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TIH 224: Joshua Chaplinsky on LitReactor, Chuck Palahniuk, and Juicy Hollywood Rumours

In this podcast Joshua Chaplinsky talks about LitReactor, Chuck Palahniuk, juicy Hollywood rumours, and much more. About Joshua Chaplinsky Joshua Chaplinsky is the Managing Editor of LitReactor.com. He has also written for the popular film site Screen Anarchy and for ChuckPalahniuk.net, the official website of Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk. He is the author of … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-224-joshua-chaplinsky-on-litreactor-chuck-palahniuk-and-juicy-hollywood-rumours/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 24, 20181h 10m

TIH 223: Joshua Chaplinsky on Kanye West Reanimator, H.P. Lovecraft, and Lessons from Writing Screenplays

In this podcast Joshua Chaplinsky talks about Kanye West Reanimator, H.P. Lovecraft, lessons from writing screenplays, and much more. About Joshua Chaplinsky Joshua Chaplinsky is the Managing Editor of LitReactor.com. He has also written for the popular film site Screen Anarchy and for ChuckPalahniuk.net, the official website of Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk. He is the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-223-joshua-chaplinsky-on-kanye-west-reanimator-h-p-lovecraft-and-lessons-from-writing-screenplays/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 21, 20181h 8m

TIH 222: Tade Thompson on The Murders of Molly Southbourne, Rosewater, and Nigeria

In this podcast Tade Thompson talks about The Murders of Molly Southbourne, Rosewater, Nigeria, and much more. About Tade Thompson Tade Thompson is the author of the sci-fi novel Rosewater, a John W. Campbell Award finalist, and The Kitschies Golden Tentacle Award-winning novel Making Wolf. His novella The Murders of Molly Southbourne has been optioned … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-222-tade-thompson-on-the-murders-of-molly-southbourne-rosewater-and-nigeria/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 16, 20181h 38m

TIH 221: Tade Thompson on Growing Up in South London, Editors, and Writing Lessons from Martial Arts

In this podcast Tade Thompson talks about growing up in South London, editors, writing lessons learnt from martial arts, and much more. About Tade Thompson Tade Thompson is the author of the sci-fi novel Rosewater, a John W. Campbell Award finalist, and The Kitschies Golden Tentacle Award-winning novel Making Wolf. His novella The Murders of … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-221-tade-thompson-on-growing-up-in-south-london-editors-and-writing-lessons-from-martial-arts/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 13, 20181h 21m

TIH 220: Patrick Lacey on We Came Back, Collaborations, and Worst Writing Advice

In this podcast Patrick Lacey talks about We Came Back, collaborations, worst writing advice, and much more. About Patrick Lacey Writer of Bone Saw, Practitioners, Dream Woods, and We Came Back. Collector of weird stuff. Drinker of coffee and IPA. Show notes [01:55] Working with Sinister Grin Press on We Came Back [02:45] We Came Back most personal story [05:35] Marketing … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-220-patrick-lacey-on-we-came-back-collaborations-and-worst-writing-advice/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 6, 20181h 0m

TIH 219: Patrick Lacey on Growing Up in a Haunted House, Bone Saw, and Sleep Paralysis

In this podcast Patrick Lacey talks about growing up in a haunted house, Bone Saw, sleep paralysis, and much more. About Patrick Lacey Writer of Bone Saw, Practitioners, Dream Woods, and We Came Back. Collector of weird stuff. Drinker of coffee and IPA. Show notes [04:30] Growing up in a haunted house [08:45] Spiritual and supernatural beliefs [10:50] … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-219-patrick-lacey-on-growing-up-in-a-haunted-house-bone-saw-and-sleep-paralysis/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 30, 20181h 10m

TIH 218: Craig Davidson on Pseudonyms: Craig Davidson vs. Nick Cutter, The Saturday Night Ghost Club, and Writing Supernatural and Human Villains

In this podcast Craig Davidson talks about pseudonyms: Craig Davidson vs. Nick Cutter, The Saturday Night Ghost Club, writing supernatural and human villains, and much more. About Craig Davidson Craig Davidson is a Canadian author of short stories and novels, who has published work under both his own name and the pen names Patrick Lestewka and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-218-craig-davidson-on-pseudonyms-craig-davidson-vs-nick-cutter-the-saturday-night-ghost-club-and-writing-supernatural-and-human-villains/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 26, 20181h 16m

