This Is Horror Podcast

In this podcast, Stephen Graham Jones talks about Night of the Mannequins, writing slashers, his best prank gone wrong, and much more. About Stephen Graham Jones Stephen Graham Jones is a Blackfoot Native American author of experimental fiction, horror fiction, crime fiction, and science fiction. His books include Don’t Fear the Reaper, My Heart is a Chainsaw, The … Continue reading

In this podcast, Mick Garris talks about Masters of Horror, Sleepwalkers, directing Stephen King adaptations, and much more. About Mick Garris Mick Garris is an American filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist born in Santa Monica, California. He is best known for his work in the horror film genre, as well as making Stephen King adaptations. … Continue reading

In this podcast, Kat Day talks about PseudoPod, short stories, editing a horror fiction podcast, and much more. About Kat Day Kat Day is a PhD chemist who was once a teacher and is now a professional editor and writer. She first entered PseudoPod Towers in 2019, became Assistant Editor in 2021 and Co-Editor in … Continue reading

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about Only The Stains Remain, grief horror, exchanging novels with Josh Malerman, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, Only The … Continue reading

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about the Juniper Trilogy, setting stories in America vs. the UK, breaking writing rules, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, … Continue reading

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Acquired Taste, the Beat Generation, The Restoration at Grayson Manor, 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. Timestamps Thanks for Listening! Help out … Continue reading

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about getting drunk on ideas, writing and performing with confidence, getting through the first draft, 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. Timestamps Thanks … Continue reading

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his forthcoming book, The Friend of the Family, carnival lore, being given five years to become a writer, 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 … Continue reading

In this podcast, Bob Pastorella talks about his latest book, The Small Hours, vampire fiction, writing lessons, and much more. About Bob Pastorella Bob Pastorella is the co-host of the This Is Horror podcast. He is also the author of They’re Watching (with Michael David Wilson), with numerous tales in such publications as Lost Films, … Continue reading

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Burnt Sparrow, We Are Always Tender with Our Dead, writing messed up transgressive fiction, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised … Continue reading

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his influences for the Burnt Sparrow trilogy, short stories, repeated choruses, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised by Locus as … Continue reading

In this podcast, Joe Hill talks about King Sorrow, his writing process, growing up in Maine, and much more. About Joe Hill Joe Hill is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman, Heart-Shaped Box, and Strange Weather. Much of his work has been adapted for film and television. His second novel, Horns, … Continue reading

In this podcast, Philip Fracassi talks about The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre, Boys in the Valley, how to make readers empathise with characters, and much more. About Philip Fracassi Philip Fracassi is the USA Today bestselling, Stoker and British Fantasy-nominated author of the novels Don’t Let Them Get You Down, A Child Alone with … Continue reading

In this podcast, Philip Fracassi talks about his journey from indy publishing to becoming a USA Today bestselling author, non-negotiable marketing practices, his writing routine, and much more. About Philip Fracassi Philip Fracassi is the USA Today bestselling, Stoker and British Fantasy-nominated author of the novels Don’t Let Them Get You Down, A Child Alone … Continue reading

In this podcast, Gabino Iglesias talks about House of Bone and Rain, writing realistic violence, building your author brand, and much more. About Gabino Iglesias Gabino Iglesias is a writer, professor, book reviewer, editor, and translator living in Austin, TX. He teaches creative writing at SNHU’s online MFA program and runs a series of low-cost … Continue reading

In this podcast, Gabino Iglesias talks about The Devil Takes You Home, Mulholland Books, writing for the New York Times, and much more. About Gabino Iglesias Gabino Iglesias is a writer, professor, book reviewer, editor, and translator living in Austin, TX. He teaches creative writing at SNHU’s online MFA program and runs a series of … Continue reading

