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TIH 078: Richard Thomas on Gamut Magazine, Kickstarter Do’s and Don’ts, and Short Story Mechanics

In this podcast Richard Thomas talks about his brand new venture Gamut Magazine, Do’s and Don’ts of Kickstarter and Short Story Mechanics. About Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is the author of seven books: Three novels, Disintegration and Breaker (Random House Alibi), and Transubstantiate (Otherworld Publications); three short story collections, Tribulations (Crystal Lake), Staring Into the Abyss … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-078-richard-thomas-on-gamut-magazine-kickstarter-dos-and-donts-and-short-story-mechanics/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 3, 20161h 0m

TIH 077: Richard Thomas on Breaker, Gamut Magazine and Kickstarter Fundraising

In this podcast Richard Thomas talks about his new novel, Breaker, his exciting new venture, Gamut Magazine, and the ins and outs of Kickstarter fundraising. This episode is packed full of content, advice and lessons from editor, writer and publisher, Richard Thomas. About Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is the author of seven books: Three novels, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-077-richard-thomas-on-breaker-gamut-magazine-and-kickstarter-fundraising/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 25, 20161h 1m

TIH 076: Simon Strantzas on Best Weird Fiction, The Secret to a Good Life and British Horror

In this podcast Simon Strantzas talks about The Year’s Best Weird Fiction, Vol. 3, the secret to a good life and the British horror scene. About Simon Strantzas Simon Strantzas is the author of Burnt Black Suns (Hippocampus Press, 2014), Nightingale Songs (Dark Regions Press, 2011), Cold to the Touch (Tartarus Press, 2009), and Beneath the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-076-simon-strantzas-on-best-weird-fiction-the-secret-to-a-good-life-and-british-horror/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 18, 201642 min

TIH 075: James Everington and Dan Howarth on Hotel Horror and The Hyde Hotel

In this podcast James Everington and Dan Howarth talk about their new anthology, The Hyde Hotel, and talk about the appeal of hotel horror. About The Hyde Hotel The Hyde Hotel looks almost exactly as you’d expect it to: a faceless, budget hotel in a grey city you are just passing through. A hotel aimed at … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-075-james-everington-and-dan-howarth-on-hotel-horror-and-the-hyde-hotel/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 13, 20161h 8m

TIH 074: Simon Strantzas on Weird vs. Strange Fiction, Writing Routine and Thinking Horror

In this podcast Simon Strantzas talks about the distinction between weird and strange fiction, his writing routine, the new journal Thinking Horror, his current works-in-progress and much more. About Simon Strantzas Simon Strantzas is the author of Burnt Black Suns (Hippocampus Press, 2014), Nightingale Songs (Dark Regions Press, 2011), Cold to the Touch (Tartarus Press, 2009), and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-074-simon-strantzas-on-weird-vs-strange-fiction-writing-routine-and-thinking-horror/">Continue reading</a>

Jan 4, 201646 min

TIH 073: Jasper Bark on How To Deal With Negativity, Successful Writers and Social Concerns

In this podcast Jasper Bark talks about how to deal with negativity, successful writers, social concerns, sex, politics, religion and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark finds writing author biographies and talking about himself in the third person faintly embarrassing. Telling you that he’s an award-winning author of four cult novels including the highly acclaimed … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-073-jasper-bark-on-how-to-deal-with-negativity-successful-writers-and-social-concerns/">Continue reading</a>

Dec 28, 201545 min

TIH 072: Jasper Bark on The Art of Asking, Facebook Advertising and Social Media

In this podcast Jasper Bark talks about the art of asking, permission marketing, facebook advertising, social media and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark finds writing author biographies and talking about himself in the third person faintly embarrassing. Telling you that he’s an award-winning author of four cult novels including the highly acclaimed Way of … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-072-jasper-bark-on-the-art-of-asking-facebook-advertising-and-social-media/">Continue reading</a>

