Oliver Brackenbury

Cold LightFirst Appearance: Death Angel’s Shadow, Warner Paperback Library, 1973Translations: German (1979) Italian (1992)(Warning: Sexual assault and suicide are discussed in this episode.) In this episode, we continued our Dark Crusade through Death Angel’s Shadow with the Kane story “Cold Light.” Jonathan and I were excited to have screenwriter and author Oliver Brackenbury join us for … Continue reading "Episode 3.5 ‘Cold Light’ — “Showdown at the Sebbei Corral” with special guest Oliver Brackenbury"

Cold LightFirst Appearance: Death Angel’s Shadow, Warner Paperback Library, 1973Translations: German (1979) Italian (1992)(Warning: Sexual assault and suicide are discussed in this episode.) In this episode, we continued our Dark Crusade through Death Angel’s Shadow with the Kane story “Cold Light.” Jonathan and I were excited to have screenwriter and author Oliver Brackenbury join us for … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2022/02/02/episode-3-5-cold-light-showdown-at-the-sebbei-corral-with-special-guest-oliver-brackenbury/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 3.5 ‘Cold Light’ — “Showdown at the Sebbei Corral” with special guest Oliver Brackenbury"</a>

Episode 3.5 ‘Cold Light’ — “Showdown at the Sebbei Corral” with special guest Oliver Brackenbury

Phil Gelatt

Reflections for the Winter of My SoulFirst Appearance: Death Angel’s Shadow, Warner Paperback Library, 1973Translations: German (1979) Italian (1992) (EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!) It has been a long time coming, and it is good to be back. This episode is from the vaults, recorded over a year ago! We’ll be bringing you more podcasts and blog … Continue reading "Episode 3.4 ‘Reflections for the Winter of My Soul’ — “The Beast Must Die” with special guest Phil Gelatt"

Reflections for the Winter of My SoulFirst Appearance: Death Angel’s Shadow, Warner Paperback Library, 1973Translations: German (1979) Italian (1992) (EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS!) It has been a long time coming, and it is good to be back. This episode is from the vaults, recorded over a year ago! We’ll be bringing you more podcasts and blog … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2021/11/18/episode-3-4-reflections-for-the-winter-of-my-soul-the-beast-must-die-with-special-guest-phil-gelatt/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 3.4 ‘Reflections for the Winter of My Soul’ — “The Beast Must Die” with special guest Phil Gelatt"</a>

Episode 3.4 ‘Reflections for the Winter of My Soul’ — “The Beast Must Die” with special guest Phil Gelatt

Back in the saddle again! We’re offering you the conclusion of our coverage of Dark Crusade. Dear listeners, it pains me that I sat on the raw audio of this episode for roughly two months before I had a chance to sit down and assemble everything. Needless to say, we are all doing our best … Continue reading "Episode 3.3 ‘Dark Crusade’ — Part 2 — “Joyously They March to Their Deaths”"

Back in the saddle again! We’re offering you the conclusion of our coverage of Dark Crusade. Dear listeners, it pains me that I sat on the raw audio of this episode for roughly two months before I had a chance to sit down and assemble everything. Needless to say, we are all doing our best … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2020/08/19/episode-3-3-dark-crusade-part-2-joyously-they-march-to-their-deaths/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 3.3 ‘Dark Crusade’ — Part 2 — “Joyously They March to Their Deaths”"</a>

Episode 3.3 ‘Dark Crusade’ — Part 2 — “Joyously They March to Their Deaths”

First published: 1976 Warner Books (“In the Lair of Yslsl” first published in Midnight Sun 1, 1974 edited by Gary Hoppenstand) Nominated: 1977 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel This month we are bringing you Part 1 of our coverage of Karl Edward Wagner’s Kane novel Dark Crusade. I recently read Fantasy Newsletter numbers 38 … Continue reading "Episode 3.2 ‘Dark Crusade’ — Part 1 — These Vibes are Bad"

