From classic werewolves to Dancing Wolfeman—Rick London reveals all in this interview.
What happens when classic werewolf mythology meets dancing, comedy, and heartfelt storytelling? In this episode of Review It Yourself, Sean is joined by author Rick London (Ricardo Cotto) to discuss his entertaining novel The Dancing Wolfeman: Volume One, the enduring appeal of werewolf fiction, and why monster stories continue to capture readers' imaginations.
From classic Universal monsters to modern werewolf films, Rick shares the inspiration behind his unique Wolfeman character, his writing journey, and the importance of creating stories that entertain while remaining accessible to readers of all ages. The conversation also explores favourite werewolf movies, practical effects in horror cinema, publishing, book marketing, and why reviews matter so much for independent authors.
Whether you're a fan of werewolf books, horror films, monster fiction, or simply enjoy hearing authors discuss their creative process, this episode is packed with fascinating insights and plenty of laughs.
In this episode:
- The inspiration behind The Dancing Wolfeman
- Rick London's lifelong love of storytelling
- Why werewolves remain one of horror's most enduring monsters
- Favourite werewolf movies and classic monster cinema
- Writing memorable characters and accessible fiction
- Independent publishing and reaching new readers
- Why reader reviews make such a huge difference for authors
- Sean's recommendations for essential werewolf films—including Dog Soldiers and An American Werewolf in London.
About Rick London
Rick London (Ricardo Cotto) is the author of The Dancing Wolfeman series, blending humour, adventure and classic monster storytelling into an original family-friendly horror experience.
Find Rick London online:
- Website: https://dancingwolfeman.com/
- Book: The Dancing Wolfeman: Volume One (available through Amazon and major online book retailers)
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