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Talking Horror

Rachel Redd

Booking Overview

This is a weekly author-interview podcast focused on horror and thriller fiction, with external guests discussing their books, writing processes, careers, and creative influences. PR agencies could credibly pitch published horror or thriller authors—especially those with new releases, notable publishing journeys, bestseller or award recognition, or distinctive perspectives on the genre; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 29

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 107.0k subscribers

Instagram: 30.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

rachelredd@talkinghorrorpodcast.com

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Host

Rachel Redd - Host of a podcast featuring conversations with horror and thriller authors about their books, writing processes, and attraction to dark fiction.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Published horror or thriller authors with a current or recent book, a distinctive writing process, an unusual career or publishing story, or expertise in genre themes and craft.
Required Achievements:  
Published horror or thriller novels, New or forthcoming book releases, Bestseller recognition, Literary or genre award recognition, Experience in screenwriting, visual art, or independent publishing

Recent Guest Discussions

Adam Cesare - His New Novel Lights, Camera, Frendo; Self-publishing And Traditional Publishing; Franchise Iconography; Sequels; Vampire Fiction; And His Writing Career.

TJ Payne - The Transition From Hollywood Screenwriting To Horror Fiction; Self-publishing; Publishing Deals; Screenwriting Influences; And His Novels.

Keith Rosson - Coffin Moon; Visual Art And Horror; Publishing Setbacks; Writing Through Lockdown; Character And Violence; Vampires; And His Upcoming Novel Crone.

Luke Dumas - His Writing Process; Literary And Psychological Horror; Grief, Identity, And Religious Trauma; Research; Body Image; And His Forthcoming Novel We Don't Call Them Cages.

Chuck Tingle - Fabulous Bodies; Horror, Empathy, And Hope; Self-publishing; Outsider Art; Creative Authenticity; The Cultural Significance Of His Pink Mask; And His Approach To Writing Villains And Monsters.

Recent Topics

Horror, Thriller, Fiction, Authors, Writing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Talking Horror
:

Delilah S. Dawson on Monstera, Bloom & Writing Trauma Into Horror

October 13, 2026

CONTENT WARNING: This episode covers some sensitive topics such as Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence. Delilah S. Dawson is the New York Times bestselling, Bram Stoker Award winning author of The Violence, Guillotine, Bloom, and the new sapphic botanical horror novella Monstera.Delilah opens up about using horror to process domestic violence, sexual trauma, and being roofied on a date night, and how that shaped The Violence and It Will Only Hurt for a Moment. She breaks down how writing comic...

Neil McRobert on Good Boy: How Walking His Dog Sparked a Horror Novella Stephen King Loved

October 06, 2026

Neil McRobert is the host of the Talking Scared podcast, a PhD in Gothic literature, and the author of the Stephen King blurbed novella Good Boy, with the chapbook House of Butterflies coming in December.Neil shares how a Vulture reading list for True Detective: Night Country led to Good Boy, a Northern Weird folk horror novella about a man, his dog, and a child-eating monster in a small English town. He explains why Good Boy is his answer to Stephen King's It, and what it really says about b...

Isabel Cañas on The House of Gardenias, Mexican Gothic Horror & Why Humans Are the Real Monsters

September 29, 2026

Isabel Cañas is the USA Today bestselling, Bram Stoker Award nominated author of The Hacienda, Vampires of El Norte, and her YA gothic debut, The House of Gardenias.Isabel shares how an "air quotes too Mexican" rejection on her honeymoon in Mexico City led to The Hacienda, and how she defended her PhD in medieval Islamic history the day before it came out. She reveals the 1850s quote from Rio Grande bandit Juan Cortina about "flocks of vampires" that turned Vampires of El Norte into a story a...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Talking Horror
:

How do I get in touch with Talking Horror?

Talking Horror is hosted by Rachel Redd. Its publicly listed email is rachelredd@talkinghorrorpodcast.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Talking Horror?

The publicly listed email for Talking Horror: rachelredd@talkinghorrorpodcast.com.

How many listeners does Talking Horror have?

Podseeker estimates Talking Horror reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Talking Horror?

Talking Horror typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published horror or thriller authors with a current or recent book, a distinctive writing process, an unusual career or publishing story, or expertise in genre themes and craft. Common among recent guests: Published horror or thriller novels; New or forthcoming book releases; Bestseller recognition. Recent guests include Adam Cesare, TJ Payne, and Keith Rosson.

How hard is it to get booked on Talking Horror?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Talking Horror cover?

Recent episodes cover Horror, Thriller, Fiction, Authors, and Writing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

rachelredd@talkinghorrorpodcast.com

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