First published: 1976 Warner Books (“In the Lair of Yslsl” first published in Midnight Sun 1, 1974 edited by Gary Hoppenstand) Nominated: 1977 World Fantasy Award for Best Novel This month we are bringing you Part 1 of our coverage of Karl Edward Wagner’s Kane novel Dark Crusade. I recently read Fantasy Newsletter numbers 38 … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2020/05/19/episode-3-2-dark-crusade-part-1-these-vibes-are-bad/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 3.2 ‘Dark Crusade’ — Part 1 — These Vibes are Bad"</a>

Episode 3.2 ‘Dark Crusade’ — Part 1 — These Vibes are Bad

Raven’s EyrieFirst Appearance: Chacal #2, Spring 1977 eds. Pat Cadigan and Arnie Fenner (Warning: Sexual Assault is discussed in this episode) We are back for season three of The Dark Crusade podcast. Once again I’ll be joined by Jonathan Gelatt as co-host as we delve into the second third of Karl Edward Wagner’s Kane stories. … Continue reading "Episode 3.1 ‘Raven’s Eyrie’ — Gothic by the Numbers"

Raven’s EyrieFirst Appearance: Chacal #2, Spring 1977 eds. Pat Cadigan and Arnie Fenner (Warning: Sexual Assault is discussed in this episode) We are back for season three of The Dark Crusade podcast. Once again I’ll be joined by Jonathan Gelatt as co-host as we delve into the second third of Karl Edward Wagner’s Kane stories. … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2020/04/06/episode-3-1-ravens-eyrie-gothic-by-the-numbers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 3.1 ‘Raven’s Eyrie’ — Gothic by the Numbers"</a>

Episode 3.1 ‘Raven’s Eyrie’ — Gothic by the Numbers

Victor LaValle

Honor

Victor LaValle is the author of seven works of fiction and one comic book. His most recent novel, The Changeling, received the World Fantasy Award, the British World Fantasy Award and the Dragon Award for Best Horror novel, among others. His novella, The Ballad of Black Tom, won the Shirley Jackson Award and was a … Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Victor LaValle"

Victor LaValle is the author of seven works of fiction and one comic book. His most recent novel, The Changeling, received the World Fantasy Award, the British World Fantasy Award and the Dragon Award for Best Horror novel, among others. His novella, The Ballad of Black Tom, won the Shirley Jackson Award and was a … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2019/08/19/necronomicon-guest-of-honor-interview-victor-lavalle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Victor LaValle"</a>

NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Victor LaValle

Molly Tanzer

Molly Tanzer Molly Tanzer is the author of Creatures of Will and Temper, Creatures of Want and Ruin, and the forthcoming Creatures of Charm and Hunger. She is also the author of the weird western Vermilion, which was an io9 and NPR “Best Book” of 2015, and the British Fantasy Award-nominated collection, A Pretty Mouth. … Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Molly Tanzer"

Molly Tanzer Molly Tanzer is the author of Creatures of Will and Temper, Creatures of Want and Ruin, and the forthcoming Creatures of Charm and Hunger. She is also the author of the weird western Vermilion, which was an io9 and NPR “Best Book” of 2015, and the British Fantasy Award-nominated collection, A Pretty Mouth. … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2019/08/16/necronomicon-guest-of-honor-interview-molly-tanzer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Molly Tanzer"</a>

NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Molly Tanzer

Peter Cannon

Peter Cannon is the author of H. P. Lovecraft, a volume in Twayne’s U.S. Authors Series; Sunset Terrace Imagery in Lovecraft, an essay collection;The Chronology out of Time: Dates in the Fiction of H. P. Lovecraft; and Long Memories: Recollections of Frank Belknap Long, a memoir. He’s the editor of Lovecraft Remembered and the co-editor with S. T. Joshi of More Annotated … Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Peter Cannon"

Peter Cannon is the author of H. P. Lovecraft, a volume in Twayne’s U.S. Authors Series; Sunset Terrace Imagery in Lovecraft, an essay collection;The Chronology out of Time: Dates in the Fiction of H. P. Lovecraft; and Long Memories: Recollections of Frank Belknap Long, a memoir. He’s the editor of Lovecraft Remembered and the co-editor with S. T. Joshi of More Annotated … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2019/08/14/necronomicon-guest-of-honor-interview-peter-cannon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Peter Cannon"</a>

NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Peter Cannon

Sonya Taaffe

Sonya Taaffe reads dead languages and tells living stories. Her short fiction and poetry have been collected most recently in Forget the Sleepless Shores (Lethe Press) and previously in Singing Innocence and Experience, Postcards from the Province of Hyphens, A Mayse-Bikhl, and Ghost Signs. She lives with her husband and two cats in Somerville, … Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Sonya Taaffe"

Sonya Taaffe reads dead languages and tells living stories. Her short fiction and poetry have been collected most recently in Forget the Sleepless Shores (Lethe Press) and previously in Singing Innocence and Experience, Postcards from the Province of Hyphens, A Mayse-Bikhl, and Ghost Signs. She lives with her husband and two cats in Somerville, … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2019/08/12/necronomicon-guest-of-honor-interview-sonya-taaffe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Sonya Taaffe"</a>

NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Sonya Taaffe

Kenneth Hite

Kenneth Hite has written or designed 100+ tabletop roleplaying games and supplements, including GURPS Horror,Call of Cthulhu d20, Trail of Cthulhu, Bookhounds of London, the Delta Green RPG, The Fall of DELTA GREEN, The Dracula Dossier, Night’s Black Agents, and Vampire: the Masquerade 5th Edition. Outside tabletop gaming, his other works include two volumes of … Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Kenneth Hite"

Kenneth Hite has written or designed 100+ tabletop roleplaying games and supplements, including GURPS Horror,Call of Cthulhu d20, Trail of Cthulhu, Bookhounds of London, the Delta Green RPG, The Fall of DELTA GREEN, The Dracula Dossier, Night’s Black Agents, and Vampire: the Masquerade 5th Edition. Outside tabletop gaming, his other works include two volumes of … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2019/08/09/necronomicon-guest-of-honor-interview-kenneth-hite/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Kenneth Hite"</a>

NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Kenneth Hite

A podcast dedicated to the works of horror/fantasy writer, editor, and publisher Karl Edward Wagner.

Paul Tremblay

Paul Tremblay has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Massachusetts Book Awards and is the author of The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, A Head Full of Ghosts, and the crime novels The Little Sleep and No Sleep Till Wonderland. His short story collection Growing Things and Other … Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Paul Tremblay"

Paul Tremblay has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and Massachusetts Book Awards and is the author of The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, A Head Full of Ghosts, and the crime novels The Little Sleep and No Sleep Till Wonderland. His short story collection Growing Things and Other … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2019/08/07/necronomicon-guest-of-honor-interview-paul-tremblay/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Paul Tremblay"</a>

NecronomiCon Guest of Honor Interview: Paul Tremblay

The Treasure of Lynortis Originally Written: 1961 Originally Published: Kadath V. 2 #2/3 Fall 1984 ed. Francesco Cova Lynortis Reprise Originally Written: 1974 Originally Published: Midnight Sun, 1974 ed. Gary Hoppenstand Thus ends our season of Kane. But fret not dear listeners, Jonathan and I will be back for another season towards the end of … Continue reading "Episode 2.8 ‘The Treasure of Lynortis’ &amp; ‘Lynortis Reprise’ -Development of a Storyteller"

The Treasure of Lynortis Originally Written: 1961 Originally Published: Kadath V. 2 #2/3 Fall 1984 ed. Francesco Cova Lynortis Reprise Originally Written: 1974 Originally Published: Midnight Sun, 1974 ed. Gary Hoppenstand Thus ends our season of Kane. But fret not dear listeners, Jonathan and I will be back for another season towards the end of … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2018/12/14/episode-2-8-the-treasure-of-lynortis-lynortis-reprise-development-of-a-storyteller/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 2.8 ‘The Treasure of Lynortis’ &amp; ‘Lynortis Reprise’ -Development of a Storyteller"</a>

Episode 2.8 ‘The Treasure of Lynortis’ & ‘Lynortis Reprise’ -Development of a Storyteller

Misericorde Originally Published: Sorcerer’s Apprentice #17 1983, edited by Liz Danforth “Kane. The name is familiar, chilling, timeless. Karl Edward Wagner’s fell hero walks again, and leaves no promised work undone, to the undoing of others. If this is your introduction to Kane, settle in for the best reading you’ve had all year. If not, … Continue reading "Episode 2.7 ‘Misericorde’ – The Kingdom is Dying"

