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TIH 176: Alan Baxter on Relocating to Australia, Writing Fight Scenes, and Martial Arts

In this podcast Alan Baxter talks about relocating to Australia, writing fight scenes, martial arts, and much more. About Alan Baxter Alan Baxter is a multi-award-winning author of supernatural thrillers and urban horror, and an international master of kung fu. He runs the Illawarra Kung Fu Academy and writes novels, novellas and short stories full … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-176-alan-baxter-on-relocating-to-australia-writing-fight-scenes-and-martial-arts/">Continue reading</a>

Nov 8, 20171h 0m

TIH 175: Alan Baxter on Writing for Video Games, The Book Club, and Crow Shine

In this podcast Alan Baxter talks about writing for video games, The Book Club, Crow Shine, and much more. About Alan Baxter Alan Baxter is a multi-award-winning author of supernatural thrillers and urban horror, and an international master of kung fu. He runs the Illawarra Kung Fu Academy and writes novels, novellas and short stories full of magic, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-175-alan-baxter-on-writing-for-video-games-the-book-club-and-crow-shine/">Continue reading</a>

Nov 1, 20171h 5m

TIH 174: Alan Baxter on Confronting Mortality, Starting Out Writing, and Early Life Lessons

In this podcast Alan Baxter talks about confronting mortality, starting out writing, early life lessons, and much more. About Alan Baxter Alan Baxter is a multi-award-winning author of supernatural thrillers and urban horror, and an international master of kung fu. He runs the Illawarra Kung Fu Academy and writes novels, novellas and short stories full … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-174-alan-baxter-on-confronting-mortality-starting-out-writing-and-early-life-lessons/">Continue reading</a>

Oct 26, 20171h 17m

TIH 173: Nadia Bulkin on Unpacking Tropes, Japanese Horror, and Writing About Topical Themes

In this podcast Nadia Bulkin talks about unpacking tropes, Japanese horror, writing about topical themes, and much more. About Nadia Bulkin Born in Indonesia, Nadia Bulkin spent half her childhood there, and the other half in the US midwest. Author of numerous short stories, her work has been featured in several Best of anthologies, including … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-173-nadia-bulkin-on-unpacking-tropes-japanese-horror-and-writing-about-topical-themes/">Continue reading</a>

Oct 20, 2017

TIH 172: Nadia Bulkin on Growing Up in Indonesia, Demon Myths, and Socio-Political Horror

In this podcast Nadia Bulkin talks about growing up in Indonesia, demon myths, socio-political horror, and much more. About Nadia Bulkin Born in Indonesia, Nadia Bulkin spent half her childhood there, and the other half in the US midwest. Author of numerous short stories, her work has been featured in several Best of anthologies, including … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-172-nadia-bulkin-on-growing-up-in-indonesia-demon-myths-and-socio-political-horror/">Continue reading</a>

Oct 11, 20171h 9m

TIH 171: Constructive Criticism, Time Management, and Indie Publishing with Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella

In this podcast we provide you with some of the best clips from the patrons only Q&A sessions with Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. About Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella are the co-hosts of the This Is Horror Podcast and co-authors of a forthcoming novella scheduled for … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-171-best-of-qa-sessions-with-michael-david-wilson-and-bob-pastorella-on-constructive-criticism-time-management-independent-publishing-and-author-entrepreneurs/">Continue reading</a>

Oct 3, 20171h 28m

TIH 170: Nicole Cushing on The Sadist’s Bible, Mr. Suicide, and the Bram Stoker Award

In this podcast Nicole Cushing talks about The Sadist’s Bible, Mr. Suicide, winning the Bram Stoker Award, and much more. About Nicole Cushing Nicole Cushing is the Bram Stoker Award® winning author of Mr. Suicide. She has also written the Stoker-nominated short story collection The Mirrors and three stand-alone novellas (including her Shirley Jackson Award-nominated book Children … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-170-nicole-cushing-on-the-sadists-bible-mr-suicide-and-the-bram-stoker-award/">Continue reading</a>

