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This Is Horror Podcast
This Is Horror Podcast
Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella

The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella.... more

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Episodes

Danger Slater on Starlet, Writing During the Pandemic, and the Dark Side of Celebrity

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about Starlet, writing during the pandemic, the dark side of celebrity, and much more. [4:05]... more

16 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
David Dastmalchian on Knights vs. Samurai, Count Crowley, and Embracing Horror

In this podcast, David Dastmalchian talks about Knights vs. Samurai, Count Crowley, embracing horror, and much more. [4:10] David Dastmalchian growing... more

04 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Brian Asman on Exploring Family in Good Dogs, Writing Engaging Action Scenes, and Writing Routine

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about exploring family in Good Dogs, writing engaging action scenes, writing routine, and much... more

29 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Brian Asman on Good Dogs, Werewolves and Slashers, and Hybrid Publishing

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about Good Dogs, werewolves and slashers, hybrid publishing, and much more.  [2:27] Conversation start. [6:49] Live readings. [9:23]... more

21 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Chuck Palahniuk on Shock Induction, Psychedelics, and Avocado

In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk talks about Shock Induction, psychedelics, avocado, and much more. [3:10] Conversation start/biggest changes in the past... more

15 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
Dean Koontz on The Forest of Lost Souls

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Forest of Lost Souls and much more. [2:50] Conversation start. [4:55] The Forest of... more

07 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Robert P. Ottone on The Vile Thing We Created, There's Something Sinister in Center Field, and Middle Grade Books

In this podcast, Robert P. Ottone talks about The Vile Thing We Created, There's Something Sinister in Center Field, Middle... more

01 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
Robert P. Ottone on Approaching Life Fearlessly, The Triangle, and Early Life Lessons

In this podcast, Robert P. Ottone talks about approaching life fearlessly, The Triangle, early life lessons, and much more. [3:05] Conversation... more

25 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Thersa Matsuura on The Carp-Faced Boy, Podcasting in Japan, and Space for Creativity

In this podcast, Thersa Matsuura talks about The Carp-Faced Boy, podcasting in Japan, carving out space for personal creativity, and... more

19 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
Thersa Matsuura on The Book of Japanese Folklore, the Uncanny Japan Podcast, and Living in Japan

In this conversation, Thersa Matsuura talks about The Book of Japanese Folklore, living in Japan, the Uncanny Japan Podcast, and... more

11 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Jason Pargin on Time Writing vs. Time Promoting, The Black Box of Doom Metaphors, and Guns and Road Trips

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about time writing vs. time promoting, The Black Box of Doom metaphors, guns and... more

30 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Jason Pargin on I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom, Writing a Standalone Novel, and Negativity in the Media

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom, writing a standalone... more

25 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Todd Keisling on Gethsemane, Solve for X, and The Smile Factory

In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about After Birth, Annie’s Heart is a Haunted House, his forthcoming books, and much... more

17 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Todd Keisling on After Birth, Annie’s Heart is a Haunted House, and Forthcoming Books

In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about After Birth, Annie’s Heart is a Haunted House, his forthcoming books, and much... more

09 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Sandy King Carpenter on Storm King Comics, John Carpenter’s They Live, and Film Production

In this podcast, Sandy King Carpenter talks about Storm King Comics, John Carpenter’s They Live, film production, and much more.  [5:38]... more

01 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
Joshua Millican on Becoming a Parent, Richard Elfman, and Writing Routine

In this podcast, Joshua Millican talks about his brand new book, Teleportasm, cannabis culture, early life lessons, and much more.  [4:21]... more

26 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Joshua Millican on Teleportasm, Cannabis Culture, and Dread Central

In this podcast, Joshua Millican talks about his brand new book, Teleportasm, cannabis culture, early life lessons, and much more.  [4:01]... more

18 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Josh Malerman on Writing Documentary, Trusting the Publisher, and Staying in Motion

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about making a writing documentary, trusting his publisher, staying in motion when writing, and... more

03 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
You Like It Darker by Stephen King (with Neil McRobert, Talking Scared)

In this podcast, we discuss You Like It Darker by Stephen King with Neil McRobert of Talking Scared Podcast. [0:30] Opening... more

30 Jul 2024 · 2 hours, 24 minutes
Todd Keisling on Liminal Spaces, Trigger Warnings, and Imposter Syndrome

In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks further about his collection Cold, Black, and Infinite, liminal spaces, trigger warnings, imposter syndrome,... more

24 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Todd Keisling on Cold, Black, and Infinite, Meeting Becky LeJeune, and Spite as a Motivator

In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about Cold, Black, and Infinite, meeting Becky LeJeune, using spite as a motivator, and... more

15 Jul 2024 ·
Josh Malerman on Incidents Around the House

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about Incidents Around the House and much more. [3:10] Conversation start. [5:30] Incidents Around the House... more

08 Jul 2024 ·
Paul Tremblay on Horror Movie and Masks, Metallica, and Defining Success

In this podcast, Paul Tremblay talks about Horror Movie and masks, Metallica, defining success, and much more. [2:45] Horror Movie... more