Misericorde Originally Published: Sorcerer’s Apprentice #17 1983, edited by Liz Danforth “Kane. The name is familiar, chilling, timeless. Karl Edward Wagner’s fell hero walks again, and leaves no promised work undone, to the undoing of others. If this is your introduction to Kane, settle in for the best reading you’ve had all year. If not, … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2018/09/26/episode-2-7-misericorde-the-kingdom-is-dying/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 2.7 ‘Misericorde’ – The Kingdom is Dying"</a>

Episode 2.7 ‘Misericorde’ – The Kingdom is Dying

Sing a Last Song of Valdese Originally Published: Chacal #1, Winter, 1976, edited by Byron L. Roark and Arnie Fenner ‘Sing a Last Song of Valdese’ is Karl Edward Wagner’s fantasy take on the tradition of the murder ballad. We covered his earlier ode to the murder ballad in episode 2 and 3 where we … Continue reading "Episode 2.6 ‘Sing a Last Song of Valdese’ – Fantasy Murder Ballads 101"

Sing a Last Song of Valdese Originally Published: Chacal #1, Winter, 1976, edited by Byron L. Roark and Arnie Fenner ‘Sing a Last Song of Valdese’ is Karl Edward Wagner’s fantasy take on the tradition of the murder ballad. We covered his earlier ode to the murder ballad in episode 2 and 3 where we … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2018/09/13/episode-2-6-sing-a-last-song-of-valdese-fantasy-murder-ballads-101/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 2.6 ‘Sing a Last Song of Valdese’ – Fantasy Murder Ballads 101"</a>

Episode 2.6 ‘Sing a Last Song of Valdese’ – Fantasy Murder Ballads 101

The Dark Muse Originally published: Midnight Sun, Summer-Fall 1975, edited by Gary Hoppenstand Just made it back in time from summer vacation to get this episode in under the wire. I wanted to share this blurb from Gary Hoppenstand from the inside cover of Midnight Sun V. 1 N. 2 “Midnight Sun is a magazine devoted … Continue reading "Episode 2.5 ‘The Dark Muse’ – You say O-pee-ros I say O-pie-ros."

The Dark Muse Originally published: Midnight Sun, Summer-Fall 1975, edited by Gary Hoppenstand Just made it back in time from summer vacation to get this episode in under the wire. I wanted to share this blurb from Gary Hoppenstand from the inside cover of Midnight Sun V. 1 N. 2 “Midnight Sun is a magazine devoted … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2018/08/30/episode-2-5-the-dark-muse-you-say-o-pee-ros-i-say-o-pie-ros/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 2.5 ‘The Dark Muse’ – You say O-pee-ros I say O-pie-ros."</a>

Episode 2.5 ‘The Dark Muse’ – You say O-pee-ros I say O-pie-ros.

Bloodstone Originally Published: 1975 by Warner Paperback Library Lo! Now arrives the conclusion of our coverage of Karl Edward Wagner’s Bloodstone. Such a large undertaking to try and tackle a novel in only two episodes. I feel like so many topics and themes hit the cutting room floor. One such subject was the role of … Continue reading "Episode 2.4 ‘Bloodstone’ Part 2 – Chapter XV: Lord of Bloodstone thru Epilogue"

Bloodstone Originally Published: 1975 by Warner Paperback Library Lo! Now arrives the conclusion of our coverage of Karl Edward Wagner’s Bloodstone. Such a large undertaking to try and tackle a novel in only two episodes. I feel like so many topics and themes hit the cutting room floor. One such subject was the role of … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2018/08/15/episode-2-4-bloodstone-part-2-chapter-xv-lord-of-bloodstone-thru-epilogue/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 2.4 ‘Bloodstone’ Part 2 – Chapter XV: Lord of Bloodstone thru Epilogue"</a>

Episode 2.4 ‘Bloodstone’ Part 2 – Chapter XV: Lord of Bloodstone thru Epilogue

Bloodstone Originally Published: 1975 by Warner Paperback Library Excited to be covering the novel that got me hooked on Wagner. A Special thank you to the John Hay Library and Brown University for allowing me access to the original Bloodstone manuscript and the ur-text Wagner wrote as a high school student. Including a photo of … Continue reading "Episode 2.3 ‘Bloodstone’ Part 1 – Prologue thru Chapter XIV: Flight into Nightmare"