Sep 29, 20171h 14m

TIH 169: Nicole Cushing on Writer’s Block, Depicting Sexual Violence, and Transgressive Fiction

In this podcast Nicole Cushing talks about writer’s block, depicting sexual violence, transgressive fiction, and much more. About Nicole Cushing Nicole Cushing is the Bram Stoker Award® winning author of Mr. Suicide. She has also written the Stoker-nominated short story collection The Mirrors and three stand-alone novellas (including her Shirley Jackson Award-nominated book Children of … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-169-nicole-cushing-on-writers-block-depicting-sexual-violence-and-transgressive-fiction/">Continue reading</a>

Sep 27, 20171h 16m

TIH 168: Livia Llewellyn on Long vs Short Fiction, Bad Writing Advice, and Horror Misconceptions

In this podcast Livia Llewellyn talks about long vs short fiction, bad writing advice, horror misconceptions, and much more. About Livia Llewellyn Livia Llewellyn is an award-winning writer of horror, dark fantasy and erotica, whose fiction has appeared in ChiZine, Subterranean, Apex Magazine, Postscripts, Nightmare Magazine, as well as numerous anthologies. Engines of Desire: Tales … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-168-livia-llewellyn-on-long-vs-short-fiction-bad-writing-advice-and-horror-misconceptions/">Continue reading</a>

Sep 20, 201753 min

TIH 167: Livia Llewellyn on Furnace, Childhood Dreams, and Managing Distractions

In this podcast Livia Llewellyn talks about Furnace, childhood dreams, managing distractions, and much more. About Livia Llewellyn Livia Llewellyn is an award-winning writer of horror, dark fantasy and erotica, whose fiction has appeared in ChiZine, Subterranean, Apex Magazine, Postscripts, Nightmare Magazine, as well as numerous anthologies. Engines of Desire: Tales of Love & Other … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-167-livia-llewellyn-on-furnace-childhood-dreams-and-managing-distractions/">Continue reading</a>

Sep 13, 20171h 1m

TIH 166: Joe R. Lansdale on Hap and Leonard, Growing Up in East Texas, and Bubba and the Cosmic Blood-Suckers

In this podcast Joe R. Lansdale talks about Hap and Leonard, Growing Up in East Texas, Bubba and the Cosmic Blood-Suckers, and much more. About Joe R. Lansdale Champion Mojo Storyteller Joe R. Lansdale is the author of over forty novels and numerous short stories. His work has appeared in national anthologies, magazines, and collections, as … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-166-joe-r-lansdale-on-hap-and-leonard-growing-up-in-east-texas-and-bubba-and-the-cosmic-blood-suckers/">Continue reading</a>

Sep 6, 20172h 29m

TIH 165: Gemma Files on Story Ideas, Dealing with Depression, and Each Thing I Show You is a Piece of My Death

In this podcast Gemma Files talks about story ideas, dealing with depression, 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 film critic, teacher, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-165-gemma-files-on-story-ideas-dealing-with-depression-and-each-thing-i-show-you-is-a-piece-of-my-death/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 31, 20171h 0m

TIH 164: Gemma Files on Films and Fiction, Planning Stories, and Memory Work

In this podcast Gemma Files talks about films and fiction, planning stories, memory work, 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 film … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-164-gemma-files-on-films-and-fiction-planning-stories-and-memory-work/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 29, 20171h 13m

TIH 163: Gemma Files on Experimental Film, Autism, and Story Lessons

In this podcast Gemma Files talks about Experimental Film, autism, story lessons, 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 film critic, teacher and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-163-gemma-files-on-experimental-film-autism-and-story-lessons/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 24, 20171h 23m

TIH 162: Benjamin Percy on The Dark Net, Thrill Me: Essays on Fiction, and Comic Book Writing

