Tonight we have another Book Launch special for a longtime friend of Fermented Fiction! That friend- JP Barnett, author of the Lore Stalker series and his new book... The book- 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴 Come join us to celebrate JP's new book, a night of debates, drinks, and tangential conversation!

This week, we welcome back one of our very first author guests, MJ Kuhn! Is this new take on 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯 a grotesque reanimation of cobbled together corpse bits 🧟‍♂️ or a modern masterpiece? Only the Dice Gods can decide. Join us Tuesday, Nov.11, at 6:30 PM PST to find out! Link in the comments 👇

What up, PNW horror authors!? We're back with the annual Crypticon Seattle writing contest. Subs are officially open today, and it's only $10 (per story) to enter. Details on prizes, guidelines, deadlines, and our entry portal can all be found at THIS DIRECT LINK: https://www.rfr.bz/b794c5e

You don’t want to miss this one! Why I Love Horror is an all encompassing, comprehensive deep dive into the nooks and crannies of our favorite genre. Register here: https://www.rfr.bz/bc5d5f7

You know our stance on AI on this pod. Still... guess we're on this death train, so let's talk about it with this week's awesome guest. As always, we'll be live on YouTube. This episode goes on air Saturday at 10 AM PST! Link in the comments 👇

The last stop on our tour takes us to B-Ham! Home of Dark Forest Press, who did an excellent job of helping us with the formatting and printing of 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴. Village Books is an AMAZING shop that puts on fantastic events. We hope you'll join us for ours, if you're in the area!

I'm not gonna mince words on this one. Rae Wilde's coming on Fermented Fiction...yet again. This time, she's f*cking going down. The battlefield: 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴 Time and place: Check those comments, ya'll!

Let's GOOOOO!!! We love our local library so much, and the folks at SPLS have been the BEST collaboration partners we could imagine. I can't wait for our interview with Neena Viel! Met her last year at Stokercon, and I'm positive it's going to be a great time. Hope to see ya'll there :)

In it's second year, Horrorcon has built lots of buzz with its lineup of horror celebrities, side shows, and programming. We, too, will be there with the Seattle chapter of the HWA. We'll be selling Rain Shadows and some of our other work at the HWA table. Stop by and say hi!

This week, we're fortunate to have to fantastic guests to the Fermented stage! Don't miss this one, ya'll. Nobody brings the heat and energy like Wendy Wagner, and she's sure to be a worthy champion for whichever dice gods grant her their favor. Link and Deets in the comments 👇

Thank you Jack!

As a couple of peninsula locals, we're very excited to visit one of the best book stores on this side of the sound for a stop on our book tour. On top of the great location, we have the pleasure of being interviewed by award-winning journalist and horror author Luciano Marano!

Join us on the eve of Halloween for a spooky open mic the likes of which you've never seen! You can get on stage even if you don't write horror yourself! Costumes encouraged, fantastic drinks just an order away with Andrew.

Coming up next on Fermented Fiction, we debate one of the most talked-about horror films of 2025 in 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬! For our guest this week, we have a newcomer to the show! CJ Goldberg is a fantastic author of weird, dark short fiction. Details & Link in the comments 👇

More terrifying tales from Grendel Press! In today's episode, we follow a man working in the post-COVID tech industry. If that wasn't a dark enough place to begin, he is also spiraling into depression and alcoholism after the tragic loss of his serious girlfriend over a year ago.

Old stomping grounds, baby! I love this place as a supporter of the arts, a safe space for all manner of folks to gather and share in the love of art, coffee, and community, and as a great place to do book events. I hope you'll join us in celebrating 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴 and this fantastic local business.

This week, on 10/15 at 6:30 PM PST we welcome back to the show Keith Rosson to debate the atrocity that was the 2002 live-action film of 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘰𝘰. Or was it a masterpiece? That's a question for the dice gods. Tune in live to find out! Link in the comments 👇

This week, on Tuesday 10/14 at 6:30 PM PST, we shall be live with none other than Josh Rountree to debate the latest horror film phenomenon, 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴. Tune in live! Link in the comments 👇

Tomorrow night (10/11/25) Join us for a reading and signing from local authors @rhymeswithcamera.bsky.social and @clayvermulm.bsky.social !! #booksky #horror

Hello Fermented Folks! This week, please welcome back to the show horror and fantasy author P. Djeli Clark to debate the highly acclaimed film 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴. We could not possibly ask for a better guest on this topic, and we CAN'T WAIT to dive into it this Link in comments👇

This is going to be a fun one! Huge shoutout to Page Turner Books for hosting us and to Kayla for signing up to interview us about 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴 the 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 Podcast and the pod-to-pub indie publication model we employ with this series!

Tamara is flying solo for this one, but I'll be there too, in spirit (and on the pages of 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴 :). If you like your book tour readings, chats, and signings in an intimate, coffee shop setting, this West Seattle destination would be the perfect place for you to join us on the book tour!

What up, readers? Anyone gonna be out here on the Peninsula tomorrow? If so, stop into downtown Sequim and enjoy the First Friday Artwalk :). We're honored to be hosted by Pacific Mist Books. We'll be there from 5-8 PM signing books, chatting horror, and supporting our local businesses.

Did you know I read scary stories for the Grendel Press podcast 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘚𝘰𝘶𝘱? This week's story: 𝘋𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘔𝘦 by Alice Loweecey. Listen to it or read it right here: https://www.rfr.bz/ba858be There is also an interview with the author at the end of the written story :). Totally free to all :)

I'm back from harvest and therefore, back on my usual BS ;). Join my newsletter for weekly episodes of Fermented Fiction, horror recommendations, and monthly updates about my personal life/adventures. We have fun here... sign up to learn for yourself 👇 https://www.rfr.bz/bafd7bc

We have several appearances and events coming up this spooky season to promote our new collection of Washington-based horror stories! Come out to meet us, grab a signed copy, and support your local creators :). It's never been more important to support indie creators than now, my friends!

