EPISODE · Dec 18, 2025 · 43 MIN
THE BLACK MAGIC MURDERS With Mark Steensland
from Quills and Chills · host Rick Clifton
In this episode of Quills & Chills, I talk with writer and filmmaker Mark Steensland about his new book, The Black Magic Murders. We cover his approach to fictional true crime, how he balances paranormal elements with a grounded narrative, and why he set the story in 1970 San Francisco. Mark walks through character choices, structure, and research, along with what he learned while writing this book.You get a direct look at his process and what he plans to tackle next in his work.Find Mark Steensland online:marksteensland.comIG: @marksteenslandFind the book at:lucifersfork.comFollow Quills & Chills on social:IG: @quillsandchillsBluesky: @quillsandchills.bsky.socialYOUTUBE: @quillsandchillspodcast
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In this episode of Quills & Chills, I talk with writer and filmmaker Mark Steensland about his new book, The Black Magic Murders. We cover his approach to fictional true crime, how he balances paranormal elements with a grounded narrative, and why he set the story in 1970 San Francisco. Mark walks through character choices, structure, and research, along with what he learned while writing this book.You get a direct look at his process and what he plans to tackle next in his work.Find Mark Steensland online:marksteensland.comIG: @marksteenslandFind the book at:lucifersfork.comFollow Quills & Chills on social:IG: @quillsandchillsBluesky: @quillsandchills.bsky.socialYOUTUBE: @quillsandchillspodcast
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