In this podcast, Delilah S. Dawson talks about House of Idyll, writing comics, how to get traditionally published, and much more. [3:25] Delilah’s typical yearly writing output. [7:15] Writing screenplays. [16:50] The genesis of House of Idyll. [28:00] Having ADHD. [49:30] Getting start in comic writing. [54:00] Advice to those who want to get traditionally published. [59:00] What frightens Delilah. [1:12:30] Advice to eighteen year old self. [1:15:00] Best writing advice. [1:17:00] What is next for Delilah. [1:18:30] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-638-delilah-s-dawson-on-house-of-idyll-writing-comics-and-how-to-get-traditionally-published Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Delilah S. Dawson talks about The Violence, becoming a writer, early life lessons, and much more.  [3:40] Conversation start/early life lessons growing up. [6:30] Secretly taking books. [11:30] The Violence. [25:30] Journey to becoming a writer. [43:45] Beliefs pertaining to the supernatural. [50:45] Planning process when writing a new story. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-637-delilah-s-dawson-on-the-violence-becoming-a-writer-and-early-life-lessons Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Jacy Morris talks about We Like It Cherry, misconceptions about indigenous people, writing violence in fiction, and much more. [3:30] Working with Tenebrous Press and We Like It Cherry. [18:10] Wide misconceptions about indigenous people. [21:30] Challenges writing a gay protagonist. [26:20] How fully formed was the initial idea and dream that led to We Like It Cherry? [29:00] Creative license to deviate from the plot. [35:35] Karaoke songs. [47:05] The tribes we’re born into and the tribes we choose. [53:00] How much did Jacy know about each character before writing We Like It Cherry? [54:45] Tips for writing violence in fiction. [58:50] The number of drafts We Like It Cherry went through before going to the publisher. [1:02:20] What’s next for Jacy. [1:06:40] Deciding which books Jacy’s agent should shop. [1:11:50] Advice to eighteen-year-old self. [1:13:05] Connect with Jacy. [1:13:35] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-636-jacy-morris-on-we-like-it-cherry-misconceptions-about-indigenous-people-and-writing-violence-in-fiction Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Jacy Morris talks about early life lessons, his current writing routine, horror writing, and much more. [3:25] Conversation start/early life lessons growing up. [8:45] Dawn of the Dead and We Like It Cherry. [11:35] Teaching at a middle school. [14:30] Impetus for moving from a pseudonym to Jacy’s own name. [32:50] Marketing. [36:15] Current writing routine. [51:30] Post-interview. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-635-jacy-morris-on-early-life-lessons-current-writing-routine-and-horror-writing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about fully embracing your writing, lessons learnt watching Evil Dead, Jizzly Bear, and much more. [3:00] Conversation start/deciding what to publish after Watching Evil Dead. [12:15] We have to fully embrace who we are as writers. [17:30] Wavy Gravy! [23:20] Ryan Lewis and other people who have changed our lives. [33:15] MDW’s memories of writing during a traumatic period of his life. [47:40] Getting married, Watching Evil Dead release, and the writing documentary premiere. [51:35] Jizzly Bear. [1:12:30] What did Josh learn that he wouldn’t have learnt if he hadn’t written Watching Evil Dead? [1:14:10] Connect with Josh. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-634-josh-malerman-on-fully-embracing-your-writing-lessons-learnt-watching-evil-dead-and-jizzly-bear Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about his brand new book, Watching Evil Dead, unearthing the radiant artist within, sequencing book order like an album, and much more. [5:30] Conversation start and Watching the Evil Dead. [14:00] The book cover and subtitle. [23:00] Writing books over 165,000 words. [38:05] Sequencing a career of writing and book order like an album. [44:10] The transcendent moment when reviewers start comparing your books to your other books. [50:00] The biggest failure is not finishing a story. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-633-josh-malerman-on-watching-evil-dead-unearthing-the-radiant-artist-within-and-sequencing-book-order-like-an-album Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Ryan C. Bradley talks about Ghoulish Books, books bound in human flesh, his story writing process, and much more. [2:50] Bounding the book in Say Uncle in human flesh. [13:15] What genre is Say Uncle? [18:55] Working with Ghoulish Books. [23:30] Comics. [27:45] Writing about parenthood. [38:10] Running and lifting. [44:30] What is Ryan working on now. [53:30] Planning or pantsing? [57:40] Traci, via Patreon, asks about building a brand. [1:04:00] Advice to eighteen-year-old self. [1:05:00] Connect with Ryan. [1:05:58] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-632-ryan-c-bradley-on-ghoulish-books-books-bound-in-human-flesh-and-story-writing-process Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Ryan C. Bradley talks about Say Uncle, early life lessons, setting stories in the noughties, and much more. [3:20] Conversation start and early life lessons. [13:55] Stories read growing up. [16:30] Films watched from a young age. [18:50] First stories written. [23:40] The moment when Ryan returned to playing the guitar. [26:00] First short story publication. [32:05] Pitching Say Uncle and coming up with the comparisons. [34:55] Say Uncle origin. [43:50] Setting the story in the early noughties. [51:05] Creating Uncle Pauly. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-631-ryan-c-bradley-on-say-uncle-early-life-lessons-setting-stories-in-the-noughties Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about her writing routine, strange supernatural experiences, writing about trauma in fiction, and much more. [3:40] Writing routine and typical working week. [14:55] The what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger fallacy. [19:30] Self-care for protecting own mental health when writing about difficult and traumatic topics. [25:50] Traci, via Patreon, asks about marketing debut fiction. [33:35] Strange supernatural experiences in real life. [44:10] Forthcoming book, These Familiar Walls. [1:14:30] Biggest lightbulb moments in writing career thus far. [1:21:20] Connect with C. J. and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-630-c-j-dotson-on-writing-routine-strange-supernatural-experiences-and-writing-about-trauma-in-fiction Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about The Cut, Lake Erie folklore, hotel horror, and much more. [3:20] Conversation start/life lessons growing up. [7:25] Early horror influences. [19:50] The Cut cover. [26:25] First steps to publication with The Cut. [35:20] Strange and supernatural experiences. [40:00] Hotel horror and The Cut. [44:10] The genesis of The Cut. [46:50] Lake Erie folklore and superstition. [51:10] Worldbuilding. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-629-c-j-dotson-on-the-cut-lake-erie-folklore-and-hotel-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, we present chapter one of Daddy’s Boy by Michael David Wilson, narrated by Josh Curran. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-628-daddys-boy-by-michael-david-wilson-chapter-one-narrated-by-josh-curran Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his new book, Going Home in the Dark, breaking the fourth wall, Theodore Sturgeon, and much more. [4:00] Conversation start. [7:20] Going Home in the Dark. [17:50] Breaking the fourth wall. [25:35] Working on a memoir of career. [33:20] Advice for younger writers who love writing and loathe marketing. [50:30] What does Dean Koontz do when he’s writing and isn’t sure where the story’s going. [1:04:00] Theodore Sturgeon. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-627-dean-koontz-on-going-home-in-the-dark-breaking-the-fourth-wall-and-theodore-sturgeon Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about how to write and plan a novel, being made homeless, marketing, and much more. [3:20] How Ross plans novels using his notebook method. [16:25] What happens once the initial drafts are complete? [22:35] Traci, via Patreon, asks about considerations when deciding whether to put a book out traditionally or independently. [30:10] Marketing books. [35:15] Being made homeless. [1:01:10] How Christianity affects Ross’s writing. [1:15:55] Connect with Ross. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-626-ross-jeffery-on-how-to-write-and-plan-a-novel-being-made-homeless-and-marketing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about early life lessons, becoming a writer, writing a new book every three months, and much more. [3:30] Conversation start and early life lessons. [9:15] Getting back into reading. [22:05] The steps to becoming a writer. [45:10] Summarising Ross’s writing method and approach. [1:02:55] Not writing until the entire book is planned out. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-625-ross-jeffery-on-early-life-lessons-becoming-a-writer-and-writing-a-new-book-every-three-months Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Paul Goblirsch talks about Thunderstorm Books, limited hardcover books, and much more. [3:50] Conversation start/life lessons learnt growing up. [7:55] Getting into collectible books and limited editions. [18:10] Early rules when starting Thunderstorm Books. [23:05] How Thunderstorm Books scaled to 40 titles per year. [42:00] Marketing and social media impact on business. [51:30] Lessons learnt working on different publishing lines. [1:04:40] Choosing the print run for each title. [1:12:50] Putting out the best cover art. [1:14:50] Connect with Paul. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-624-paul-goblirsch-on-thunderstorm-books-and-limited-hardcover-books Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about writing a comic in novel’s clothing Bark Bites Horror, writing a three-book novel, and much more. [3:55] When Jasper realised Draw You In was going to be three books. [9:10] A comic in a novel’s clothing? [26:05] Problems with contracts. [46:45] The reason for writing a book. [50:20] Marketing. [59:25] Walt and Louise Simonson. [1:18:50] Bark Bites Horror. [1:22:40] Typical novel writing time. [1:25:50] Connect with Jasper. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-623-jasper-bark-on-writing-a-comic-in-novels-clothing-bark-bites-horror-and-writing-a-three-book-novel Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about Draw You In, R. L. Carver, comic books and conspiracy theories, and much more. [3:35] Conversation start. [6:35] Draw You In three book series. [12:30] Draw You In story genesis. [35:35] Reaction to R. L. Carver stunt. [38:50] Conspiracy theories and comics. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-622-jasper-bark-on-draw-you-in-r-l-carver-and-conspiracy-theories-and-comic-books Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Josh Curran talks about narrating Daddy’s Boy, lessons learnt recording an audiobook, the Miscreations Podcast, and much more. [3:20] Conversation start and early life lessons growing up. [5:10] Daniel Willcocks story. [11:10] The future of Miscreations Podcast. [18:05] Daniel Johnson. [28:00] Narrating Daddy’s Boy and rapping. [45:40] Swear count in Daddy’s Boy. [52:00] Lessons learnt recording an audiobook. [56:00] Initial reaction to Daddy’s Boy. [1:01:25] What frightens Josh. [1:02:45] Advice for eighteen-year-old self. [1:05:45] Connect with Josh. [1:08:00] Wrap-up and upcoming books for the week. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-621-josh-curran-on-narrating-daddys-boy-lessons-recording-an-audiobook-and-the-miscreations-podcast Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Jon Bassoff talks about The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and becoming a writer. [3:35] Conversation start and Jon’s first memory. [4:50] Early life lessons. [7:10] When did Jon know he wanted to become a writer? [12:35] Publishing Corrosion. [14:55] The film version of The Disassembled Man. [24:40] Drive-Thru Crematorium. [26:25] The Memory Ward. [36:45] How much can you trust your own memory? [40:30] Writing in between genres and marketing/selling logistics. [1:00:05] How many projects does Jon have on the go at one time? [1:02:20] Literary agents. [1:04:40] Final pitch for The Memory Ward. [1:06:30] Connect with Jon and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-620-jon-bassoff-on-the-memory-ward-the-drive-thru-crematorium-and-becoming-a-writer Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about writing pop culture references in film and fiction, and much more. [3:00] Conversation start and Britney Spears scandal. [6:25] Biggest changes in the last eight months. [23:00] Pop culture has stagnated. [34:30] Impact of TikTok being banned in the USA. [59:20] Trying different ad platforms. [1:10:35] Why it’s difficult to write pop culture references in fiction, question from Erich via Patreon. [1:19:40] Pop culture references today people in the future will completely misunderstand. