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TIH 351: Eric J. Guignard on Dark Moon Books, Reading Slush, and Growing as a Writer

  • June 24, 2020

  • 3 mins to read

In this podcast Eric J. Guignard talks about Dark Moon Books, reading slush, growing as a writer, and much more.

About Eric J. Guignard

Eric J. Guignard is a writer and editor of dark and speculative fiction, operating from the shadowy outskirts of Los Angeles, where he also runs the small press Dark Moon Books. He’s twice won the Bram Stoker Award® (the highest literary award of horror fiction), been a finalist for the International Thriller Writers Award, and is a multi-nominee of the Pushcart Prize. He has over 100 stories and non-fiction author credits appearing in publications around the world. As editor, Eric’s published multiple fiction anthologies, including his most recent, Pop the Clutch: Thrilling Tales of Rockabilly, Monsters, and Hot Rod Horror; and A World of Horror, a showcase of international horror short fiction.

Show notes

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[2:39] First Writers Contest ‘Solicitors Will Be Deleted’
[24:49] The value of reading slush and Eric’s editing journey
[48:12] Acquiring Dark Moon Books
[1:03:03] Roger Venable, via Patreon, asks about Eric’s progression as a writer and important steps in growth
[1:10:59] Two books to pick up by Eric
[1:18:33] Connect with Eric
[1:19:36] Final thoughts

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