Dec 21, 20151h 1m

TIH 071: Jasper Bark on Beyond Lovecraft, Crowdfunding and Graphic Novels

In this podcast Jasper Bark talks about Beyond Lovecraft, Crowdfunding and Graphic Novels. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark finds writing author biographies and talking about himself in the third person faintly embarrassing. Telling you that he’s an award-winning author of four cult novels including the highly acclaimed Way of the Barefoot Zombie, just sounds like boasting. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-071-jasper-bark-on-beyond-lovecraft-crowdfunding-and-graphic-novels/">Continue reading</a>

Dec 14, 20151h 1m

TIH 070: Bob Pastorella on Mojo Rising, World Fantasy Award, HP Lovecraft and Borderlands 6

In this podcast Bob Pastorella talks about his latest projects including his first novella, Mojo Rising, and his inclusion in Borderlands 6. About Bob Pastorella Bob Pastorella lives in Southeast Texas. He’s the author of ‘To Watch Is Madness’, and has been featured in The Booked. Anthology, Warmed & Bound: A Velvet Anthology, and In Search of A … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-070-bob-pastorella-on-mojo-rising-world-fantasy-award-hp-lovecraft-and-borderlands-6/">Continue reading</a>

Dec 7, 201549 min

TIH 069: And I’ll Scratch Yours by David James Keaton (A Live Reading)

In this podcast we present a special live recording of David James Keaton reading ‘And I’ll Scratch Yours’ from Tony Baloney’s Pan Galactic Shit Show in downtown Jersey. Special thanks to Tony for recording the audio, apologies for the background noise. About David James Keaton David James Keaton’s work has appeared in over 50 publications, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-069-and-ill-scratch-yours-by-david-james-keaton-a-live-reading-from-tony-baloneys-pan-galactic-shit-show-in-downtown-jersey/">Continue reading</a>

Nov 30, 201539 min

TIH 068: T.E. Grau on The Nameless Dark, Dark Fiction and Technology

In this podcast T.E. Grau talks about The Nameless Dark, screenwriting, technology, dark fiction and much more. About T.E. Grau T.E. Grau is an author of dark fiction whose work has been featured in dozens of anthologies, magazines, literary journals, and audio platforms. The Nameless Dark, his first collection of short fiction, was released in … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-068-t-e-grau-on-the-nameless-dark-dark-fiction-and-technology/">Continue reading</a>

Nov 23, 20151h 7m

TIH 067: When Susurrus Stirs, written and narrated by Jeremy Robert Johnson

In this podcast Jeremy Robert Johnson narrates his short story ‘When Susurrus Stirs’. About Jeremy Robert Johnson Jeremy Robert Johnson is the author of We Live Inside You, the cult hit Angel Dust Apocalypse, the Stoker Nominated novel Siren Promised (w/Alan M. Clark), and the end-of-the-world freak-out Extinction Journals. His fiction has appeared internationally in numerous anthologies … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-067-when-susurrus-stirs-written-and-narrated-by-jeremy-robert-johnson/">Continue reading</a>

Nov 16, 201515 min

TIH 066: Barbie Wilde on Being The Female Cenobite in Hellraiser, The Voices of the Damned and Horror and Erotica

In this podcast Barbie Wilde talks about her success as the female cenobite in Hellraiser, her novel The Venus Complex, her collection The Voices of the Damned, the relationship between horror and erotica and much more. About Barbie Wilde As an actress, Barbie Wilde is best known for playing the Female Cenobite in Clive Barker’s classic … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-066-barbie-wilde-on-being-the-female-cenobite-in-hellraiser-the-voices-of-the-damned-and-horror-and-erotica/">Continue reading</a>

Nov 9, 20151h 7m

TIH 065: Alison Littlewood on A Cold Silence, Writing and Horror

In this podcast Alison Littlewood talks about A Cold Silence, learning the writing craft and the horror genre. About Alison Littlewood Alison Littlewood was raised in Penistone, South Yorkshire, and went on to attend the University of Northumbria at Newcastle (now Northumbria University). Originally she planned to study graphic design, but “missed the words too much” and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-065-alison-littlewood-on-a-cold-silence-writing-and-horror/">Continue reading</a>