30 Jun 2024 ·
Paul Tremblay on Horror Movie, Knock at the Cabin, and Writing Across Genres

In this podcast, Paul Tremblay talks about Horror Movie, Knock at the Cabin, writing across genres, and much more.   [5:28]... more

24 Jun 2024 ·
Chris Panatier on The Redemption of Morgan Bright

In this podcast, Chris Panatier talks about The Redemption of Morgan Bright and much more. Full podcast show notes are available here:... more

20 Jun 2024 ·
Chris Panatier on The Phlebotomist, Early Life Lessons, and Genre

In this podcast, Chris Panatier talks about The Phlebotomist, early life lessons, genre, and much more. Full podcast show... more

17 Jun 2024 ·
Kev Harrison on Adventure Horror, Shadow of the Hidden Publication Journey, and Heavy Metal

In this podcast, Kev Harrison talks about adventure horror, Shadow of the Hidden’s publication journey, heavy metal, and much more.... more

09 Jun 2024 ·
Kev Harrison on Shadow of the Hidden, Research for Stories, and Story Planning

In this podcast, Kev Harrison talks about his new book, Shadow of the Hidden, research for stories, story planning, and... more

04 Jun 2024 ·
Gwendolyn Kiste on The Haunting of Velkwood

In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about The Haunting of Velkwood and more.  Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-566-gwendolyn-kiste-on-the-haunting-of-velkwood [2:50]... more

26 May 2024 ·
Adam Nevill on All The Fiends of Hell

In this podcast, Adam Nevill talks about All The Fiends of Hell and much more.  Full podcast show notes are available here:... more

15 May 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Adam Nevill on Cunning Folk, No One Gets Out Alive Movie Adaptation, and Horror Publishing and Bookstore Discounts

In this podcast, Adam Nevill talks about Cunning Folk, the No One Gets Out Alive Movie Adaptation, horror publishing and... more

08 May 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Adam Nevill on Lost Girl, Pandemic Life, and Samuel Araya Art and Book Covers

In this podcast, Adam Nevill talks about Lost Girl, pandemic life, Samuel Araya Art and Book Covers, and much more.  [3:15]... more

30 Apr 2024 · 53 minutes
Samantha Allen on Patricia Wants to Cuddle, Sasquatches, and Lilly Wachowski

In this podcast, Samantha Allen talks about Patricia Wants to Cuddle, sasquatches, Lilly Wachowski, and much more.  [3:18] Patricia Wants to... more

22 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Samantha Allen on M to (WT)F, Dark Humour, and Women’s Restrooms

In this podcast, Samantha Allen talks about M to (WT)F, dark humour, women’s restrooms, and much more.  [3:17] Conversation start/early life... more

15 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Eric LaRocca on This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances, and much more. [3:30] This Skin... more

02 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Eric LaRocca on Commercial vs. Artistic Considerations when Writing, When To Listen and When To Talk, and Revisiting Everything The Darkness Eats

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about commercial vs. artistic considerations when writing, when to listen and when to talk,... more

28 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Adam Godfrey on Narcissus, ADHD, and Supernatural Experiences

In this podcast, Adam Godfrey talks about Narcissus, ADHD, supernatural experiences, and much more. [2:57] Narcissus. [27:28] How often do you look... more

21 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Adam Godfrey on Writing Routine, Literary Agents, and Artificial Intelligence

In this podcast, Adam Godfrey talks about writing routine, literary agents, AI, and much more.  [3:54] Conversation start. [7:50] First story wrote. [21:00]... more

14 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Tananarive Due on The Reformatory, Black Horror, and Jordan Peele

In this podcast, Tananarive Due talks about The Reformatory, black horror, Jordan Peele, and much more. [3:56] Conversation start. Early life... more

04 Mar 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Dean Koontz on The Bad Weather Friend, Tragedy and Comedy, and Craggles

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Bad Weather Friend, tragedy and comedy, cradles, and much more. [3:19] The Bad... more

26 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Brian Keene on The Labyrinth Book Series, The Stand Stephen King Anthology, and Vortex Books

In this podcast, Brian Keene talks about Vortex Books and Comics, the biggest changes in the last five years personally... more

21 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Brian Keene on Vortex Books and Comics, Biggest Changes in the Last Five Years, and the Popularity of Horror Fiction Now

In this podcast, Brian Keene talks about Vortex Books and Comics, the biggest changes in the last five years personally... more

16 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Gwendolyn Kiste on Looking Forward to The Haunting of Velkwood

In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about The Haunting of Velkwood in a special book preview episode. [3:15] The Haunting of... more

11 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Gwendolyn Kiste on the Wide Definition of Horror, From Indy to Traditional Publishers, and Writing Persistence

In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about the wide definition of horror, indy vs. traditional publishers, writing persistence, and much... more

06 Feb 2024 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Stephen J. Golds on Living in Japan, Writing Journey, and Early Life Lessons

