Showrunner, Velva Carter-Maloof is an accomplished producer, director, and writer, serving as the President and CEO of A Gypsy Life... Productions. She has an extensive background in theater, speech, and drama, and has spent over two decades producing award-winning series and films. Her notable projects include "Madness and Writers: The Untold Truth. Maybe?" and "In My Opinion..." and more. Velva is known for her unique storytelling perspective, which has been shaped by her unusual experiences and extensive travels around the world.

Starring: Lukas Hassel

Directed by: Jamal Hodge

Head Writer: Michael Bailey

Executive Producer: David Maloof

Host Lukas Hassel with the amazing and talented Chuck Palahniuk

Showrunner/Executive Producer: Velva Carter-Maloof

"Madness and Writers: The Untold Truth. Maybe?" is a TV series that delves into the lives and creative processes of prominent horror writers. It aims to explore the psychological and emotional challenges these writers face as they create their often dark and haunting stories.

The show features notable authors such as Josh Malerman, Stephen Graham Jones, Paul Tremblay, Victor LaValle, Chuck Palahniuk, Linda D. Addison, Lisa Morton, Lee Murray, Michael Bailey, L. Marie Wood, David A. Simpson, Cynthia “Cina” Pelayo, Rena Mason, Brian Keene, Gabino Iglesias, Maurice Broaddus, Kaaron Warren, Leslie Klinger,  Joe R. Lansdale, Ellen Datlow (Editor) and more… 

The series promises to reveal how these writers cope with the demands of their craft, the isolation, and the madness that can accompany their creative journeys. Let’s find out how their famous, and yes, sometimes infamous characters... almost… drove them... MAD!

”When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear, and life stands explained.”

— Mark Twain

Leslie S. Klinger

Joe R. Lansdale

John Edgar Browning

Velva Carter-Maloof and Lisa Morton

Chuck Palahniuk and Lukas Hassel

David, Velva & Kasey Lansdale

Executive Producers: Velva Carter-Maloof and David Maloof

Directed by: Jamal Hodge

Starring: Lukas Hassel

Featuring: Josh Malerman, Linda D. Addison and Michael Bailey

Producers: Velva Carter-Maloof, David Maloof, Michael Bailey, Jamal Hodge and D. M. Rheingold

Screenwriter: Michael Bailey

Associate Producer: Linda D. Addison

Casting Director: Cherry Weiner

Costume Props: Allison Laakko

Illustrator: Luke Spooner

David A. Simpson

Gabino Iglesias

Cynthia Pelayo

the award-winning and New York Times best selling author of BIRD BOX, MALORIE, DAPHNE, GOBLIN, PEARL, GHOUL n THE CAPE, and more…

“WHEN YOUR WORDS END, IT’S MY TURN TO BEGIN.”

                                                                                                                                                      - Malorie to Josh Malerman
JOSH MALERMAN

Madness and Writers:

Featuring award-winning authors, editors and more…

serves as Creator, Executive Producer and Showrunner of the new series: MADNESS AND WRITERS: THE UNTOLD TRUTH. MAYBE?

Velva Carter-Maloof

Meet our creative and talented team…

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