May 7, 2016

I will be holding a book signing at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM.This bookstore is located on the beautiful campus of Case Western Reserve University, 11451 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH.  The phone number is:(216) 368-2650.

The university has a large Lovecraft following and this event should be a lot of fun.  I hope all of you who live in the Cleveland area will stop by to say hello and pick up a signed copy of my book.  I'll have plenty of time to talk with all of you about Lovecraft, western occultism, magick, and whatever else you want to discuss.  The people who attend my book signings always end up having a good time and I always end up having a good time as well.

Information about the B&N bookstore on Case Western Reserve campus can be found at the link:

http//www.case.bncollege.com

On the following week, I am going to be a guest on the Dark Sun Rising Radio Show on Monday night, May 16, 2016, from 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM EST. Dark Sun Rising airs every Monday night at 10 PM on the Para-X-Radio Network.

The show is described as "tearing back" the veil of hype, misconception, misinformation and ignorance to examine the darker side of the paranormal world.The host, Erick Bee, has been a paranormal investigator since 1995 who began his radio career with The Hive show in 2010.

I will naturally be talking about my book and contingent issues.Information about the Dark Sun Rising Radio Show can be found at the following link.

http://www.darksunradio.com

JLS

April 23, 2016

My interview on the Where Did the Road Go? radio show with Seriah Azkath on Saturday night, April 16, 2016 is now available for download or listening at the following links.

http://wheredidtheroadgo.com/show-archive/2016/item/277-john-steadman-on-h-p-lovecraft-and-the-black-magickal-tradition-april-16-2016

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqPum2vW0Sc

This interview was very enjoyable.  I talked about my book H. P. Lovecraft & the Black Magickal Tradition, of course, but also offered some insight into my quantum physics view of magickal theory & practice.  And I was able to discuss my early paranormal experience in a terribly dark room in a cottage at Lake Thirteen, in Claire, Michigan and, somewhat later, a UFO experience that I had in the same part of the country.

I will be holding a book signing at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in Cleveland, Ohio on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM.This bookstore is located on the beautiful campus of Case Western Reserve University, 11451 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH.

The university has a large Lovecraft following and this event should be a lot of fun.  I hope all of you in the Cleveland area will stop by to say hello and pick up a signed copy of my book.

In addition, I am going to be a guest on the Dark Sun Rising Radio Show on Monday night, May 16, 2016, from 10:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET. Dark Sun Rising airs every Monday night at 10 PM on the Para-X-Radio Network.

The show is described as "tearing back" the veil of hype, misconception, misinformation and ignorance to examine the darker side of the paranormal world.The host, Erick Bee, has been a paranormal investigator since 1995 who began his radio career with The Hive show in 2010.

I will naturally be talking about my book and contingent issues.Information about the Dark Sun Rising Radio Show can be found at the following link.

http://www.darksunradio.com

Near the end of summer, I am going to be a guest speaker at the Pagan Pride Convention in Detroit, Michigan, August 13, 2016, where I will also hold a book signing event.

For the Pagan Pride Convention, I will be examining H. P. Lovecraft's connection with the Wiccan religion. In Chapter 7 of my book, I explore this connection, but due to space constraints, I was unable to give it fuller treatment.  My speech will remedy this situation.

My presentation is entitled: "H. P. Lovecraft's Goddess Shub-Niggurath: Redefining the Horned God Archetype of the Wiccans." 

I have also been invited to be a guest speaker for two consecutive days at the well-known Carnival of Para-Horror Convention in Buffalo, New York on August 27 & 28, 2016; I will be signing books at this event as well.

My two part presentation at the Carnival of Para-Horror is entitled " H. P. Lovecraft's Cosmic Weird Tales & the American Cinema."

When we get closer to summer, I will post on this blog (and on Facebook & Twitter) more specific information- dates,times, locations, etc.- about the Pagan Pride Day & the Carnival of Para-Horror speaking engagements. 

And finally, in early autumn, I will be holding another book signing event at the Georgia Tech Barnes & Noble college bookstore in Atlanta, Georgia on September 24, 2016 from 12:00 PM- 6:00 PM.

The Georgia Tech campus, like the Case Western Reserve campus, boasts a large Lovecraft following, so I am looking forward to this autumnal event; I hope to meet a wide variety of fans of horror & science fiction and hopefully, some of my dark friends and colleagues in the south who know me on Facebook & Twitter will stop by to pick up a copy of my book & say hello.