In this podcast, Stephen J. Golds talks about living in Japan, his writing journey, early life lessons, and much more. [2:59]... more

28 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Gemma Amor on The Folly, True Crime, and Spirituality and Creativity

In this podcast, Gemma Amor speaks about The Folly, true crime, spirituality and creativity, and much more. [2:54] The origin... more

23 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Gemma Amor on Neurodiversity, The Power of Words, and Writing Challenges

In this podcast, Gemma Amor speaks about neurodiversity, the power of words, writing challenges, and much more. [2:24] Conversation start. [4:30] Personal... more

18 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Analysing Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King with Laurel Hightower, Part II

In this podcast, we give Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes the Story Unboxed treatment and begin to dissect and discuss this... more

11 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
Clay McLeod Chapman on What Kind of Mother, The Art of Writing Horror, and Navigating Social Media

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about What Kind of Mother, the art of writing horror, navigating social media,... more

09 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Clay McLeod Chapman on Short Stories and Hollywood, Raymond Carver, and Ambiguity in Fiction

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about short stories and Hollywood, Raymond Carver, ambiguity in fiction, and much more. [3:26]... more

02 Jan 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Rachel Harrison on Black Sheep, Religions vs. Cults, and Writing Routine

In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about Black Sheep, religion vs. cults, writing routine, and much more. [4:05] Religion vs. Cult. [10:27]... more

23 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Rachel Harrison on Writing Horror Stories, Weddings, and Goblin

In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about writing horror stories, weddings, Goblin, and much more. [4:11] Early life lessons growing up. [9:11]... more

20 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
R. A. Busby on Corporate Body, Supernatural Experiences, and The Joy of Redrafting

In this podcast, R. A. Busby talks about Corporate Body, supernatural experiences, the joy of redrafting, and much more. [2:58] Supernatural... more

17 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
R. A. Busby on Early Life Lessons, First Stories, and Horror Fiction

In this podcast, R. A. Busby talks about early life lessons, first stories, horror fiction, and much more. [3:57] Early life... more

11 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Jason Pargin on Zoey Is Too Drunk for this Dystopia, Writing a Book Series, and TikTok Creation Strategies

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about Zoey Is Too Drunk for this Dystopia, writing a book series, TikTok creation... more

05 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
Jason Pargin on Becoming a TikTok Influencer, Is AI a Threat to Creativity, and Conspiracy Theories

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about becoming a TikTok influencer, AI and creativity, conspiracy theories, and much more. [3:37]... more

30 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
Aubrey Parsons on Voice Acting, Audiobooks, and Narration

In this podcast, Aubrey Parsons talks about voice acting, audiobooks, narration, and much more. [3:06] Conversation start and early life lessons. [7:17]... more

26 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
Unboxing Michael Haneke’s Funny Games (1997) with Mackenzie Kiera

In this podcast, we unbox and analyse Michael Haneke’s cult classic, Funny Games, with special guest, Mackenzie Kiera. This podcast... more

20 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 43 minutes
Chuck Palahniuk on Not Forever, But For Now, Writing on Substack, and The Legacy of Fight Club

In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk talks about Not Forever, But For Now, writing on Substack, the legacy of Fight Club,... more

10 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 58 minutes
David Moody and Dan Howarth on The Writing Life, Current Routine, and Surviving a Heart Attack

In this podcast, David Moody, Dan Howarth, and Michael David Wilson have a round table discussion about their current writing... more

06 Nov 2023 · 1 hour, 57 minutes
Alan Baxter on Sallow Bend, The Gulp, and Australian Horror Fiction

In this podcast, Alan Baxter talks about Sallow Bend, The Gulp, Australian horror fiction, and much more. [3:27] Biggest changes personally... more

31 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 58 minutes
Joe Sullivan on Cemetery Gates Media and Publishing

In this podcast, Joe Sullivan talks about Cemetery Gates Media, publishing, and much more. [3:03] Early life lessons. [16:49] Writing and creative... more

28 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 50 minutes
House of Bad Memories and Silent Key, Live Book Launch with Michael David Wilson, Laurel Hightower, and Bob Pastorella

In this podcast, Michael David Wilson launches his debut novel, House of Bad Memories, and Laurel Hightower launches her new... more

25 Oct 2023 · 2 hours, 4 minutes
Tim Waggoner on Early Life Lessons, Becoming a Writer, and First Stories

In this podcast, Tim Waggoner talks about early life lessons, becoming a writer, first stories, and much more. [3:13] Early life... more

20 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Max Booth III and Michael David Wilson on The Last Haunt and House of Bad Memories

In this podcast, Max Booth III and Michael David Wilson talk about their brand new books, The Last Haunt (Max... more

18 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
Daniel Kraus on Whales, Secret Writing Projects, and Grave Robbery

In this podcast, Daniel Kraus talks about Whalefall, touring, book publicity, and much more. [3:59] Research for Whalefall. [13:51] Science and single... more

11 Oct 2023 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Daniel Kraus on Whalefall, Touring, and Book Publicity

In this podcast, Daniel Kraus talks about Whalefall, touring, book publicity, and much more. [3:14] Biggest changes in the last three... more

