Grimdark is a subgenre or a way to describe the tone, style or setting of speculative fiction (especially fantasy) that is, depending on the definition used, markedly dystopian or amoral, or particularly violent or realistic.
We catch up with Michael R. Fletcher, author Beyond Redemption, arguably one of the best Grimdark fantasy novels of 2015. Mike drops by to talk the future of the series, what's he's learned in the six months since his debut, and future writing plans. Fin...
We’re joined by Michael J. Sullivan and Robin Sullivan for a king sized episode of The Grim Tidings Podcast. Michael is one of the top hybrid authors in fantasy today, Robin is an accomplished industry expert, and together we discuss the kick-ass Kicksta...
New year, new mics, new episode! Rob and Phil open up the Grim Tidings mailbag, answering your questions about the show, Grimdark, and more! We announce the winner of the 2015 Grimdark Fiction Readers & Writers Cool Story Bro Award for best novel, and ou...
It’s an evil start to the New Year! We chat with Katie Cord, owner of Evil Girlfriend Media, a small press publisher delivering the finest in entertainingly evil fantasy, science fiction, and horror. We’ll discover the origins of the small press, get the...
Grim Panel: Metal & Dark Fiction - We're joined by Michael R. Fletcher, Matt Staggs, and Dallas Mullican, three individuals with a passion for heavy music and a love for dark fiction. Moderated by Rob Matheny and Philip Overby. Download on iTunes, Stitch...
It's a Christmas miracle! We're glad to bring you this reading of F*ck You Santa, written by past guest Will Bly, and narrated by CD Gallant-King. It's a short story that's both dark and funny, and just in time for the holidays! So pour yourself some rum...
Agents, editors, and publishers, oh my! We're joined by PublishersMarketplace.com's #1 ranked agent of SFF, Mark Gottlieb of Trident Media Group. During our chat we ask about an average day in the life of a New York literary agent, the importance of a qu...
Rob and Phil interview Geoff Brown with Cohesion Press, highlighting the dark sub-genre known as military horror. As an author, editor, publisher, former president of the Australian Horror Writers Association, and the new owner of his very own insane as...
We step into the pit with author of With Sword and Pistol, Edward M. Erdelac! Get the skinny on how Ed went from a screenwriter to darkgenre author. We talk writing advice, publishing adventures, weird westerns, and more! Plus be sure to stick around f...
We chat with fantasy author Anthony Ryan! Talking Raven's Shadow, Draconis Memoria, publishing, writing, cyberpunk, marketing, a special blood magic lightning round, and more! Find Anthony online at AnthonyRyan.net, or on Twitter @writer_anthony! This ep...