TIH 217: Craig Davidson on Nick Cutter, Mid-Career Writers, and Creative Burnout

In this podcast Craig Davidson talks about Nick Cutter, mid-career writers, creative burnout, and much more. About Craig Davidson Craig Davidson is a Canadian author of short stories and novels, who has published work under both his own name and the pen names Patrick Lestewka and Nick Cutter. His fiction as Craig Davidson includes Rust … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-217-craig-davidson-on-nick-cutter-mid-career-writers-and-creative-burnout/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 23, 201859 min

TIH 216: C.V. Hunt on Ritualistic Human Sacrifice, Cockblock, and Grindhouse Press

In this podcast C.V. Hunt talks about Ritualistic Human Sacrifice, Cockblock, Grindhouse Press, and much more. About C.V. Hunt C.V. Hunt lives in Dayton, Ohio. She is the owner of Grindhouse Press and writes unpopular fiction in her spare time. Find out more at her website: www.authorcvhunt.com. Show notes [04:00] Part two Book titles [12:00] Ritualistic … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-216-c-v-hunt-on-ritualistic-human-sacrifice-cockblock-and-grindhouse-press/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 19, 20181h 26m

TIH 215: C.V. Hunt on The Sociopath Next Door, Bentley Little, and Deciding to Write

In this podcast C.V. Hunt talks about the sociopath next door, Bentley Little, deciding to write, and much more. About C.V. Hunt C.V. Hunt lives in Dayton, Ohio. She is the owner of Grindhouse Press and writes unpopular fiction in her spare time. Find out more at her website: www.authorcvhunt.com. Show notes [02:10] Interview start/ … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-215-c-v-hunt-on-the-sociopath-next-door-bentley-little-and-deciding-to-write/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 17, 20181h 5m

TIH 214: Paul Tremblay on Shirley Jackson, Supernatural Turn-Offs, and Ambiguity in Horror Fiction

In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about Shirley Jackson, supernatural turn-offs, ambiguity in horror fiction, 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 Wonderland, Swallowing … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-214-paul-tremblay-on-shirley-jackson-supernatural-turn-offs-and-ambiguity-in-horror-fiction/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 12, 20181h 7m

TIH 213: Paul Tremblay on The Cabin at the End of the World, Home Invasion Movies, and Anxiety in Horror

In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about The Cabin at the End of the World, Home Invasion Movies, Anxiety in Horror, 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 … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-213-paul-tremblay-on-the-cabin-at-the-end-of-the-world-home-invasion-movies-and-anxiety-in-horror/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 10, 20181h 13m

TIH 212: Michael Griffin on The Human Alchemy, The Lure of Devouring Light, and the Revision Process

In this podcast Michael Griffin talks about The Human Alchemy, The Lure of Devouring Light, the revision process, and much more. About Michael Griffin Michael Griffin has released a novel, Hieroglyphs of Blood and Bone (Journalstone, 2017) and a short fiction collection, The Lure of Devouring Light (Word Horde, 2016). His second collection, The Human … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-212-michael-griffin-on-the-human-alchemy-the-lure-of-devouring-light-and-the-revision-process/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 4, 20181h 31m

TIH 211: Michael Griffin on Compiling Short Story Collections, Writing and Music, and Writing Advice Ignored

In this podcast Michael Griffin talks about Compiling Short Story Collections, Writing and Music, Writing Advice Ignored, and much more. About Michael Griffin Michael Griffin has released a novel, Hieroglyphs of Blood and Bone (Journalstone, 2017) and a short fiction collection, The Lure of Devouring Light (Word Horde, 2016). His second collection, The Human Alchemy, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-211-michael-griffin-on-compiling-short-story-collections-writing-and-music-and-writing-advice-ignored/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 25, 20181h 8m

TIHR 001: Jennifer Lynch on Chained, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Broken Humans

