This Is Horror Podcast

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his writing Rituals for Wretch, writing two books per year, horror theatre, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised by Locus … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-659-eric-larocca-on-writing-rituals-for-wretch-writing-two-books-per-year-and-horror-theatre/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Wretch, The Unbecoming of Porcelain Khaw, grief horror, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised by Locus as “one of the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-658-eric-larocca-on-wretch-the-unbecoming-of-porcelain-khaw-and-grief-horror/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Justin Benson, Aaron Moorhead, and Addison Heimann talk about Touch Me, and much more. About Touch Me Two codependent best friends become addicted to the heroin-like touch of an alien narcissist who may or may not be trying to take over the world. About Justin Benson Justin Benson was born on 9 … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-657-justin-benson-aaron-moorhead-and-addison-heimann-on-touch-me/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Ronald Malfi talks about Small Town Horror, subverting expectations, creating dread, and much more. About Ronald Malfi Ronald Malfi is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of horror novels and thrillers. He is the recipient of two Independent Publisher Book Awards, the Beverly Hills Book Award, the Vincent Preis … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-656-ronald-malfi-on-small-town-horror-subverting-expectations-and-creating-dread/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, CJ Leede talks about American Rapture, Maeve Fly, her writing routine, and much more. About CJ Leede CJ Leede is a horror writer, hiker, and Trekkie. She is the author of Maeve Fly and American Rapture. Her debut novel Maeve Fly won the Golden Poppy Octavia E. Butler Award and Splatterpunk Award, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-655-cj-leede-on-american-rapture-maeve-fly-and-writing-routine/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Stephen Graham Jones talks about Night of the Mannequins, writing slashers, his best prank gone wrong, and much more. About Stephen Graham Jones Stephen Graham Jones is a Blackfoot Native American author of experimental fiction, horror fiction, crime fiction, and science fiction. His books include Don’t Fear the Reaper, My Heart is a Chainsaw, The … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-654-stephen-graham-jones-on-night-of-the-mannequins-writing-slashers-and-best-prank-gone-wrong/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Mick Garris talks about Masters of Horror, Sleepwalkers, directing Stephen King adaptations, and much more. About Mick Garris Mick Garris is an American filmmaker, screenwriter and novelist born in Santa Monica, California. He is best known for his work in the horror film genre, as well as making Stephen King adaptations. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-653-mick-garris-on-masters-of-horror-sleepwalkers-and-directing-stephen-king-adaptations/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Kat Day talks about PseudoPod, short stories, editing a horror fiction podcast, and much more. About Kat Day Kat Day is a PhD chemist who was once a teacher and is now a professional editor and writer. She first entered PseudoPod Towers in 2019, became Assistant Editor in 2021 and Co-Editor in … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-652-kat-day-on-pseudopod-short-stories-and-editing-a-horror-fiction-podcast/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about Only The Stains Remain, grief horror, exchanging novels with Josh Malerman, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, Only The … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-651-ross-jeffery-on-only-the-stains-remain-grief-horror-and-exchanging-novels-with-josh-malerman/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about the Juniper Trilogy, setting stories in America vs. the UK, breaking writing rules, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-650-ross-jeffery-on-juniper-trilogy-setting-stories-in-the-us-vs-the-uk-breaking-writing-rules/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Acquired Taste, the Beat Generation, The Restoration at Grayson Manor, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Timestamps Thanks for Listening! Help out … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-649-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-acquired-taste-the-beat-generation-and-the-restoration-at-grayson-manor/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about getting drunk on ideas, writing and performing with confidence, getting through the first draft, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Timestamps Thanks … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-648-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-getting-drunk-on-ideas-writing-with-confidence-and-first-draft-optimism/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his forthcoming book, The Friend of the Family, carnival lore, being given five years to become a writer, and much more. About Dean Koontz Acknowledged as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” (Rolling Stone) and as one of today’s