In this podcast Benjamin Percy talks about his new novel The Dark Net, his non-fiction book Thrill Me, writing comic books, and much more. About Benjamin Percy Benjamin Percy is the author of four novels, the most recent among them The Dark Net (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2017). He is also the author of The Dead Lands … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-162-benjamin-percy-on-the-dark-net-thrill-me-essays-on-fiction-and-comic-book-writing/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 16, 20171h 36m

TIH 161: Victor LaValle on The Ballad of Black Tom, H. P. Lovecraft, and Mastering F-bombs in Fiction

In this podcast Victor LaValle talks about The Ballad of Black Tom, H. P. Lovecraft, f-bombs in fiction, and much more. About Victor LaValle Victor LaValle is the author of the short story collection Slapboxing with Jesus, four novels, The Ecstatic, Big Machine, The Devil in Silver, and The Changeling and two novellas, Lucretia and the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-161-victor-lavalle-on-the-ballad-of-black-tom-h-p-lovecraft-and-mastering-f-bombs-in-fiction/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 9, 20171h 35m

Ep 160TIH 160: John Langan on House of Windows, Best Places to Submit Horror Fiction, and Red Line Technique

In this podcast John Langan talks about the re-release of House of Windows, the best places to submit horror fiction, and the red line technique. About John Langan John Langan is the author of two novels, The Fisherman (Word Horde 2016) and House of Windows (Night Shade 2009), and two collections of stories, The Wide, Carnivorous Sky … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-160-john-langan-on-house-of-windows-best-places-to-submit-horror-fiction-and-red-line-technique/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 4, 2017

Ep 159TIH 159: John Langan on The Fisherman, Training Your Mind For Good Ideas, and Creative Writing

In this podcast John Langan talks about The Fisherman, training your mind for good ideas, and Creative Writing. About John Langan John Langan is the author of two novels, The Fisherman (Word Horde 2016) and House of Windows (Night Shade 2009), and two collections of stories, The Wide, Carnivorous Sky and Other Monstrous Geographies (Hippocampus 2013) … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-159-john-langan-on-the-fisherman-training-your-mind-for-good-ideas-and-creative-writing/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 2, 2017

TIH 158: Andy Davidson on Vampires in Fiction, Daily Habits, and Best Writing Advice

In this podcast Andy Davidson talks about vampires in fiction, daily habits, and his best writing advice. About Andy Davidson Born and raised in Arkansas, Andy Davidson graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2004 with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. His work has appeared in print and online journals. His first novel, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-158-andy-davidson-on-vampires-in-fiction-daily-habits-and-best-writing-advice/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 28, 20171h 20m

TIH 157: Andy Davidson on In the Valley of the Sun, Childhood Memories, and Writing Motivation

In this podcast Andy Davidson talks about his new novel In the Valley of the Sun, childhood memories, writing motivation, and much more. About Andy Davidson Born and raised in Arkansas, Andy Davidson graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2004 with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. His work has appeared in print … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-157-andy-davidson-on-in-the-valley-of-the-sun-childhood-memories-and-writing-motivation/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 26, 20171h 31m

TIH 156: Tony McMillen on Heavy Metal and Horror, Best Failure, and Nefarious Twit

In this podcast Tony McMillen talks about horror and heavy metal, his best failure, Nefarious Twit, and much more. About Tony McMillen Tony McMillen is the author of the novels An Augmented Fourth and Nefarious Twit, and the comic book Oblivion Suite. Show notes [02:05] Adrian Shotbolt, via Patreon, asks what the best song that incorporates the augmented fourth … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-156-tony-mcmillen-on-heavy-metal-and-horror-best-failure-and-nefarious-twit/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 14, 20171h 22m

[Preview] SU 002: Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

Our latest episode of Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing unboxes and analyses Rosemary’s Baby. You can get full access to the three-hour plus episodoe for $3 on Patreon, but perhaps you’re on the edge, here’s a forty-minute preview to give you a taster. Get access to the full episode on Patreon … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/preview-su-002-rosemarys-baby-1968/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 12, 201741 min