In this remastered and re-edited This Is Horror Podcast conversation Jennifer Lynch talks about Chained, Vincent D’Onofrio, broken humans, and much more. The original podcast aired on 4 February 2013. About Jennifer Lynch Jennifer Chambers Lynch is an American film director and screenwriter. She is the daughter of filmmaker David Lynch. She is also known … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tihr-001-jennifer-lynch-on-chained-vincent-donofrio-and-broken-humans/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 21, 201839 min

TIH 210: Paul Michael Anderson on Bones are Made to be Broken, Harlan Ellison, and Short Story Notes

In this podcast Paul Michael Anderson talks about Bones are Made to be Broken, Harlan Ellison, Short Story Notes, and much more. About Paul Michael Anderson Paul Michael Anderson is the writer of Bones are made to be Broken and numerous short stories and articles. He lives with his wife and daughter in Virginia. Find … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-210-paul-michael-anderson-on-bones-are-made-to-be-broken-harlan-ellison-and-short-story-notes/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 18, 20181h 5m

TIH 209: Paul Michael Anderson on Redrafting, Submitting Stories, and Writing Without Rules

In this podcast Paul Michael Anderson talks about Redrafting, Submitting Stories, Writing Without Rules, and much more. About Paul Michael Anderson Paul Michael Anderson is the writer of Bones are made to be Broken and numerous short stories and articles. He lives with his wife and daughter in Virginia. Find him on Twitter under the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-209-paul-michael-anderson-on-redrafting-submitting-stories-and-writing-without-rules/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 12, 20181h 27m

TIH 208: Laird Barron on Crafting Sentences, Alibi Construction and Evidence Disposal, and Supernatural Short Stories

In this podcast Laird Barron talks about Crafting Sentences, Alibi Construction and Evidence Disposal, Supernatural Short Stories, and much more. About Laird Barron Laird Barron, an ex-pat Alaskan, is the author of several books, including The Imago Sequence and Other Stories; Swift to Chase; and Blood Standard. Currently, Barron lives in the Rondout Valley of New York State and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-208-laird-barron-on-crafting-sentences-alibi-construction-and-evidence-disposal-and-supernatural-short-stories/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 4, 20181h 15m

TIH 207: Laird Barron on Blood Standard, Crime Fiction, and Toning Down The Weird

In this podcast Laird Barron talks about Blood Standard, Crime Fiction, Toning Down The Weird, and much more. About Laird Barron Laird Barron, an ex-pat Alaskan, is the author of several books, including The Imago Sequence and Other Stories; Swift to Chase; and Blood Standard. Currently, Barron lives in the Rondout Valley of New York State and is at work … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-207-laird-barron-on-blood-standard-crime-fiction-and-toning-down-the-weird/">Continue reading</a>

May 28, 20181h 33m

TIH 206: Michelle Garza on Serial Box with Brian Keene, Collaborations, and Writing Heavy Metal Lyrics

In this podcast Michelle Garza talks about Serial Box with Brian Keene, collaborations, writing heavy metal lyrics, and much more. About Michelle Garza Michelle Garza writes alongside her twin sister Melissa Lason. They have been dubbed the Sisters of Slaughter. They write all levels of horror and some dark fantasy. They have been published by … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-206-michelle-garza-on-serial-box-with-brian-keene-collaborations-and-writing-heavy-metal-lyrics/">Continue reading</a>

May 21, 20181h 12m

TIH 205: Michelle Garza on Collaborative Writing, Kingdom of Teeth, and Writing Realistic Violence

In this podcast Michelle Garza talks about collaborative writing, Kingdom of Teeth, writing realistic violence and much more. About Michelle Michelle Garza writes alongside her twin sister Melissa Lason. They have been dubbed the Sisters of Slaughter. They write all levels of horror and some dark fantasy. They have been published by Sinister Grin Press, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-205-michelle-garza-on-collaborative-writing-kingdom-of-teeth-and-writing-realistic-violence/">Continue reading</a>

