This Is Horror Podcast
Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
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. Over 600 episodes, we have interviewed creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
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Jul 29, 2023 • 1h 13min
TIH 515: Eric LaRocca on Everything the Darkness Eats, Writing Authentically, and Managing Writing Expectations
In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Everything the Darkness Eats, writing authentically, managing writing expectations, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help … Continue reading
Jul 26, 2023 • 1h 15min
TIH 514: Dean Koontz on After Death, Suspense, Horror, and Science Fiction Labels, and His Unique Writing Voice
Dean Koontz, celebrated writer in suspense and horror genres, discusses his new book After Death, labels in suspense and horror, his unique writing voice, finding the balance between comedy and suspense, the concept of the singularity, uncovering shared experiences, genre blending, supernatural warnings and tricks, and the importance of emotional wounds in horror.
Jul 22, 2023 • 1h 33min
TIH 513: Josh Malerman on Egorov, Doug and Judy Buy the House Washer, and The Jupiter Drop
In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about Egorov, Doug and Judy Buy the House Washer, The Jupiter Drop, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of many books including Bird Box, Malorie, and A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and the singer/songwriter for the band The High Strung. His … Continue reading
Jul 17, 2023 • 1h 6min
TIH 512: Josh Malerman on Half The House is Haunted, Argyle, and Samhattan
In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about Half The House is Haunted, Argyle, Samhattan, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of many books including Bird Box, Malorie, and A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and the singer/songwriter for the band The High Strung. His forthcoming book, Spin A Black … Continue reading
Jul 12, 2023 • 1h 11min
TIH 511: Josh Malerman on Writing Routine, Writing A Novel Documentary, and A Ben Evans Film
In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about writing routine, writing a novel documentary, A Ben Evans Film, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of many books including Bird Box, Malorie, and A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and the singer/songwriter for the band The High Strung. His forthcoming … Continue reading
Jul 7, 2023 • 1h 26min
TIH 510: Ai Jiang on Linghun, I Am AI, and What Makes Us Human
In this podcast, Ai Jiang talks about Linghun, I Am AI, what makes us human, and much more. About Ai Jiang Ai Jiang is a Chinese-Canadian writer of speculative fiction and poetry. Active since 2021, she was a finalist for the Nebula Award for Best Short Story for her 2022 story, “Give Me English”. Her … Continue reading
Jul 4, 2023 • 1h 14min
TIH 509: Ai Jiang on Early Life Lessons, Defining Success and Failure, and Being Chinese-Canadian
In this podcast, Ai Jiang talks about early life lessons, defining success and failure, being Chinese-Canadian, and much more. About Ai Jiang Ai Jiang is a Chinese-Canadian writer of speculative fiction and poetry. Active since 2021, she was a finalist for the Nebula Award for Best Short Story for her 2022 story, “Give Me English”. … Continue reading
Jun 29, 2023 • 39min
[Preview] SU 016 Something in the Dirt with Gemma Files
In this podcast we preview episode sixteen of Story Unboxed in which we unbox and analyse Something in the Dirt. Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on Something in the Dirt Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on … Continue reading
Jun 27, 2023 • 1h 9min
TIH 508: Craig Clevenger on The Aftermath of Violence, Transgressive Fiction, and Post-Pandemic Book Releases
In this podcast, Craig Clevenger talks about writing about the aftermath of violence, transgressive fiction, post-pandemic book releases, and much more. About Craig Clevenger Craig Clevenger is an American author of contemporary fiction. Born 1964 in Dallas, Texas, he grew up in Southern California where he studied English at California State University, Long Beach. He … Continue reading
Jun 21, 2023 • 1h 3min
TIH 507: Craig Clevenger on Mother Howl, Writing in the Third Person, and Writing Dialogue
In this podcast, Craig Clevenger talks about Mother Howl, writing in the third person, writing dialogue, and much more. About Craig Clevenger Craig Clevenger is an American author of contemporary fiction. Born 1964 in Dallas, Texas, he grew up in Southern California where he studied English at California State University, Long Beach. He is the … Continue reading