JLS

April 9, 2016

My interview on the Darkness at the Edge of Town Paranormal Radio Show w/ Dave Schrader on March 31, 2016 is now available for download or for listening at the following link:

http://twincitiesnewstalk.iheart.com/media/play/26867271/

Next week, I am going to be a guest on the Dr. J Radio Live Show with Dr. J Andy Ilias on Thursday night, April 14, 2016 from 7 PM to 8 PM CT/10 PM-11 PM EST.

The Dr. J Radio Live Show airs on YouTube at www.youtube.com/c/DrJRadioLive/ & on SKYPE at
drjradio.live.

The host is Dr. John Andrew Ilias, well-known radio personality & UFO researcher.  I will be discussing my new book H. P. Lovecraft & the Black Magickal Tradition, among other topics.

Information about the show can be found at the following link:

http://www.drjradiolive.com


In addition, I am going to be a guest on the Where Did The Road Go? Radio show on Saturday night, April 16, 2016 from 11 PM EST to 12 Midnight.

Where Did The Road Go? airs live every Saturday night on WVBR 93.5 FM in Ithaca, New York near Cornell University.  The show explores such topics as the paranormal, alternate science, lost history, the supernatural & the occult and takes a skeptical (but not necessarily “debunking”) attitude towards the hidden forces that affect our lives and our world.

The host is Seriah Azkath, who has been on the air for the last 20 years.  Mr. Azkath also hosts The Last Exit of the Lost, a Heavy-Metal based radio show.  I will, naturally, discuss my new book and other related topics.

Information about Where Did The Road Go? can be found at the following link:

http://www.wheredidtheroadgo.com

My recent radio/podcast interviews are all available now for listening or download.

Late Night in the Midlands, February 1, 2016:

http://media.blubrry.com/lnm/p/lnmradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/LNM_Archived_Shows/2016/Late_Night_in_the_Midlands_02-01-16_John_Steadsman_HP_Lovecraft_Black_Magick.mp3

 The Fringe, February 13, 2016:

http://ytvideos.download/watch/IAtQinGbCTw/the-fringe-radio-show-february-13th-2016-guest-john-l-steadman.html

The ‘X’ Zone Radio Network, March 17, 2016:

http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/4229793

Later in the summer, I am going to be a guest speaker at the Pagan Pride Convention in Detroit, Michigan on August 13, 2016; I'll have a table there where I will sign books.  I am also going to be a guest speaker at the Carnival of Para-Horror Convention in Buffalo, New York, August 27-28, 2016.  I will likewise have a table at that event for book signing.  I'll be posting specific information about these events when we get closer to summer.

For the Carnival of Para-Horror, I will be giving a two-part presentation: H. P. Lovecraft's Cosmic Weird Tales and the American Cinema.

Finally, in early autumn, I have a book signing event at the Georgia Tech Barnes & Noble college bookstore in Atlanta, Georgia on September 24, 2016 from 12 PM-6 PM. 

 

JLS

March 25, 2016

I am going to be a guest on the Darkness on the Edge of Town Paranormal Radio Show on Thursday night, March 31, 2016 from 11 PM – 12 AM, EST.

The Darkness on the Edge of Town Paranormal Radio is part of the Darkness Radio Network, Twin Cities News Talk AM 1130 in Minneapolis, MN. 

The show is hosted by Dave Schrader, who has also been the Executive Producer of the show since 2006. Dave Schrader is an active paranormal investigator & co-author of the book The Other Side (2009).  Mr. Schrader has been featured on such prominent paranormal shows such as Paranormal State on A & E and frequently lectures across the country.

Information about the Darkness on the Edge of Town Paranormal Radio Show can be found at the link: www.darknessradio.com

In addition, I will also be a guest on the Deprogrammed Radio Show with Michael Woods, a well-known MUFON investigator, on Monday, April 11, 2016 from 11 AM-12 PM EST (10 AM-11AM Central).

Information about the Deprogrammed Radio Show with Michael Woods can be found at the link: www.deprogrammedradio.com

All of my most recent interviews are now available online for listening or download.

Late Night in the Midlands, February 1, 2016:

http://media.blubrry.com/lnm/p/lnmradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/LNM_Archived_Shows/2016/Late_Night_in_the_Midlands_02-01-16_John_Steadsman_HP_Lovecraft_Black_Magick.mp3

 The Fringe, February 13, 2016:

http://ytvideos.download/watch/IAtQinGbCTw/the-fringe-radio-show-february-13th-2016-guest-john-l-steadman.html

The ‘X’ Zone Radio Network, March 17, 2016:

http://directory.libsyn.com/episode/index/id/4229793

Later in the summer, I am going to be a guest speaker at the Pagan Pride Convention in Detroit Michigan on Saturday, August 13, 2016.  I'll have a table there where I will sell & sign copies of my book H. P. Lovecraft & the Black Magickal Tradition.  