May 16, 20181h 10m

TIH 204: Mike Davis on Daily Routine, Writing, and Belief and Evidence

In this podcast Mike Davis talks about daily routine, wriitng, belief and evidence, and much more. About Mike Davis Mike Davis is a Dad, husband, editor, publisher, podcaster, and reader. He is the chief cook and bottle washer at Lovecraft eZine. Show notes [02:50] Rick Siem, via Patreon, asks about starting the eZine and assembling … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-204-mike-davis-on-daily-routine-writing-and-belief-and-evidence/">Continue reading</a>

May 7, 20181h 22m

TIH 203: Mike Davis on The Lovecraft eZine, Living with Fibromyalgia, and Patreon

In this podcast Mike Davis talks about The Lovecraft eZine, Living with Fibromyalgia, Patreon, and much more. About Mike Davis Mike Davis is a Dad, husband, editor, publisher, podcaster, and reader. He is the chief cook and bottle washer at Lovecraft eZine. Show notes [05:05] Life lessons growing up [08:50] Breaking free from a religious … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-203-mike-davis-on-the-lovecraft-ezine-living-with-fibromyalgia-and-patreon/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 30, 20181h 6m

TIH 202: Kristi DeMeester on Julia Cameron’s Morning Pages, Success vs. Anxiety, and Diversity

In this podcast Kristi DeMeester talks about Julia Cameron’s Morning Pages, Success vs. Anxiety, Diversity, and much more. About Kristi DeMeester Kristi DeMeester is the author of Beneath, a novel published by Word Horde, and the author of Everything That’s Underneath, a short fiction collection published by Apex Publications. Her short fiction has appeared in publications such as Ellen … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-202-kristi-demeester-on-julia-camerons-morning-pages-success-vs-anxiety-and-diversity/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 23, 20181h 4m

TIH 201: Kristi DeMeester on Growing Up, Important Life Lessons, and MFAs

In this podcast Kristi DeMeester talks about growing up in a fundamentalist religious household, important life lessons growing up, and MFAs. About Kristi DeMeester Kristi DeMeester is the author of Beneath, a novel published by Word Horde, and the author of Everything That’s Underneath, a short fiction collection published by Apex Publications. Her short fiction has appeared in … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-201-kristi-demeester-on-growing-up-important-life-lessons-and-mfas/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 16, 20181h 24m

TIH 200: Celebrating 5 Years and 200 Episodes of the This Is Horror Podcast with Michael David Wilson, Bob Pastorella, and Dan Howarth

In this podcast Michael David Wilson, Bob Pastorella, and Dan Howarth celebrate five years and 200 episodes of the This Is Horror Podcast. Show notes [02:40] Israel Finn message [10:00] Episode one with Jennifer Lynch [17:25 If starting over what would be done differently [26:45] Episode two with David Moody [29:45] Episode seven with Booked. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-200-celebrating-5-years-and-200-episodes-of-the-this-is-horror-podcast-with-michael-david-wilson-bob-pastorella-and-dan-howarth/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 10, 20182h 42m

TIH 199: Josh Finney on Casefile Arkham, Dark Life Lessons, and Graphic Novel Writing

In this podcast Josh Finney talks about Casefile Arkham, Dark Life Lessons, Graphic Novel Writing, and much more. About Josh Finney Josh Finney is an author of horror, gritty sci-fi, and neo-noir. He is 5’6”, weighs 155 lbs on a full bladder, and has black hair that is slowly going silver. His works include: Casefile: Arkham, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-199-josh-finney-on-casefile-arkham-dark-life-lessons-and-graphic-novel-writing/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 5, 20182h 0m

TIH 198: Chris Kelso on Life Lessons, Hybrid Stories, and Worst Writing Advice

In this podcast Chris Kelso talks about early life lessons, hybrid stories, the worst writing advice, and much more. About Chris Kelso Chris Kelso is an award-winning genre writer, editor, and illustrator from Scotland. His short stories and articles have appeared in magazines and journals across the UK, US, and Canada, including SF Signal, Lovecraft ezine, Daily … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-198-chris-kelso-on-life-lessons-hybrid-stories-and-worst-writing-advice/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 31, 20181h 0m

TIH 197: Chris Kelso on Writing From The Wound, Turning 30, and Confusing The Art with the Artist