03 Oct 2023 · 59 minutes
Session 9 with Neil McRobert (Talking Scared Podcast) [Story Unboxed Preview]

In this podcast we preview episode seventeen of Story Unboxed in which we unbox and analyse Session 9 with Neil McRobert... more

27 Sep 2023 · 52 minutes
Richard Chizmar on Becoming The Boogeyman, Writing Characters Based on Real People, and Future Writing Projects

In this podcast, Richard Chizmar talks about Becoming The Boogeyman, writing characters based on real people, future writing projects, and... more

24 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 35 minutes
Analysing Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King with Laurel Hightower, Part I

In this podcast, we give Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes the Story Unboxed treatment and begin to dissect and discuss this... more

19 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
Josh Malerman on The High Strung, Writing an All-Time Horror Novel, and Stories From The Road

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about The High Strung, writing an all-time horror novel, stories from the road, and... more

15 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
Josh Malerman on The Early Years on The Road, Living Off $10 Per Day, The High Strung, and The Hall of Fame Van Story

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about the early years on the road, living off $10 per day, The High... more

10 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Keith Rosson on Fever House, Writing Violence, and Writing Routine

In this podcast, Keith Rosson talks about Fever House, writing violence, his writing routine, and much more. [2:39] The biggest changes... more

06 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Sadie Hartmann on The Last 20 Years of Horror Fiction, Ghosts, and Chapter Lengths

In this podcast, Sadie Hartmann talks about the last 20 years of horror fiction, ghosts, chapter lengths, and much more. [3:44]... more

30 Aug 2023 · 53 minutes
Sadie Hartmann ‘Mother Horror’ on 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered, Future Projects, and Horror Fiction Subgenres

In this podcast, Sadie Hartmann talks about 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered, future projects, horror fiction subgenres,... more

28 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Stephanie Parent on The Briars, Working in a Haunted Dungeon, and Haunted Houses

In this podcast, Stephanie Parent talks about The Briars, working in a haunted dungeon, haunted houses, and much more. [2:55] The... more

19 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Stephanie Parent on First Experiences with Stories, Pantsing vs. Plotting, and Early Life Lessons

In this podcast, Stephanie Parent talks about first experiences with stories, pantsing vs. plotting, early life lessons, and much more. [2:37]... more

16 Aug 2023 · 59 minutes
This Is Horror Awards 2021 with Stephen Graham Jones, Eric LaRocca, Gemma Files, Ellen Datlow, Wendy Wagner, Jon Padgett, Cam Collins, Steve Shell, and Neil McRobert

In this podcast, we chat with Stephen Graham Jones, Eric LaRocca, Gemma Files, Ellen Datlow, Wendy Wagner, Jon Padgett, Cam... more

10 Aug 2023 · 6 hours, 1 minute
Nick Cutter and Andrew F. Sullivan on The Handyman Method, Successful Collaborations, and Story Pacing

In this podcast, Nick Cutter and Andrew F. Sullivan talk about The Handyman Method, successful collaborations, story pacing, and much... more

07 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
Eric LaRocca on Why He Wrote Everything the Darkness Eats, Split Narratives, and Controversial Scenes

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Everything the Darkness Eats, writing authentically, managing writing expectations, and much more. [3:36] Why... more

02 Aug 2023 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
Eric LaRocca on Everything the Darkness Eats, Writing Authentically, and Managing Writing Expectations

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Everything the Darkness Eats, writing authentically, managing writing expectations, and much more. [3:39] What... more

29 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Dean Koontz on After Death, Suspense, Horror, and Science Fiction Labels, and His Unique Writing Voice

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his new book After Death, suspense, horror, and science fiction labels, Dean’s unique... more

26 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
Josh Malerman on Egorov, Doug and Judy Buy the House Washer, and The Jupiter Drop

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about Egorov, Doug and Judy Buy the House Washer, The Jupiter Drop, and much... more

22 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
Josh Malerman on Half The House is Haunted, Argyle, and Samhattan

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about writing routine, writing a novel documentary, A Ben Evans Film, and much more. [3:59]... more

17 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Josh Malerman on Writing Routine, Writing A Novel Documentary, and A Ben Evans Film

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about writing routine, writing a novel documentary, A Ben Evans Film, and much more. [5:08]... more

12 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
Ai Jiang on Linghun, I Am AI, and What Makes Us Human

In this podcast, Ai Jiang talks about Linghun, I Am AI, what makes us human, and much more. [2:42] Linghun. [5:34] Hauntings. [21:27]... more

07 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
Ai Jiang on Early Life Lessons, Defining Success and Failure, and Being Chinese-Canadian

In this podcast, Ai Jiang talks about early life lessons, defining success and failure, being Chinese-Canadian, and much more. [4:33] Early... more

04 Jul 2023 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
[Preview] SU 016 Something in the Dirt with Gemma Files

