This Is Horror Podcast

Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
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This Is Horror Podcast

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 100 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.

  1. 10 HR. AGO

    Brian Asman on Good Dogs, Werewolves and Slashers, and Hybrid Publishing

    In this podcast, we speak with Brian Asman to coincide with the release of his novel, Good Dogs. [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 available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-591-brian-asman-on-good-dogs-werewolves-and-slashers-and-hybrid-publishing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 10m

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Chuck Palahniuk on Shock Induction, Psychedelics, and Avocado

    In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk talks about Shock Induction, psychedelics, avocado, and much more. [3:10] Conversation start/biggest changes in the past year. [8:33] Rules when taking psychedelics. [10:20] Shock Induction origin story. [14:40] HypnoThoughts Live! [25:05] Experiences with hypnosis prior to Shock Induction. [40:30] Telling a story and simultaneously employing hypnosis techniques in Shock Induction. [42:55] Great works of literature, hallucinations, and minimalism. [47:40] Billionaires printing books for the masses and Chapter 33. [50:00] Avocado. [1:03:00] References to other books and rewarding readers. [1:04:50] Writing Greener Pastures for Substack. [1:13:30] Stephanie. [1:19:30] Pregnancy, abortion, and stealthing. [1:22:00] Robert Stahl, via Patreon, asks about Guts. [1:25:50] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-590-chuck-palahniuk-on-shock-induction-psychedelics-and-avocado Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 32m

  3. NOV 7

    Dean Koontz on The Forest of Lost Souls

    In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Forest of Lost Souls and much more. [2:50] Conversation start. [4:55] The Forest of Lost Souls. [11:45] Forthcoming release, The Friend of the Family. [13:50] How many books ahead is Dean? [17:10] The Seer in The Forest of Lost Souls. [47:00] José Nochelobo. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-589-dean-koontz-on-the-forest-of-lost-souls Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 13m

  4. NOV 1

    Robert P. Ottone on The Vile Thing We Created, There's Something Sinister in Center Field, and Middle Grade Books

    In this podcast, Robert P. Ottone talks about The Vile Thing We Created, There's Something Sinister in Center Field, Middle Grade Books, and much more. [3:10] The Vile Thing We Created. [11:50] Editorial process. [19:50] Ian Curtis. [34:10] Cover art. [58:30] Amanda Headlee, via Patreon, asks about working on multiple stories at one time. [1:01:45] There's Something Sinister in Center Field. [1:09:35] Marketing middle grade books. [1:18:10] Connect with Robert. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-588-robert-p-ottone-on-the-vile-thing-we-created-theres-something-sinister-in-center-field-and-middle-grade-books Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 32m

  5. OCT 25

    Robert P. Ottone on Approaching Life Fearlessly, The Triangle, and Early Life Lessons

    In this podcast, Robert P. Ottone talks about approaching life fearlessly, The Triangle, early life lessons, and much more. [3:05] Conversation start/ Early life lessons. [35:30] Approaching life fearlessly. [43:45] First stories written. [51:35] The Triangle. [1:05:50] Missing writing fiction during hiatus. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-587-robert-p-ottone-on-approaching-life-fearlessly-the-triangle-and-early-life-lessons Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 22m

  6. OCT 19

    Thersa Matsuura on The Carp-Faced Boy, Podcasting in Japan, and Space for Creativity

    In this podcast, Thersa Matsuura talks about The Carp-Faced Boy, podcasting in Japan, carving out space for personal creativity, and much more. [4:06] Thersa’s start as a writer and podcaster focused on Japan. [7:41] A typical working day for Thersa. [12:09] The Carp-Faced Boy. [14:50] What Theresa is currently working on. [17:46] Challenges of different mediums: podcasts vs. fiction vs. nonfiction [19:28] The tight deadline for The Book of Japanese Folklore. [24:21] Carving out space for own creative projects. [27:58] Getting a literary agent. [37:35] Initial vision for The Book of Japanese Folklore [42:05] The Uncanny Japan Podcast niche. [46:11] Which creature would Thersa most and least like to encounter from The Book of Japanese Folklore. [57:30] The audiobook for The Book of Japanese Folklore. [1:03:08] Something Thersa wishes she had known sooner about living in Japan. [1:13:30] Advice to 18 year old self. [1:28:17] Connect with Thersa and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-586-thersa-matsuura-on-the-carp-faced-boy-podcasting-in-japan-and-carving-out-space-for-personal-creativity Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 33m

  7. OCT 11

    Thersa Matsuura on The Book of Japanese Folklore, the Uncanny Japan Podcast, and Living in Japan

    In this conversation, Thersa Matsuura talks about The Book of Japanese Folklore, living in Japan, the Uncanny Japan Podcast, and much more.  [3:11] Conversation start/early life lessons. [13:00] Writing and creativity from an early age. [20:50] Going to Japan for the first time. [29:20] Spirituality, the afterlife, and ghostly experiences. [54:00] First experience writing about Japan. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-585-thersa-matsuura-on-the-book-of-japanese-folklore-the-uncanny-japan-podcast-and-living-in-japan Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 6m

  8. SEP 30

    Jason Pargin on Time Writing vs. Time Promoting, The Black Box of Doom Metaphors, and Guns and Road Trips

    In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about time writing vs. time promoting, The Black Box of Doom metaphors, guns and road trips, and much more. [3:25] Getting Jason’s TikTok audience interested in I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom. [7:45] How to stop your brain getting poisoned by the internet/spending more time in silence. [23:20] Time spent promoting vs. writing books. [44:15] The afterward. [55:50] The black box of doom metaphors. [1:00:15] Fentanyl skin contact myth. [1:05:10] The bunny side-plot. [1:09:45] Swatting. [1:13:40] Guns and road trips in America. [1:18:45] What Jason’s working on right now. [1:21:10] Connect with Jason. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-584-jason-pargin-on-time-writing-vs-time-promoting-the-black-box-of-doom-metaphors-and-guns-and-road-trips Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 28m
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About

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 100 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.

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  • Creator
    Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    600
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2011–2024 This Is Horror. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    This Is Horror Podcast

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