This week on Fermented Fiction, we welcome acclaimed author and screenwriter Phillip Fracassi to the show to discuss Apple TV's wildly popular sci-fi thriller series, 𝘚𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦. Don't miss this one, ya'll. I mean come on, Phillip's gonna be there...

Tonight on Fermented Fiction we debate one of the most 90s-ass trilogies of all time. You've got katanas, sexy vampires, one-man armies taking on corrupt corporate entities bent on ressurecting old gods... what else could you need? How about an appearance from Brian McAuley? Link in the commments

Tonight on Fermented Fiction we debate one of the most 90s-ass trilogies of all time. You've got katanas, sexy vampires, one-man armies taking on corrupt corporate entities bent on ressurecting old gods... what else could you need? How about an appearance from Brian McAuley? Link in the commments

Tonight on Fermented Fiction we debate one of the most 90s-ass trilogies of all time. You've got katanas, sexy vampires, one-man armies taking on corrupt corporate entities bent on ressurecting old gods... what else could you need? How about an appearance from Brian McAuley? Link in the commments

Me, in the wild, selling books :). Next public appearances will be at Worldcon next week! Hope to see ya'll out there.

Had a great time debating Superman with Arley Sorg of Fantasy and Locus Magazines! Come check it out :). Let us know what you think. And if you like what we're doing here, we have another debate next week with Paul Tremblay!

Hey horror homies! If you love supporting indie authors, indie presses, local horror, and your local horror creators and vendors, we have an event for you! Attendance is free Festivities begin at 7:30 PM PST. All of this is going down at 2 Fingers Social, Seattle's best horror-themed bar.

Hey horror homies! If you love supporting indie authors, indie presses, local horror, and you local horror creators and vendors, we have an event for you! Attendance is free Festivities begin at 7:30 PM PST. All of this is going down at 2 Fingers Social, Seattle's best horror-themed bar.

Greetings, listeners! Today, we have a special treat... a story from renowned Canadian horror author, Chris Kuriata. Stay tuned after the episode for an interview with the author! Link in the Comments 👇

Watch live here: https://www.rfr.bz/bdc730b Or you can get Fermented Fiction delivered straight to your inbox by joining the Clay Vermulm Fiction Newsletter: https://www.rfr.bz/bfbff79 You can also join the debates and conversations yourself over on our Reddit page: https://www.rfr.bz/b57f910

Come hang out with us on Reddit! Our next season starts next Tuesday and we have some incredible guests and debates coming down the pipeline. We'd love for ya'll to be a bigger part of the whole journey and it all starts with conversations :)

This week, Story Hour got spooky and environmental! Anna Orridge read us a deliciously witchy tale of revenge eco-horror, and in Clay Vermulm's story, the icy environment itself was a menace. You can still watch! @anna-orridge.bsky.social @clayvermulm.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPx6...

Do you want to be a bigger part of the Fermented Fiction community? Want to influence future debates? Toss in your own two cents? Maybe ask your favorite creators questions for the show? Our Reddit is the best place to start! Join the conversation now, on https://www.rfr.bz/be92d4c

Phengaris is out today! 17yo Mark is doing home hospice for his mother, and seeks respite (often of the chemical sort) in Thurstrop Wood. But this suburban nature reserve is not the peaceful haven it seems. payhip.com/b/58paC

Had a wonderful time reading "The Man in the Red Coat" (the short story that inspired my new rock climbing horror novella Crevasse) on Story Hour! Come check it out for some chilling horror from myself and Anna Orridge :)

Join me tonight, live, on YouTube as I read my story "Problem Child" 🧗‍♂️ from my brand new horror collection, 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴 (co-authored and edited with Tamara Kaye Sellman). Story details on the graphic ☝️ Link in the comments 👇

If you're in the Seattle area, please consider coming out for the launch party of 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴! We have a great party lined up with tarot readings, scary stories, local art, thematic cocktails, a local bookseller, interviews with the author, and even an indie film starring (and murdering) me!

Q&A with Clay Vermulm about his new story collection, RAIN SHADOWS. tinyurl.com/mryjxkx2 @clayvermulm.bsky.social

I'm at Geekfest NW! This is my view. Hanging with @clayvermulm.bsky.social, the coolest of the cool.

So much fun hanging out with and getting signed copies of my favorite horror writers new books! @klgrady.bsky.social and @clayvermulm.bsky.social check them out!

😱 New book available today! 😱 The absolute best way to support your favorite indie authors is to buy pre-order or buy on release day, and leave a comment when you finish reading :). Please consider picking up your copy of Rain Shadows TODAY! Link in the comments 👇

If you love scary stories written by talented authors of dark fantasy, sci-fi, romance, and, of course, horror, you should check out my other Grendel Press-sponsored podcast, Sinister Soup! This week, I had the honor of narrating a story from Xan van Rooyen. Come check it out! Link in comments👇

Our book is still available for free via ARC! All that we ask is you leave a review (even if you don't like it, though you might make me cry...that's on you). You can get an ARC through Book Siren right here: https://www.rfr.bz/bc3b75f

Oh my god, thank you so much Kim! I'm so thrilled you related to the characters and their emotional scenarios. Be like Kim, everyone... fall into the 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴 with us ;)