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Supernatural & Horror Episodes

Step into the eerie world of supernatural and horror books, featuring chilling reviews and atmospheric recommendations that linger long after the last page.
Her Family Talks To The Dead | Irish Ghost Story | Episode 150
June 12, 2026

Her Family Talks To The Dead | Irish Ghost Story | Episode 150

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, host Deirdre sits down with author Gail Grant Park to discuss her cozy paranormal mystery trilogy — We Are Shadows: An Irish Ghost Story and its sequels. Gail shares how real-life family experiences with the afterlife inspired her stories, including a breathtaking account of a spirit saving a cousin from a car accident, and a humorous but heartwarming visit from her late father. She also dives into how her 24 years following her husband's military caree...
Vietnam War & Past Lives: Inside Ellen Birkett Morris's Gripping Tale! | Episode 144
Dec. 5, 2025

Vietnam War & Past Lives: Inside Ellen Birkett Morris's Gripping Tale! | Episode 144

In this episode of the Bookaholic Podcast, Ellen Birkett Morris discusses her novel 'Beware The Tall Grass,' a poignant story about a mother and her child who has past life memories of serving in the Vietnam War. Ellen shares her inspiration from an NPR story about young children with past life memories and the challenges of expanding a short story into a novel. She highlights the significance of vivid imagery and metaphors in her writing and reflects on the validation from winning the Donald L....
Writer of The Dark with Chris Kazularich | Episode 139 #supernatural #horror #thriller
Oct. 30, 2025

Writer of The Dark with Chris Kazularich | Episode 139 #supernatural #horror #thriller

Join Deirdre Pippins as she talks to Chris Kazularich. Chris is the author of the short story collection, Menagerie in the Dark, and the suspense horror novella, LAZARUS. He is also a member of The Authors Guild, AWP, and the Chicago Writers Association. In addition to writing and reading extensively, he enjoys hiking, playing video games, binge-watching a good show with his husband and daughter, and simply being a dad. He graduated from Purdue University and lives between Chicago, IL, and Napl...
Near Death Experience Changed Her Life Trajectory | Episode 88
Oct. 10, 2023

Near Death Experience Changed Her Life Trajectory | Episode 88

Kathy J. Forti, Ph.D. was born in Chicago, Illinois. She is a clinical psychologist with degrees from New York University in Journalism and graduate degrees from Old Dominion University in psychology. She is author to the fictional series: "STACKS Library of Truth" and also author of her own personal story--"Fractals of God: A Psychologist's Near Death Experience & Journeys Into the Mystical". She leads sacred tours to Egypt and is an explorer of ancient sites. In addition, Kathy is the develop...
Spiritual Awakening w/award-winning, author, speaker and educator, Dr. Marni Foderaro | Episode 57
March 10, 2023

Spiritual Awakening w/award-winning, author, speaker and educator, Dr. Marni Foderaro | Episode 57

Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro is an award-winning and celebrated author, speaker, and educator. She earned her doctorate in education from Northern Illinois University and completed postdoctoral studies at Harvard during a very successful and rewarding 35-year career as a high school special education teacher, with 12 years as a university graduate school adjunct professor. 00:00:00 An intro to Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro 00:01:27 Who is Dr. Marni Hill Foderaro 00:04:32 True Deceit False Love book series ...