It has been 2 years since Chris last chatted to international bestselling author Daniel Kraus, and boy is there a lot to catch up on!Daniel is back to talk about his upcoming new release ANGEL DOWN as well as the success of WHALEFALL, including being on the set of the new movie adaptation currently in the works, starring none other than Josh Brolin.ANGEL DOWN synopsis:Private Cyril Bagger has managed to survive the unspeakable horrors of the Great War through his wits and deception, swindling fellow soldiers at every opportunity. But his survival instincts are put to the ultimate test when he and four other grunts are given a deadly venture into the perilous No Man’s Land to euthanize a wounded comrade.What they find amid the ruined battlefield, however, is not a man in need of mercy but a fallen angel, seemingly struck down by artillery fire. This celestial being may hold the key to ending the brutal conflict, but only if the soldiers can suppress their individual desires and work together. As jealousy, greed, and paranoia take hold, the group is torn apart by their inner demons, threatening to turn their angelic encounter into a descent into hell.Angel Down plunges you into the heart of World War I and weaves a polyphonic tale of survival, supernatural wonder, and moral conflict.ANGEL DOWN is released on 29th July 2025, and will be available to order from all major retailers and stockists.Be sure to check out Daniel's website and Instagram for all his latest news and updates:Website: www.danielkraus.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/kraus_author#DeadMenTalk #podcast #interview #DanielKraus

In this long-awaited return for Dead Men Talk, Chris achieves another bucket list item by welcoming his all-time literary hero, the legendary Steve Alten.Steve Alten is best known for his science fiction horror bestseller 'Meg: A Novel of Deep Terror' and the subsequent series which inspired the two blockbuster movies, 'The Meg' and 'Meg 2: The Trench', starring Jason Statham.

In this interview, Steve shared his early writing journey, through the highs of writing and securing his first two-book deal with 'Meg', through the challenges faced with his Mayan Prophecy trilogy (which was the inspiration behind Chris' own Wildermoor Apocalypse series) and his experiences and thoughts about the direction Hollywood took his book in for the big screen.Steve also talks about his current works-in-progress, including the Meg series finale 'Meg: Purgatory' and 'The Loch: Heaven Lake.'For more information or to order Steve's book, including the beautifully-crafted 'Meg: Legacy' collection, be sure to check out his website: www.stevealten.comYou can also follow Steve's social media pages:Facebook: www.facebook.com/SteveAltenOfficialInstagram: www.facebnook.com/stevealtenofficialX: www.x.com/meg82159To keep up-to-date with Chris' latest podcast and writing news:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DMTPodNetInstagram: www.instagram/thestorymanukTikTok: www.tiktok.com/thestorymanuk#DeadMenTalk #podcast #interview #author #SteveAlten

Mikaela Duffy is a New York-based award-winning playwright, actor, voice artist and author of the incredible upcoming fantasy novel, 'The Mistport Guardians: The Stolen Child'.

In what ended up being one of the most entertaining and heart-warming episodes of Dead Men Talk to date, Mikaela and Chris discuss how a cliffhanger in BBC's Sherlock inspired her to start writing, an act out of spite led to the creation of an award-winning play and an immersive D&D campaign inspired her epic debut novel.

To keep up-to-date on Mikaela's other work and latest news on the release of 'The Mistport Guardians', be sure to check out her website and follow her social media:

Website: www.mikaeladuffy.com

Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: @mikaeladuffywrites

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