
Your first look at upcoming books! My goal with the ARC Party is to connect readers with books before they release! Much of the success of a new book is connected to pre-orders and early sales numbers, but sometimes people don't hear about a book until long after it's been released. An episode typically consists of an author giving a quick description of their book, followed by a spoiler free disc... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 95 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Horror podcaster and journalist Matthew Jackson from The Scares That Shaped Us was nice enough to help me carry the huge burden of curating a list of September releases to talk about.
Matthew’s podcast has a fun theme where he interviews authors ab... more
I believe it was Clay McLeod Chapman that recently said to me that if you’re going to do vampires in your story, you have to find an original way to do it. Which admittedly in this day and age is a challenge. There are scant possibilities that have y... more
The Girl in the Video by Michael David Wilson releases on August 25th
Friend of the podcast Michael David Wilson of This Is Horror has a new edition of his breakout novella The Girl In The Video coming out soon, and it was a terrific excuse to get t... more
Premium chapbook magnate Mitch Hull joined me in this episode to talk about all the crazy good books that are releasing this month. It’s The ARC Party’s Horror TBR series, and in it we talk about twelve amazing August releases.
In the episode we al... more
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The perfect followup pod to the classic Booked. Podcast, ARC party is a celebration of indie, and some have grown into not-so indie, authors and presses making some of the best fiction out there. Check out where future big-time talent gets its start, and hear what the cool kids are reading next.
Arc Party is a must listen for any avid reader. Rob is passionate about literature and offers an in-depth analysis that’s both insightful and entertaining, highly recommend.
Are you a book nerd that loves horror? Then Robb has got you. You’ll hear from great authors you love about their newest books coming out.
Or you can miss out. That’s fine I guess.
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High-level conversations frequently orbit the pleasures and mechanics of pre-release horror and genre publishing. Episodes mix author spotlights with spoiler-free discussions of themes, craft, and publishing workflows, often touching on ARC access, cover design, limited editions, and library outreach. The hosting duo and frequent guests bring a strong emphasis on indie presses, editorial collaboration, and the relationship between readers, authors, and publishers, with plenty of practical industry color for listeners who want to discover upcoming titles and understand how books get attention before release. A standout feature is the clear blend of deep literary discussion with behind‑the‑scenes publishing anecdotes, making it useful for lib... more
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