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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Jun 4, 2020 • 1h 7min
TIH 348: Lisa Quigley on Being A Witch, Spiritual Beliefs, and Rituals
In this podcast Lisa Quigley talks about being a witch, spiritual beliefs, rituals, 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 residency program … Continue reading
May 26, 2020 • 1h 10min
TIH 347: Lisa Quigley on Early Life Lessons, Escaping a Cult, and Travelling Christian Bands
In this podcast Lisa Quigley talks about early life lessons, escaping a cult, performing in a travelling Christian band, 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 … Continue reading
May 20, 2020 • 1h 58min
TIH 346: The Girl in the Video Live Launch Event with Michael David Wilson, Bob Pastorella, Lisa Quigley, and Mackenzie Kiera
In this podcast Michael David Wilson, Bob Pastorella, Lisa Quigley, and Mackenzie Kiera launch The Girl in the Video in a special live event with readings, conversation, and even book giveaways. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon … Continue reading
May 12, 2020 • 1h 47min
TIH 345: Richard Thomas on Storyville Studio, Early Life Lessons, and Story Structures
In this podcast Richard Thomas talks about Storyville Studio, early life lessons, story structures, and much more. About Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is the award-winning author of seven books: three novels—Disintegration and Breaker (Penguin Random House Alibi), as well as Transubstantiate (Otherworld Publications); three short story collections—Staring into the Abyss (Kraken Press), Herniated Roots (Snubnose … Continue reading
May 5, 2020 • 1h 20min
TIH 344: Richard Thomas on Teachers Presenting Themselves, Time Management, and Writing About The Occult
In this podcast Richard Thomas talks about teachers presenting themselves, time management, writing about the occult, and much more. About Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is the award-winning author of seven books: three novels—Disintegration and Breaker (Penguin Random House Alibi), as well as Transubstantiate (Otherworld Publications); three short story collections—Staring into the Abyss (Kraken Press), Herniated … Continue reading
Apr 27, 2020 • 2h
TIH 343: Michael David Wilson on The Girl in the Video, Horror Fiction in Japan, and Dealing with Self-Doubt
In this podcast Michael David Wilson talks about the release of his debut novella, The Girl in the Video, horror fiction in Japan, dealing with self-doubt, and much more. About Michael David Wilson Michael David Wilson is the founder of the popular UK horror website, podcast, and publisher, This Is Horror. A professional writer, editor, … Continue reading
Apr 25, 2020 • 1h 22min
TIH 342: J.R. Park on Film Adaptations, Mad Dog, and Publisher Writer Balance
In this podcast J.R. Park talks about film adaptations, Mad Dog, balancing duties between publishing and writing, and much more. About J.R. Park J R Park is a co-founder of the Sinister Horror Company. He is the author of Terror Byte, Punch, Upon Waking, The Exchange, Postal, Mad Dog, Death Dreams In A Whorehouse, and … Continue reading
Apr 21, 2020 • 1h 38min
TIH 341: J.R. Park on 5 Years of the Sinister Horror Company, Conventions, and Health Issues
In this podcast J.R. Park talks about five years of the Sinister Horror Company, conventions, health issues, and much more. Note: this was recorded before the COVID-19 so unfortunately many of the conventions referenced were cancelled. About J.R. Park J R Park is a co-founder of the Sinister Horror Company. He is the author of … Continue reading
Apr 13, 2020 • 57min
TIH 340: Sadie Hartmann ‘Mother Horror’ on Night Worms, Conventions, and Reviewing Books
In this podcast Sadie Hartmann ‘Mother Horror’ talks about Night Worms, conventions, reviewing books, and much more. About Sadie Hartmann Sadie Hartmann is the co-owner of Night Worms, a Bookstagram influencer, and a freelance writer for esteemed horror publications such as Cemetery Dance, Fangoria, and Scream Magazine. Show notes [03:00] What is Night Worms and how did … Continue reading
Apr 6, 2020 • 1h 31min
TIH 339: Sadie Hartmann ‘Mother Horror’ on Bookstagram, Movie Triggers, and Social Media
In this podcast Sadie Hartmann ‘Mother Horror’ talks about bookstagram, movie triggers, social media, and much more. About Sadie Hartmann Sadie Hartmann is the co-owner of Night Worms, a Bookstagram influencer, and a freelance writer for esteemed horror publications such as Cemetery Dance, Fangoria, and Scream Magazine. Show notes [03:10] Conversation start/Sadie’s initial interest in horror [13:30] … Continue reading