In addition, I am also going to be a guest speaker at the Carnival of ParaHorror Convention in Buffalo, New York on Saturday and Sunday, August 27-28, 2016.  I will have a table at this event as well for book signings.

I will post specific information about these events as we get closer to summer. 

For the Carnival of ParaHorror, I'll be giving a two-part presentation: "H. P. Lovecraft's Cosmic Weird Tales and the American Cinema".  

Finally, in early autumn, I am holding a book signing at the Georgia Tech Barnes & Noble College Bookstore in Atlanta, Georgia on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 12 PM-6 PM.

JLS 

March 17, 2016

I'm going to be a guest on The 'X' Zone Radio Show on Thursday, March 17, 2016, 11 to 12 PM EST.

The show is hosted by Canadian broadcaster and executive producer, Rob McConnell and I'll be discussing my book, H. P. Lovecraft & the Black Magickal Tradition, along with other topics of interest, such as black magick, satanism, and the paranormal. Information about the show can be found at the following link:  www.xzoneradiotv.com

I did two interviews last month: an interview with the Late Night in the Midlands radio show and the Fringe radio network. If you want to listen to these interviews, please use the following links:  

http://media.blubrry.com/lnm/p/lnmradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/LNM_Archived_Shows/2016/Late_Night_in_the_Midlands_02-01-16_John_Steadsman_HP_Lovecraft_Black_Magick.mp3

http://ytvideos.download/watch/IAtQinGbCTw/the-fringe-radio-show-february-13th-2016-guest-john-l-steadman.html

I also interviewed on The Wigglian Way Pagan Podcast on December 15, 2015 and Thelema NOW! on November 20, 2015.  These interviews are now uploaded for listening or download:

https://www.podcat.com/podcasts/74NrKS-the-wigglian-way-pagan-podcast/episodes/x9USWv-episode-136

http://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/znebd-3a30f/Thelema-NOW!-Crowley,-Ritual-&-Magick

Later in the summer, I am going to be a guest speaker at the Pagan Pride Convention in Detroit Michigan on August 13; I’ll have a table there where I will sign books.  In addition to this,  I am going to also be a guest speaker at Carnival of Para-Horror Convention in Buffalo, New York on August 27 & 28, 2016; I will have a table at that event as well for book signing. 

For the latter event, I’ll be giving a two-part presentation: “H. P. Lovecraft’s Cosmic Weird Tales & the American Cinema.”  I will start out by examining Lovecraft’s aesthetic and his theory & practice for the writing of weird tales. Then, I’ll take a look at certain key American film adaptations of Lovecraft’s work and determine how well (or not) filmmakers are able to capture Lovecraft’s masterful literary constructs on the silver screen.

Finally, in autumn, I have a book signing at the Georgia Tech Barnes & Noble college bookstore in Atlanta Georgia on September 24, 2016; the store claims a large Lovecraft following at the university and so, I hope to see some of you at the signing.

JLS

March 5, 2016

I did an interview with the Late Night in the Midlands radio show last month; I discussed my new book H. P. Lovecraft & the Black Magickal Tradition and other issues of interest to Lovecraft fans and scholars and to those interested in such topics as life, death, the afterlife, occultism, the paranormal and black magickal practice in the 21st century.  If you want to listen to the interview, please click on the link:

http://media.blubrry.com/lnm/p/lnmradionetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/LNM_Archived_Shows/2016/Late_Night_in_the_Midlands_02-01-16_John_Steadsman_HP_Lovecraft_Black_Magick.mp3

Likewise, I interviewed with The Fringe radio network, also last month.  Again, I discussed Lovecraft and contingent issues.  Here is the link to this interview for those of you who want to know more about Lovecraft and western occultism:

http://ytvideos.download/watch/IAtQinGbCTw/the-fringe-radio-show-february-13th-2016-guest-john-l-steadman.html

I have an upcoming book signing at the Georgia Tech Barnes & Noble college bookstore in Atlanta Georgia on September 24, 2016; the store claims a large Lovecraft following at the university and so,I hope to see some of you at the signing.

