This Is Horror Podcast

In this podcast This Is Horror present an audio recording of ‘Thirteen’ written and narrated by Stephen Graham Jones. ‘Thirteen’ is the opening story in Stephen’s short story collection After The People Lights Have Gone Off published by Dark House Press. About Stephen Graham Jones Stephen Graham Jones is the author of fifteen and a half … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-028-thirteen-by-stephen-graham-jones/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast J David Osborne talks about the year ahead for Broken River Books, daily rituals and the reading resurgence. This is part two of our two part interview with J David Osborne. Please download TIH 026: J David Osborne on Kickstarting An Indy Press. About J David Osborne J David Osborne runs the small press … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-027-j-david-osborne-on-publishing-daily-rituals-and-making-reading-sexy/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast J David Osborne talks about kickstarting Broken River Books, a day in the life of a publisher, outsourcing, redefining genre and much more. This is part one of a two-part interview. The second part will air next week on Tuesday 20 January 2015. About J David Osborne J David Osborne runs the small … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-026-j-david-osborne-part-one-on-kickstarting-an-indy-press/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast Richard Thomas talks about horror writing in Transylvania, sending our horror fiction and what you should and shouldn’t do when writing short stories. 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 … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-025-richard-thomas-on-the-dos-and-donts-of-short-story-writing/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast This Is Horror and Infected Books proudly present Joe & Me written and narrated by David Moody. Joe & Me Synopsis Joe is anything but an ordinary eight year old. His father’s a stay-at-home Dad and his mom’s going to save the world. Forced to live in cramped quarters after the military … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-024-joe-me-written-and-narrated-by-david-moody/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast Adam Millard discusses his christmas release, The Human Santapede, the evolution of his publishing house Crowded Quarantine, the state of bizarro, splatterpunk, Christmas horror recommendations and much more. About Adam Millard Adam Millard is the author of twenty novels, ten novellas, and more than a hundred short stories, which can be found … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-023-adam-millard-on-bizarro-splatterpunk-the-human-santapede-and-christmas-horror/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we sit down with two award-winning authors, Jasper Bark and David James Keaton, to discuss horror, comedy and the link between the two. Topics [02:22] Interview starts and participants de-robe (yes, you read that right) [04:55] The physicality of horror and humour [07:38] The Thai cooking analogy [12:24] Psycho [17:45] Worst date … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/this-is-horror-podcast-episode-022-horror-and-comedy-with-jasper-bark-and-david-james-keaton/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we sit down with David Moody and Wayne Simmons to talk about all things genre and much more. Topics [03:25] Interview start [04:20] How David and Wayne first met [07:57] The initial draft of Drop Dead Gorgeous [13:07] Scardiff [33:50] David’s worst review [42:20] eBooks and the younger generation [01:14:30] Fostering community spirit … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/this-is-horror-podcast-episode-021-david-moody-and-wayne-simmons-interview/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we interview Simon Bestwick, author of The Faceless. We talk about Simon’s Black Mountain serial from Spectral Press, the writing process, comedy and horror, and Joel Lane. Apologies for the audio issues. No apologies for Simon’s strong Northern accent. Topics [02:37] Interview start [03:06] Black Mountain [05:35] Writing as the character ‘Simon Bestwick’ [11:20] … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/this-is-horror-podcast-episode-020-simon-bestwick-interview/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we sit down with Robb Olson and Livius Nedin from the Booked Podcast and discuss Hannibal Season Two. If you head over to the This Is Horror website you’ll also see a slideshow of Mads Mikkelsen’s suits in Hannibal. Topics [02:10] Impressions of Season two of Hannibal [08:00] Hannibal the fighter [11:25] The … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/this-is-horror-podcast-episode-019-looking-back-at-hannibal-season-two-with-booked/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we talk to the award-winning author Ray Cluley about his forthcoming This Is Horror release, Water For Drowning, the award-winning ‘Shark! Shark!’, the short story form, mermaids and much more. Topics [00:46] Ray Cluley biography [03:27] Water For Drowning [06:00] Dan asks the important Mermaid questions [10:45] Short stories [16:40] Different markets and genres … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/this-is-horror-podcast-episode-018-ray-cluley-interview/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we interview the award-winning author Stephen Graham Jones. We talk about his latest novel Not For Nothing, his This Is Horror chapbook The Elvis Room, Richard Thomas’ forthcoming anthology The New Black, zombies, the slasher genre and much more. Topics [00:50] Stephen Graham Jones introduction and early career [03:50] What you can … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-017-stephen-graham-jones-interview/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we interview Wayne Simmons, the author of Plastic Jesus and a plethora of zombie novels. Wayne talks about writing, zombies, tattoos and much more. Topics [00:49] Wayne Simmons’ start in fiction writing [04:20] The influence of and friendship with David Moody [07:30] The filmic quality of Plastic Jesus [10:30] Screenwriting and film options [15:40] … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/wayne-simmons-podcast/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we review Only God Forgives, written and directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Ryan Gosling. Before we review Only God Forgives we recommend TV, films and books with Livius Nedin and Robb Olson from the Booked. Podcast. Topics [02:10] TV and film recommendations with Livius Nedin and Robb Olson (including Pump Up The Volume, … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-015-god-forgives-review/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast Dan Howarth interviews