In this roundtable episode of The Writer’s Chair, Daniel welcomes three phenomenal authors from Eerie River Publishing’s dark new anthology, The Earth Bleeds at Night.

Joining the discussion:

• Christopher O’Halloran (Water Drops on the Stone Hearts)
• Em Starr (Dolly Rocks)
• Richard Thomas (Supplication)

Whether you’re a reader, writer, or horror fan hungry for behind-the-scenes insight, this episode delivers on both craft and heart.

• How parenting, personal experience, and grief inspired some of the most emotionally raw stories in the anthology
• What makes horror the perfect genre for exploring nature, decay, and transformation
• The joy (and madness) of being a short story maximalist
• Real talk about rejections, impostor syndrome, and breaking into pro markets
• Where short stories fit into a writer’s creative and commercial journey
• A vital call for more active inclusion of BIPOC voices in horror publishing
• Resources and advice for writers trying to break into magazines like The Dark, Nightmare, and Lightspeed

Published by Erie River Publishing

Explore what terrors make the very earth bleed in this chilling collection of dark, literary, and cosmic horror from award-winning and rising authors.

👉 https://books2read.com/u/bPOjjR

🔗 Christopher O’Halloran https://www.coauthor.ca

📚 Debut novel Pushing Daisy https://www.amazon.com/Pushing-Daisy-Christopher-OHalloran-ebook/dp/B0F8SKYD95

🧠 Also recommends reading: https://www.thingsthatkeepmeupatnight.com/new-page

🔗 Em Starr https://emstarr.com.au

📱 BlueSky | Facebook

🔗 Richard Thomas whatdoesnotkillme.com

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