Bloodstone Originally Published: 1975 by Warner Paperback Library Excited to be covering the novel that got me hooked on Wagner. A Special thank you to the John Hay Library and Brown University for allowing me access to the original Bloodstone manuscript and the ur-text Wagner wrote as a high school student. Including a photo of … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2018/08/01/episode-2-3-bloodstone-part-1-prologue-thru-chapter-xiv-flight-into-nightmare/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 2.3 ‘Bloodstone’ Part 1 – Prologue thru Chapter XIV: Flight into Nightmare"</a>

Episode 2.3 ‘Bloodstone’ Part 1 – Prologue thru Chapter XIV: Flight into Nightmare

Two Suns Setting Originally published: Fantastic, May 1976 edited by Ted White Awards: Won 1977 British Fantasy Award for Best Short Story, Nominated for 1977 World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction Happy to be back with another Kane episode, and such a great story too. In my recent library delvings, I came across a great … Continue reading "Episode 2.2 ‘Two Suns Setting’- Hear me, Sabertooth!"

Two Suns Setting Originally published: Fantastic, May 1976 edited by Ted White Awards: Won 1977 British Fantasy Award for Best Short Story, Nominated for 1977 World Fantasy Award for Best Short Fiction Happy to be back with another Kane episode, and such a great story too. In my recent library delvings, I came across a great … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2018/07/17/episode-2-2-two-suns-setting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 2.2 ‘Two Suns Setting’- Hear me, Sabertooth!"</a>

Episode 2.2 ‘Two Suns Setting’- Hear me, Sabertooth!

Undertow Originally published: Whispers #10, August 1977, edited by Stuart David Schiff Awards: Nominated for 1979 Balrog for short fiction I’m very excited to be starting off a new season of The Dark Crusade especially a season that is focused on Kane. This season I’m joined by comic writer Jonathan Gelatt. You can check out his webcomic … Continue reading "Episode 2.1 ‘Undertow’-Never Bring your Demon to a Sword Fight"

Undertow Originally published: Whispers #10, August 1977, edited by Stuart David Schiff Awards: Nominated for 1979 Balrog for short fiction I’m very excited to be starting off a new season of The Dark Crusade especially a season that is focused on Kane. This season I’m joined by comic writer Jonathan Gelatt. You can check out his webcomic … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2018/07/06/episode-2-2-undertow-never-bring-your-demon-to-a-sword-fight/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Episode 2.1 ‘Undertow’-Never Bring your Demon to a Sword Fight"</a>

Episode 2.1 ‘Undertow’-Never Bring your Demon to a Sword Fight

Kane is coming! I’m excited to announce Season 2 of The Dark Crusade will be starting next week- Thursday, July 5th, 2018. The entire season will be dedicated to Karl Edward Wagner’s dark fantasy character Kane. With the new season comes a new co-host. I’ll be joined by comic book writer and sword &amp; sorcery … Continue reading "Kane is coming!"

Kane is coming! I’m excited to announce Season 2 of The Dark Crusade will be starting next week- Thursday, July 5th, 2018. The entire season will be dedicated to Karl Edward Wagner’s dark fantasy character Kane. With the new season comes a new co-host. I’ll be joined by comic book writer and sword &amp; sorcery … <a href="https://thedarkcrusade.wordpress.com/2018/06/27/kane-is-coming/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading "Kane is coming!"</a>

Kane is coming!

Karl Wagner’s works deserve consideration, his dark fantasy Kane series stands out.  Wonderful insights here. Allowed me to appreciate stories I loved even more.

Intellectual Sword n Sorcery- Horror

If you are a fan of creepy and unsettling horror and like to go deep into a writers motivations and influences than this is the podcast for you.  Jordan&#39;s breakdowns of the stories are fascinating and how he peppers in historical, mythological and anthropological facts will keep you hooked even if you haven&#39;t read the story.  His banter with co-host FN York (not a horror guy) brings color and drama to the podcast.   I highly recommend this podcast!

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