Episode Summary:
Join us for a deep dive into existential horror, identity, and cosmic weirdness with Erik McHatton—author of "Straw World and Other Echoes from the Void," published by Undertaker Books. We talk about defying traditional storytelling, searching for meaning in the Void, and crafting literary horror that lingers long after the last page.

Guest Information:

• Erik McHatton – Author of Straw World and Other Echoes from the Void

Find Erik McHatton Online:

• X (Twitter): https://x.com/ErikMcHattonx
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikmchattoninstagram
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-mchatton-232937139linkedin
• Author Linktree: https://linktr.ee/erikmchattonx

Official Website/Blog:

• Undertaker Books author page: https://undertakerbooks.com/blogs/news/dark-matters-new-cosmic-horror-from-the-voidundertakerbooks
• Book page on Undertaker Books: https://undertakerbooks.com/products/straw-world-and-other-echoes-from-the-voidundertakerbooks
• Additional blog feature: https://theblogwithoutaface.com/2025/09/04/straw-world-a-love-letter-to-the-void/theblogwithoutaface

Where to Buy Erik McHatton’s Books:

• Undertaker Books: https://undertakerbooks.com/products/straw-world-and-other-echoes-from-the-voidundertakerbooks
• Godless: https://godless.com/collections/undertaker-booksgodless
• Amazon UK (pre-order/release): https://amazon.co.ukfantasy-hive

Learn more:

• Cosmic Horror Monthly features: https://cosmichorrormonthly.com/tag/erik-mchatton/cosmichorrormonthly
• Author interview: https://ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-with-erik-mchattonivygrimes.substack

Show Notes Highlights:

• Existential horror and metafiction themes
• The “Void” as central motif
• Ecological entropy and grief
• Unconventional story structure