores his love story and storytelling in all its forms through, writing, narration, audio production, and podcasting. His original podcast 9th Story features interviews and discussions on story.

Dan's production entity, 9th Story Studios, creates The Wicked Library, 9th Story, and will be launching three new podcasts this fall: Listen: devoted to storytellers telling stories, #AmWriting Podcast: on the craft of writing, and The Lift: a series of tales similar in nature to The Twilight Zone, which will star Victoria from the 9th Story and feature the work of 12 talented writers.

Website: danfoytik.com
Twitter: @dfoytik / @9thstory
Facebook: facebook.com/dfoytik
Other Projects:  victoriaslift.com | storylisteners.com | shadowsatthedoor.com/audio-stories



Lindsey Goddard’s stories and poems have been published over forty times. Recent credits include Dark Moon Digest, Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing, James Ward Kirk Fiction, and Sirens Call Publications.

She lives in the suburbs of St. Louis. MO with her husband and three children. For more information, please visit: www.LindseyBethGoddard.com

Website: lindseybethgoddard.com
Twitter: @lindseybethgodd
Amazon: amazon.com/author/lindseygoddard
Facebook: facebook.com/authorlindseygoddard
Google+: google.com/+LindseyGoddard
Tumbler: lindseygoddard.tumblr.com



Mae March, the Mad Mistress of the Mad Marshes is the most dominant fragmentation of the already compartmentalized mind known as the Mad Marshes. The chosen name itself is little more than a quirky twist on her most beloved character from the colorful cast of a favored childhood book.

Her writing began at an early age, starting with scripts and short skits which she would enact for her ever humoring cousin, but didn't take a turn toward terror until college and life in the harshness of what most of you think is reality showed her droll the world was, and how desperately it needed a little nettling in the noggin to open it's eyes to the shadows lurking in the corners.

Twitter: @MadMaeMarch
Facebook: facebook.com/madmaemarch



Edgar Allan Poe was an American writer, editor, and literary critic.Poe is best known for his poetry and short stories, particularly his tales of mystery and the macabre.



Lafcadio Hearn, known also by the Japanese name Koizumi Yakumo (小泉 八雲?), was an international writer, known best for his books about Japan, especially his collections of Japanese legends and ghost stories, such as Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things.


ARTWORK

About the Artist:

Jon-Towers
Jon Towers is an artist and writer, he is the creative mind behind indie comic book company Stigmata Studios. Often referred to as the “Creator Emeritus” of Society 13 and Co-creator the Wicked Library by former Host and current Executive Producer, Nelson W. Pyles, Jon Towers is a modern Renaissance Man, who serves up his brand of awesome in the form of comics, observation, satire, myth and legend, and edgy writing and observation. He will be featured in an upcoming issue of Dreadful Geographic, an Ezine from Forsaken. You can find Jon’s graphic novel, the D’Jinn Jihad on Amazon, and all things Jon Towers on his website, Stigmata Studios.

Stigmata Studios is an indie comic studio that has been producing indie comics featuring the heroic Nonstandard Assembly and its quirky members for over  ten years. They produce graphic novels, comic book magazines and FREE web comics! The stories feature history, the occult, politics, myth, whiskey and violence with an edgy point of view.

Website: www.stigmatastudios.com
Twitter: @JonnyAxx
Facebook: facebook.com/stigmatastudios


VOICE WORK

Dramatic readings performed by:

Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was performed by Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com) The Librarian
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes and Society 13 was performed by Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino


 Production Music

The Wicked Library Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

The Society 13 Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Deep Noise, Danse Macabre, Professor and the Plant
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Horde (used to accompany promo for  Everything Here is a Nightmare)
Darkmood Music (cdbaby.com/Artist/Darkmood)
Used with Permission

FX: Daggered
Freesound.org


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

Producer: Daniel Foytik Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary


This Episode of the Wicked Library was presented by our sponsor:

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Rickert & Beagle Books is a new, used and rare bookstore located in Dormont, PA, specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and weird non-fiction. Visit us on the web at rickertandbeaglebooks.com

Also visit our other sponsors:

Shadows at the Door is an ever-growing collection of haunted stories inspired by the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. You can enjoy the pleasing terrors, and similar content, at www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com

Horrormade.com has a terrifyingly fun collection of dark things, that that are sure to delight from horror haikus, to author and filmmaker interviews, to original art and dark fiction reviews. Whether you’re looking for a little inspiration, or maybe a place to share your short stories and creepy artwork, HorrorMade.com is your delightfully dark home for horror. Horrormade.com


The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, rebuilding society one podcast at a time."

The Wicked Library is syndicated on the STRY Radio Network
"STRY Radio, Where Stories Live"

SPECIAL THANKS:

Michael Gorring - Audio Equipment
Stigmata Studios - Video Recording
Chris Rickert - Recording Location

STATION IDs

Victoria's Lift
Jon Towers
Nelson W. Pyles

607: “A Scalene Love Triangle” by Kerry G. S. Lipp

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STORY

"A Scalene Love Triangle"
Author: Kerry G.S. Lipp

Breaking the rules and the results are at the core of this cautionary tale. Dark, twisted, and sexier than it has a right to be, enjoy an adult tale with more than a few triangles.