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-619-jason-pargin-on-writing-pop-culture-references-in-film-and-fiction Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about writing fiction fearlessly, and much more. [3:20] Conversation start. [7:30] Defining what Brian Asman writes. [15:00] Does Brian write fearlessly? [23:05] Worries about not doing concepts justice. [1:00:40] Books and movies where the writer was fearless. [1:06:20] Has recent success meant Brian is writing more or less fearlessly? [1:21:15] Connect with Brian. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-618-brian-asman-on-writing-fiction-fearlessly Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about dark comedy, horror comedy, the origins of gallows humour, and much more. [4:00] Conversation start. Distinguishing dark comedy and horror comedy. [9:30] Mother for Dinner by Shalom Auslander. [14:00] Taboos in society, historical context and cultural significance of dark comedy. [22:30] Did Jasper start writing comedy or horror? [43:00] Was writing Daddy’s Boy therapeutic? [47:10] Absurdism, masks, and horror. [1:05:25] Malcolm Gladwell. [1:24:00] Other dark comedy books or films we haven’t yet mentioned. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-617-jasper-bark-on-dark-comedy-horror-comedy-and-the-origins-of-gallows-humour Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, David Moody talks about hard left turns in film and fiction, and much more. [3:35] Conversation start and Kidderminster chat. [11:30] Balancing realism and creative license when writing about real life locations. [23:40] Hard left turns in fiction and film. [45:07] Threads (1984). [49:05] Writing changes post-heart attack. [54:48] David Lynch. [1:02:18] Kemberton: writing a novel ‘live’ for an audience: advantages and constraints. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-616-david-moody-on-hard-left-turns-in-film-and-fiction Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about absurd films and books, getting weird with your writing, difficulties marketing bizarre books, and much more. [3:38] Conversation start. [15:42] What genre is Danger Slater writing in? [18:46] Writing aims and writing approach. [25:47] Difficulties or struggles marketing Daddy’s Boy. [51:50] Favourite absurdist authors. [1:03:46] Just get weird with your writing. [1:07:45] Agents and film managers. [1:21:10] Other books and films that will be of interest to those into bizarre and weird art. [1:28:12] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-615-danger-slater-on-absurd-films-and-books-getting-weird-with-your-writing-and-difficulties-marketing-bizarre-books Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Michael David Wilson talks about his brand new dark comedy novel, Daddy’s Boy, with hosts Jasper Bark, Dan Howarth, and Bob Pastorella. [2:48] Conversation start. [10:11] The genesis of Daddy’s Boy and interest in comedy. [24:37] Plotting vs. pantsing. [49:17] The voice of the novel. [56:24] Stand up comedy and comedy watching. [1:08:03] Ideal cast for a Daddy’s Boy movie. [1:16:40] Elevator pitch for Daddy’s Boy. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-614-michael-david-wilson-on-daddys-boy-with-jasper-bark-dan-howarth-and-bob-pastorella Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Sofia Ajram talks about Coup de Grâce, Titan Books, their fear of man-made machinery under water, and much more. [3:12] Coup de Grâce. [7:19] Working with Titan. [11:44] Negative reviews. [32:11] Kurosawa references. [44:38] How writing Coup de Grâce affected Sofia. [49:27] Forthcoming audiobook. [54:50] Dominatrix work. [1:00:22] Misconceptions about the industry and dominatrix work. [1:10:40] Fear of man-made machinery under water. [1:27:48] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-613-sofia-ajram-on-coup-de-grace-titan-books-and-fear-of-man-made-machinery-under-water Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Sofia Ajram talks about editing Bury Your Gays, balancing writing and metalsmithing, tragic queer horror, and much more. [3:25] Early life lessons growing up. [5:30] Metalsmithing. [10:17] Balancing writing and metalsmithing. [22:24] Working with Titan Books. [27:55] First experiences reading and writing. [31:46] Working as a band photographer. [50:27] First story written and moment Sofia realised wanted to be a writer. [55:00] Bury Your Gays. [1:04:00] What is Tragic Queer Horror? Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-612-sofia-ajram-on-editing-bury-your-gays-balancing-writing-and-metalsmithing-and-tragic-queer-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Lena Valencia talks about Mystery Lights, David Lynch influence, writing routine, and much more. [4:30] Early life lessons growing up in LA. [7:00] Lena’s initial interest in creativity. [11:29] Writing routine and writing retreats. [18:37] Balancing publicity vs. writing. [21:44] Querying process for Mystery Lights. [25:39] Mystery Lights thematic concerns. [30:34] What are the Mystery Lights in reality? [38:35] Dogs. [46:37] First horror movies watched. [49:30] You Can Never Be Too Sure and David Lynch influence. [55:26] The oldest story in the collection. [58:26] Bright Lights, Big Deal. [1:03:18] The White Place. [1:09:00] Vermillion and Trogloxene. [1:13:03] The Reclamation. [1:21:22] Reaper Ranch. [1:26:15] Connect with Lena and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-611-lena-valencia-on-mystery-lights-david-lynch-influence-and-writing-routine Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, writing vs. marketing, and much more. [3:44] Wake Up and Open Your Eyes. [27:48] Anxiety whilst writing. [49:18] Writing vs. Marketing. [55:58] Working with Alan at Shortwave and Doug at Bad Hand Books. [1:02:54] Strategies for first time writers. [1:05:16] When you would and wouldn’t get an agent. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-610-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-kill-your-darling-wake-up-and-open-your-eyes-and-writing-vs-marketing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about imperfection in art, anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, the highlights and lowlights of the past year, and much more. [3:30] Conversation start/AI and its impact on creativity. [15:30] Imperfection in art. [49:47] Looking back at the past year, the highlights and struggles. [54:49] Anxiety surrounding the release of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-609-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-imperfection-in-art-anxiety-and-wake-up-and-open-your-eyes-and-the-highlights-and-lowlights-of-2024 Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about I Believe in Mister Bones, forthcoming Ghoulish Books, fruit pies, and much more. [3:45] Promoting work. [24:33] Tapping into the magic that made us want to write in the first place. [27:45] Publishing Danger Slater. [38:00] Forthcoming books from Ghoulish by Bob Pastorella, Nadia Bulkin, and more. [42:28] Considerations for reprinting. [44:55] Say Uncle. [52:04] Buying the This Is Horror domain name. [1:00:14] Fruit pies. [1:18:27] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-608-max-booth-iii-on-i-believe-in-mister-bones-forthcoming-ghoulish-books-releases-and-fruit-pies Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about their latest book, I Believe in Mister Bones, Ghoulish, and much more. [3:30] Conversation start. [21:50] Balancing writing, publishing, running a bookstore, and the Ghoulish Book Festival. [30:45] Bookstore events. [33:30] The origin story of I Believe in Mister Bones. [1:01:55] Max’s TikTok joke gone wrong. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-607-max-booth-iii-on-i-believe-in-mister-bones-and-ghoulish Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Nat Cassidy talks about his early life lessons, creative journey, and beginnings as a writer. [3:10] Early life lessons growing up. [7:27] The first time Nat Cassidy set a classroom on fire. [21:40] Writing for the Stephen King The Stand anthology, edited by Brian Keene and Christopher Golden. [37:10] First creative career steps. [54:21] Writing routine and daily habits. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-606-nat-cassidy-on-early-life-lessons-creative-journey-and-writing-routine Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Wesley Southard talks about One for the Road, Closing Costs, Trevor Henderson art, and much more. [4:45] Social media and personal life balance. [16:47] Trevor Henderson artwork on The Better to Eat You With. [31:55] One For The Road. [46:11] Closing Costs. [52:23] Threesome. [1:10:49] Future projects for Wesley. [1:13:45] Connect with Wesley. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-605-wesley-southard-on-one-for-the-road-closing-costs-and-trevor-henderson-art Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror