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In this podcast, Ryan Lowell talks about Freight, dialogue-heavy fiction, his writing routine, and much more. About Ryan Lowell Ryan Lowell’s fiction has appeared in Portland Monthly Magazine, Worker’s Write Journal and other publications. His story “Things Fall Apart” was a Glimmer Train short story award contest finalist. Freight is his first novel. He lives … Continue reading

In this podcast, Raphael Montes talks about The Secret Dinner, the Seagull Soup Riddle, writing about taboo topics , and much more. About Raphael Montes Raphael Montes, born in 1990 in Rio de Janeiro, is Brazil’s most prominent thriller writer. He is best known for The Secret Dinner, a dark and provocative thriller set in … Continue reading

In this podcast, Richard Jerram talks about lessons learnt writing The Makoto Murders, his writing routine, what defines success, and much more. About Richard Jerram Richard Jerram was raised in the north, but long ago ventured south in search of education and employment. He lives near a park in London with his wife and, at … Continue reading

In this podcast, Richard Jerram talks about The Makoto Murders, living in Tokyo, Japan, winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award, and much more. About Richard Jerram Richard Jerram was raised in the north, but long ago ventured south in search of education and employment. He lives near a park in London with his … Continue reading

In this podcast, David Moody talks about serialising fiction, embracing boredom, the long road to the Hater movie, and much more. [3:00] Kemberton elevator pitch and real-life inspiration. [11:20] Bullying, domestic violence, and the emotional impact of Kemberton. [23:25] A huge turning point in the book. [31:55] Beta-reader feedback. [38:20] Writing about the human condition. [42:10] Weoley Castle. [51:55] Nailing the ending. [1:03:05] Writing for enjoyment. [1:08:40] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-670-david-moody-on-kemberton-weoley-castle-and-writing-about-the-human-condition Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Eliza Jabore talks about Backstabbers, writing through motherhood, getting stranded in the jungle, and much more. [4:10] Conversation start/early life lessons growing up. [7:15] Stories written when young. [10:05] First stories read and movies watched. [13:15] Globetrotting from seventeen years old. [16:10] Meeting husband. [20:05] Returning to Iowa. [28:30] Writing post-travel. [33:15] Typical writing routine. [38:35] The genesis of Backstabbers. [44:30] Writing under a pen name. [48:25] Connecting with literary agent. [53:40] Editing Backstabbers. [59:20] Stranded in a jungle. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-667-eliza-jabore-on-backstabbers-writing-through-motherhood-and-getting-stranded-in-the-jungle Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Dan Howarth talks about Drone, Lionhearts, Northern Republic, and much more. [4:35] Conversation start/biggest changes for Dan in the last year. [19:00] Screenwriting. [20:00] Lionhearts. [26:00] Journey to publication. [45:30] Writing a comedy. [50:45] Editorial process. [1:01:15] David Peace influence on book covers. [1:05:10] Drone. [1:09:00] Creating dread from a sound. [1:15:20] Inspiration for Drone. [1:18:20] How to decide which idea is for a novel and which a novella. [1:23:40] Lessons learnt writing Drone. [1:25:30] Landing the ending. [1:30:25] Northern Republic and where Dan will and won’t submit stories going forward. [1:38:50] Connect with Dan and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-666-dan-howarth-on-drone-lionhearts-and-northern-republic Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror

Jed Shepherd talks about Dashcam, found footage horror, the impact of Host, and much more. [3:05] Homages and references in films. [10:50] Host, its legacy, and the impact on horror and found footage. [15:40] Blumhouse deal. [17:40] Dashcam elevator pitch. [21:50] Dashcam and Host in a similar world. [23:45] Co-writing process for Dashcam. [26:25] Working with Annie Hardy. [32:05] Odeon banning Dashcam. [40:45] Flashback. [51:20] Working routine and what Jed is doing now. [53:15] Ideal writing time. [59:20] The first horror video game Jed played. [1:02:10] Best and worst writing advice. [1:04:30] Connect with Jed. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-665-jed-shepherd-on-dashcam-found-footage-horror-and-the-impact-of-host Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror

Jed Shepherd talks about Host, filmmaking, the supernatural, and much more. [2:50] Early life lessons growing up in London. [9:30] Beliefs pertaining to the supernatural or lack thereof. [12:35] First horror films and stories experienced. [15:30] Parallels between Host and Dashcam and the Evil Dead films. [17:55] Wanting to be a writer from a young age. [26:05] Music in Jed’s life and career. [31:40] Scroobius Pip. [38:25] Making Host. [48:50] The initial Host prank. [50:50] The logistics of writing Host. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-664-jed-shepherd-on-host-filmmaking-and-the-supernatural Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Addison Heimann talks about Touch Me, sugar-free lemonade powder, telling stories, and much more. About Addison Heimann Addison Heimann is known for Hypochondriac (2022), Touch Me (2025) and Jeff Drives You (2019). Timestamps Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon Listen to This Is Horror Podcast … Continue reading