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 Join your intrepid host, Vincent Midgard, as he interviews writers and filmmakers who produce works in dark literature and film, including horror, noir, gothic, as well as nonfiction and documentaries on dark subject matter.Vincent Midgard アート
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  • Noir, Vampires, and the Punk Spirit: Keith Rosson on "Coffin Moon"

    Noir, Vampires, and the Punk Spirit: Keith Rosson on "Coffin Moon"
    2025/09/09

    Guest: Keith Rosson
    Host: Vincent Midgard
    Episode Recorded: August 22, 2025


    About This Episode

    In this episode, Vincent welcomes renowned author and artist Keith Rosson to talk about his new dark literary novel Coffin Moon. The conversation covers the gritty heart of noir fiction, the reimagining of the vampire archetype, the lasting impact of war and trauma on storytelling, the struggle and beauty of DIY punk and zine culture, and the organic chaos of the writing process. Keith opens up about how blindness shapes his art, why family trauma is an unavoidable theme, and why ambiguous endings matter.


    Key Topics Discussed

    • The challenge and richness of setting a vampire story in 1970s Portland
    • Breaking the mold: Writing messy, morally gray characters
    • Punk, zines, and the creative energy of relentless DIY art
    • How blindness shapes Keith’s visual and narrative sensibility
    • The importance of landscape in fiction (Oregon, North Dakota, LA)
    • Writing trauma, revenge, and the uncertain hope of healing
    • Literary fiction vs. genre and why Keith refuses to choose just one
    • Taking and leaving vampire tropes: Curses, curses, and fatherhood
    • Inspirations: From Richard Lange’s Rovers to Andy Davidson’s In the Valley of the Sun


    Connect with Keith Rosson

    • Website: keithrosson.com
    • Instagram: @rossonkeith
    • Goodreads: Keith Rosson on Goodreads


    Buy Keith Rosson’s Books

    • Bookshop.org (support indie): Bookshop - Keith Rosson
    • Amazon: Keith Rosson on Amazon
    • Publisher: Meerkat Press - Keith Rosson


    Support the Show

    If you enjoyed this episode, rate and review the show and consider supporting Keith Rosson by picking up his latest book, Coffin Moon, and leaving a (non-spoiler) review. Share with a friend!

    Support this podcast:
    patreon.com/thedarkmindpodcast
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  • Megan Stockton – Writing Trauma, Power, and Paranoia

    Megan Stockton – Writing Trauma, Power, and Paranoia
    2025/09/02
    Show NotesThis week, host Vincent Midgard welcomes back acclaimed dark fiction author Megan Stockton to discuss her novel "Pink Neon." Together they dive deep into the book’s brutal realism, creative process, the psychology of trauma and survival, and Megan’s approach to writing about difficult subjects with honesty and respect.Episode HighlightsOpening with Impact: Why Megan starts and ends her books with haunting scenes, and how her creative process is both intuitive and chaotic.Surviving and Dissociating: Exploring trauma responses, disassociation as a survival tool, and how Megan’s own experiences inform her writing.Writing Uncomfortable Truths: Keeping depictions of violence raw and honest—never exploitative—and understanding dissociation as both a literary and human tactic.Everyday Villainy: Bringing realism to antagonists, refusing cartoonish evil, and exposing systemic predation.Not Found Family—Trauma Bond: The relationships in "Pink Neon" are forged through necessity, not affection, subverting typical survival fiction tropes.Between Myth and Mundane: Missy’s symbolic presence—part vengeance, part myth, all unsettling realism.Social Systems and Research: Consulting sex workers, reading unbiased accounts, and striving for authenticity in representing marginalized voices.Tone, Prose, and Process: Balancing lyricism and harshness, using color as a storytelling device, and Megan’s “one-draft-and-done” writing method.Building Sunning: Megan’s fictional Tennessee setting, inspired by Memphis’s geography and history of decline.Looking Ahead: Teasers for Megan’s upcoming haunted house novel and the Missy prequel. Reflections on Texas AuthorCon and indie authors to watch.Featured Books & Authors"Pink Neon" by Megan Stockton"Quite Pretty Things," "Bluejay," and others by Megan Stockton"The Fovea Experiments" by MJ Mars"Air Conditioned Nightmare" by David Slater"Where Pop Stars Go to Die" by David Washburn"Last Tour at Sulphur Creek" by Paul Avery Tindall"Rage" series by David HardyConnect with Megan StocktonWebsite: meganstocktonbooks.comPatreon: patreon.com/badluckcatclubInstagram: @meganstocktonauthorX / Twitter: @mstocktonauthorGoodreads: Megan Stockton on GoodreadsFollow & Connect with Vincent Midgard / The Dark Mind PodcastOfficial Website: thedarkmindpodcast.comPatreon: patreon.com/thedarkmindpodcastInstagram: @vincentmidgardFacebook: @vincentmidgardBluesky: @vincentmidgardTikTok: @vincentmidgardThreads: @vincentmidgardResources MentionedGirls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS)Very Young Girls (Documentary)The Oldest Profession PodcastEnjoyed the episode?Subscribe, review, and follow us for more conversations at the shadowy borders of literature and film. For guest suggestions or listener feedback, reach out on social media or through our official website.
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  • Tech, Trauma, and Tales: The World of T.R. Napper

