This Is Horror Podcast
Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
The This Is Horror Podcast is a show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. Over 600 episodes, we have interviewed creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, David Dastmalchian, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
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Aug 6, 2021 • 1h 14min
TIH 405: Laurel Hightower on Crossroads, Hill House vs. Hell House, and Classic Horror Literature
In this podcast Laurel Hightower talks about Crossroads, Hill House vs. Hell House, Classic Horror Literature, and much more. About Laurel Hightower Laurel Hightower grew up in Kentucky. She is the author of Crossroads and Whispers in the Dark. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support … Continue reading
Aug 2, 2021 • 1h 11min
TIH 404: Laurel Hightower on Whispers in the Dark, Shirley Jackson, and Growing Up in Kentucky
In this podcast Laurel Hightower talks about Whispers in the Dark, Shirley Jackson, growing up in Kentucky, and much more. About Laurel Hightower Laurel Hightower grew up in Kentucky. She is the author of Crossroads and Whispers in the Dark. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: … Continue reading
Jul 25, 2021 • 1h 14min
TIH 403: Antony Johnston on Resident Evil Village, Writing Horror Video Games, and Genre Tropes in The Fuse
In this podcast Antony Johnston talks about Resident Evil Village, writing horror video games, genre tropes in The Fuse, and much more. About Antony Johnston Antony Johnston is a British writer of comics, video games, and novels. He is known for the post-apocalyptic comic series Wasteland, the graphic novel The Coldest City, and his work … Continue reading
Jul 16, 2021 • 1h 27min
TIH 402: Craig Clevenger on his Fourth Novel, Writing Each Story as if it’s Your Last, and Advice to Eighteen-Year-Old Self
In this podcast Craig Clevenger talks about his fourth novel, writing each story as if it’s your last, advice to eighteen-year-old self, and much more. About Craig Clevenger Craig Clevenger is an American author of contemporary fiction. Born 1964 in Dallas, Texas, he grew up in Southern California where he studied English at California State … Continue reading
Jul 1, 2021 • 1h 17min
TIH 401: Craig Clevenger on The Contortionist’s Handbook, Writing Dialogue, and Dermaphoria
In this podcast Craig Clevenger talks about The Contortionist’s Handbook, writing dialogue, Dermaphoria, and much more. About Craig Clevenger Craig Clevenger is an American author of contemporary fiction. Born 1964 in Dallas, Texas, he grew up in Southern California where he studied English at California State University, Long Beach. He is the author of two … Continue reading
Jun 20, 2021 • 2h 51min
TIH 400: Jeffrey Reddick on Final Destination, Don’t Look Back, and Social Commentary in Movies
In this podcast Jeffrey Reddick talks about Final Destination, Don’t Look Back, social commentary in movies, and much more. About Jeffrey Reddick Jeffrey Reddick is an American screenwriter and film director, best known for creating the Final Destination franchise. His debut directorial movie feature, Don’t Look Back is out now. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight … Continue reading
Jun 5, 2021 • 2h 3min
TIH 399: Gwendolyn Kiste on Boneset & Feathers, Witches, and Optimism Winning
In this podcast Gwendolyn Kiste talks about Boneset & Feathers, witches, optimism winning, and much more. About Gwendolyn Kiste Gwendolyn Kiste is a Pennsylvania-based horror and speculative fiction writer. She writes short stories and novels. She won the 2018 Bram Stoker Award for her novel The Rust Maidens. Kiste was born in Massillon, Ohio and … Continue reading
May 24, 2021 • 1h 12min
TIH 398: Cullen Bunn on Shadow Man, Harrow County, and The World’s Youngest Hypnotist
In this podcast Cullen Bunn talks about Shadow Man, Harrow County, being the world’s youngest hypnotist, and much more. About Cullen Bunn Cullen Bunn is an American comics writer, novelist, and short story writer, best known for his work on comic books such as Uncanny X-Men, X-Men: Blue, Magneto, and various Deadpool miniseries for Marvel … Continue reading
May 14, 2021 • 1h 4min
TIH 397: Cullen Bunn on The Damned, Marvel Comics, and Do’s and Don’ts for Comic Book Writers
In this podcast Cullen Bunn talks about The Damned, Marvel Comics, do’s and don’ts for comic book writers, and much more. About Cullen Bunn Cullen Bunn is an American comics writer, novelist, and short story writer, best known for his work on comic books such as Uncanny X-Men, X-Men: Blue, Magneto, and various Deadpool miniseries … Continue reading
May 6, 2021 • 1h 6min
TIH 396: Eden Royce on Spooklights, Young Adult vs. Middle-Grade Fiction, and Writing Two Novels at Once
In this podcast Eden Royce talks about Spooklights, young adult vs. middle-grade fiction, writing two novels at once, and much more. About Eden Royce Eden Royce is from Charleston, South Carolina and is a member of the Gullah-Geechee nation. Her work has appeared in various print and online publications and she is the recipient of … Continue reading