In this podcast Chris Kelso talks about writing from the wound, turning thirty, confusing the art with the artist, and much more. About Chris Kelso Chris Kelso is an award-winning genre writer, editor, and illustrator from Scotland. His short stories and articles have appeared in magazines and journals across the UK, US, and Canada, including SF Signal, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-197-chris-kelso-on-writing-from-the-wound-turning-30-and-confusing-the-art-with-the-artist/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 27, 20181h 2m

TIH 196: Michael David Wilson and Dan Howarth on How To Start Podcasting, Growing Up, and Parenthood

In this podcast Michael David Wilson and Dan Howarth talk about How To Start Podcasting, Growing Up, Parenthood, and much more. About Michael David Wilson and Dan Howarth Michael David Wilson is the founder of This Is Horror. A professional writer, editor, and podcaster, his work has appeared in various publications including Dark Moon Digest, LitReactor, and Scream. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-196-michael-david-wilson-and-dan-howarth-on-how-to-start-podcasting-growing-up-and-parenthood/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 19, 20181h 58m

TIH 195: Nick Mamatas on Japanese Fiction, Self-Defining Politics, and Creative Writing MFAs

In this podcast Nick Mamatas talks about Japanese Fiction, Self-Defining Politics, Creative Writing MFAs, and much more. About Nick Mamatas Nick Mamatas is the author of a number of novels: Move Under Ground, Under My Roof, Sensation, The Damned Highway (with Brian Keene), Bullettime, Love Is the Law, The Last Weekend, and I Am Providence, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-195-nick-mamatas-on-japanese-fiction-self-defining-politics-and-creative-writing-mfas/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 13, 20181h 24m

TIH 194: Nick Mamatas on Editing Clarkesworld, Common Story Mistakes, and Writing a Novel in Eight Weeks

In this podcast Nick Mamatas talks about Editing Clarkesworld, Common Story Mistakes, Writing a Novel in Eight Weeks, and much more. About Nick Mamatas Nick Mamatas is the author of a number of novels: Move Under Ground, Under My Roof, Sensation, The Damned Highway (with Brian Keene), Bullettime, Love Is the Law, The Last Weekend, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-194-nick-mamatas-on-editing-clarkesworld-common-story-mistakes-and-writing-a-novel-in-eight-weeks/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 6, 20181h 21m

TIH 193: Jon Padgett and Matt Cardin on Vastarien Literary Journal, Thomas Ligotti, and The Creative Self

In this podcast Jon Padgett and Matt Cardin talk about Vastarien, Thomas Ligotti, The Creative Self, and much more. About Vastarien Vastarien is a source of critical study and creative response to the corpus of Thomas Ligotti as well as associated authors and ideas. Support Vastarien on Kickstarter Show notes [03:30] Vastarien origin story [08:40] Why Vastarien … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-193-jon-padgett-and-matt-cardin-on-vastarien-literary-journal-thomas-ligotti-and-the-creative-self/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 28, 20181h 32m

Story Unboxed 007: The Box by Jack Ketchum (Feat. Guest Co-host Castle Rock Radio’s Max Booth III)

In this very special episode of the This Is Horror Podcast we present the seventh instalment of Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing. Story Unboxed is usually a podcast reserved for This Is Horror Podcast Patrons but this seventh episode serves as our tribute to Dallas Mayr—Jack Ketchum—and we want you … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/story-unboxed-007-the-box-by-jack-ketchum-feat-guest-co-host-castle-rock-radios-max-booth-iii/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 24, 20182h 43m

TIH 192: Antony Johnston on Dead Space, Atomic Blonde, Writing Video Games, and The Exphoria Code

In this podcast Antony Johnston talks about Dead Space, Atomic Blonde, Writing Video Games, The Exphoria Code, and much more. About Antony Johnston Antony Johnston is a New York Times bestselling graphic novelist, author, and games writer with more than fifty published titles. The Charlize Theron movie Atomic Blonde is based on his graphic novel The Coldest City. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-192-antony-johnston-on-dead-space-atomic-blonde-writing-video-games-and-the-exphoria-code/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 20, 20181h 5m

TIH 191: Antony Johnston on Life Lessons, Creativity, and Social Media Discipline

