This is the official podcast intro for The Strakerpod.

Your World is Dead. This is the Strakerpod. A podcast for all things horror from the haunted mind of Horror Author Erik Straker. Everything from reviews to news to behind-the-scenes discussions of your favorite Straker novels. Sit back, strap in, and prepare yourself for the inane ramblings of a tortured artist with way too much time on his hands. You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll probably be offended. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

The Strakerpod - Official Intro

Erik Straker was born in South Carolina in 1977. A rich Southern history full of ghosts and haunts has served as inspiration ever since. 

He is the author of the dark poetry collection Fairy Tale Destruction as well as the novel Incantations. He writes mostly in the horror and dark fantasy genres, aiming to be the bastard lovechild of Stephen King and Chuck Palahniuk. But not in a creepy way. 

Erik went to film school for a number of years and applies what he learned about film to his writing, using a predominantly visual style. Coming from a background of film and art, Erik has other projects in the works besides just his future novels. Graphic novels, short films, music albums and other artistic endeavors are completely up for grabs. 

His dismal world views are ever-present throughout his art and writing. Despite this, he is a fairly normal guy who loves comedy as much as horror and is not at all "Goth" or "Emo." 

Writing is his full-time love, and he works to perfect his craft every day. When not writing, he enjoys comic books, movies, music, and family time. 

Erik lives in the Western Maryland area.