054 - Writing Through Depression: Michael David Wilson Talks Daddy’s Boy

Author Michael David Wilson joins Weird Reads to explore his new novel, Daddy’s Boy.In this episode, we dive into the craft behind Wilson’s emotionally raw thriller, the boundaries of genre, and his personal journey navigating depression, anxiety, and impostor syndrome. We go beyond the scares to discuss authenticity, mental health, and resilience in horror writing. If you love character-driven horror with psychological depth, you’ll find this conversation both moving and thought-provoking. In this episode, we cover:What defines horror beyond genre labelsWilson’s honest reflections on mental healthHow resilience builds in creative workBehind-the-scenes of writing and publishing Daddy’s BoyBuy Daddy's Boy: https://www.amazon.com/Daddys-Boy-Michael-David-Wilson-ebook/dp/B0DX1LJV6P/Listen to This is Horror wherever you listen to your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/this-is-horror-podcast/id599755380Support Weird Reads:Please rate and review Weird Reads on Apple Podcasts or rate on Spotify!Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jason_whiteJoin the Patreon for ad-free episodes!Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/weirdreaderEmail me: [email protected] Jason elsewhere:Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jasonsweirdreadsFind Join the Weird Reads book club: https://fable.co/club/jasons-weird-reads-book-club-with-jwhite-418694065870?club_type=free#booksJoin the discord: https://discord.gg/RTvcHvWuXaTwitter: @Jason_White74@WeirdReadsPodIntro music created by DudeAwesome from Freesound.[Freesound - “Scary Haunting Cinematic Style Mix Sound Effects.flac” by DudeAwesome](https://freesound.org/people/DudeAwesome/sounds/490055/