TIH 155: Tony McMillen on An Augmented Fourth, Black Sabbath, and Word Horde

In this podcast Tony McMillen talks about An Augmented Fourth, Black Sabbath, Word Horde, and much more. About Tony McMillen Tony McMillen is the author of the novels An Augmented Fourth and Nefarious Twit, and the comic book Oblivion Suite. Show notes [03:20] Interview start/initial interest in the arts [05:50] Relationship between heavy metal and horror [16:50] … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-155-tony-mcmillen-on-an-augmented-fourth-black-sabbath-and-word-horde/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 7, 20171h 12m

TIH 154: Nick Gucker on Advice for Artists, Yokai, and Conventions

In this podcast Nick Gucker talks about yokai, conventions, and gives advice to artists. About Nick Gucker Nick Gucker’s art has appeared on the covers and the innards of numerous Lovecraftian, horror, and weird fiction publications. His illustrations embellish publications from Word Horde, Spectral, Deadite, Swallowdown, Eraserhead, Perilous, Splatterpunk, Blysster, Uncle Mike’s Woldwide, Ulthar, Eryx, Martian … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-154-nick-gucker-on-advice-for-artists-yokai-and-conventions/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 30, 20171h 14m

TIH 153: Nick Gucker on Art and Illustration, Weird Fiction, and Monster Magnet

In this podcast Nick Gucker talks about art, weird fiction, Monster Magnet, and much more. About Nick Gucker Nick Gucker’s art has appeared on the covers and the innards of numerous Lovecraftian, horror, and weird fiction publications. His illustrations embellish publications from Word Horde, Spectral, Deadite, Swallowdown, Eraserhead, Perilous, Splatterpunk, Blysster, Uncle Mike’s Woldwide, Ulthar, Eryx, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-153-nick-gucker-on-art-and-illustration-weird-fiction-and-monster-magnet/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 28, 20171h 15m

TIH 152: Philip Fracassi on Writing Quickly, The Lovecraft eZine, and Best Writing Advice

In this podcast Philip Fracassi talks about writing quickly, The Lovecraft eZine, and his best writing advice. About Philip Fracassi Philip Fracassi, an author and screenwriter, lives in Los Angeles. His brand-new collection of stories, Behold The Void, was published by JournalStone on March 10, 2017. He has a novella, Fragile Dreams, that was released in … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-152-philip-fracassi-on-writing-quickly-the-lovecraft-ezine-and-best-writing-advice/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 21, 20171h 7m

TIH 151: Philip Fracassi on Horror as Escapism, Hollywood Screenwriting, and Literary vs. Genre Fiction

In this podcast Philip Fracassi talks about horror as escapism, Hollywood screenwriting, literary fiction, and much more. About Philip Fracassi Philip Fracassi, an author and screenwriter, lives in Los Angeles. His brand-new collection of stories, Behold The Void, was published by JournalStone on March 10, 2017. He has a novella, Fragile Dreams, that was released in … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-151-philip-fracassi-on-horror-as-escapism-hollywood-screenwriting-and-literary-vs-genre-fiction/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 15, 20171h 7m

TIH 150: Philip Fracassi on Biggest Fears, Story Structure, and Screenwriting

In this podcast Philip Fracassi talks about his biggest fears, story structure, screenwriting, and much more. About Philip Fracassi Philip Fracassi, an author and screenwriter, lives in Los Angeles. His brand-new collection of stories, Behold The Void, was published by JournalStone on March 10, 2017. He has a novella, Fragile Dreams, that was released in November 2016, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-150-philip-fracassi-on-biggest-fears-story-structure-and-screenwriting/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 7, 20171h 43m

TIH 149: Jon Padgett on The Secret of Ventriloquism, Weird Fiction, and Eckhart Tolle

