In this episode of The Dark Mind Podcast, Vincent Midgard sits down with author Daniel Grace.They discuss Grace’s debut novel, In the Wake of Golgotha, a dark literary thriller that reimagines Judas Iscariot and Pontius Pilate in modern New York.The conversation explores guilt, reincarnation, capital punishment, faith, betrayal, and the psychological weight of history.Grace also talks about the philosophical core of the novel, the challenge of humanizing figures history has flattened into symbols, and the uneasy line between destiny and choice.The episode also touches on his background in advertising, his work in the wine world, and how those experiences shaped his life as a writer.If you’re drawn to dark fiction that wrestles with morality, memory, and the long shadow of spiritual violence, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.DANIEL GRACE — AUTHOR LINKSOfficial Websitehttps://www.danielmarkgrace.comBook — Purchase & StreamAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/Wake-Golgotha-Daniel-Grace/dp/B0D4P7V7H9Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/in-the-wake-of-golgotha-daniel-grace/1148623446Koehler Books: https://www.koehlerbooks.com/book/in-the-wake-of-golgotha/Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/in-the-wake-of-golgotha/id1881627596Audible: https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/B0GTRKQ1P6Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danielmarkgrace/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielmarkgraceWineryIl Molino di Grace: https://www.ilmolinodigrace.itContactAuthor Email: danielmarkgrace@gmail.comPublisher (John Koehler): john@koehlerbooks.comSUPPORT THE DARK MIND PODCASTPatreonhttps://www.patreon.com/c/thedarkmindpodcast

In this episode of The Dark Mind Podcast, Vincent Midgard sits down with filmmaker Erich Cannon to discuss his feature film His Monster.They explore the film’s roots in Japanese folklore, its addiction allegory, and the emotional terrain of grief, denial, and spiritual drowning that drives the story.Erich also talks about practical creature effects, the influence of The X-Files, writing from personal experience, and why the Oregon coast became the perfect setting for this kind of dread.The conversation also moves through his journey in sobriety, his DIY approach to filmmaking and distribution, his early work as a production assistant, and the hard lessons that shaped Compassionate Disaster Films.They also touch on Braving Rapids, his connection to Phantogram, his producing work on The Cuckoo Clock, and the creative life he is building in Joshua Tree.This is a thoughtful conversation about horror, recovery, folklore, discipline, and the monsters people live with.WebsitesCompassionate Disaster Films: https://www.compassionatedisasterfilms.comDirector Portfolio: https://www.compassionatedisasterfilms.com/erichcannonSocial MediaInstagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/erichcannonInstagram (Company): https://www.instagram.com/compassionatedisasterfilmsX (Twitter): https://x.com/erichcannonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/compassionatedisasterfilmsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erich-cannon-0b5284a5Where to Watch & StreamHis Monster (2026) & Columbia River Canoe Project (2024)Currently on theatrical and festival tours. Check the official site for screening dates and locations:https://www.compassionatedisasterfilms.comBraving Rapids (2025)Tubi (Free): https://tubitv.com/movies/100038953/braving-rapidsFandango at Home (Vudu): https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/Braving-Rapids/4192853Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Braving+Rapids+movieFall City (2018)Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Fall+City+movieApple TV: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/fall-cityPoint B (2015)Tubi (Free): https://tubitv.com/search/Point%20BAmazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Point+B+moviePhysical Media (DVDs)Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/Erich+CannonSupport The Dark Mind Podcasthttps://www.patreon.com/c/thedarkmindpodcast

In this episode, I’m joined by author Lee Stackhouse to discuss Diary of a Damsel Dame, a dark psychological horror novel about obsession, projection, love, and violence.

We talk about Delilah Vale as both predator and wounded inner child, and why readers can feel repulsed by her while still wanting to protect her.

Lee opens up about writing from trauma, using the diary format to capture a secret inner life, and building a character who feels disturbingly human rather than symbolic.

We also get into trigger warnings, female villainy, toxic relationships, Substack serialization, book cover design, and the emotional cost of writing from personal truth.

Along the way, Lee shares stories about collaborative horror projects, surviving abusive workplaces, living in the woods in Vermont, and why Gordon Ramsay is the perfect creative palate cleanser.

Lee Stackhouse Links

Website / Main Hub
https://leestackhouse.substack.com

Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/lee__stackhouse/

TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@lee_stackhouse

Goodreads (Author + Book)
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/61171497.Lee_Stackhouse
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/243238238-diary-of-a-damsel-dame

Buy Diary of a Damsel Dame
Amazon: https://a.co/d/02bML2lT
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/diary-of-a-damsel-dame-lee-stackhouse/1148695486

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