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 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.

  1. 1D AGO

    Clay McLeod Chapman on Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, and Writing vs. Marketing

    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

    1h 49m

  2. APR 9

    Clay McLeod Chapman on Imperfection in Art, Anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, and The Highlights and Lowlights of 2024

    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

    1h 8m

  3. APR 2

    Max Booth III on I Believe in Mister Bones, Forthcoming Ghoulish Books Releases, and Fruit Pies

    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

    1h 24m

  4. MAR 22

    Max Booth III on I Believe in Mister Bones and Ghoulish

    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

    1h 7m

  5. MAR 17

    Nat Cassidy on Early Life Lessons, Creative Journey, and Writing Routine

    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

    1h 18m

  6. MAR 10

    Wesley Southard on One for the Road, Closing Costs, and Trevor Henderson Art

    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

    1h 21m

  7. MAR 6

    Wesley Southard on The Better to Eat You With, Threesome, and Meeting Brian Keene

    In this podcast, Wesley Southard talks about his brand new book, The Better to Eat You With, Threesome, meeting Brian Keene, and much more. [3:00] Conversation start and early life lessons. [8:35] Music and heavy metal. [16:35] Introduction to horror. [32:05] Threesome. [39:55] Meeting Brian Keene. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-604-wesley-southard-on-the-better-to-eat-you-with-threesome-and-meeting-brian-keene Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 13m

  8. MAR 1

    Eric LaRocca on At Dark, I Become Loathsome, Experiences with Grief, and Forbidden Kinks

    In this podcast, Eric LaRocca dives deeper into his incredible new book, At Dark, I Become Loathsome, and talks about experiences with grief, forbidden kinks, and much more. [3:36] Grief. [7:55] Forbidden fetishes. [23:13] Short stories nested within At Dark, I Become Loathsome. [29:42] At Dark, I Become Loathsome is a love letter to the outcasts. [56:29] Burnt Sparrow, Wretch, and future projects. [1:07:39] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-603-eric-larocca-on-at-dark-i-become-loathsome-experiences-with-grief-and-forbidden-kinks Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

    1h 14m
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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 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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  • Creator
    Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2025
  • Episodes
    624
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2011–2025 This Is Horror. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    This Is Horror Podcast

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