Erik McHatton Unveils the Four Houses of the Void

Episode Summary:Join us for a deep dive into existential horror, identity, and cosmic weirdness with Erik McHatton—author of "Straw World and Other Echoes from the Void," published by Undertaker Books. We talk about defying traditional storytelling, searching for meaning in the Void, and crafting literary horror that lingers long after the last page.Guest Information:Erik McHatton – Author of Straw World and Other Echoes from the VoidFind Erik McHatton Online:X (Twitter): https://x.com/ErikMcHattonxInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikmchattoninstagramLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-mchatton-232937139linkedinAuthor Linktree: https://linktr.ee/erikmchattonxOfficial Website/Blog:Undertaker Books author page: https://undertakerbooks.com/blogs/news/dark-matters-new-cosmic-horror-from-the-voidundertakerbooksBook page on Undertaker Books: https://undertakerbooks.com/products/straw-world-and-other-echoes-from-the-voidundertakerbooksAdditional blog feature: https://theblogwithoutaface.com/2025/09/04/straw-world-a-love-letter-to-the-void/theblogwithoutafaceWhere to Buy Erik McHatton’s Books:Undertaker Books: https://undertakerbooks.com/products/straw-world-and-other-echoes-from-the-voidundertakerbooksGodless: https://godless.com/collections/undertaker-booksgodlessAmazon UK (pre-order/release): https://amazon.co.ukfantasy-hiveLearn more:Cosmic Horror Monthly features: https://cosmichorrormonthly.com/tag/erik-mchatton/cosmichorrormonthlyAuthor interview: https://ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-with-erik-mchattonivygrimes.substackShow Notes Highlights:Existential horror and metafiction themesThe “Void” as central motifEcological entropy and griefUnconventional story structure