Nov 2, 201549 min

TIH 064: Alison Littlewood on A Cold Season, Jo Fletcher Books and Zombie Apocalypse

In this podcast Alison Littlewood talks about A Cold Season, Jo Fletcher Books and Zombie Apocalypse. About Alison Littlewood Alison Littlewood was raised in Penistone, South Yorkshire, and went on to attend the University of Northumbria at Newcastle (now Northumbria University). Originally she planned to study graphic design, but “missed the words too much” and switched to … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-064-alison-littlewood-on-a-cold-season-jo-fletcher-books-and-zombie-apocalypse/">Continue reading</a>

Oct 26, 201547 min

TIH 063: Helen Marshall on Gifts for the One Who Comes After and Medieval Research

In this podcast Helen Marshall talks about Gifts for the One Who Comes After and Medieval Research. About Helen Marshall Helen Marshall is an award-winning author, editor, and bibliophile. Her poetry and fiction have been published in The Chiaroscuro, Abyss & Apex, Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet, Tor.com and has been reprinted in several Year’s Best anthologies. Her debut collection of short stories Hair Side, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-063-helen-marshall-on-gifts-for-the-one-who-comes-after-and-medieval-research/">Continue reading</a>

Oct 19, 201556 min

TIH 062: Helen Marshall on Fantasy Genre Misconceptions, Clarion West Writers Workshop and Rules of Writing

In this podcast Helen Marshall talks about Fantasy genre misconceptions, Clarion West Writers Workshop and rules of writing. About Helen Marshall Helen Marshall is an award-winning author, editor, and bibliophile. Her poetry and fiction have been published in The Chiaroscuro, Abyss & Apex, Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet, Tor.com and has been reprinted in several Year’s Best anthologies. Her debut collection of short … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-062-helen-marshall-on-fantasy-genre-misconceptions-clarion-west-writers-workshop-and-rules-of-writing/">Continue reading</a>

Oct 12, 20151h 0m

TIH 061: Ellen Datlow on The Best Horror of the Year, The Golden Age of Horror and Good vs. Great Stories

In this podcast Ellen Datlow talks about the golden age of horror, the best horror of the year and much more. About Ellen Datlow Ellen Datlow has been editing science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for over thirty years as fiction editor of OMNI Magazine and editor of Event Horizon and SCIFICTION. She currently acquires short … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-061-ellen-datlow-on-the-best-horror-of-the-year-the-golden-age-of-horror-and-good-vs-great-stories/">Continue reading</a>

Oct 5, 201547 min

TIH 060: Ellen Datlow on Editing Misconceptions, Reading and Themed Anthologies

In this podcast Ellen Datlow talks about editing misconceptions, reading and themed anthologies. About Ellen Datlow Ellen Datlow has been editing science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for over thirty years as fiction editor of OMNI Magazine and editor ofEvent Horizon and SCIFICTION. She currently acquires short fiction for Tor.com. In addition, she has … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-060-ellen-datlow-on-editing-misconceptions-reading-and-themed-anthologies/">Continue reading</a>

Sep 28, 20151h 1m

TIH 059: John C. Foster on Marketing, Becoming A Novelist and Social Media Engagement

In this podcast John C. Foster talks about his journey from screenwriter to novelist, marketing and how to engage with others on social media. About John C. Foster John C. Foster was born in Sleepy Hollow, NY, and has been afraid of the dark for as long as he can remember. A writer of thrillers and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-059-john-c-foster-on-marketing-becoming-a-novelist-and-social-media-engagement/">Continue reading</a>

Sep 18, 20151h 15m

TIH 058: John C. Foster on The Rules of Writing, Writer’s Block and Full-Time Writing

In this podcast John C. Foster talks about the rules of writing, writer’s block and full-time writing. About John C. Foster John C. Foster was born in Sleepy Hollow, NY, and has been afraid of the dark for as long as he can remember. A writer of thrillers and dark fiction, Foster was raised in the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-058-john-c-foster-on-the-rules-of-writing-writers-block-and-full-time-writing/">Continue reading</a>

