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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Sep 10, 2019 • 1h 35min
TIH 298: Chad Lutzke on Of Foster Homes and Flies, The Neon Owl, and Collaborating
In this podcast Chad Lutzke talks about Of Foster Homes and Flies, The Neon Owl, collaborating, and much more. About Chad Lutzke Chad lives in Battle Creek, MI. with his wife and children. For over two decades, he has been a contributor to several different outlets in the independent music and film scene, offering articles, … Continue reading
Sep 4, 2019 • 1h 25min
TIH 297: Chad Lutzke on Writing Seriously, First Story Sale, and Punk and Metal Music
In this podcast Chad Lutzke talks about writing seriously, his first story sale, punk and metal music, and much more. About Chad Lutzke Chad lives in Battle Creek, MI. with his wife and children. For over two decades, he has been a contributor to several different outlets in the independent music and film scene, offering … Continue reading
Aug 26, 2019 • 1h 29min
TIH 296: Brian Keene on The Horror Show Podcast, Retiring, and Leaving Facebook
In this podcast Brian Keene talks about The Horror Show podcast, retiring, leaving Facebook, and much more. About Brian Keene Brian Keene writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and dark fantasy genres. Keene’s 2003 novel, The Rising, is … Continue reading
Aug 19, 2019 • 1h 18min
TIH 295: Brian Keene on Writing For Market, Public vs. Private Persona, and Last Year’s Burn Accident
In this podcast Brian Keene talks about writing for market, public vs. private persona, last year’s burn accident, and much more. About Brian Keene Brian Keene writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and dark fantasy genres. Keene’s … Continue reading
Aug 12, 2019 • 1h 28min
TIH 294: Gemma Files on Spectral Evidence, Mortality, and Structuring Short Story Collections
In this podcast Gemma Files talks about Spectral Evidence, mortality, structuring short story collections, and much more. About Gemma Files Born April 4, 1968, in London, England, Gemma Files is the child of two actors (Elva Mai Hoover and Gary Files) and has lived most of her life in Toronto, Canada. Previously best-known as a … Continue reading
Aug 5, 2019 • 1h 17min
TIH 293: Gemma Files on Professional and Personal Changes, Found Footage, and LitReactor
In this podcast Gemma Files talks about professional and personal changes, found footage, LitReactor, and much more. About Gemma Files Born April 4, 1968, in London, England, Gemma Files is the child of two actors (Elva Mai Hoover and Gary Files) and has lived most of her life in Toronto, Canada. Previously best-known as a … Continue reading
Aug 1, 2019 • 1h
TIH 292: Kealan Patrick Burke on We Live Inside Your Eyes, Creating Cover Art, and Whether to Abandon a Story
In this podcast Kealan Patrick Burke talks about We Live Inside Your Eyes, creating cover art, whether to abandon a story, and much more. About Kealan Patrick Burke Kealan Patrick Burke’s works include the novels Kin, Currency of Souls, Master of the Moors, and The Hides (Bram Stoker Award nominee), the novellas The Turtle Boy (Bram … Continue reading
Jul 29, 2019 • 1h 24min
TIH 291: Kealan Patrick Burke on Self vs. Traditional Publishing, Life Lessons, and Stories
In this podcast Kealan Patrick Burke talks about self vs. traditional publishing, life lessons, stories, and much more. About Kealan Patrick Burke Kealan Patrick Burke’s works include the novels Kin, Currency of Souls, Master of the Moors, and The Hides (Bram Stoker Award nominee), the novellas The Turtle Boy (Bram Stoker Award Winner, 2004) and … Continue reading
Jul 24, 2019 • 1h 8min
TIH 290: Paul Tremblay on Creating Emotional Impact, Drafting Novels, and Humour
In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about creating emotional impact, drafting novels, humour, and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay is the author of the novels The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, and A Head Full of Ghosts. His other novels include The Little Sleep, No Sleep till … Continue reading
Jul 17, 2019 • 1h 10min
TIH 289: Paul Tremblay on Growing Things, Short Story Writing, and Short vs. Long Stories
In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about Growing Things, short story writing, short vs. long stories, and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay is the author of the novels The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, and A Head Full of Ghosts. His other novels include The Little Sleep, … Continue reading