In this podcast we preview episode sixteen of Story Unboxed in which we unbox and analyse Something in the Dirt. [3:05]... more

29 Jun 2023 · 39 minutes
Craig Clevenger on The Aftermath of Violence, Transgressive Fiction, and Post-Pandemic Book Releases

In this podcast, Craig Clevenger talks about writing about the aftermath of violence, transgressive fiction, post-pandemic book releases, and much... more

27 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Craig Clevenger on Mother Howl, Writing in the Third Person, and Writing Dialogue

In this podcast, Craig Clevenger talks about Mother Howl, writing in the third person, writing dialogue, and much more. [3:17] Biggest... more

21 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Glen Mazzara on The Shield, LA, and WGA Strike Action

In this podcast, Glen Mazzara talks about The Shield, LA, the WGA strike action, and much more. [3:24] Moving to... more

13 Jun 2023 · 2 hours, 4 minutes
Glen Mazzara on The Walking Dead, Storytelling, and The Writers’ Room

In this podcast, Glen Mazzara talks about The Walking Dead, storytelling, the writers’ room, and much more. [3:11] Early life lessons... more

09 Jun 2023 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Joe R. Lansdale on The Donut Legion, Jane Goes North, and Conspiracy Theories

In this podcast, Joe R. Lansdale talks about The Donut Legion, Jane Goes North, conspiracy theories, and much more. [2:46] Biggest... more

31 May 2023 · 1 hour, 40 minutes
Suzanne Young on In Nightfall, Vampires, and Co-writing a book with Tom DeLonge

In this podcast, Suzanne Young talks about The Program series, writing about mental health, her writing routine, and much more. [3:31]... more

25 May 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Suzanne Young on The Program Series, Writing Routine, and Writing About Mental Health

In this podcast, Suzanne Young talks about The Program series, writing about mental health, her writing routine, and much more. [3:35]... more

22 May 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Grady Hendrix on How to Sell a Haunted House, Puppets, and Japanese Horror

In this podcast, Grady Hendrix talks about How to Sell a Haunted House, puppets, Japanese horror, and much more. [3:25] Biggest... more

15 May 2023 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella on 500 Episodes and 10 Years of This Is Horror Podcast, hosted by Lisa Quigley (Ladies of the Fright) and Robb Olson (The ARC Party)

In this podcast, Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella celebrate 500 episodes and 10 years of This Is Horror Podcast.... more

11 May 2023 · 2 hours, 44 minutes
Fiction Podcast and Nonfiction Podcast of the Year, This Is Horror Awards 2021

In this podcast, we announce and speak with the winners of the Fiction Podcast and Nonfiction Podcast of the Year... more

05 May 2023 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
Caroline Kepnes on For You and Only You, Scabies for Breakfast, and Finding The Right Way To Tell Your Story

In this podcast, Caroline Kepnes talks about her brand new Joe Goldberg novel, For You and Only You, Scabies for... more

28 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Caroline Kepnes on The Origin of Joe Goldberg, Writing Short Stories, and Kidnapping Barbies

In this podcast, Caroline Kepnes talks about the origin of Joe Goldberg, writing short stories, kidnapping Barbies, and much more. [4:31]... more

24 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Max Booth III on Abnormal Statistics, Indiana Death Song, and 3 Eggs (with Robb Olson, The ARC Party)

In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about Abnormal Statistics, Indiana Death Song, 3 Eggs, and much more. [4:06] Indiana Death... more

19 Apr 2023 · 2 hours, 25 minutes
Fiction Magazine and Publisher of the Year, This Is Horror Awards 2021

In this podcast we announce and speak with the winners of the Fiction Magazine and Publisher of the Year in... more

12 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Carson Winter on Society’s Obsession with Violence, The Tide, and Fear of Dying

In this podcast, Carson Winter talks about society’s obsession with violence, the Tide, his fear of dying, and much more. [3:22]... more

06 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Carson Winter on Soft Targets, Discovering Stories, and Zero Boundaries Podcast

In this podcast, Carson Winter talks about Soft Targets, discovering stories, Zero Boundaries Podcast: Episode 182, and much more. [4:11] Early life... more

02 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Short Story Collection and Anthology of the Year, This Is Horror Awards 2021

In this podcast we announce and speak with the winners of the Novel and Novella of the Year in the... more

27 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 48 minutes
Max Booth III on Abnormal Statistics, Fish, and Live Readings (with Robb Olson, The ARC Party)

In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about Abnormal Statistics, Fish, live readings, and much more. With guest co-host Robb... more

23 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Novel and Novella of the Year, This Is Horror Awards 2021

In this podcast we announce and speak with the winners of the Novel and Novella of the Year in the... more

18 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
Jordan Harper on Everybody Knows, James Ellroy, and Black-Bag PR

In this podcast, Jordan Harper talks about Everybody Knows, James Ellroy, Black-Bag PR, and much more. [3:40] Crisis Management Firms, Black-Bag... more

12 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
Eric LaRocca on The Trees Grew Because I Bled There