Sep 9, 20151h 4m

TIH 057: Max Booth III on Running A Small Press and Pushing The Boundaries in Horror Fiction

In this podcast Max Booth III talks about running a small press, pushing the boundaries in horror fiction and writer’s block. With special guest co-host Bob Pastorella. Check out the first part of this interview with Max: TIH 056: Max Booth III on Writing A Novel In Two Weeks and Reviewing Books You Haven’t Finished Reading … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-057-max-booth-iii-on-running-a-small-press-and-pushing-the-boundaries-in-horror-fiction/">Continue reading</a>

Sep 2, 201554 min

TIH 056: Max Booth III on Writing A Novel In Two Weeks and Reviewing Books You Haven’t Finished Reading

In this podcast Max Booth III talks about writing a novel in two weeks, how to successfully kidnap strangers and when it’s okay to review books you haven’t finished reading. In this episode Michael David Wilson is joined by special guest co-host Bob Pastorella. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is the author of … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-056-max-booth-iii-on-writing-a-novel-in-two-weeks-and-reviewing-books-you-havent-finished-reading/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 30, 20151h 0m

TIH 055: Jeremy Robert Johnson on Skullcrack City, The Mars Volta and What To Read

In this podcast Jeremy Robert Johnson talks about Skullcrack City, The Mars Volta and selecting reading material. About Jeremy Robert Johnson Jeremy Robert Johnson is the author of We Live Inside You, the cult hit Angel Dust Apocalypse, the Stoker Nominated novel Siren Promised (w/Alan M. Clark), and the end-of-the-world freak-out Extinction Journals. His fiction has … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-055-jeremy-robert-johnson-on-skullcrack-city-the-mars-volta-and-what-to-read/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 19, 201537 min

TIH 054: Jeremy Robert Johnson on Skullcrack City, the FBI and Style Over Substance

In this podcast Jeremy Robert Johnson talks about Skullcrack City, Visits from the FBI and Style over Substance in Stories. About Jeremy Robert Johnson Jeremy Robert Johnson is the author of We Live Inside You, the cult hit Angel Dust Apocalypse, the Stoker Nominated novel Siren Promised (w/Alan M. Clark), and the end-of-the-world freak-out Extinction Journals. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-054-jeremy-robert-johnson-on-skullcrack-city-the-fbi-and-style-over-substance/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 11, 201548 min

TIH 053: Rich Hawkins on The Last Plague, Zombies and The British Fantasy Awards

In this podcast Rich Hawkins talks about his British Fantasy Award nominated novel The Last Plague, his recent novella Black Star, Black Sun, writing zombie fiction and much more. About Rich Hawkins Rich Hawkins hails from deep in the West Country, where a childhood of science fiction and horror films set him on the path to … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-053-rich-hawkins-on-the-last-plague-zombies-and-the-british-fantasy-awards/">Continue reading</a>

Aug 5, 20151h 19m

TIH 052: Bob Pastorella on Rejected Stories, Disturbing Content and Story Planning

In this podcast Bob Pastorella talks about rejected stories, disturbing content, planning and much more. About Bob Pastorella Bob Pastorella lives in Southeast Texas. He’s the author of ‘To Watch Is Madness’, and has been featured in The Booked. Anthology, Warmed & Bound: A Velvet Anthology, and In Search of A City: Los Angeles In 1000 Words. A staff … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-052-bob-pastorella-on-rejected-stories-disturbing-content-and-story-planning/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 28, 20151h 9m

TIH 051: By Invisible Hands Written and Narrated by Simon Strantzas

In this podcast Simon Strantzas reads his short story ‘By Invisible Hands’. About Simon Strantzas Simon Strantzas is the author of Burnt Black Suns (Hippocampus Press, 2014), Nightingale Songs (Dark Regions Press, 2011), Cold to the Touch (Tartarus Press, 2009), and Beneath the Surface (Humdrumming, 2008), as well as the editor of Aickman’s Heirs (Undertow Publications, 2015), Shadows … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-051-by-invisible-hands-written-and-narrated-by-simon-strantzas/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 20, 201534 min

