This Is Horror Podcast
Fantasy & Science Fiction Podc
The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over the 300 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
Location:
United States
Description:
The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over the 300 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
Twitter:
@thisishorror
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.thisishorror.co.uk
Episodes
TIH 561: Samantha Allen on M to (WT)F, Dark Humour, and Women’s Restrooms
4/15/2024
In this podcast, Samantha Allen talks about M to (WT)F, dark humour, women’s restrooms, and much more. About Samantha Allen Samantha Allen is the author of the horror comedy Patricia Wants to Cuddle (Zando, 2022), the forthcoming romance novel Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet (Zando, 2024), and the Lambda Literary Award finalist Real Queer America: LGBT … Continue reading
Duration:01:14:22
TIH 560: Eric LaRocca on This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances
4/2/2024
In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump … Continue reading
Duration:01:15:14
TIH 559: Eric LaRocca on Commercial vs. Artistic Considerations when Writing, When To Listen and When To Talk, and Revisiting Everything The Darkness Eats
3/28/2024
In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about commercial vs. artistic considerations when writing, when to listen and when to talk, revisiting Everything The Darkness Eats, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since … Continue reading
Duration:01:06:47
TIH 558: Adam Godfrey on Narcissus, ADHD, and Supernatural Experiences
3/21/2024
In this podcast, Adam Godfrey talks about Narcissus, ADHD, supernatural experiences, and much more. About Adam Godfrey Adam Godfrey hails from Chesapeake, Virginia, where he lives with his wife and three daughters. He holds over twenty years of experience working for the United States Department of Defense in information technology and cybersecurity risk management. He … Continue reading
Duration:01:11:39
TIH 557: Adam Godfrey on Writing Routine, Literary Agents, and Artificial Intelligence
3/13/2024
In this podcast, Adam Godfrey talks about writing routine, literary agents, AI, and much more. About Adam Godfrey Adam Godfrey hails from Chesapeake, Virginia, where he lives with his wife and three daughters. He holds over twenty years of experience working for the United States Department of Defense in information technology and cybersecurity risk management. … Continue reading
Duration:01:08:00
TIH 556: Tananarive Due on The Reformatory, Black Horror, and Jordan Peele
3/4/2024
In this podcast, Tananarive Due talks about The Reformatory, black horror, Jordan Peele, and much more. About Tananarive Due Tananarive Due is an award-winning author who teaches Black Horror and Afrofuturism at UCLA. She is an executive producer on Shudder’s groundbreaking documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. She and her husband/collaborator, Steven Barnes, … Continue reading
Duration:01:10:09
TOD 125 Weird Bites: The Outer Dark Community Day 2023
2/29/2024
The Outer Dark presents Weird Bites, flash readings and panel from our The Outer Dark Weird/SpecLit Community Day 2023 featuring Sara Amis, Gerald L Coleman, Nancy A Collins, Melanie Crew, Edward Austin Hall, Alex Hofelich, Jess Lewis, Kyoko M, Violette L. Meier, Kitty Sarkozy, Eric Schaller, Polly Schattel, Michael Wehunt, Kortney Y. Watkins, Can Wiggins, … Continue reading
Duration:01:47:56
TIH 555: Dean Koontz on The Bad Weather Friend, Tragedy and Comedy, and Craggles
2/26/2024
In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Bad Weather Friend, tragedy and comedy, cradles, and much more. About Dean Koontz Acknowledged as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” (Rolling Stone) and as one of today’s most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned the devotion of millions of readers around the world and … Continue reading
Duration:01:08:30
TIH 554: Brian Keene on The Labyrinth Book Series, The Stand Stephen King Anthology, and Vortex Books
2/21/2024
In this podcast, Brian Keene talks about The Labyrinth book series, The Stand Stephen King anthology, Vortex Books, and much more. About Brian Keene Brian Keene writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and dark fantasy genres. Keene’s … Continue reading
Duration:01:09:00
TIH 553: Brian Keene on Vortex Books and Comics, Biggest Changes in the Last Five Years, and the Popularity of Horror Fiction Now
2/16/2024
