229. John Haas did I tell you the one about a hideous idol?

How about this as our topic for this episode: A hideous idol. An ancient slumbering evil. A murderous cult. Today’s guest is John Haas. This is his third appearance on this podcast. Three years ago, in episode 20, when he had just won: John is from Ontario, Canada, and entered the Writers of the Future Contest 10 times over a 10-year period. He won the Contest with his Lovecraft-influenced horror story, "The Damned Voyage." His goal is to transition to a full-time writer. Then again, 1 1/2 years ago, in episode 122: John Haas has wanted to be a pro writer for most of his life … but life kept getting in his way. He kept persisting and now finds himself on the cusp of realizing that dream. For any who aspire to living their dream, whatever that dream, listen to this episode of the Writers and Illustrators of the Future Podcast with Writers of the Future winner and author John Haas. After all, dreams can be made to happen. And now, with episode 229: As I prepared for this interview, I was trying to reconcile why I have had him on more than any other winner. He is Canadian and a super nice guy and writes some pretty intense horror. Somewhat of a contradiction that I will hopefully resolve in this interview.