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his brand new collection, The Trees Grew Because I Bled There. [3:20] The Trees... more

08 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 56 minutes
Jordan Harper on Working in Hollywood, The Young Brothers Massacre, and Petscop

In this podcast, Jordan Harper talks about working in Hollywood, the Young Brothers Massacre, Petscop, and much more. [4:40] Early life... more

01 Mar 2023 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
Eric LaRocca on Authenticity, Titan Books, and Writing Routine

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about authenticity, Titan Books, his writing routine, and much more. [4:34] Biggest changes both personally... more

25 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Christopher Landon on We Have a Ghost, Freaky, and Happy Death Day

In this podcast, Christopher Landon talks about We Have a Ghost, Freaky, Happy Death Day, and much more. [3:37] Early life... more

21 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Stephen Graham Jones on Don’t Fear the Reaper, My Heart is a Chainsaw, and The Only Good Indians

In this podcast, Stephen Graham Jones talks about Don’t Fear the Reaper, My Heart is a Chainsaw, The Only Good... more

13 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Cynthia Pelayo on Thomas & Mercer, Loteria, and Fairy Tales

In this podcast, Cynthia Pelayo talks about Thomas & Mercer, Loteria, Fairy Tales, and much more. [2:51] Thomas and Mercer Amazon... more

11 Feb 2023 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Cynthia Pelayo on The Shoemaker’s Magician, Crime Scene, and Prose Poetry

In this podcast, Cynthia Pelayo talks about The Shoemaker’s Magician, Crime Scene, prose poetry, and much more. [5:55] Biggest changes both... more

08 Feb 2023 · 1 hour,
Dean Koontz on The House at the End of the World, Odd Thomas, and Spiritual Experiences

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The House at the End of the World, Odd Thomas, spiritual experiences, and... more

27 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 36 minutes
Andy Mitton on Screenwriting, Writing Routine, and The Dark Half by Stephen King

In this podcast, Andy Mitton talks about screenwriting, his writing routine, The Dark Half by Stephen King, and much more. [3:09]... more

24 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
Andy Mitton on The Harbinger, Sleep Paralysis, and Composing Film Scores

In this podcast, Andy Mitton talks about The Harbinger, sleep paralysis, composing film scores, and much more. [3:59] Life lessons. [14:00] Which... more

19 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
David J. Schow on The Crow, Splatterpunk, and Robert Bloch

In this podcast, David J. Schow talks about The Crow, splatterpunk, Robert Bloch, and much more. [3:40] Winning World Fantasy Awards... more

12 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 34 minutes
David J. Schow on The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Twilight Zone Magazine, and Screenwriting

In this podcast, David J. Schow talks about The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III, The Twilight Zone Magazine, screenwriting, and much... more

09 Jan 2023 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
John Niven on Kill Your Friends, The Trip, and The F*ck-it List

In this podcast, John Niven talks about Kill Your Friends, The Trip, The F*ck-it List, and much more. [3:51] Early life... more

30 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Brian Asman on Return of the Living Elves, Unusual Writing Locations, and Juggalos

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about Return of the Living Elves, unusual writing locations, Juggalos, and much more. [4:13] Return... more

23 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Brian Asman on Man, Fuck This House, Blackstone Audio, and Pranks

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about Man, Fuck This House, Blackstone Audio, Pranks, and much more.  [3:14] Changes in the... more

22 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
Jonathan Janz on The Dismembered, Marla, and Method Writing

In this podcast, Jonathan Janz talks about The Dismembered, Marla, method writing, and much more.  [5:27] The Dismembered [9:05] Method writing [15:39] Published... more

18 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 45 minutes
Jonathan Janz on Literary Agents, Editing, and Screenwriting

In this podcast, Jonathan Janz talks about literary agents, editing, screenwriting, and much more. [4:16] Changing literary agents [15:07] Why Jonathan went... more

11 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 17 minutes
Jonathan Janz on Forgiveness, Children, and Biggest Personal and Professional Changes

In this podcast, Jonathan Janz talks about forgiveness, children, his biggest personal and professional changes in the last four years,... more

06 Dec 2022 · 1 hour, 31 minutes
Will Carver on God Complexes, DoTrue, and Writing For Yourself

In this podcast, Will Carver talks about God complexes, DoTrue, writing for himself, and much more. [3:24] Will on writing something... more

24 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Will Carver on Suicide Thursday, The Daves Next Door, and Crop Circle Theories

In this podcast, Will Carver talks about Suicide Thursday, The Daves Next Door, crop circle theories, and much more. [6:09] Biggest... more

20 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Paul Tremblay on Unreliable Narrators, Writing Without Outlining, and Anxiety in Fiction

In this podcast, Paul Tremblay talks about unreliable narrators, writing without an outline, anxiety in fiction, and much more. [3:27] Unreliable... more

13 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Paul Tremblay on The Pallbearers Club, Knock At The Cabin, and The Legend of Mercy Brown

In this podcast, Paul Tremblay talks about The Pallbearers Club, Knock At The Cabin, the legend of Mercy Brown, and... more

