Horror author V. Castro joins the show to discuss her novel, The Haunting of Alejandra among many of the topics that inspired it like La Llorona, mother, depression, trauma, and intergenerational curses. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked AmberUnmasked.com CatDetectiveCases.com VCastroStories.com Theme Music Published By: Mike Genato Music, ASCAP (50%) and Freeplaynjj, ASCAP (50%)...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min
This episode comes with Trigger Warnings for childhood sexual abuse, domestic abuse, incarceration, and trauma survivorship. Tracey Heisler is now an advocate for children in the foster care system. Her life 20 years ago was much different. In 2003, her eldest daughter disclosed that her own father had been molesting her. Tracey wrote a memoir on this experience which includes her thought processes back then and what she would do differently now. She wants her book, The Shadow in Our Lives, to b...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Season 12Ep. 5
Comic book writer Jeremy Whitley is back and he's got a new graphic novel coming out called The Dog Knight which features a non-binary, bi-racial protagonist.
May 03, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Season 12Ep. 4
Listen to author Terri-Lynne DeFino talk about her books, what she loves about NJ, and writing choices. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Apr 08, 2023•59 min•Season 12Ep. 3
Judy Willmore discussed her challenges of writing a novel based on 17th century historical facts in the court of King Louis XIV. His mistresses, the town witch, attempts to poison people, religious persecution, and women's lack of rights. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 12Ep. 2
Writer and animal lover, Emily Esse discusses her collaborative effort as a co-creator for the graphic novels, The Underfoot.
Jan 20, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 12Ep. 1
ELIZABETH REILLY fuels a conversation of a massive topic fitting what we could into an hour. Her dissertation is about Abenaki identity within a culture that is not a federally recognized tribe. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Jul 21, 2022•1 hr 6 min•Season 12Ep. 4
Monty Nero, co-creator behind the comic series DEATH SENTENCE talks all about making comics from Scotland during the pandemic. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked
Jul 02, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 12Ep. 3
George O'Connor is a writer and musician with a new comic out, Charlie's Spot. This episode can basically be broken into two parts: living the life of a creative person and making comics; and meditation tips. Support the show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 51 min•Season 12Ep. 2
This was not a formal episode recording for Vodka O'Clock Podcast. I had interviewed my friend and teacher, ERIC LEE from Mystickal Tymes in New Hope, PA for research. He was always comfortable being interviewed and had a lot of press throughout Mystickal Tymes's existence. Eric recently passed away and I felt compelled to share his voice. AmberUnmasked.com
Jan 24, 2022•51 min•Season 11Ep. 1
Go to Patreon.com/amberunmasked to sponsor. This time Amber Love interviews fellow writer & crime enthusiast Dennis Tafoya.
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Season 10Ep. 6
A joyous interview with my old friend in comics, Eric Grissom, to talk about his new book with Will Perkins, GOBLIN. Support this site at Patreon.com/amberunmasked
May 10, 2021•59 min•Season 10Ep. 5
Comic book creator and Kubert School teacher, Erica Schultz talks about her plans for a new comic about three sisters and their family dysfunction in The Deadliest Bouquet. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Apr 11, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 10Ep. 4
Novelist Wallace Stroby discusses the details in character development and setting for his 2021 crime thriller, Heaven's a Lie. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 10Ep. 3
Lifelong comic book geek, Jim Demonakos discusses his new documentary on Mike Mignola. You can support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Mar 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 10Ep. 2
Writer Pat Shand talks about his comics work and the next phase for DESTINY, NY. You can support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Feb 13, 2021•1 hr 17 min•Season 10Ep. 1
Author of TRICKY, Josh Stallings is back on the show to focus the conversation on neurodiversity, being an ally, what raising an intellectually disabled son has been like, police violence, and Hollywood. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 9Ep. 9
Comic creator Erica Schultz is back to give advice on storytelling for comics and her comics Forgotten Home and The Legacy of the Mandrake. Support this site at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 9Ep. 8
Writer Jeremy Holt discusses his latest comic release, Virtually Yours; other topics include domestic violence, gender representation, plotting and pacing of the story, and coping through the pandemic. Support this site at Patreon.com/amberunmasked
Oct 13, 2020•1 hr 14 min•Season 9Ep. 7
Comics creator and literary agent, T.J. Kirsch discusses his comics, career, and his biographical work on the Willie Nelson graphic novel. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Sep 26, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 9Ep. 6
Master pumpkin carver and fellow comic geek, Marc Evan from Maniac Pumpkin Carvers shared stories about his passion for art, his love of Halloween, and how he and best friend Chris Soria created a business out of pumpkin carving. Support the show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 9Ep. 5
Stephen Blackmoore, author of the Eric Carter noir urban fantasy series talks about Impostor Syndrome, quarantine, faith, and parapsychology. Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
May 21, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Season 9Ep. 4
Comic creator and teacher Erica Schultz is back to talk about cats, comics, and quarantine life. Support this site at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Apr 16, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Season 9Ep. 3
Author Kaitlin Ugolik Phillips discusses her new book, The Future of Feeling - Building Empathy in a Tech-obsessed World. Are we losing our ability to empathize? What role does VR play? Support this show at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Mar 29, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 9Ep. 2
Writer Mario Candelaria (Ashes, Comare) discusses his part in the collaborative process of making comics; how to stay healthy; why he hates the label "aspiring"; and the bad apples inside the comics industry. patreon.com/amberunmasked
Feb 05, 2020•1 hr 34 min•Season 9Ep. 1
Artist / Yoga Teacher Nicole Heere talks about her original paintings of superheroes like Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel doing yoga postures. She's running a Kickstarter in October. Support the show at patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Oct 25, 2019•59 min•Season 8Ep. 1905
Author Laura K. Curtis discusses her latest Gothic novel and her history as a writer of romantic suspense. This show is supported by backers at Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 4 min
Artist MJ Cullinane talks about her relationship to crows and other animals and that led to her cathartic creation of the Crow Tarot Deck and the upcoming Wise Dog Tarot. Support this show through Patreon.com/amberunmasked.
Feb 04, 2019•1 hr 37 min
Brendar Brady talked about her interest in memoirs and how she feels there are so many untold stories out there. As the daughter of Cambodian refugees, there's a lot of trauma involved in considering whether or not to write such a story. Support this podcast at Patreon.com/amberunmasked
Jan 14, 2019•1 hr 9 min
If you love quotes as much as I do and use them to help convey or change a mood, you'll love this episode. Support this site at Patreon.com/amberunmasked or make a one-time donation at www.paypal.me/elizabethamber.
Sep 30, 2018•1 hr 30 min