most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-647-dean-koontz-on-the-friend-of-the-family-carnival-lore-and-five-years-to-become-a-writer/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Bob Pastorella talks about his latest book, The Small Hours, vampire fiction, writing lessons, and much more. About Bob Pastorella Bob Pastorella is the co-host of the This Is Horror podcast. He is also the author of They’re Watching (with Michael David Wilson), with numerous tales in such publications as Lost Films, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-646-bob-pastorella-on-the-small-hours-vampire-fiction-and-writing-lessons/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Burnt Sparrow, We Are Always Tender with Our Dead, writing messed up transgressive fiction, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-645-eric-larocca-on-burnt-sparrow-we-are-always-tender-with-our-dead-and-writing-transgressive-fiction/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his influences for the Burnt Sparrow trilogy, short stories, repeated choruses, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is a 2x Bram Stoker Award finalist and Splatterpunk Award winner. Named by Esquire as one of the “Writers Shaping Horror’s Next Golden Age” and praised by Locus as … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-644-eric-larocca-on-burnt-sparrow-influences-short-stories-and-repeated-choruses/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Joe Hill talks about King Sorrow, his writing process, growing up in Maine, and much more. About Joe Hill Joe Hill is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fireman, Heart-Shaped Box, and Strange Weather. Much of his work has been adapted for film and television. His second novel, Horns, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-643-joe-hill-on-king-sorrow-writing-process-and-growing-up-in-maine/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Philip Fracassi talks about The Autumn Springs Retirement Home Massacre, Boys in the Valley, how to make readers empathise with characters, and much more. About Philip Fracassi Philip Fracassi is the USA Today bestselling, Stoker and British Fantasy-nominated author of the novels Don’t Let Them Get You Down, A Child Alone with … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-642-philip-fracassi-on-the-autumn-springs-retirement-home-massacre-boys-in-the-valley-and-how-to-make-readers-empathise-with-characters/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Philip Fracassi talks about his journey from indy publishing to becoming a USA Today bestselling author, non-negotiable marketing practices, his writing routine, and much more. About Philip Fracassi Philip Fracassi is the USA Today bestselling, Stoker and British Fantasy-nominated author of the novels Don’t Let Them Get You Down, A Child Alone … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-641-philip-fracassi-on-journey-from-indy-publishing-to-usa-today-bestselling-author-non-negotiable-marketing-practices-and-writing-routine/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Gabino Iglesias talks about House of Bone and Rain, writing realistic violence, building your author brand, and much more. About Gabino Iglesias Gabino Iglesias is a writer, professor, book reviewer, editor, and translator living in Austin, TX. He teaches creative writing at SNHU’s online MFA program and runs a series of low-cost … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-640-gabino-iglesias-on-house-of-bone-and-rain-writing-realistic-violence-and-building-your-author-brand/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Gabino Iglesias talks about The Devil Takes You Home, Mulholland Books, writing for the New York Times, and much more. About Gabino Iglesias Gabino Iglesias is a writer, professor, book reviewer, editor, and translator living in Austin, TX. He teaches creative writing at SNHU’s online MFA program and runs a series of … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-639-gabino-iglesias-on-the-devil-takes-you-home-mulholland-books-and-writing-for-the-new-york-times/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Delilah S. Dawson talks about House of Idyll, writing comics, how to get traditionally published, and much more. About Delilah S. Dawson Delilah S. Dawson is the New York Times bestselling writer of Star Wars: Phasma, Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire, Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade, The Secrets of Long Snoot, The … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-638-delilah-s-dawson-on-house-of-idyll-writing-comics-and-how-to-get-traditionally-published/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Delilah S. Dawson talks about The Violence, becoming a writer, early life lessons, and much more. About Delilah S. Dawson Delilah S. Dawson is the New York Times bestselling writer of Star Wars: Phasma, Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire, Inquisitor: Rise of the Red Blade, The Secrets of Long Snoot, The Perfect Weapon, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-637-delilah-s-dawson-on-the-violence-becoming-a-writer-and-early-life-lessons/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Jacy Morris talks about We Like It Cherry, misconceptions about indigenous people, writing violence in fiction, and much more. About Jacy Morris Jacy Morris was born in 1979 in Richmond, Virginia. At the age of