This Is Horror Podcast
Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
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.
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Jul 31, 2020 • 1h 18min
TIH 358: Paul Tremblay on Writing Tips for Teachers, Great Editors, and Release Time Excitement
In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about writing tips for teachers, great editors, release time excitement, and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and This Is Horror awards and is the author of Survivor Song, Growing Things, The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at … Continue reading
Jul 28, 2020 • 1h 6min
TIH 357: Paul Tremblay on Survivor Song, Pandemics, and Film Adaptations
In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about Survivor Song, pandemics, film adaptations, and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay has won the Bram Stoker, British Fantasy, and This Is Horror awards and is the author of Survivor Song, Growing Things, The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, A Head … Continue reading
Jul 23, 2020 • 1h 18min
TIH 356: Todd Keisling on the Influence of Albert Camus, Hobbyist to Professional Writer Mindset, and Fan Connection in COVID-19 Climate
In this podcast Todd Keisling talks about the influence of Albert Camus, switching your mindset from hobbyist to professional writer, connecting with fans in the age of COVID-19, and much more. About Todd Keisling Todd Keisling is a writer and designer of the horrific and strange. He is an author of several books, including Devil’s … Continue reading
Jul 20, 2020 • 1h 21min
TIH 355: Todd Keisling on Devil’s Creek, Growing up in South Eastern Kentucky, and Religion
In this podcast Todd Keisling talks about Devil’s Creek, growing up in South Eastern Kentucky, religion, and much more. About Todd Keisling Todd Keisling is a writer and designer of the horrific and strange. He is an author of several books, including Devil’s Creek, The Final Reconciliation, and Ugly Little Things: Collected Horrors, among other … Continue reading
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Jul 16, 2020 • 1h 1min
TIH 354: Danielle Trussoni on Fiction vs. Nonfiction, Writing Routine, and Horror Writing Tips
Join bestselling novelist Danielle Trussoni as she shares her insights on the art of writing. She delves into the contrasts between fiction and nonfiction, emphasizing the unique voices of each genre. Her Catholic upbringing shapes her writing routines and creative processes, intertwining spirituality and nature. Trussoni offers valuable horror writing tips, urging originality while respecting genre traditions. She also discusses the blurred lines between horror and other genres, all while navigating the evolving landscape of horror literature.
Jul 8, 2020 • 1h 26min
TIH 353: Danielle Trussoni on The Ancestor, Exploring Tunnels in Vietnam, and Releasing a Book During Lockdown
In this podcast Danielle Trussoni talks about her latest novel The Ancestor, exploring tunnels in Vietnam, releasing a book during lockdown, and much more. About Danielle Trussoni Danielle Anne Trussoni is a New York Times, USA Today, and Sunday Times Top 10 bestselling novelist. She has been a Pulitzer Prize in Fiction jurist, and writes … Continue reading
Jun 30, 2020 • 1h 29min
TIH 352: Lawrence Block on Dead Girl Blues, Film Adaptations, and Matthew Scudder
In this podcast Lawrence Block talks about his latest novel Dead Girl Blues, film adaptations, Matthew Scudder, and much more. About Lawrence Block Lawrence Block has been writing crime, mystery and suspense fiction for more than half a century. He has published in excess of 100 books, and no end of short stories. Lawrence Block … Continue reading
Jun 24, 2020 • 1h 25min
TIH 351: Eric J. Guignard on Dark Moon Books, Reading Slush, and Growing as a Writer
In this podcast Eric J. Guignard talks about Dark Moon Books, reading slush, growing as a writer, and much more. About Eric J. Guignard Eric J. Guignard is a writer and editor of dark and speculative fiction, operating from the shadowy outskirts of Los Angeles, where he also runs the small press Dark Moon Books. … Continue reading
Jun 18, 2020 • 1h 26min
TIH 350: Eric J. Guignard on Early Creations, Life After Life, and Lifetime Goals
In this podcast Eric J. Guignard talks about his early creations and stories, life after life, lifetime goals, and much more. About Eric J. Guignard Eric J. Guignard is a writer and editor of dark and speculative fiction, operating from the shadowy outskirts of Los Angeles, where he also runs the small press Dark Moon … Continue reading
Jun 9, 2020 • 1h 11min
TIH 349: Lisa Quigley on Hell’s Bells, Ladies of the Fright, and Guilty Pleasures
In this podcast Lisa Quigley talks about Hell’s Bells, Ladies of the Fright, guilty pleasures, and much more. About Lisa Quigley Lisa Quigley is the author of Hell’s Bells. She is a writer, mother, wife, and irreverent witch living in New Jersey. She holds an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of California Riverside’s low … Continue reading
