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Del Howison: Building Horror, Creativity & Community — Full Interview Today on The House of Shadows & Ink, Joe sits down with legendary horror creator, actor, author, and entrepreneur Del Howison—co-founder of the iconic Dark Delicacies, the most famous horror bookstore in the United States. Follow The House of Shadows & Ink on... Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/c/CLP TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@house_shadows_and_ink The Crystal Lake Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/xfuKP Get your very own House of Shadows & Ink coffee mug: https://www.crystallakepub.com/product/house-of-shadows-ink-white-mug/ This wide-ranging conversation dives into: 🔹 The 30-year legacy of Dark Delicacies 🔹 How Del helped shape the modern horror community 🔹 The evolution of horror literature, film, fandom, and collectibles 🔹 What it’s REALLY like working with actors, directors, creators & conventions 🔹 His experiences acting in horror films and playing Renfield multiple times 🔹 Advice for writers, filmmakers, creators, and anyone chasing their passion 🔹 How technology, AI, and social media are reshaping the industry 🔹 Building community, collaboration, and consistency as a creative career Del also shares behind-the-scenes memories of iconic signings, celebrity encounters, and the early days of horror fandom — plus his best advice for longevity and success: persistence, connection, and community. If you love horror history, bookstore culture, creative entrepreneurship, filmmaking, writing, and the people behind the genre — this is a must-watch interview. Check out Dark Delicacies: darkdel.com Follow for more interviews, creator spotlights, reviews, and horror discussions. #DelHowison #DarkDelicacies #HorrorCommunity #HorrorInterview #HouseOfShadowsAndInk #HorrorCreators #Renfield #HorrorFans #IndieHorror #HorrorBooks #HorrorHistory #CreativeCareers #AuthorInterview #BookTubeHorror #HorrorTalk #HorrorLegends #CrystalLakePublishing #CreatorsSupportingCreators https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=g1sdsYZFWQU