In this podcast Antony Johnston talks about early life lessons, creativity, social media, and much more. About Antony Johnston Antony Johnston is a New York Times bestselling graphic novelist, author, and games writer with more than fifty published titles. The Charlize Theron movie Atomic Blonde is based on his graphic novel The Coldest City. His epic series … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-191-antony-johnston-on-life-lessons-creativity-and-social-media-discipline/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 13, 20181h 4m

TIH 190 Laird Barron on Almost Dying in Alaska Twice, The Origin of Ideas, and Goals for 2018

In this podcast Laird Barron talks about his forthcoming novel Blood Standard, the connection between horror and crime fiction, violence in horror, and much more. Original photo credit: Jessica M. ‘Laird Barron and the upstart pup, Valentina.’ About Laird Barron Laird Barron, an ex-pat Alaskan, is the author of several books, including The Imago Sequence and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-190-laird-barron-on-almost-dying-in-alaska-twice-the-origin-of-ideas-and-goals-for-2018/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 6, 20181h 22m

TIH 189: Laird Barron on Blood Standard, Crime and Horror Fiction, and Violence in Horror

In this podcast Laird Barron talks about his forthcoming novel Blood Standard, the connection between horror and crime fiction, violence in horror, and much more. Original photo credit: Henry Stampfel About Laird Barron Laird Barron, an ex-pat Alaskan, is the author of several books, including The Imago Sequence and Other Stories; Swift to Chase; and Blood Standard. Currently, Barron … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-189-laird-barron-on-blood-standard-crime-and-horror-fiction-and-violence-in-horror/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 30, 20181h 12m

TIH 188: Laird Barron on Growing Up in Alaska, Applying Life Lessons to Writing, and Dealing with Despair

In this podcast Laird Barron talks about growing up in Alaska, applying life lessons to writing, dealing with despair, and much more. Original photo credit: Ellen Datlow About Laird Barron Laird Barron, an ex-pat Alaskan, is the author of several books, including The Imago Sequence and Other Stories; Swift to Chase; and Blood Standard. Currently, Barron lives in the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-188-laird-barron-on-growing-up-in-alaska-applying-life-lessons-to-writing-and-dealing-with-despair/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 24, 20181h 14m

TIH 187: Orrin Grey on Lessons from Old School Monster Movies, Making Believable Monsters, and Tips for Freelance Writers

In this podcast Orrin Grey talks about old school monster movies, how to make and write about believable monsters, tips for freelance writers, and much more. About Orrin Grey Orrin Grey is a writer, editor, amateur film scholar, and monster expert who was born on the night before Halloween. His stories of monsters, ghosts, and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-187-orrin-grey-on-lessons-from-old-school-monster-movies-making-believable-monsters-and-tips-for-freelance-writers/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 17, 20181h 11m

TIH 186: Orrin Grey on Never Bet The Devil, Classic Horror Monsters, and Finding Your Writing Voice

In this podcast Orrin Grey talks about Never Bet The Devil, classic horror monsters, finding your writing voice, and much more. About Orrin Grey Orrin Grey is a writer, editor, amateur film scholar, and monster expert who was born on the night before Halloween. His stories of monsters, ghosts, and sometimes the ghosts of monsters have appeared … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-186-orrin-grey-on-never-bet-the-devil-classic-horror-monsters-and-finding-your-writing-voice/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 11, 20181h 6m

TIH 185: The Ten Most Popular This Is Horror Podcast Episodes of 2017

Stop reading if you don’t want to know the top 10 order before listening In this podcast we count down the ten most popular This Is Horror Podcast episodes of 2017. Scroll down if you want to know the order of the top podcasts of the year and if you want links to each episode. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-185-the-ten-most-popular-this-is-horror-podcast-episodes-of-2017/">Continue reading</a>

Dec 30, 20171h 28m

TIH 184: Jasper Bark on Quiet Places, The Way of the Barefoot Zombie, and Cosmic vs Folk Horror

In this podcast Jasper Bark talks about Quiet Places, The Way of the Barefoot Zombie, Cosmic vs Folk Horror, 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 … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-184-jasper-bark-on-quiet-places-the-way-of-the-barefoot-zombie-and-cosmic-vs-folk-horror/">Continue reading</a>

Dec 27, 20171h 36m

TIH 183: Jasper Bark on Horror Publishing Landscape, Crafting Characters, Distraction Free Lives, and Social Media Breaks

In this podcast Jasper Bark talks about the Horror Publishing Landscape, Crafting Characters, Distraction Free Lives, Social Media Breaks 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. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-183-jasper-bark-on-horror-publishing-landscape-crafting-characters-distraction-free-lives-and-social-media-breaks/">Continue reading</a>

Dec 20, 20171h 28m

TIH 182: Kathe Koja on The Cipher, Christopher Marlowe, and Strangest Story Ever Written

In this podcast Kathe Koja talks about The Cipher, Christopher Marlowe, the strangest story she’s ever written, and much more. About Kathe Koja Kathe Koja is a writer, performer, director and independent producer. Her work crosses and combines genres, from historical to contemporary to YA to horror. Her novels including The Cipher, Skin, Buddha Boy, Talk, and the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-182-kathe-koja-on-the-cipher-christopher-marlowe-and-strangest-story-ever-written/">Continue reading</a>

Dec 14, 20171h 50m

TIH 181: S.P. Miskowski on I Wish I Was Like You, Writing Advice, and Weird Fiction Syllabus

In this podcast S.P. Miskowski talks about I Wish I Was Like You, writing advice, her ideal weird fiction syllabus, and much more. About S. P. Miskowski S.P. Miskowski is a three-time Shirley Jackson Award nominee and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and a Swarthout Award. Her M.F.A. is from … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-181-s-p-miskowski-on-i-wish-i-was-like-you-writing-advice-and-weird-fiction-syllabus/">Continue reading</a>

Dec 8, 20171h 10m

TIH 180: S.P. Miskowski on Knock Knock, Plays vs. Short Stories vs. Novels, and the Shirley Jackson Award

In this podcast S.P. Miskowski talks about Knock Knock, plays vs. short stories vs. novels, and the Shirley Jackson Award. About S. P. Miskowski S.P. Miskowski is a three-time Shirley Jackson Award nominee and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and a Swarthout Award. Her M.F.A. is from the University … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-180-s-p-miskowski-on-knock-knock-plays-vs-short-stories-vs-novels-and-the-shirley-jackson-award/">Continue reading</a>

Dec 6, 201750 min

TIH 179: S.P. Miskowski on Life Lessons Growing Up, Writing Objectives, and Anxiety

In this podcast S.P. Miskowski talks about her life lessons growing up, writing objectives, anxiety, and much more. About S. P. Miskowski S.P. Miskowski is a three-time Shirley Jackson Award nominee, and is the recipient of two National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships and a Swarthout Award. Her M.F.A. is from the University of Washington. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-179-s-p-miskowski-on-life-lessons-growing-up-writing-objectives-and-anxiety/">Continue reading</a>

Nov 30, 20171h 25m

TIH 178: Matt Cardin on Horror Literature Encyclopedia, Social Media Addiction, and A Course in Demonic Creativity

In this podcast Matt Cardin talks about Horror Literature through History: An Encyclopedia of the Stories That Speak to Our Deepest Fears, social media addiction, demonic creativity, and much more. About Matt Cardin Matt Cardin is a writer, editor, musician, and college professor and administrator living in North Texas. He is the author of the supernatural … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-178-matt-cardin-on-horror-literature-encyclopedia-social-media-addiction-and-a-course-in-demonic-creativity/">Continue reading</a>

Nov 22, 20171h 17m

TIH 177: Matt Cardin on Horror and Spirituality, Thomas Ligotti, and Alan Watts

In this podcast Matt Cardin talks about horror and spirituality, Thomas Ligotti, Alan Watts, and much more. About Matt Cardin Matt Cardin is a writer, editor, musician, and college professor and administrator living in North Texas. He is the author of the supernatural horror fiction collections Divinations of the Deep (2002) and Dark Awakenings (2010). He is also the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-177-matt-cardin-on-horror-and-spirituality-thomas-ligotti-and-alan-watts/">Continue reading</a>

Nov 16, 20171h 22m