ten he was transplanted to Portland, Oregon, where he developed a love for punk rock, horror movies, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-636-jacy-morris-on-we-like-it-cherry-misconceptions-about-indigenous-people-and-writing-violence-in-fiction/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Jacy Morris talks about early life lessons, his current writing routine, horror writing, and much more. About Jacy Morris Jacy Morris was born in 1979 in Richmond, Virginia. At the age of ten he was transplanted to Portland, Oregon, where he developed a love for punk rock, horror movies, and writing, all … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-635-jacy-morris-on-early-life-lessons-current-writing-routine-and-horror-writing/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about fully embracing your writing, lessons learnt watching Evil Dead, Jizzly Bear, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is an American novelist, short story writer, film producer, and one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. He is best known for writing horror and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-634-josh-malerman-on-fully-embracing-your-writing-lessons-learnt-watching-evil-dead-and-jizzly-bear/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about his brand new book, Watching Evil Dead, unearthing the radiant artist within, sequencing book order like an album, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is an American novelist, short story writer, film producer, and one of two singer/songwriters for the rock band The High Strung. He … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-633-josh-malerman-on-watching-evil-dead-unearthing-the-radiant-artist-within-and-sequencing-book-order-like-an-album/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Ryan C. Bradley talks about Ghoulish Books, books bound in human flesh, his story writing process, and much more. About Ryan C. Bradley Ryan is a musician, podcaster, and the author of the novella Saint’s Blood, Bad Connections: Horror Stories and the brand new novel Say Uncle from Ghoulish Books. His short … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-632-ryan-c-bradley-on-ghoulish-books-books-bound-in-human-flesh-and-story-writing-process/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Ryan C. Bradley talks about Say Uncle, early life lessons, setting stories in the noughties, and much more. About Ryan C. Bradley Ryan is a musician, podcaster, and the author of the novella Saint’s Blood, Bad Connections: Horror Stories and the brand new novel Say Uncle from Ghoulish Books. His short fiction … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-631-ryan-c-bradley-on-say-uncle-early-life-lessons-setting-stories-in-the-noughties/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about her writing routine, strange supernatural experiences, writing about trauma in fiction, and much more. About C. J. Dotson C. J. Dotson is a Northeast Ohio native who now lives with her family upstate New York. She studied English with a creative writing focus at Cleveland State University and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-630-c-j-dotson-on-writing-routine-strange-supernatural-experiences-and-writing-about-trauma-in-fiction/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about The Cut, Lake Erie folklore, hotel horror, and much more. About C. J. Dotson C. J. Dotson is a Northeast Ohio native who now lives with her family upstate New York. She studied English with a creative writing focus at Cleveland State University and now daydreams about … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-629-c-j-dotson-on-the-cut-lake-erie-folklore-and-hotel-horror/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, we present chapter one of Daddy’s Boy by Michael David Wilson, narrated by Josh Curran. About Michael David Wilson Michael David Wilson is the founder of the popular UK horror website, podcast, and publisher, This Is Horror. He is the author of The Girl in the Video, They’re Watching (with Bob Pastorella), House of Bad Memories, and Daddy’s … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-628-daddys-boy-by-michael-david-wilson-chapter-one-narrated-by-josh-curran/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his new book, Going Home in the Dark, breaking the fourth wall, Theodore Sturgeon, and much more. About Dean Koontz Acknowledged as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” (Rolling Stone) and as one of today’s most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned the devotion of millions … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-627-dean-koontz-on-going-home-in-the-dark-breaking-the-fourth-wall-and-theodore-sturgeon/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about how to write and plan a novel, being made homeless, marketing, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, Only The … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-626-ross-jeffery-on-how-to-write-and-plan-a-novel-being-made-homeless-and-marketing/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about early life lessons, becoming a writer, writing a new book every three months, and much more. About Ross Jeffery Ross Jeffery is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated and 3x Splatterpunk Award-nominated author of Metamorphosis, The Devil’s Pocketbook, I Died Too, But They Haven’t Buried