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International bestselling author Brad Parks is the only writer to have won the Shamus, Nero, and Lefty Awards, three of American crime fiction’s most prestigious prizes. His novels have been translated into fifteen languages and have won critical acclaim across the globe, including stars from every major pre-publication review outlet. A graduate of Dartmouth College, Parks is a former journalist with The Washington Post and The (Newark, N.J.) Star-Ledger. He is now a full-time novelist living in Virginia with his wife and two school-aged children. For more, visit www.BradParksBooks.com

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Tong Ge was born and raised in China and moved to Canada in 1988. She began writing the China China trilogy in 2004. Although she was challenged by learning to write in English and by her long-term disability, she persevered and since 2012 has published poetry and prose in English and Chinese in publications such as Prism, Ricepaper, Flow, Canadian Stories, and The Polyglot. Her new book The House Filler won an Independent Press Award for Best New Fiction. Tong Ge lives in Calgary, Alberta. Learn more at: https://tong-ge.com/

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Amelia Diane Coombs is the author of the new dark comedic mystery Drop Dead Sisters, as well as four young adult novels, most recently All Alone With You, a JLG Gold Standard Selection. She’s a Northern California transplant living in Seattle, Washington, with her spouse and their Siberian cat. When she isn’t writing or reading, Amelia spends her time playing video and tabletop games, road-tripping, and hiking the Pacific Northwest. You can find out more at: https://www.ameliadianecoombs.com/

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Crystal King is the author of In The Garden of Monsters, The Chef’s Secret and Feast of Sorrow, which was long-listed for the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize and was a Must Read for the MassBook Awards. She is an author, culinary enthusiast, and marketing expert, and has taught at multiple universities including Harvard Extension and Boston University. She resides in Boston. You can find her at crystalking.com

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Mark Leslie would be the first person to admit he's still afraid of the monster under his bed. That might be why most of his books explore the darker side. In addition to penning a series of true ghostly tales (that include SPOOKY SUDBURY, HAUNTED HOSPITALS and CREEPY CAPITAL), he has written a few horror titles (I, DEATH, ONE HAND SCREAMING, and NOCTURNAL SCREAMS), is the editor of the horror anthologies CAMPUS CHILLS, FEEL THE FEAR, and SUPERNATURAL, and is the author of the humorous urban fantasy action/adventure 'Canadian Werewolf" series.

His other passions within the non-fiction realm include fan appreciation/trivia books about the classic modern films Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (THE CANADIAN MOUNTED), Die Hard (YIPPEE KI-YAY MOTHERF*****), and the upcoming Christmas Vacation (THE SH*TTERS FULL)

Proudly adopting the term "Book Nerd" for himself, Mark is most comfortable with a pen in hand, fingers on keyboard or with his nose stuck in a book.He can often be seen traveling to book events with a life-sized skeleton named Barnaby Bones. You can find out more at: https://markleslie.ca/

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Darkness Prevails is a spooky storyteller extraordinaire hailing from the Ozarks of Arkansas. When he's not busy spinning yarns about things that go bump in the night on Eeriecast: The Horror Podcast Network or on his wildly successful YouTube channel, "Darkness Prevails," he can often be found wandering through the misty woods, searching for evidence of Bigfoot (or at least an excuse to use his night vision goggles).

Despite his fascination with the unknown, Darkness Prevails is also a devoted family man. He is the proud father of two terrors-in-training. His wife, who may or may not be a vampire, supports his creepy pursuits and even helps him research his latest hair-raising tales.

With a love for all things spooky and a knack for making even the bravest of souls quiver in their boots, Darkness Prevails is a force to be reckoned with in the horror genre.

Carman Carrion, a dedicated folklore enthusiast and the host of the Freaky Folklore and Destination Terror podcasts, is a storyteller passionate about the mysterious and the supernatural. Hailing from Bella Vista, Arkansas, Carman combines a love for writing with an insatiable curiosity about the darker side of storytelling.

Most days are spent in the cozy confines of the office, accompanied by two dogs, Gidget, and Oni, tirelessly researching folklore spanning the globe and crafting chilling narratives. With a love for writing and an insatiable curiosity about the darker side of storytelling, Carman Carrion weaves tales that captivate and intrigue, inviting listeners and readers alike to journey into the realms of the unknown.

In addition to her podcasts, Carman, along with her husband, seizes every opportunity to travel across the U.S., embarking on journeys that unravel the rich mosaic of history and folklore woven into the fabric of our country. Whether exploring tales in the cozy confines of her office or venturing into the eerie corners of the nation, Carman Carrion invites listeners and readers alike to join her on an intriguing journey into the unknown.

You can learn more about them on the Eeriecast site - https://www.eeriecast.com/

GIVEAWAY! - Tweet to @DarkPrevails with your best monster drawing and the hashtag #FolkloreFreak to win signed copies of their books!

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Jeremy Dauber is a professor of Jewish literature and American Studies at Columbia University, where he has also served as director of its Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies. He received his undergraduate degree summa cum laude from Harvard and his doctorate from the University of Oxford, which he attended as a Rhodes Scholar. His most recent books are American Scary, American Comics: A History, which was featured on the cover of the New York Times Book Review, and Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew.

​As “J.A. Dauber,” he is also the author of the YA novel Mayhem and Madness: Chronicles of a Teenaged Supervillain, which was a Young Adults’ Choice of the Children’s Book Council; a new middle grade novel, currently titled Press 1 For 1nvasion, will be published by Simon and Schuster’s Aladdin Books next year.

He frequently lectures on topics related to American popular culture, Jewish literature, history, and humor at venues throughout the United States and internationally. You can learn more at his website: https://www.jeremydauber.com/

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