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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Feb 5, 2019 • 1h 5min
TIH 258: Anya Martin on Sleeping with the Monster, Weird Fiction, and Lethe Press
In this podcast Anya Martin talks about Sleeping with the Monster, weird fiction, Lethe Press, and much more. About Anya Martin Anya Martin is a fiction writer based in Atlanta. Sleeping with the Monster, her debut short story collection, was published by Lethe Press in autumn 2018. Original photo credit: Ray Dafrico Show notes [03:15] Sleeping … Continue reading
Feb 1, 2019 • 1h 28min
TIH 257: Anya Martin on A Stuffed Bunny in Doll-Land, Lessons Growing Up, and First Experiences with Horror
In this podcast Anya Martin talks about A Stuffed Bunny in Doll-Land, lessons growing up, first experiences with horror, and much more. About Anya Martin Anya Martin is a fiction writer based in Atlanta. Sleeping with the Monster, her debut short story collection, was published by Lethe Press in autumn 2018. Original photo credit: Ray … Continue reading
Jan 28, 2019 • 1h 8min
TIH 256: Charlaine Harris on Sookie Stackhouse and True Blood, Sex Scenes, and Midnight Texas
In this podcast Charlaine Harris talks about Sookie Stackhouse and True Blood, sex scenes, Midnight Texas, and much more. About Charlaine Harris Charlaine Harris is an American New York Times bestselling author who has been writing mysteries for thirty years. Her books include the Sookie Stackhouse series, Harper Connelly series, Cemetery Girl series (with Christopher … Continue reading
Jan 22, 2019 • 1h 12min
TIH 255: Joe Mynhardt on Crystal Lake 2.0, Starting a Small Press, and Novellas
In this podcast Joe Mynhardt talks about Crystal Lake 2.0, starting a small press, novellas, and much more. About Joe Mynhardt Joe Mynhardt is a South African horror writer and the owner and operator of Crystal Lake Publishing. Show notes [02:15] Jasper Bark [09:05] Crystal Lake 2.0 [14:10] Exclusive imprint announcement [20:55] Making things profitable [27:05] … Continue reading
Jan 18, 2019 • 1h 13min
TIH 254: Joe Mynhardt on South Africa, Running Crystal Lake Publishing, and Crowdfunding
In this podcast Joe Mynhardt talks about South Africa, running Crystal Lake Publishing, crowdfunding, and much more. About Joe Mynhardt Joe Mynhardt is a South African horror writer and the owner and operator of Crystal Lake Publishing. Show notes [03:30] Early life lessons [06:30] Comics [08:50] Experimenting with art forms as a kid [21 00] Running … Continue reading
Jan 14, 2019 • 1h 52min
TIH 253: Gwendolyn Kiste on The Rust Maidens, Second-Person Point of View, and New Year Goals
In this podcast Gwendolyn Kiste talks about The Rust Maidens, second-person point of view, new year goals, and much more. About Gwendolyn Kiste Gwendolyn Kiste is the author of the Bram Stoker Award-nominated fiction collection, And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe, from JournalStone; the dark fantasy novella, Pretty Marys All in a Row, from Broken … Continue reading
Jan 8, 2019 • 1h 14min
TIH 252: Gwendolyn Kiste on Identity Issues, The Abandoned Horse Farm, and The Supernatural
In this podcast Gwendolyn Kiste talks about identity issues, the abandoned horse farm, the supernatural, and much more. About Gwendolyn Kiste Gwendolyn Kiste is the author of the Bram Stoker Award-nominated fiction collection, And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe, from JournalStone; the dark fantasy novella, Pretty Marys All in a Row, from Broken Eye Books; … Continue reading
Dec 24, 2018 • 1h 49min
TIH 251: Grady Hendrix on Heavy Metal, Christmas Stories and Movies, and Supernatural Experiences
In this podcast Grady Hendrix talks about heavy metal, Christmas stories and movies, supernatural experiences, and much more. About Grady Hendrix Grady Hendrix is a novelist and screenwriter based in New York City. His novels include Horrorstor, named one of the best books of 2014 by National Public Radio, and My Best Friend’s Exorcism, for which … Continue reading
Dec 21, 2018 • 1h 35min
TIH 250: Richard Chizmar on Cemetery Dance, Writing Gwendy’s Button Box with Stephen King, and Widow’s Point
In this podcast Richard Chizmar talks about Cemetery Dance, writing Gwendy’s Button Box with Stephen King, Widow’s Point, and much more. About Richard Chizmar Richard Chizmar is a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Amazon, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author. He is the co-author (with Stephen King) of the bestselling novella, Gwendy’s Button Box and the founder/publisher … Continue reading
Dec 18, 2018 • 1h 24min
TIH 249: Stephen Kozeniewski on George A. Romero, Killercon’s Gross Out, and Billy And The Cloneasaurus
In this podcast Stephen Kozeniewski talks about George A. Romero, Killercon’s gross out contest, Billy and the Cloneasaurus, and much more. About Stephen Kozeniewski Stephen Kozeniewski lives in Pennsylvania, the birthplace of the modern zombie. During his time as a Field Artillery officer he served for three years in Oklahoma and one in Iraq, where, due … Continue reading