Me Yet, Tome, Juniper, Scorched, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-625-ross-jeffery-on-early-life-lessons-becoming-a-writer-and-writing-a-new-book-every-three-months/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Paul Goblirsch talks about Thunderstorm Books, limited hardcover books, and much more. About Paul Goblirsch Paul Goblirsch established Thunderstorm Books in 2008. Specializing in collectible signed limited edition hardcover books, our goal is to showcase authors’ works in beautiful limited editions. From both new, up-and-coming authors to veterans of the genre, we … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-624-paul-goblirsch-on-thunderstorm-books-and-limited-hardcover-books/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about writing a comic in novel’s clothing Bark Bites Horror, writing a three-book novel, and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comics and graphic … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-623-jasper-bark-on-writing-a-comic-in-novels-clothing-bark-bites-horror-and-writing-a-three-book-novel/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about Draw You In, R. L. Carver, comic books and conspiracy theories, and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comics and graphic novels. His … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-622-jasper-bark-on-draw-you-in-r-l-carver-and-conspiracy-theories-and-comic-books/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Josh Curran talks about narrating Daddy’s Boy, lessons learnt recording an audiobook, the Miscreations Podcast, and much more. About Josh Curran Josh Curran is a narrator and writer. He has narrated many episodes of The Other Stories over the show’s lifetime. He is also the creator of the horror audio-drama podcast, Miscreation. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-621-josh-curran-on-narrating-daddys-boy-lessons-recording-an-audiobook-and-the-miscreations-podcast/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Jon Bassoff talks about The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and becoming a writer. About Jon Bassoff Jon Bassoff is the author of ten novels. His mountain gothic novel, Corrosion, has been translated in French and German and was nominated for the Grand Prix de Litterature Policiere, France’s biggest crime fiction award. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-620-jon-bassoff-on-the-memory-ward-the-drive-thru-crematorium-and-becoming-a-writer/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about writing pop culture references in film and fiction, and much more. About Jason Pargin Jason Pargin is the New York Times bestselling author of John Dies at the End and the Zoey Ashe series. He is the former editor of Cracked.com. He’s just released his new book I’m Starting … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-619-jason-pargin-on-writing-pop-culture-references-in-film-and-fiction/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about writing fiction fearlessly, and much more. About Brian Asman Brian Asman is a writer, actor, director, and producer from San Diego, CA. He’s the author of Good Dogs, Man, F*ck this House, I’m Not Even Supposed to Be Here Today from Eraserhead Press, Neo Arcana, Nunchuck City and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-618-brian-asman-on-writing-fiction-fearlessly/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about dark comedy, horror comedy, the origins of gallows humour, and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark is an award-winning novelist, children’s author and comic book writer. Famed for his imaginative storytelling he’s published four novels, twelve children’s books and countless comics and graphic novels. His work has … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-617-jasper-bark-on-dark-comedy-horror-comedy-and-the-origins-of-gallows-humour/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, David Moody talks about hard left turns in film and fiction, and much more. About David Moody David Moody first self-published Hater in 2006, and without an agent, succeeded in selling the film rights for the novel to Mark Johnson (producer, Breaking Bad) and Guillermo Del Toro (director, The Shape of Water, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-616-david-moody-on-hard-left-turns-in-film-and-fiction/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about absurd films and books, getting weird with your writing, difficulties marketing bizarre books, and much more. About Danger Slater Danger Slater is the world’s most flammable writer! He is the Wonderland Award-winning author of I Will Rot Without You, Puppet Skin, and He Digs A Hole! Show notes … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-615-danger-slater-on-absurd-films-and-books-getting-weird-with-your-writing-and-difficulties-marketing-bizarre-books/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast, Michael David Wilson talks about his brand new dark comedy novel, Daddy’s Boy, with hosts Jasper Bark, Dan Howarth, and Bob Pastorella. About Michael David Wilson Michael David Wilson is the founder of the popular UK horror website, podcast, and publisher, This Is Horror. He is the author of The Girl in the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-614-michael-david-wilson-on-daddys-boy-with-jasper-bark-dan-howarth-and-bob-pastorella/">Continue reading</a>