Simon Kurt Unsworth, the author of Quiet Houses and the forthcoming horror novel The Sorrowful. Simon talks about writing, the editorial process, literary agents, small and large presses, film adaptations and his career to-date. Topics [01:25] Simon Kurt Unsworth’s back catalogue [04:46] The Sorrowful [08:45] Having a literary agent’s input [13:10] Moving … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-014-simon-kurt-unsworth-interview/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we review The Booked. Anthology whilst also interviewing the anthologists Livius Nedin and Robb Olson. Topics [01:30] Origins of the Booked Anthology [04:00] A mix of genres within the anthology [14:22] The editorial process [16:30] LitReactor [19:45] Favourite Booked Anthology stories [32:35] Compiling the stories [39:05] A few good British anthologies [42:00] … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/episode-013-booked-anthology-review-interview-robb-olson-livius-nedin/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we review The Best British Fantasy 2013 and House of Small Shadows by Adam Nevill, discuss the state of horror reviews and talk about what on earth we’re going to watch now that Breaking Bad has come to a close. Joining us is special guest Livius Nedin from the Booked Podcast. Topics … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-012-british-fantasy-2013-house-small-shadows-adam-nevill-book-review/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we interview Paul Hyett, the writer and director of The Seasoning House. Topics [01:00] Paul Hyett interview and introduction to The Seasoning House [03:26] Keeping the subject matter sincere and authentic [05:12] Releasing The Seasoning House uncut [06:36] The challenge of a relative silent first half [08:05] Paul E. Francis’ soundtrack [10:19] … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-episode-011-paul-hyett-the-seasoning-house-interview/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we interview Stephen McGeagh, the author of Habit, a brand new horror novel from Salt Publishing. Topics [3:02] The genesis of Habit [5:00] Working with Nicholas Royle [5:44] Sense of place and Manchester in Habit [7:20] Critical response and praise from contemporaries [9:19] Twisted Tales event [11:20] The blurring of genres within Habit … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-010-stephen-mcgeagh-interview/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast Dan Howarth interviews Joe Hill in Liverpool Waterstone’s ahead of his NOS4R2/NOS4A2 launch. We then discuss the event in the This Is Horror studio. Topics [1:30] Joe Hill interview [2:00] Weather banter [2:48] Intention and expectations when writing a novel [8:05] Christmas and the macabre [10:34] Inspiration and the vampire mythology [14:10] … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-009-joe-hill-interview/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we review Whitstable by Stephen Volk. Whitstable was released by Spectral Press on 26 May to coincide with the centenary of Peter Cushing. Topics [1:50] Initial thoughts [9:40] Favourite and key scenes [10:12] The confrontation between Peter Cushing and Les Gledhill [18:55] The tearoom scene [21:05] Research into Whitstable [26:05] How does … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-008-whitstable-stephen-volk-book-review/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we review The Lords of Salem with our friends at Booked Podcast, Livius Nedin and Robb Olson. Topics [01:10] Introductions [01:55] Past experiences with Rob Zombie [05:50] The Lords of Salem synopsis [08:48] Revisiting the past/the witch trials [11:30] Expectations going into the film [13:30] Rob Zombie and originality [16:32] Music video … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-007-lords-salem-review-booked/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we review American Mary directed and written by the Soska Sisters and starring Katharine Isabelle. Topics [0:35] American Mary synopsis [3:05] Previous output from the Soska Sisters and expectations [6:05] Dead Hooker In A Trunk [8:43] Strong female protagonists [12:30] Is Mary crazy? [16:36] The visuals and body modifications [19:10] Acceptance and … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-006-american-mary-review/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we review Barry Levinson’s found footage horror film The Bay. Following on from this we interview Conrad Williams, award-winning author of One, Decay Inevitable, Loss of Separation and the third This Is Horror chapbook, The Fox. Topics [0:54] The Bay synopsis [1:30] The effectiveness of found footage in The Bay [5:17] Was … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-005-bay-review-interview-conrad-williams/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast Michael Wilson and John Costello interview Joseph D’Lacey with a particular focus on his short story collection from Timeline Books, Splinters. Topics [0:33] Interview with Joseph D’Lacey [0:55] The selection process and how Splinters came to be [2:49] Splinters and the personal [4:00] Altar Girl [8:00] To plan or not to plan [9:00] The editing of the … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-004-interview-joseph-dlacey/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we review the short story collection Splinters by Joseph D’Lacey. Following on from this Richard Kellum reads ‘Son of Porn’ by Joseph D’Lacey, taken from Splinters. Splinters is published by Timeline Books and is available as a limited edition paperback. Show notes [1:20] Splinters review [2:09] Lenses [6:00] Themes in the collection … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/this-is-horror-003-splinters-by-joseph-dlacey-book-review-and-son-of-porn-by-joseph-dlacey-reading/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we discuss and review Before Dawn, the debut feature-length film of Emmerdale star, Dominic Brunt. Following on from this we interview David Moody where we talk about Before Dawn, zombies, the Autumn series and the state of horror. We reference the likes of The End of Alice by AM Homes, Taken, The Seasoning … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-002-dawn-review-interview-david-moody/">Continue reading</a>

In this podcast we discuss Chained, directed by Jennifer Lynch and starring Vincent D’Onofrio, Julia Ormond and Eamon Farren. The discussion is followed by an interview with Jennifer Lynch. Listen to the remastered version of our conversation with Jennifer Lynch here. Show notes [1:50] Rundown of Chained [5:11] Bob’s attachment to Rabbit [6:30] Steering away … </p><p><a class="more-link btn" href="https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/horror-podcast-episode-001-chained-review-interview-jennifer-lynch/">Continue reading</a>