08 Nov 2022 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Matthew Holness on Garth Marenghi’s TerrorTome, Darkplace, and Possum

In this podcast, Matthew Holness talks about Garth Marenghi’s TerrorTome, Darkplace, Possum, and much more.  [4:21] Early life lessons growing up... more

31 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 28 minutes
Jason Pargin on If This Book Exists, You’re in the Wrong Universe, Crazy Technology, and Experimental Writing

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about If This Book Exists, You’re in the Wrong Universe, crazy technology, experimental writing,... more

24 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 30 minutes
Jason Pargin on TikTok, Pargin vs. Wong, and Curating Social Media Posts

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about TikTok, Pargin vs. Wong, curating social media posts, and much more.  [3:10] Important TikTok... more

19 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Tyler Jones on Criterium, Burn The Plans, and Portraying Addiction

In this podcast, Tyler Jones talks about Criterium, Burn The Plans, portraying addiction, and much more.  [3:33] Criterium [7:35] Portraying addiction realistically [13:06]... more

15 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Tyler Jones on Beautiful Writing, Patrick deWitt, and Literary Agents

In this podcast, Tyler Jones talks about beautiful writing, Patrick deWitt, literary agents, and much more. [3:12] First story fell in... more

11 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Tyler Jones on Early Life Lessons, Mark Rylance, and Collecting Books

In this podcast, Tyler Jones talks about early life lessons, Mark Rylance, collecting books, and much more. [4:59] Book collecting and... more

07 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
Gemma Amor on Angry Robot, Artificial Intelligence, and Dear Laura Adaptations

In this podcast, Gemma Amor talks about Angry Robot, artificial intelligence, Dear Laura adaptations, and much more.  [3:48] Full Immersion: how... more

04 Oct 2022 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
Gemma Amor on Full Immersion, Turning Forty, and Setting Boundaries

In this podcast, Gemma Amor talks about Full Immersion, turning forty, setting boundaries, and much more.  [16:46] Biggest challenges both personally... more

29 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 22 minutes
Ronald Kelly on Fear, Zebra Books, and Storytelling Lessons

In this podcast Ronald Kelly talks about Fear, Zebra Books, storytelling lessons, and much more. [4:56] The rise and fall... more

21 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
Ronald Kelly on Southern Fried and Horrified, Jack Logan Western Stories, and Writing Horror

In this podcast Ronald Kelly talks about Southern Fried and Horrified, Jack Logan Western Stories, writing horror, and much more.    [4:48]... more

17 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 33 minutes
Michael J. Seidlinger on My Pet Serial Killer, The Cecil Hotel, and Literary Agents

In this podcast Michael J. Seidlinger talks about My Pet Serial Killer, The Cecil Hotel, literary agents, and much more.  [6:14]... more

10 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Michael J. Seidlinger on Anybody Home?, Likeable Characters, and Performing Selves vs. True Self

In this podcast Michael J. Seidlinger talks about Anybody Home?, why people want likeable characters, performing vs. being our true... more

07 Sep 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Michael J. Seidlinger on Transgressive Fiction, Horror Video Games, and Replay Value with Books

In this podcast Michael J. Seidlinger talks about transgressive fiction, horror video games, replay value with books, and much more.  [5:31]... more

31 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
Clay McLeod Chapman on Screenwriting, Whisper Down The Lane, and Satanic Panic

In this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about screenwriting, Whisper Down the Lane, Satanic panic, and much more. [4:14] Start in... more

30 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Clay McLeod Chapman on Ghost Eaters, What Is A Ghost, and Why Horror

In this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Ghost Eaters, what a ghost is, why he likes horror, and much... more

28 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 16 minutes
Clay McLeod Chapman on Performative Reading, The Pumpkin Pie Show, and Early Life Lessons

In this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about performative reading, The Pumpkin Pie Show, early life lessons, and much more.  [4:16]... more

26 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Kevin Lucia on Clifton Heights, Charles L. Grant, and Cemetery Dance

In this podcast, Kevin Lucia talks about Clifton Heights, Charles L. Grant, Cemetery Dance, and much more.  [4:54] Clifton Heights mythos [18:17]... more

24 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Kevin Lucia on Writing Lessons, Faith and Horror, and Desperation by Stephen King

In this podcast, Kevin Lucia talks about writing lessons, faith and horror, Desperation by Stephen King, and much more.  [3:49] Early... more

21 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Conner Habib on Hawk Mountain, Against Everyone, and Occultists

In this podcast Conner Habib talks about Hawk Mountain, Against Everyone with Conner Habib, occultists, and much more.  [3:57] Hawk Mountain’s... more

15 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Conner Habib on Stigma Against Horror, Clive Barker, and Transferrable Writing Lessons from Working as an Adult Performer

In this podcast Conner Habib talks about the stigma against horror, Clive Barker, and transferrable writing lessons from working as... more

10 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Matt Wesolowski on Beast, Folklore, and Found Footage Movies

