This Is Horror Podcast

Feb 02 2025 614 ep. 76 mins 23.2k

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The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over 300 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, David Dastmalchian, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.

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TIH 600: Chuck Palahniuk Dissects His Infamous Short Story Guts

Feb 02 2025 75 mins

In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk dissects his infamous short story 'Guts'. [2:38] Conversation with Chuck begins. [9:38] The twentieth anniversary of Guts. [15:09] Did Chuck expect people to faint. [20:18] The invisible carrot. [32:30] Submerging the I. [1:07:09] Writing effectively in the second person. [1:08:36] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https:

TIH 599: L. P. Hernandez on In the Valley of the Headless Men, Expanding The Last of Our Kind, and Story Planning

Jan 30 2025 70 mins

In this podcast, L. P. Hernandez talks about In the Valley of the Headless Men, expanding The Last of Our Kind, story planning, and much more. [3:20] From the Red Dirt. [9:00] Planning stories. [24:08] Offerings to an Old God. [29:05] Expanding The Last of Our Kind. [39:05] In The Valley of the Headless Men. [53:48] Advice to eighteen-year-old self. [54:35] Future writing plans. [

TIH 598: L. P. Hernandez on No Gods, Only Chaos, Early Life Lessons, and Military Service

Jan 20 2025 66 mins

In this podcast, L. P. Hernandez talks about No Gods, Only Chaos, early life lessons, military service, and much more. [3:20] Early life lessons. [9:50] Books read in the early years. [16:20] Parental influence and early writing. [22:20] Paranormal experiences in Guam. [34:25] Military service and writing career. [45:30] Sobelo Books. [58:25] No Gods, Only Chaos. Full podcast sho

TIH 597: David Moody on Atheists Writing the Supernatural, Serialising a Novel, and Selective Mutism

Jan 14 2025 73 mins

In this podcast, David Moody talks about atheists writing the supernatural, serialising a novel, selective mutism, and much more. [3:50] Writing about ghosts as an atheist. [11:05] Forthcoming book, Dirty Day. [16:00] Marketing and publishing challenges. [22:00] Hybrid publishing. [26:20] Setting stories in London. [29:00] Forthcoming London-based trilogy. [32:30] Selective mutism

TIH 596: David Moody on Shadowlocked, Beta Reader Feedback, and Character Dynamics

Jan 08 2025 70 mins

In this podcast, David Moody talks about Shadowlocked, beta reader feedback, character dynamics, and much more. [3:05] Conversation start. [12:45] Shadowlocked. [19:00] Character dynamics and reader engagement. [25:15] Beta readers and feedback. [35:20] Impact of personal experiences on writing. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-596-da

TIH 595: Danger Slater on The Structure of Starlet, Kit Kats, and The Danger Slater Origin Story

Dec 30 2024 74 mins

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about the structure of Starlet, Kit Kats, the Danger Slater origin story, and much more. [3:40] Starlet structure, imagining it as a movie, and the dark side of Hollywood. [25:12] Kit Kats. [38:30] Current work in progress. [53:41] The origin of the Danger Slater pen name. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co

TIH 594: Danger Slater on Starlet, Writing During the Pandemic, and the Dark Side of Celebrity

Dec 16 2024 69 mins

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about Starlet, writing during the pandemic, the dark side of celebrity, and much more. [4:05] Writing during the pandemic. [6:05] House of Rot. [24:35] Writing, financial responsibilities, and side hustles. [35:50] Starlet and the dark side of Hollywood. [47:30] Blending humour and horror. [57:30] Writing and planning process. Full podcast sho

TIH 593: David Dastmalchian on Knights vs. Samurai, Count Crowley, and Embracing Horror

Dec 03 2024 69 mins

In this podcast, David Dastmalchian talks about Knights vs. Samurai, Count Crowley, embracing horror, and much more. [4:10] David Dastmalchian growing up in a religious household and discovering his love for horror. [12:55] Horror hosts and Bible stories. [17:10] David's struggles with identity, addiction, and embracing his passion for horror. [33:05] The creation and themes of Da

TIH 592: Brian Asman on Exploring Family in Good Dogs, Writing Engaging Action Scenes, and Writing Routine

Nov 29 2024 68 mins

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about exploring family in Good Dogs, writing engaging action scenes, writing routine, and much more. [3:26] Man, F*ck This House going viral. [6:09] Family dynamics in Good Dogs. [15:14] Current writing routine. [22:30] Advice for writers. [25:26] Finding your voice. [49:55] Horror recommendations. [57:38] Tips for writing good action scenes. Fu

TIH 591: Brian Asman on Good Dogs, Werewolves and Slashers, and Hybrid Publishing

Nov 21 2024 70 mins

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about Good Dogs, werewolves and slashers, hybrid publishing, and much more. [2:27] Conversation start. [6:49] Live readings. [9:23] Good Dogs. [12:52] Stephen Graham Jones. [24:27] Traditional publishing with Blackstone. [30:20] Hybrid publishing. [50:07] Publishing novels and discussions with literary agent. Full podcast show notes are availab