Ep 50TIH 050: Paul Tremblay on The Horror of Consequence and A Head Full of Ghosts

In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about the horror of consequence, A Head Full of Ghosts, short stories, basketball and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay is the author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Little Sleep, No Sleep till Wonderland, Swallowing a Donkey’s Eye, and Floating Boy and the Girl Who Couldn’t Fly … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-050-paul-tremblay-on-the-horror-of-consequence-and-a-head-full-of-ghosts/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 13, 201550 min

TIH 049: In The Year of Omens Written and Narrated by Helen Marshall

In this podcast Helen Marshall reads her short story ‘In The Year of Omens’. About Helen Marshall Helen Marshall is a critically acclaimed Canadian author, editor and medievalist. Her debut collection of short stories, Hair Side, Flesh Side won the 2013 British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer. Her second collection, Gifts for the One Who Comes … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-049-in-the-year-of-omens-written-and-narrated-by-helen-marshall/">Continue reading</a>

Jul 6, 201534 min

TIH 048: Shaun Hutson on Monolith, Slugs, Defining Horror and 80s Horror

In this podcast we speak with Shaun Hutson about his latest novel, Monolith, the 80s horror scene, the definition of horror and more. About Shaun Hutson Born and brought up in Hertfordshire, Shaun Hutson now lives and writes in Buckinghamshire where he has lived since 1986. After being expelled from school, he worked at many jobs, including … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-048-shaun-hutson-on-monolith-slugs-defining-horror-and-80s-horror/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 22, 20151h 8m

Ep 47TIH 047: Paul Tremblay on A Head Full of Ghosts, Classic Horror and The Exorcist

In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about his latest novel A Head Full of Ghosts, classic horror and The Exorcist. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay is the author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Little Sleep, No Sleep till Wonderland, Swallowing a Donkey’s Eye, and Floating Boy and the Girl Who Couldn’t Fly (co-written with Stephen … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-047-paul-tremblay-on-a-head-full-of-ghosts-classic-horror-and-the-exorcist/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 8, 20151h 1m

TIH 046: John Joseph Adams on Editing, Heavy Metal and Work-Life Balance

In this podcast John Joseph Adams talks about editing, work-life balance, heavy metal and much more. Check out our previous podcasts with John Joseph Adams. TIH 042: John Joseph Adams on The Geek’s Guide To The Galaxy, Podcasts and Free Fiction TIH 043: John Joseph Adams on Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy, Anthologies and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-046-john-joseph-adams-on-editing-heavy-metal-and-work-life-balance/">Continue reading</a>

Jun 1, 201541 min

TIH 045: Carousel Written and Narrated by Lisa L. Hannett

In this podcast Lisa L. Hannett reads her short story ‘Carousel’ originally published in Bluegrass Symphony (Ticonderoga Publications, 2011). About Lisa L. Hannett Lisa L. Hannett has had over 60 short stories appear in venues including Clarkesworld, Fantasy, Weird Tales, Apex, the Year’s Best Australian Fantasy and Horror (2010, 2011 & 2012), and Imaginarium: Best Canadian Speculative Writing (2012 & 2013). She has won four … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-045-carousel-written-and-narrated-by-lisa-l-hannett/">Continue reading</a>

May 25, 201524 min

TIH 044: Josh Malerman on Ghastle and Yule, and How To Tackle Self-Doubt and Finish Your Story

In this podcast we interview Josh Malerman in part three of our interview. Josh talks about Ghastle and Yule, and how to tackle self-doubt and finish your story. Check out our previous episodes with Josh Malerman. TIH 035: Josh Malerman on Bird Box, The ‘Horror’ Label and Overnight Success TIH 037: Josh Malerman on The … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-044-josh-malerman-on-ghastle-and-yule-and-how-to-tackle-self-doubt-and-finish-your-story/">Continue reading</a>

May 18, 201544 min

TIH 043: John Joseph Adams on Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy, Anthologies and Diversity

