Cat Voleur talks about the found footage subgenre with Elle and Regi, including found file books and her upcoming novel, Revenge Arc. They talk about why the genre appeals, the films they’ve seen, the best and worst of the genre, how they got into it and the early days of internet horror with creepypastas, Marble Hornets and more. With a special (brief) guest appearance from Rich, Elle’s partner. You can follow Cat on Twitter, @cat_voleur and us @EsbatBookish, along with hosts @elleturpitt and @regicwrites Please note, this episode contains discussions around a variety of found footage films ..read more

The full Esbat music - intro and outro - created by Annie on the Run (long time friend of the podcast Joanne Askew). Annie on the Run is a singer songwriter, featured on BBC Introducing and Indie Music Women. Alternative. Sad Indie. Find more information on Annie on the Run at annieontherun.com. EP The Summer is Dead is out now, and keep an eye out for a special song to be released for Pride 2023 ..read more

Laurel picked Her Body and Other Parties by Carmen Maria Machado to discuss. Elle, Regi and Laurel talk about the use of body horror in fiction, especially in regards to women’s bodies, as well as folklore and urban legends and how Machado uses these to emphasize the inherent horror in being a woman. You can follow us on Twitter @EsbatBookish, Elle @ElleTurpitt, Regi @Regicwrites, and follow Laurel Hightower, @HightowerLaurel. Content Warnings: Childbirth/gynaecological trauma, allusions to fatphobia or ED and the struggle with misogyny and weight, grooming/assault ..read more

Elle and Regi sit down with author S.H. Cooper to discuss Laurel Hightower’s Whispers in the Dark. They discuss the portrayal of women in fiction, as well as how Hightower conveys a blended family unit and why it’s so effective. You can follow us on Twitter @EsbatBookish, Elle @ElleTurpitt, Regi @Regicwrites, and follow S.H. Cooper @MsPippinacious ..read more

Elle and Regi talk about their intentions with the podcast, why they started it, and what sort of things they’ll be discussing. You can follow us on Twitter @EsbatBookish, Elle @ElleTurpitt, and Regi @Regicwrites. If you are interested in reading Elle and Regi’s work, A Woman Built By Man is available in paperback and Kindle now ..read more

Elle and Regi are joined by three of the Calling Darkness cast - S.H. Cooper, Desdymona Howard and Dan Zappulla. They talk about the jacket, why it’s so special, what makes Calling Darkness great, and reveal some behind the scenes facts, as well as discussing future projects on the horizon. You can follow Calling Darkness on Twitter, @CallingPod, S.H. Cooper @MsPippinacious, Desdymona Howard @desdymona and Dan Zappulla @danzappulla. We regret to inform you The Jacket currently has no social media presence. But don’t forget to follow us too @EsbatBookish, @elleturpitt, and @regicwrites. To th ..read more

Elle and Regi are joined by author Katherine Silva to discuss the novel All the Birds, Singing. They discuss isolation, the woods and nature-focused, rural settings in horror, as well as messy female MCs and the use of trauma in horror. You can follow Katherine on Twitter, @katherinesilva_ and follow us @EsbatBookish, @elleturpitt, and @regicwrites. TW/CW: murder, trauma, abusive relationships, domestic abuse, animal death ..read more

JM Sedlock joins Elle and Regi to talk about The Haunting of Hill House. They discuss the book's queer representation, the film & TV adaptations, the way mental health is used in the book and the possible inspirations from Shirley Jackson’s life, as well as the name ‘Eleanor’ which Elle has lots of thoughts on! Spoiler alerts for the book and adaptations, including the Netflix series. Check out Mine the anthology, and follow JM @jmsedlockwrites, and follow us @EsbatBookish, @elleturpitt, and @regicwrites. TW/CW: mental health, mental illness, suicide, parental trauma, domestic abuse ..read more

Jamie Zaccaria sits down with Elle and Regi to discuss lesbian vampires. From Carmilla to Daughters of Darkness and beyond, they talk the rise of films in the 70s and 80s, the closeness of women and girls, and what vampires represent about sexuality. Check out Jamie’s website, and follow us @EsbatBookish, @elleturpitt, and @regicwrites, and don’t forget to pick up a copy of Lavender Speculation, coming 2023. TW/CW: abuse, abusive relationships, sexism ..read more

Elle and Regi are joined by Ariel Powers-Schaub in a discussion of The Chalk Man, C.J. Tudor’s debut novel. They talk about the possible influences on the book, the Satanic Panic and video nasties, and Stephen King. Follow Ariel on Twitter @Ari_Hellraiser, and follow us @EsbatBookish, @elleturpitt, and @regicwrites TW/CW: abortion, pedophilia, age inappropriate relationships, suicide, sexual abuse, historic abuse, alcoholism, religious abuse, grooming ..read more