About the Author:

Kerry-G.S.-Lipp
Kerry Lipp lives in Louisville, Kentucky. He hates the sun and loves making fun of dead people. His parents started reading his stories and they’ve consequently booted him from their will. Kerry's work appears in several anthologies including DOA2 from Blood Bound Books. His work has been featured multiple times on The Wicked Library podcast. He is currently editing his first novel, writing his second, and shopping a bizarro novella. Kerry rarely (but still) blogs at www.HorrorTree.com and will launch his own website sometime before he dies.

Say hi on Twitter @kerrylipp or come find him on Facebook. And he wants you to remember to always cover the camera on your laptop. You never know who is watching you.

Website: www.HorrorTree.com
Twitter: @kerrylipp
Facebook: facebook.com/kerry.g.lipp
Amazon: www.amazon.com/Kerry-G.S.-Lipp/e/B00DTKTM1G


ARTWORK

Artist: Jon Towers

Jon-Towers
Jon Towers is an artist and writer; he is the creative mind behind indie comic book company Stigmata Studios. Often referred to as the "Creator Emeritus" of the Wicked Library by former Host and current Executive Producer, Nelson W. Pyles, Jon Towers is a modern Renaissance Man, who serves up his brand of awesome in the form of comics, observation, satire, myth and legend, and edgy writing and observation. He will be featured in an upcoming issue of Dreadful Geographic, an Ezine from Forsaken. You can find Jon's graphic novel, the D'Jinn Jihad on Amazon, and all things Jon Towers on his website below.

Website: www.stigmatastudios.com
Twitter: @JonnyAxx
Facebook: facebook.com/stigmatastudios


NARRATION

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino


PRODUCTION MUSIC

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

"Deep Noise", "Funkorama", "Carnivale Intrigue", "Lithium", "As I figure", "Ossuary 6 - Air", "Disquiet", "Urban Gauntlet", "Ghostpocalypse - 4 Temptress", "Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilogue","Mechanolith", Quinn's Song - First Night", "What You Want", "Unlight", "Rites", "Professor and the Plant"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

"The Scarab"
Disparition (www.disparition.info)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


AUDIO RECORDING

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.9thstory.com

Producer: Daniel Foytik Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary


This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Shadows Square
Shadows at the Door is an ever-growing collection of haunted stories inspired by the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. You can enjoy the pleasing terrors, and similar content, at www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Sanitarium Alt Logo
Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com


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Rickert & Beagle Books is a new, used and rare bookstore located in Dormont, PA, specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and weird non-fiction. Visit us on the web at rickertandbeaglebooks.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, where Badasses listen to podcasts."

603: “Stuck” by Caitlin Marceau

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STORY

"Stuck"
Author: Caitlin Marceau

The Wicked Library shares a tale that floors you and keeps you there. Get ready for Caitlin Marceau's Wicked debut with a truly horrifying and emotionally terrifying story. We hope you'll agree that there are few things worse than being stuck in the situation like this one. Read on to find out more about the talented Caitlin Marceau.

About the Author:

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Caitlin Marceau is a graduate of Concordia University with a B.A. in creative writing, Caitlin works for an array of publications and lit mags. When she’s not covered in ink or wading through stacks of paper, you can find her ranting about issues in pop culture or nerding out over a good book.

Website: caitlinmarceau.com
Twitter: @CaitlinMarceau
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CAMarceau or facebook.com/caitlinmarceau


ARTWORK

Artist: Jon Towers

Jon-Towers
Jon Towers is an artist and writer, he is the creative mind behind indie comic book company Stigmata Studios. Often referred to as the "Creator Emeritus" of the Wicked Library by former Host and current Executive Producer, Nelson W. Pyles, Jon Towers is a modern Renaissance Man, who serves up his brand of awesome in the form of comics, observation, satire, myth and legend, and edgy writing and observation. He will be featured in an upcoming issue of Dreadful Geographic, an Ezine from Forsaken. You can find Jon's graphic novel, the D'Jinn Jihad on Amazon, and all things Jon Towers on his website below.

Website: www.stigmatastudios.com
Twitter: @JonnyAxx
Facebook: facebook.com/stigmatastudios


Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino


Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

"Deep Noise", "Anxiety", "Cryptic Sorrow", "Dark Walk", "Echoes of Time", "Ghost Processional", "Gnarled Situation", "Heart of the Beast", "Martian Cowboy", "Schmetterling", "Sunset at Glengorm"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.9thstory.com

Producer: Daniel Foytik Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary


This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Shadows Square
Shadows at the Door is an ever-growing collection of haunted stories inspired by the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. You can enjoy the pleasing terrors, and similar content, at www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Sanitarium Alt Logo
Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com


 

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, where Badasses listen to podcasts."