In this podcast John Joseph Adams talks about putting together anthologies, Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy, ensuring diversity within anthologies and much more. About John Joseph Adams John Joseph Adams is the series editor of Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy, as well as many other anthologies, such as Wastelands, The Living Dead, and The Apocalypse Triptych. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-043-john-joseph-adams-on-best-american-science-fiction-fantasy-anthologies-and-diversity/">Continue reading</a>

May 11, 201559 min

TIH 042: John Joseph Adams on The Geek’s Guide To The Galaxy, Podcasts and Free Fiction

In this podcast John Joseph Adams talks about The Geek’s Guide To The Galaxy, Podcasts, Free Fiction, Kickstarter and much more. About John Joseph Adams John Joseph Adams is the series editor of Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy, as well as many other anthologies, such as Wastelands, The Living Dead, and The Apocalypse Triptych. He … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-042-john-joseph-adams-on-the-geeks-guide-to-the-galaxy-podcasts-and-free-fiction/">Continue reading</a>

May 4, 201556 min

TIH 041: Geoff Brown on Military Horror, Ghosts, Haunted Creative Retreats and Resident Evil

In this podcast Geoff Brown talks about military horror, ghosts, haunted creative retreats, Resident Evil and more. About Geoff Brown Geoff Brown is an Australian writer and twice Australian Shadows Award finalist-editor raised in Melbourne’s gritty Western Suburbs. He is a trained nurse, and holds a Cert. IV in Professional Writing and Editing, as well as a … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-041-geoff-brown-on-military-horror-ghosts-haunted-creative-retreats-and-resident-evil/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 27, 20151h 16m

TIH 040: A Pound of Flesh Written and Narrated by Fred Venturini

In this podcast Fred Venturini reads his short story ‘A Pound of Flesh’ taken from the This Is Horror 2013 Anthology of the Year The Booked Anthology. About Fred Venturini Fred Venturini grew up in Patoka, Illinois. The Heart Does Not Grow Back, his debut novel, was released in 2014. His short fiction has been published in … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-040-a-pound-of-flesh-written-and-narrated-by-fred-venturini/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 20, 201544 min

TIH 039: Bob Pastorella on Weird Crime, Writing Groups and Great Storytelling

In this podcast Bob Pastorella talks about weird crime, writing critique groups and great storytelling. About Bob Pastorella Bob Pastorella lives in Southeast Texas. He’s the author of ‘To Watch Is Madness’, and has been featured in The Booked. Anthology, Warmed & Bound: A Velvet Anthology, and In Search of A City: Los Angeles In 1000 Words. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-039-bob-pastorella-on-weird-crime-writing-groups-and-great-storytelling/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 13, 20151h 4m

TIH 038: Andrew Pyper on Being A New York Times Bestseller, The Damned and Researching Sociopaths

In this podcast Andrew Pyper talks about his success as a New York Times Bestselling Author, his brand new novel The Damned, researching sociopaths, and much more. About Andrew Pyper Born in Stratford, Ontario, Andrew Pyper is the author of seven novels, including most recently The Damned and The Demonologist (a #1 National Bestseller in Canada and winner … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-038-andrew-pyper-on-being-a-new-york-times-bestseller-the-damned-and-researching-sociopaths/">Continue reading</a>

Apr 6, 20151h 5m

TIH 037: Josh Malerman on The Film Adaptation of Bird Box, Story Ideas and Intimidating Writers

In this podcast Josh Malerman talks about Universal Studios and the film adaptation of Bird Box, his novella Ghastle and Yule and writers that intimidate him. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of the novel Bird Box and the novella Ghastle and Yule. He’s also the lead singer/songwriter for the band the High Strung. … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-037-josh-malerman-on-the-film-adaptation-of-bird-box-story-ideas-and-intimidating-writers/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 25, 201556 min

TIH 036: Nathan Ballingrud on The Visible Filth, His Second Collection and What Writers Should and Shouldn’t Do