In this podcast Matt Wesolowski talks about Beast, folklore, found footage movies, and much more. [3:53] Where to start reading with... more

03 Aug 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Matt Wesolowski on Six Stories, Scott King, and Writing in a Podcast Format

In this podcast Matt Wesolowski talks about Six Stories, Scott King, writing in a podcast format, and much more. [3:56] Early... more

29 Jul 2022 · 1 hour,
Catriona Ward on The Last House on Needless Street, The Girl from Rawblood, and Sundial

In this podcast Catriona Ward talks about The Last House on Needless Street, The Girl from Rawblood, Sundial, and much... more

17 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Jason Pargin on Pointless Waste of Time, Film Adaptations, and Optimism

In this podcast Jason Pargin talks about Pointless Waste of Time, film adaptations, optimism, and much more.  [3:25] Reading the Zoey... more

06 Jul 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Jason Pargin on John Dies at the End, If This Book Exists You’re in the Wrong Universe, and Not Taking Success For Granted

In this podcast Jason Pargin talks about his David Wong pseudonym, the Zoey Ashe series, anonymity online, and much more.  [3:36]... more

25 Jun 2022 · 58 minutes
Jason Pargin on David Wong pseudonym, Zoey Ashe series, and Anonymity Online

In this podcast Jason Pargin talks about his David Wong pseudonym, the Zoey Ashe series, anonymity online, and much more.  [3:36]... more

20 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Max Booth III on Maggots Screaming!, Ghoulish Book Fest, and What To Do When Bombing

In this podcast Max Booth III talks about Maggots Screaming!, Ghoulish Book Fest, what to do when bombing, and much... more

10 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
Max Booth III on Screenwriting, We Need To Do Something, and Ghoulish Podcast

In this podcast Max Booth III talks about screenwriting, We Need To Do Something, Ghoulish Podcast, and much more. [4:24] Getting... more

02 Jun 2022 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Brandon Boone on Writing Music for Video Games and Podcasts, Aspirations, and Daily Habits

In this podcast Brandon Boone talks about writing music for video games and podcasts, aspirations, daily habits, and much more. [3:49]... more

22 May 2022 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Brandon Boone on The NoSleep Podcast, Making Electronic Music, and Goosebumps

In this podcast Brandon Boone talks about The NoSleep Podcast, making electronic music, Goosebumps, and much more. [4:39] Life lessons growing... more

15 May 2022 · 58 minutes
[Preview] SU 011 The Night Cyclist by Stephen Graham Jones

In this podcast we preview episode eleven of Story Unboxed in which we unbox and analyse 'The Night Cyclist' by... more

08 May 2022 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Keith Rosson on Fever House with Random House, Smoke City, and Portland

In this podcast Keith Rosson talks about his Fever House book deal with Random House, Smoke City, Portland, and much... more

30 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Keith Rosson on The Mercy of the Tide, Being Legally Blind, and Becoming a Foster Parent

In this podcast Keith Rosson talks about The Mercy of the Tide, being legally blind, becoming a foster parent, and... more

25 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Daniel Willcocks on Hawk & Cleaver’s The Other Stories Podcast, Collaborations, and Plotting vs. Pantsing

In this podcast Daniel Willcocks talks about Hawk & Cleaver’s The Other Stories Podcast, collaborations, plotting vs. pantsing, and much... more

18 Apr 2022 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Daniel Willcocks on Activated Authors, Healthy Writing Life, and Stopping Ghostwriting

In this podcast Daniel Willcocks talks about Activated Authors, maintaining a healthy writing life, stopping ghostwriting, and much more.  [2:57] Dan... more

11 Apr 2022 · 58 minutes
[Preview] SU 009 each thing I show you is a piece of my death by Stephen J. Barringer and Gemma Files

In this podcast we preview episode nine of Story Unboxed in which we unbox and analyse 'each thing I show... more

31 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Eric LaRocca on The Strange Things We Become, Henley’s Edge, and We Can Never Leave This Place

In this podcast Eric LaRocca talks about The Strange Things We Become, Henley’s Edge, We Can Never Leave This Place,... more

24 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Eric LaRocca on Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, Going Viral, and Playwriting

In this podcast Eric LaRocca talks about Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke, going viral, playwriting, and much... more

18 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Will Carver on Psycopaths Anonymous, Weird Neighbours, and Good Samaritans

In this podcast Will Carver talks about Nothing Important Happened Today, Hinton Hollow Death Trip, The Beresford, and much more. [2:47]... more

13 Mar 2022 · 1 hour,
Will Carver on Nothing Important Happened Today, Hinton Hollow Death Trip, and The Beresford

In this podcast Will Carver talks about Nothing Important Happened Today, Hinton Hollow Death Trip, The Beresford, and much more. [6:05]... more

04 Mar 2022 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
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Daniel Willcocks on Activated Authors, Healthy Writing Life, and Stopping Ghostwriting
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In this podcast Daniel Willcocks talks about Activated Authors, maintaining a healthy writing life, stopping ghostwriting, and much more.  [2:57] Dan Howarth, via... more