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Did a podcast ever uncover a truth that completely shocked, fascinated, and beguiled you? That’s exactly what happens in “bloodcast: a podcast of secrets, Vol. 1 “— the new short thriller novel from Written On Time, Inc. founder and acclaimed author Rick Florino.
Dread Central just exclusively announced its release on Amazon. Read the full story here.
About “bloodcast: a podcast of secrets, Vol. 1″:, partner at Be Afraid Media and Dread Central Editor-In-Chief Brad Miska wrote, ”If Interview with the Vampire were born in the podcast-era, it would be bloodcast. Equally inspired by David Mamet and Stephen King, it’s as unique and exciting as horror fiction gets in 2026.”
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“bloodcast” unfolds like your favorite podcast driven by quotable and sharp dialogue and all kinds of page-turning twists and turns. In the story, an anonymous ”Interviewer” gets more than he bargains for when he speaks to a mysterious mega-star rapper who discloses an unbelievable and dark confession in his debut interview. This novella threads together inventive and incisive prose fueled by rapid-fire and rhythmic dialogue within an innovative textual collage. Read it to find out what happens…
In the past year alone, Rick notably wrote the book for Aerosmith’s self-titled “Aerosmith (Legendary Collector’s Edition)“, edited both the box set and hardcover book for Metallica’s “ReLoad (Remastered Deluxe Box Set),” and penned new liner notes for Counting Crows‘ “August and Everything After“, Heart’s “Dreamboat Annie“, Staind’s “Break The Cycle (25th Anniversary Live)“, The Warning’s “ERROR (404) – Deluxe Edition“, and The Band‘s “Music From Big Pink“—which UPROXX named among “The Best Physical Media Releases of July 2026” and Tracking Angle praised, going on to profess, “The musical annotation by Rick Florino is excellent.” Check out an interview with Rick on Aerosmith’s Instagram.
“bloodcast” represents the next in a line of acclaimed fiction from the author. Stay tuned for news on bloodcast, Written On Time, Inc., and Rick Florino.
ABOUT RICK FLORINO:
Rick Florino founded Written On Time, Inc. in 2009 and has since built it into the preeminent bio and press release writing service and media training provider for major and indie record labels, film studios, PR firms, talent and athlete management companies, and more. Throughout his career, he has created marketing copy for dozens of GRAMMY® Award-winning Billboard 200 #1 albums. As a sought-after liner notes writer and box set editor, his various credits span seminal releases by the likes of Aerosmith, Metallica, The Band, Counting Crows, Heart, Staind, Alter Bridge, Dream Theater, The Warning, and more. He has also written two acclaimed independent novels applauded by everyone from Fangoria to Dread Central and Bloody-Disgusting. Beyond appearing multiple times on AXS TV, Bostonia chronicled his journey. He is based in Los Angeles, but will always call Boston home.