In this podcast Jon Padgett talks about The Secret of Ventriloquism, weird fiction, Eckhart Tolle, and much more. About Jon Padgett Jon Padgett is a professional—though lapsed—ventriloquist who lives in New Orleans with his spouse, their daughter, and two cats. Padgett is the founder and longtime administrator of Thomas Ligotti Online, and has been the first publisher … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-149-jon-padgett-on-the-secret-of-ventriloquism-weird-fiction-and-eckhart-tolle/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 1, 201759 min

TIH 148: Jon Padgett on Thomas Ligotti, Writing Lessons, and Impostor Syndrome

In this podcast Jon Padgett talks about Thomas Ligotti, writing lessons, impostor syndrome and much more. About Jon Padgett Jon Padgett is a professional—though lapsed—ventriloquist who lives in New Orleans with his spouse, their daughter, and two cats. Padgett is the founder and longtime administrator of Thomas Ligotti Online, and has been the first publisher for … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-148-jon-padgett-on-thomas-ligotti-writing-lessons-and-impostor-syndrome/">Continue reading</a>

May 24, 20171h 3m

TIH 147: Bracken MacLeod on Creating Characters, Toxic Masculinity, and Albert Camus

In this podcast Bracken MacLeod talks about creating characters, masculinity, Albert Camus, and much more. About Bracken MacLeod Bracken MacLeod is the author of the novels Stranded and Mountain Home, a short story collection from ChiZine Publications titled 13 Views of the Suicide Woods, and a novella titled White Night. His new novel, Come To Dust, is coming in … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-147-bracken-macleod-on-creating-characters-toxic-masculinity-and-albert-camus/">Continue reading</a>

May 17, 20171h 4m

TIH 146: Bracken MacLeod on Stranded, Horror Movies, and Writing Influences

In this podcast Bracken MacLeod talks about his first experiences with horror, his novel Stranded, and much more. About Bracken MacLeod Bracken MacLeod is the author of the novels Stranded and Mountain Home, a short story collection from ChiZine Publications titled 13 Views of the Suicide Woods, and a novella titled White Night. His new novel, Come To Dust, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-146-bracken-macleod-on-stranded-horror-movies-and-writing-influences/">Continue reading</a>

May 11, 20171h 1m

TIH 145: J.S. Breukelaar on Aletheia, Crystal Lake Publishing, and Teaching Creative Writing

In this podcast J.S. Breukelaar talks about her brand new novel Aletheia, working with Crystal Lake Publishing, teaching Creative Writing, and much more. About J.S. Breukelaar JS Breukelaar is the author of Aletheia (Crystal Lake Publishing) and American Monster (Lazy Fascist Press), and Ink (Les Editions du Zaparogue), as well as numerous short stories, essays, and poems. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-145-j-s-breukelaar-on-aletheia-crystal-lake-publishing-and-teaching-creative-writing/">Continue reading</a>

May 3, 20171h 10m

[Preview] SU 001: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

We recently released the first episode of our brand new podcast, Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing for all patrons pledging at $3 and above. But perhaps you’re on the edge about pledging at $3 or simply don’t have the money right now. Good news! We’re releasing a preview of the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/preview-su-001-the-texas-chain-saw-massacre-1974/">Continue reading</a>

May 2, 201737 min

TIH 144: J.S. Breukelaar on Ghosts, American Monster, and Story Mistakes

In this podcast J.S. Breukelaar talks about ghosts as memories, her first novel American Monster, learning from and identifying story mistakes, and much more. About J.S. Breukelaar JS Breukelaar is the author of Aletheia (Crystal Lake Publishing) and American Monster (Lazy Fascist Press), and Ink (Les Editions du Zaparogue), as well as numerous short stories, essays and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-144-j-s-breukelaar-on-ghosts-american-monster-and-story-mistakes/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 27, 20171h 12m

TIH 143: Alasdair Stuart on Writing Audio Stories, Pseudopod Podcast, and Best Writing Advice