In this podcast, Brian Keene talks about Vortex Books and Comics, the biggest changes in the last five years personally and professionally, the popularity of horror fiction, and much more. About Brian Keene Brian Keene writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly … Continue reading
Duration:01:04:57
TIH 552: Gwendolyn Kiste on Looking Forward to The Haunting of Velkwood
2/11/2024
In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about The Haunting of Velkwood in a special book preview episode. About Gwendolyn Kiste Gwendolyn Kiste is the three-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens, Reluctant Immortals, And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe, Pretty Marys All in a Row, The Invention of Ghosts, and Boneset & … Continue reading
Duration:01:10:54
TIH 551: Gwendolyn Kiste on the Wide Definition of Horror, From Indy to Traditional Publishers, and Writing Persistence
2/6/2024
In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about the wide definition of horror, indy vs. traditional publishers, writing persistence, and much more. About Gwendolyn Kiste Gwendolyn Kiste is the three-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens, Reluctant Immortals, And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe, Pretty Marys All in a Row, The Invention of … Continue reading
Duration:01:17:15
TIH 550: Stephen J. Golds on Living in Japan, Writing Journey, and Early Life Lessons
1/28/2024
In this podcast, Stephen J. Golds talks about living in Japan, his writing journey, early life lessons, and much more. About Stephen J. Golds Stephen J. Golds is the author of 3 novels: Say Goodbye When I’m Gone, I’ll Pray When I’m Dying, Always the Dead, one poetry collection and Poems for Ghosts in Empty … Continue reading
Duration:01:22:14
TIH 549: Gemma Amor on The Folly, True Crime, and Spirituality and Creativity
1/22/2024
In this podcast, Gemma Amor speaks about The Folly, true crime, spirituality and creativity, and much more. About Gemma Amor Gemma Amor is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of The Folly, Dear Laura, Full Immersion, White Pines, and many other books. She is also a podcaster, illustrator, and voice actor, and is based in Bristol, … Continue reading
Duration:01:14:52
TIH 548: Gemma Amor on Neurodiversity, The Power of Words, and Writing Challenges
1/18/2024
In this podcast, Gemma Amor speaks about neurodiversity, the power of words, writing challenges, and much more. About Gemma Amor Gemma Amor is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of The Folly, Dear Laura, Full Immersion, White Pines, and many other books. She is also a podcaster, illustrator, and voice actor, and is based in Bristol, … Continue reading
Duration:01:09:33
TIH 547: Analysing Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King with Laurel Hightower, Part II
1/11/2024
In this podcast, we give Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes the Story Unboxed treatment and begin to dissect and discuss this wonderful novel. This is the second part of our unboxing of Mr. Mercedes. Check out episode 526 for part one. About Mr. Mercedes The stolen Mercedes emerges from the pre-dawn fog and plows through a … Continue reading
Duration:01:38:24
TIH 546: Clay McLeod Chapman on What Kind of Mother, The Art of Writing Horror, and Navigating Social Media
1/8/2024
In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about What Kind of Mother, the art of writing horror, navigating social media, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Show notes Thanks for … Continue reading
Duration:01:30:12
TIH 545: Clay McLeod Chapman on Short Stories and Hollywood, Raymond Carver, and Ambiguity in Fiction
1/2/2024
In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about short stories and Hollywood, Raymond Carver, ambiguity in fiction, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and miss corpus, short story collections nothing untoward, commencement and … Continue reading
Duration:01:13:35
TIH 544: Rachel Harrison on Black Sheep, Religions vs. Cults, and Writing Routine
12/23/2023
In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about Black Sheep, religion vs. cults, writing routine, and much more. About Rachel Harrison Rachel Harrison is the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction … Continue reading
Duration:01:10:09
TIH 543: Rachel Harrison on Writing Horror Stories, Weddings, and Goblin
12/20/2023
In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about writing horror stories, weddings, Goblin, and much more. About Rachel Harrison Rachel Harrison is the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction has appeared … Continue reading
Duration:01:16:20