This Is Horror Podcast

Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
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The This Is Horror Podcast is a show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. Over 600 episodes, we have interviewed creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, David Dastmalchian, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.

  1. 5 gg fa

    E. L. Chen on Sweetside Motel, Writing Routine, and Inverting Gothic Novel Expectations

    In this podcast, E. L. Chen talks about Sweetside Motel, writing routine, inverting gothic novel expectations, and much more. [3:15] Conversation start/early life lessons. [10:00] Identity, stereotypes, and rebellion. [13:40] First experiences with story/writing in YA, Fantasy, and Horror. [18:30] Authenticity and writing for yourself first. [21:05] Writing routine and time management. [23:30] Drafting, revising, and working in numerous environments. [28:40] Website origins and web design career. [31:15] Book releases and publishing timelines. [34:10] Book promotion and contracts. [35:30] Literary agent journey and querying strategy. [44:55] Sweetside Motel and writing during and about the pandemic. [47:30] COVID consistency in book. [50:25] Inverting gothic novel expectations and locations. [53:45] Chinese-Canadian misconceptions and trip to Hong Kong. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-671-e-l-chen-on-sweetside-motel-writing-routine-and-inverting-gothic-novel-expectations Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror

  2. 6 lug

    David Moody on Kemberton, Weoley Castle, and Writing About the Human Condition

    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

  3. 27 giu

    David Moody on Serialising Fiction, Embracing Boredom, and the Long Road to the Hater Movie

    In this podcast, David Moody talks about serialising fiction, embracing boredom, the long road to the Hater movie, and much more. [3:00] Conversation start. [4:50] Biggest changes in last year. [7:20] Hater film adaptation. [20:05] Dirty Day. [24:00] Money, happiness, writing, and having enough. [39:35] Embracing boredom and going offline. [47:00] Cinema etiquette. [1:00:05] Serialising Kemberton. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-669-david-moody-on-serialising-fiction-embracing-boredom-and-the-long-road-to-the-hater-movie Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror

  4. 19 giu

    Eliza Jabore on True Crime Research, Bigfoot, and Subverting Slasher Tropes

    In this podcast, Eliza Jabore talks about true crime research, Bigfoot, subverting slasher tropes, and much more. [2:50] Elevator pitch for Backstabbers. [4:25] True crime research and Bigfoot. [13:20] Subverting slasher tropes. [18:15] Misdirection and The Descent vibes. [21:10] Jeremiah’s name origin. [24:00] Real-world cabin and trails influence. [27:30] Travel, horror, and risk taking. [31:30] Lessons learnt writing Backstabbers. [36:20] Writing insecurity and self-doubt. [42:30] Single location horror and suspense. [46:00] Eliza’s first signing. [50:15] Writing to music vs. to silence. [54:10] Best and worst writing advice. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-668-eliza-jabore-on-true-crime-research-bigfoot-and-subverting-slasher-tropes Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror

  5. 11 giu

    Eliza Jabore on Backstabbers, Writing Through Motherhood, and Getting Stranded in the Jungle

    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

  6. 1 giu

    Dan Howarth on Drone, Lionhearts, and Northern Republic

    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

  7. 24 mag

    Jed Shepherd on Dashcam, Found Footage Horror, and The Impact of Host

    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

  8. 15 mag

    Jed Shepherd on Host, Filmmaking, and The Supernatural

    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

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Descrizione

The This Is Horror Podcast is a show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. Over 600 episodes, we have interviewed creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, David Dastmalchian, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.

Informazioni

  • Creatore
    Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
  • Anni di attività
    2013 - 2026
  • Puntate
    685
  • Classificazione
    Contenuti espliciti
  • Copyright
    © 2011–2025 This Is Horror. All rights reserved.
  • Sito web del podcast
    This Is Horror Podcast

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