In this podcast Alasdair Stuart talks about writing audio stories, Pseudopod Podcast, his best writing advice, and much more. About Alasdair Stuart Alasdair Stuart is the owner of Escape Artists, Inc., as well as host of PseudoPod and co-host of Escape Pod. His work has appeared in the Guardian, How It Works, the Fortean Times, Sci Fi … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-143-alasdair-stuart-on-writing-audio-stories-pseudopod-podcast-and-best-writing-advice/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 19, 20171h 4m

TIH 142: Alasdair Stuart on Pseudopod, Comics, and Audio Stories

In this podcast Alasdair Stuart talks about Pseudopod, audio stories, comics, and much more. About Alasdair Stuart Alasdair Stuart is the owner of Escape Artists, Inc., as well as host of PseudoPod and co-host of Escape Pod. His work has appeared in the Guardian, How It Works, the Fortean Times, Sci Fi Now, and Neo. Show … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-142-alasdair-stuart-on-pseudopod-comics-and-audio-stories/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 12, 201759 min

TIH 141: Betty Rocksteady on Weird Fiction, Research, and Outlining

In this podcast Betty Rocksteady talks about weird fiction, research, outlining, and much more. About Betty Rocksteady Betty Rocksteady is your everyday Canadian weirdo with a leaning towards the macabre and grotesque. Besides writing violent and sexual and just plain weird fiction, she does black and white horror illustration. Her debut novella, Arachnophile, was part of Eraserhead … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-141-betty-rocksteady-on-weird-fiction-research-and-outlining/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 5, 20171h 14m

TIH 140: Betty Rocksteady on Like Jagged Teeth, Bizarro, and Arachnophile

In this podcast Betty Rocksteady talks about her forthcoming novella Like Jagged Teeth, the bizarro fiction genre, Arachnophile, and much more. About Betty Rocksteady Betty Rocksteady is your everyday Canadian weirdo with a leaning towards the macabre and grotesque. Besides writing violent and sexual and just plain weird fiction, she does black and white horror illustration. Her debut novella, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-140-betty-rocksteady-on-like-jagged-teeth-bizarro-and-arachnophile/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 31, 201753 min

TIH 139: Adam Nevill on Haunted House Stories, Online Book Launches, and Book Signings

In this podcast Adam Nevill talks about his favourite haunted house stories, book signings, online book launches, and much more. About Adam Nevill Adam L.G. Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is the author of the horror novels: Banquet for the Damned, Apartment 16, The Ritual, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-139-adam-nevill-on-haunted-house-stories-online-book-launches-and-book-signings/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 22, 201758 min

TIH 138: Adam Nevill on The Ritual, Writing Process, and Facebook Advertising

In this podcast Adam Nevill talks about the film adaption of The Ritual, his writing process, Facebook advertising, and much more. About Adam Nevill Adam L.G. Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is the author of the horror novels: Banquet for the Damned, Apartment 16, The Ritual, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-138-adam-nevill-on-the-ritual-writing-process-and-facebook-advertising/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 15, 201756 min

TIH 137: Adam Nevill on Under A Watchful Eye, Ritual Limited, and Creative Writing

In this podcast Adam Nevill talks about his latest novel Under A Watchful Eye, his independent publishing house Ritual Limited, and Creative Writing courses. About Adam Nevill Adam L.G. Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is the author of the horror novels: Banquet for the Damned, Apartment … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-137-adam-nevill-on-under-a-watchful-eye-ritual-limited-and-creative-writing/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 9, 20171h 13m

TIH 136: Ania Ahlborn on The Devil Crept In, Story Research, and Daily Habits

In this podcast Ania Ahlborn talks about her new novel The Devil Crept In, research for stories, morning rituals, advice to her eighteen-year-old self, and much more. About Ania Ahlborn Born in Ciechanow, Poland, Ania Ahlborn has always been drawn to the darker, mysterious, and sometimes morbid sides of life. Her earliest childhood memory is of crawling … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-136-ania-ahlborn-on-the-devil-crept-in-story-research-and-daily-habits/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 28, 20171h 1m

