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Godzilla Novels by Marc Cerasini
Giant Monsters, Books Chris Well 8/9/20 Giant Monsters, Books Chris Well 8/9/20

Godzilla Novels by Marc Cerasini

While Toho Studios’ giant monster Godzilla has primarily been a movie star, he has also starred in other media. In this article, we’re taking a look at a specific series of novels written by Mark Cerasini.

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[VIDEO] The Indian Occult: Shweta Taneja (Anantya Tantrist Mysteries)
Urban Fantasy, Magic Chris Well 8/7/20 Urban Fantasy, Magic Chris Well 8/7/20

[VIDEO] The Indian Occult: Shweta Taneja (Anantya Tantrist Mysteries)

“In her world, being a woman and a tantric is illegal.” The Indian author shares some background on her Delhi-based supernatural detective series.

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Vampire Q&A: Kenesha Williams (Blood Debt)
Vampires, Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/6/20 Vampires, Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/6/20

Vampire Q&A: Kenesha Williams (Blood Debt)

“There’s a cost with each transaction.” The author on her unique spin on vampires, her favorite vampire movies and TV series, and what’s wrong when vampires aren’t scary.

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I’ll Say Your Name on Monster Complex!
Chris Well 8/3/20 Chris Well 8/3/20

I’ll Say Your Name on Monster Complex!

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Ep 05: Monster Mash | 13 Movies With Universal Monsters
List, Universal Monsters, Movies, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 List, Universal Monsters, Movies, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 05: Monster Mash | 13 Movies With Universal Monsters

Find out 13 monster movies that combine Frankenstein’s monster, Count Dracula, the Wolf Man, and assorted vampires, werewolves, mummies, and more. (Including a BONUS movie that came in at the last minute!)

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Ep 04: Women’s Work and Paranormal Fiction: Author Dana Fredsti (Lilith Series)
Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 04: Women’s Work and Paranormal Fiction: Author Dana Fredsti (Lilith Series)

The Lilith series stars a stuntwoman and struggling actress who works with and deals with the monsters that secretly run Hollywood. The author takes us behind the scenes, shares some real-life experiences behind her character’s day job, and reveals the abandoned original idea for her series.

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Ep 03: Poetic Voices of Horror: Award Winning Poet Linda D. Addison
Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 03: Poetic Voices of Horror: Award Winning Poet Linda D. Addison

An award-winning poet and writer of horror, fantasy, and science fiction, Linda D. Addison and I talk about some starting points to find great speculative and horror poetry, the state of diversity in horror publishing, and her advice for poets hoping to break in.

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Ep 02: The Legacy of SUPERNATURAL: Dr. Lynn S. Zubernis
Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 02: The Legacy of SUPERNATURAL: Dr. Lynn S. Zubernis

Psychologist, university professor and a passionate SUPERNATURAL fangirl, Dr. Lynn S. Zubernis tells me how an academic got pulled into that world, what makes this show stand out, and the pros and the cons of being an academic who is also a fan.

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Ep 01: Killing Vampires and The Beast Within: Author Faith Hunter (Jane Yellowrock)
Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 01: Killing Vampires and The Beast Within: Author Faith Hunter (Jane Yellowrock)

The author of the Jane Yellowrock urban fantasy books, Faith Hunter shares how Yellowrock has grown as a character over the series, explains why she doesn’t write sex scenes, and reveals how she’ll know when it’s time to end the series.

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Episode Zero: Introducing Monster Complex
Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Episode Zero: Introducing Monster Complex

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2020 Hugo Awards: Arkady Martine, N.K. Jemisin, S.L. Huang, Nnedi Okorafor, Ray Bradbury, More
Books Chris Well 8/2/20 Books Chris Well 8/2/20

2020 Hugo Awards: Arkady Martine, N.K. Jemisin, S.L. Huang, Nnedi Okorafor, Ray Bradbury, More

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Announcing The Monster Complex Podcast!
Chris Well 8/1/20 Chris Well 8/1/20

Announcing The Monster Complex Podcast!

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Flashback: THE MUMMY (1932)
Universal Monsters, Flashback, Movies, Mummies Chris Well 7/31/20 Universal Monsters, Flashback, Movies, Mummies Chris Well 7/31/20

Flashback: THE MUMMY (1932)

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Complete Scorned by the Gods series by Jessica Cage
Urban Fantasy, Magic, Books Chris Well 7/30/20 Urban Fantasy, Magic, Books Chris Well 7/30/20

Complete Scorned by the Gods series by Jessica Cage

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Dystopian Q&A: Jessica Cage (Djinn Rebellion)
Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic, Interview Chris Well 7/27/20 Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic, Interview Chris Well 7/27/20

Dystopian Q&A: Jessica Cage (Djinn Rebellion)

“My biggest pet peeve is the heroine facing life changing challenges and still expected to pick a lover.” The author on a future with magic, dystopian love triangles, and relatable characters.

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If You Like Kim Harrison: 25 More Authors
Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic, Vampires Chris Well 7/26/20 Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic, Vampires Chris Well 7/26/20

If You Like Kim Harrison: 25 More Authors

Kim Harrison’s series is set in a universe where supernatural beings live among the human population. Want to discover more authors who write about the fantastical among the everyday?

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Kill the Queen: Crown of Shards Series by Jennifer Estep In Order
Magic, Books, Interview Chris Well 7/25/20 Magic, Books, Interview Chris Well 7/25/20

Kill the Queen: Crown of Shards Series by Jennifer Estep In Order

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FLASHBACK: Serenity (2005 film)
Aliens, Movies, Flashback Chris Well 7/24/20 Aliens, Movies, Flashback Chris Well 7/24/20

FLASHBACK: Serenity (2005 film)

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Cassandra Palmer Series by Karen Chance in Order
Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic Chris Well 7/22/20 Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic Chris Well 7/22/20

Cassandra Palmer Series by Karen Chance in Order

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Complete Siren Series by Jessica Cage: “Mostly I want relatable characters.”
Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic, Mermaids Chris Well 7/21/20 Urban Fantasy, Books, Magic, Mermaids Chris Well 7/21/20

Complete Siren Series by Jessica Cage: “Mostly I want relatable characters.”

Jessica Cage writes the Siren mermaid paranormal fantasy series—revolving around a woman who has a Siren for a mother, a Warlock for a father, and a Family tree that wants her dead. “I look for adventure and a story that grips me, but mostly I want relatable characters.”

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Chris Well celebrates stories about monsters and the people who hunt them and/or love them. Over the years (please don’t ask how many), Chris has worked in different kinds of media as a writer, producer, performer, broadcaster, and/or college instructor. Now he hosts the website Monster Complex®. Find out more about Chris at StudioWell.com.

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