In this podcast Nathan Ballingrud talks about The Visible Filth, His Second Collection, Winning The Shirley Jackson Award and What Writers Should and Shouldn’t Do. About Nathan Ballingrud Nathan Ballingrud is an American writer of horror and dark fantasy. His first book, the short story collection North American Lake Monsters, was published in 2013 by Small … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-036-nathan-ballingrud-on-the-visible-filth-his-second-collection-and-what-writers-should-and-shouldnt-do/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 20, 201558 min

TIH 035: Josh Malerman on Bird Box, The ‘Horror’ Label and Overnight Success

In this podcast Josh Malerman talks about Bird Box, the Horror label, overnight success, music, comedy, horror soundtracks, live readings and so much more! About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of the novel Bird Box and the novella Ghastle and Yule. He’s also the lead singer/songwriter for the band the High Strung. He lives … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-035-josh-malerman-on-bird-box-the-horror-label-and-overnight-success/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 17, 20151h 13m

TIH 034: Nathan Ballingrud on The Visible Filth, Stephen King Novels and Story Endings

In this podcast Nathan Ballingrud talks about his forthcoming This Is Horror novella The Visible Filth, Stephen King Novels, Story Endings and why he doesn’t like writers writing stories about writers. About Nathan Ballingrud Nathan Ballingrud is an American writer of horror and dark fantasy. His first book, the short story collection North American Lake Monsters, was … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-034-nathan-ballingrud-on-the-visible-filth-stephen-king-novels-and-story-endings/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 10, 20151h 1m

TIH 033: To Watch Is Madness by Bob Pastorella

In this podcast This Is Horror present an audio recording of the short story ‘To Watch Is Madness’, written and narrated by Bob Pastorella. About Bob Pastorella Bob Pastorella lives in Southeast Texas. He’s the author of ‘To Watch Is Madness’, and has been featured in The Booked. Anthology, Warmed & Bound: A Velvet Anthology, and In … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-033-to-watch-is-madness-by-bob-pastorella/">Continue reading</a>

Mar 3, 201533 min

TIH 032: Richard Thomas on Editing, Narrative Point of View and Literary Agents

In this podcast Richard Thomas talks about editing, narrative point of view and literary agents. About Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is the author of six books—Disintegration and The Breaker (Random House Alibi),Transubstantiate(Otherworld Publications), and two short story collections, Staring Into the Abyss (Kraken Press) and Herniated Roots (Snubnose Press), as well as one novella in The … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih032-richard-thomas-on-editing-narrative-point-of-view-and-literary-agents/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 24, 201541 min

TIH 031: Richard Thomas on Writing Disintegration, Short Stories and Narrative Voice

In this podcast Richard Thomas talks about writing his forthcoming novel Disintegration, crafting short stories, narrative voice and his short story ‘Asking For Forgiveness’. About Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is the author of six books—Disintegration and The Breaker (Random House Alibi),Transubstantiate (Otherworld Publications), and two short story collections, Staring Into the Abyss (Kraken Press) and Herniated Roots … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih031-richard-thomas-on-writing-disintegration-short-stories-and-narrative-voice/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 17, 201556 min

TIH 030: Asking For Forgiveness by Richard Thomas

In this podcast This Is Horror present an audio recording of ‘Asking For Forgiveness’ written and narrated by Richard Thomas. ‘Asking For Forgiveness’ first appeared on the Menacing Hedge website. You can read it here. About Richard Thomas Richard Thomas is the author of six books—Disintegration and The Breaker (Random House Alibi), Transubstantiate(Otherworld Publications), and two … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-030-asking-for-forgiveness-by-richard-thomas/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 10, 201510 min

TIH 029: Stephen Graham Jones on Writing Fiction, Dialogue and Personal Development

In this podcast Stephen Graham Jones talks about dialogue, what to and what not to do when writing, creating vs editing mode, daily habits and how fitness helps facilitate the creative process. You can listen to Stephen Graham Jones’ short story ‘Thirteen’ in Episode 28. Listen to our first podcast interview with Stephen Graham Jones … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-029-stephen-graham-jones-on-writing-fiction-dialogue-and-personal-development/">Continue reading</a>

Feb 4, 20151h 17m