TIH 135: Ania Ahlborn on Making A Monster, Self Publishing Seed, and Families in Horror

In this podcast Ania Ahlborn talks about self publishing her first novel Seed, her LitReactor course ‘Making A Monster’, writing about families in horror, and much more. About Ania Ahlborn Born in Ciechanow, Poland, Ania Ahlborn has always been drawn to the darker, mysterious, and sometimes morbid sides of life. Her earliest childhood memory is of crawling through … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-135-ania-ahlborn-on-making-a-monster-self-publishing-seed-and-families-in-horror/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 22, 20171h 8m

TIH 134: Stephen Volk on The Parts We Play, Filmmaking, and Writing Short Stories

In this podcast Stephen Volk talks about his latest short story collection The Parts We Play, filmmaking, writing short stories, and much more. About Stephen Volk Stephen Volk is probably best known as the BAFTA-winning writer of ITV’s paranormal drama series Afterlife starring Lesley Sharp and Andrew Lincoln, and the notorious (some say legendary) BBCTV “Halloween … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-134-stephen-volk-on-the-parts-we-play-filmmaking-and-writing-short-stories/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 15, 20171h 23m

TIH 133: David Bowles on Chupacabra Vengeance, Kaiju, and Lords of the Earth

In this podcast David Bowles talks about Chupacabra Vengeance, kaiju, Lords of the Earth, and much more. About David Bowles David Bowles is a Mexican-American author, poet and translator from South Texas, where he teaches at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. In 2016, his YA fantasy novel The Smoking Mirror was selected as a Pura … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-133-david-bowles-on-chupacabra-vengeance-kaiju-and-lords-of-the-earth/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 6, 20171h 33m

TIH 132: David Bowles on Mexican-American Folklore, Southern Gothic, and Story Ideas

In this podcast David Bowles talks about Mexican-American folklore, southern gothic, story ideas, and much more. About David Bowles David Bowles is a Mexican-American author, poet and translator from South Texas, where he teaches at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. In 2016, his YA fantasy novel The Smoking Mirror was selected as a Pura Belpré … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-132-david-bowles-on-mexican-american-folklore-southern-gothic-and-story-ideas/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 30, 20171h 28m

TIH 131: Simon Kurt Unsworth on The Devil’s Evidence, Diseases of the Teeth, and Audiobooks

In this podcast Simon Kurt Unsworth talks about his latest books, The Devil’s Evidence and Diseases of the Teeth, audiobooks, and much more. About Simon Kurt Unsworth Simon Kurt Unsworth was born in Manchester and lives in a farmhouse in Cumbria, in the United Kingdom. He is the author of many short stories, including the collection Quiet Houses. He … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-131-simon-kurt-unsworth-on-the-devils-evidence-diseases-of-the-teeth-and-audiobooks/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 24, 20171h 39m

TIH 130: Max Booth III on The Nightly Disease, Working The Hotel Night Shift, and Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing

In this podcast Max Booth III talks about his new novel The Nightly Disease, working the night shift at the hotel, Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing, and much more. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is the author of four novels. His mom has read at least one of them. He’s the Editor-in-Chief of Perpetual Motion Machine … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-130-max-booth-iii-on-the-nightly-disease-working-the-hotel-night-shift-and-perpetual-motion-machine-publishing/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 16, 20171h 31m

TIH 129: Diversity, Rejections and Gamut Magazine with Richard Thomas, Hillary Dodge and Heather Foster

In this podcast Richard Thomas, Hillary Dodge and Heather Foster talk about Gamut Magazine, diversity, rejections and much more. About Gamut Magazine Gamut is an online magazine of neo-noir, speculative fiction with a literary bent. Find more information at Gamut Online. Special offer for This Is Horror Podcast listeners: If you’ve yet to subscribe to Gamut Magazine and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-129-diversity-rejections-and-gamut-magazine-with-richard-thomas-hillary-dodge-and-heather-foster/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 9, 201759 min