Clay Vermulm
clayvermulm.bsky.social
Clay Vermulm
@clayvermulm.bsky.social
Writer of Horror and Dark Fiction
Podcast Host of Fermented Fiction, Sinister Soup, and Beneath the Rain Shadow
Board Game Nerd and Adventure Adict
What up, PNW horror authors!?

We're back with the annual Crypticon Seattle writing contest. Subs are officially open today, and it's only $10 (per story) to enter.

Details on prizes, guidelines, deadlines, and our entry portal can all be found at THIS DIRECT LINK: https://www.rfr.bz/bb7e925

November 14, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Join us in welcoming back one of my personal favorite authors, Thomas Olde Heuvelt, joining us from across the pond in Southern France to chat about 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘤𝘦.

We go live with Thomas on Saturday, November 15th at 10 AM PST.

Link in the Comments 👇
November 13, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Tonight we have another Book Launch special for a longtime friend of Fermented Fiction!

That friend- JP Barnett, author of the Lore Stalker series and his new book...
The book- 𝘖𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘴

Come join us to celebrate JP's new book, a night of debates, drinks, and tangential conversation!
November 12, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This week, we welcome back one of our very first author guests, MJ Kuhn!

Is this new take on 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯 a grotesque reanimation of cobbled together corpse bits 🧟‍♂️ or a modern masterpiece? Only the Dice Gods can decide.

Join us Tuesday, Nov.11, at 6:30 PM PST to find out!
Link in the comments 👇
November 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
What up, PNW horror authors!?

We're back with the annual Crypticon Seattle writing contest. Subs are officially open today, and it's only $10 (per story) to enter.

Details on prizes, guidelines, deadlines, and our entry portal can all be found at THIS DIRECT LINK: https://www.rfr.bz/b794c5e

November 7, 2025 at 12:58 AM
You don’t want to miss this one!

Why I Love Horror is an all encompassing, comprehensive deep dive into the nooks and crannies of our favorite genre.

Register here: https://www.rfr.bz/bc5d5f7
November 6, 2025 at 12:03 AM
You know our stance on AI on this pod. Still... guess we're on this death train, so let's talk about it with this week's awesome guest.

As always, we'll be live on YouTube. This episode goes on air Saturday at 10 AM PST!
Link in the comments 👇
November 5, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The last stop on our tour takes us to B-Ham!

Home of Dark Forest Press, who did an excellent job of helping us with the formatting and printing of 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴. Village Books is an AMAZING shop that puts on fantastic events. We hope you'll join us for ours, if you're in the area!
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I'm not gonna mince words on this one.

Rae Wilde's coming on Fermented Fiction...yet again.

This time, she's f*cking going down.

The battlefield: 𝘊𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘯 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴
Time and place: Check those comments, ya'll!
October 27, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Let's GOOOOO!!!

We love our local library so much, and the folks at SPLS have been the BEST collaboration partners we could imagine. I can't wait for our interview with Neena Viel! Met her last year at Stokercon, and I'm positive it's going to be a great time.

Hope to see ya'll there :)
October 26, 2025 at 7:11 PM
In it's second year, Horrorcon has built lots of buzz with its lineup of horror celebrities, side shows, and programming. We, too, will be there with the Seattle chapter of the HWA. We'll be selling Rain Shadows and some of our other work at the HWA table. Stop by and say hi!
October 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
This week, we're fortunate to have to fantastic guests to the Fermented stage!

Don't miss this one, ya'll. Nobody brings the heat and energy like Wendy Wagner, and she's sure to be a worthy champion for whichever dice gods grant her their favor.

Link and Deets in the comments 👇
October 21, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Thank you Jack!
October 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
As a couple of peninsula locals, we're very excited to visit one of the best book stores on this side of the sound for a stop on our book tour.

On top of the great location, we have the pleasure of being interviewed by award-winning journalist and horror author Luciano Marano!
October 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Join us on the eve of Halloween for a spooky open mic the likes of which you've never seen!

You can get on stage even if you don't write horror yourself!

Costumes encouraged, fantastic drinks just an order away with Andrew.
October 19, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Coming up next on Fermented Fiction, we debate one of the most talked-about horror films of 2025 in 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘏𝘦𝘳 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬!

For our guest this week, we have a newcomer to the show! CJ Goldberg is a fantastic author of weird, dark short fiction.

Details & Link in the comments 👇
October 18, 2025 at 7:13 PM
More terrifying tales from Grendel Press!

In today's episode, we follow a man working in the post-COVID tech industry. If that wasn't a dark enough place to begin, he is also spiraling into depression and alcoholism after the tragic loss of his serious girlfriend over a year ago.
October 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Old stomping grounds, baby!

I love this place as a supporter of the arts, a safe space for all manner of folks to gather and share in the love of art, coffee, and community, and as a great place to do book events. I hope you'll join us in celebrating 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴 and this fantastic local business.
October 13, 2025 at 4:13 PM
This week, on 10/15 at 6:30 PM PST we welcome back to the show Keith Rosson to debate the atrocity that was the 2002 live-action film of 𝘚𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘣𝘺 𝘋𝘰𝘰.

Or was it a masterpiece? That's a question for the dice gods.

Tune in live to find out! Link in the comments 👇
October 13, 2025 at 1:07 AM
This week, on Tuesday 10/14 at 6:30 PM PST, we shall be live with none other than Josh Rountree to debate the latest horror film phenomenon, 𝘞𝘦𝘢𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴.

Tune in live! Link in the comments 👇
October 12, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Reposted by Clay Vermulm
Tomorrow night (10/11/25) Join us for a reading and signing from local authors @rhymeswithcamera.bsky.social and @clayvermulm.bsky.social !! #booksky #horror
October 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Hello Fermented Folks!

This week, please welcome back to the show horror and fantasy author P. Djeli Clark to debate the highly acclaimed film 𝘚𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴.

We could not possibly ask for a better guest on this topic, and we CAN'T WAIT to dive into it this Link in comments👇
October 8, 2025 at 4:12 PM
This is going to be a fun one!

Huge shoutout to Page Turner Books for hosting us and to Kayla for signing up to interview us about 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴 the 𝘉𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸 Podcast and the pod-to-pub indie publication model we employ with this series!
October 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Tamara is flying solo for this one, but I'll be there too, in spirit (and on the pages of 𝘙𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘥𝘰𝘸𝘴 :).

If you like your book tour readings, chats, and signings in an intimate, coffee shop setting, this West Seattle destination would be the perfect place for you to join us on the book tour!
October 6, 2025 at 4:09 PM
What up, readers?

Anyone gonna be out here on the Peninsula tomorrow? If so, stop into downtown Sequim and enjoy the First Friday Artwalk :).

We're honored to be hosted by Pacific Mist Books. We'll be there from 5-8 PM signing books, chatting horror, and supporting our local businesses.
October 3, 2025 at 5:00 AM