Later in the summer, also, I am going to be a guest speaker at the Pagan Pride Convention in Detroit Michigan on August 13; I’ll have a table there where I will sign books.  In addition to this,  I am going to also be a guest speaker at Carnival of Para-Horror Convention in Buffalo, New York on August 27 & 28, 2016; I will have a table at that event as well for book signing. 

For the latter event, I’ll be giving a two-part presentation: “H. P. Lovecraft’s Cosmic Weird Tales & the American Cinema.”  I will start out by examining Lovecraft’s aesthetic and his theory & practice for the writing of weird tales. Then, I’ll take a look at certain key American film adaptations of Lovecraft’s work and determine how well (or not) filmmakers are able to capture Lovecraft’s masterful literary constructs on the silver screen.

JLS

February 9, 2015

I did a radio interview on the Night Fright Show with Brent Holland on September 29, 2015, 8:00-9:00 PM EST.  This interview has now been posted on You Tube.  If you want to listen to it, please use the following link.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M9KoulnuLo8

The Night Fright Show is the #1 Canadian based radio show of its genre. Brent Holland is a multi- award winning music composer for feature films and television having composed for NASA, ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, PBS, CBC, SRC, CTV, TVA, TQS, Global, etc. and also in Vietnam, France, Turkey, Great Britain and Europe. His score for the Canadian feature film 21 Brothers, about Canadians in the trenches of World War I, is in the Guinness World Book of Records. Holland has BFA in Music and BFA in Theatre Design (lighting) having worked extensively in this area with Bon Jovi, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, Yes, and many, many more. Holland is currently producing the feature length documentary "Ted Sorensen: The Man Who Saved The World...Really!"

I recently wrote a short, non-fictional speculative piece for the well-known and influential publication The R’lyeh Tribune, “H. P. Lovecraft’s Yog-Sothoth: Christian Parody or Looking-Glass God?” dated December 16, 2015, which the editor, Sean Eaton, refers to as “a Yuletide reflection on The Dunwich Horror.”  Anyone who wishes to read this essay can access it via the following link.

http://blog-sototh.blogspot.com/2015/12/guest-post-john-l-steadman.html

 

In addition, I wrote a guest post entry for the Red Wheel/Weiser Blog dated February 4, 2016.  This posting is entitled “The Black & White Magickal Dichotomy” and it clarifies the difference between black and white magick. Please read this at the following link. 

http://rwwgroupblog.com/

Finally, I have an upcoming radio interview with The Fringe Radio Network. This will take place on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM EST.

http://www.fringeradioshow.com/

The Fringe Radio network explores a far-ranging array of ‘fringe paranormal’ genres, such as ghost hunting, UFOs, Bigfoot, and psychics. There is no demarcation to the topics that the show will cross or challenges that they won’t take on.  The show cleverly bridges the science fiction with today’s reality through anecdotes, historical research, and insight from well informed and esteemed guests. 

I hope that you will check it out!  You’ll get some insight into Lovecraft’s mind and his fictional concepts and why Lovecraft continues to remain relevant in the twenty-first century.

You can listen at the following links:

http://fringeradionetwork.com/

http://tunein.com/radio/Fringe-Radio

http://inceptionradionetwork.com/gallery-view/fringe-radio/

And, if you haven’t listened to my other recent radio interviews, or read my recent book reviews, please check these out as well.

(1) Behind the Paranormal with Paul & Ben Eno- Show #614 December 14, 2015 6-7 PM EST 1240 AM

“H. P. Lovecraft and the Western Occult Tradition” with Prof. John L. Steadman

http://www.behindtheparanormal.com/podcasts/mp3s/WOON/2015/PARA121415.mp3

(2) Dead Air Paranormal Radio with Andrea Perron & George R. Lopez- 9-11 PM EST on December 22, 2015

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/dead-air/2015/12/23/a-world-awakening-author-spotlight--john-l-steadman

(3) Behutet: A Magazine of Modern Thelemic Magick & Culture.  Issue #59.   Reviewer: Frater Neo.

http://www.behutetmagazine.com/book-reviews-h-p-lovecraft-and-the-black-magickal-tradition.php

(4) Spirituality Today.  Tuesday, 11/14/2015.

http://spirituality.today/categories/magickians/h-p-lovecraft-and-the-black-magickal-tradition-by-john-l-steadman

 (5) Innsmouth Free Press Blog; Whispers & Speculation Corner, 10/12/15: The Canadian Thanksgiving Edition.  Reviewer: Allen Griffin

http://www.innsmouthfreepress.com/blog/review-h-p-lovecraft-and-the-black-magick-tradition/

JLS