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Noir, Vampires, and the Punk Spirit: Keith Rosson on "Coffin Moon"

The Dark Mind Podcast

54 minutes 9 seconds

4 months ago

Noir, Vampires, and the Punk Spirit: Keith Rosson on "Coffin Moon"

Guest: Keith Rosson
Host: Vincent Midgard
Episode Recorded: August 22, 2025

About This Episode

In this episode, Vincent welcomes renowned author and artist Keith Rosson to talk about his new dark literary novel Coffin Moon. The conversation covers the gritty heart of noir fiction, the reimagining of the vampire archetype, the lasting impact of war and trauma on storytelling, the struggle and beauty of DIY punk and zine culture, and the organic chaos of the writing process. Keith opens up about how blindness shapes his art, why family trauma is an unavoidable theme, and why ambiguous endings matter.

Key Topics Discussed

The challenge and richness of setting a vampire story in 1970s Portland
Breaking the mold: Writing messy, morally gray characters
Punk, zines, and the creative energy of relentless DIY art
How blindness shapes Keith’s visual and narrative sensibility
The importance of landscape in fiction (Oregon, North Dakota, LA)
Writing trauma, revenge, and the uncertain hope of healing
Literary fiction vs. genre and why Keith refuses to choose just one
Taking and leaving vampire tropes: Curses, curses, and fatherhood
Inspirations: From Richard Lange’s Rovers to Andy Davidson’s In the Valley of the Sun

Connect with Keith Rosson

Website: keithrosson.com
Instagram: @rossonkeith
Goodreads: Keith Rosson on Goodreads

Buy Keith Rosson’s Books

Bookshop.org (support indie): Bookshop - Keith Rosson
Amazon: Keith Rosson on Amazon
Publisher: Meerkat Press - Keith Rosson

Support the Show

If you enjoyed this episode, rate and review the show and consider supporting Keith Rosson by picking up his latest book, Coffin Moon, and leaving a (non-spoiler) review. Share with a friend!

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