    Tech, Trauma, and Tales: The World of T.R. Napper
    2025/08/26

    Explore memory, morality, and the future of technology in this gripping conversation with author T. R. Napper.

    We delve into his cyberpunk novel *The Escher Man*, set in a high-tech, neon-lit Macau of 2101, where identity can be erased and rewritten at will.

    Napper discusses the inspiration for his world, the philosophical roots of cyberpunk, and the emotional impact of memory manipulation.

    We also touch on his journey as a writer, world-building secrets, and the meaning of art in an increasingly dehumanized age.

    Tune in for an episode that asks: what happens to the soul when our memories are not our own?


    T.R. Napper Links & Social Media:

    • Official Website: www.nappertime.com

    • Twitter/X: @TheEscherMan

    • Instagram: @trnapper (https://www.instagram.com/trnapper/)

    • Bluesky: @trnapper.bsky.social

    • Facebook: T.R. Napper

    • Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7826255.T_R_Napper

    • Email: voight0kampff@gmail.com

    Where to Buy T.R. Napper’s Books:

    The Escher Man (2024)

    • Amazon (all international listings)

    • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-escher-man-t-r-napper/1144264422

    • Penguin Random House

    • All good bookstores worldwide

    Ghost of the Neon God (2024) - Aurealis Award Winner

    • Amazon (all international listings)

    • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ghost-of-the-neon-god-t-r-napper/1143968635

    • Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/744919/ghost-of-the-neon-god-by-t-r-napper/

    • All good bookstores worldwide

    36 Streets (2022) - Award-winning cyberpunk novel

    • Amazon (all international listings)

    • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/36-streets-tr-napper/1139309064

    • Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/678795/36-streets-by-t-r-napper/

    • Kinokuniya (worldwide, including Japan)

    • All good bookstores worldwide

    Aliens: Bishop (2023) - Aliens tie-in novel

    • Amazon (all international listings)

    • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/aliens-tr-napper/1143358855

    • Penguin Random House: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743030/aliens-bishop-by-t-r-napper/

    • HamiltonBook.com

    • All good bookstores worldwide

    Neon Leviathan (2020) - Short story collection

    • Amazon (all international listings)

    • Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/neon-leviathan-t-r-napper/1135617509

    • IndieBound.org (US independent bookstores)

    • Grimdark Magazine

    • All good bookstores worldwide

    Signed Editions Available

    Contact T.R. Napper directly at voight0kampff@gmail.com for signed copies of:

    • Neon Leviathan

    • 36 Streets

    • Ghost of the Neon God

    • The Escher Man
    (Note: International postage may be expensive from Australia)

    All books are also available as eBooks and audiobooks on major platforms including Kindle, Audible, and other digital retailers.
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