

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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Feb 10, 2021 • 1h 12min
TIH 385: Sara Tantlinger on Cradleland of Parasites, Discovering Horror, and the Pittsburgh HWA Chapter
In this podcast Sara Tantlinger talks about Cradleland of Parasites, discovering horror, the Pittsburgh HWA Chapter, and much more. About Sara Tantlinger Sara Tantlinger is the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Devil’s Dreamland: Poetry Inspired by H.H. Holmes. Her other books include Cradleland of Parasites, Love for Slaughter, The Devil’s City (co-written with Matt … Continue reading

Feb 3, 2021 • 1h 28min
TIH 384: Rena Mason on The Evolutionist, Swimming with Sharks, and Working in the Operating Theatre
In this podcast Rena Mason talks about The Evolutionist, swimming with sharks, working in the operating theatre, and much more. About Rena Mason Rena Mason is an American author of Thai-Chinese descent, and the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Evolutionist and ‘The Devil’s Throat’, as well as a 2014 Stage 32 / The Blood … Continue reading

Jan 23, 2021 • 1h 22min
TIH 383: Rena Mason on Where the Wild Things Are, Uncanny Experiences, and Life Lessons
In this podcast Rena Mason talks about Where the Wild Things Are, uncanny experiences, life lessons, and much more. About Rena Mason Rena Mason is an American author of Thai-Chinese descent, and the Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Evolutionist and ‘The Devil’s Throat’, as well as a 2014 Stage 32 / The Blood List … Continue reading

Jan 7, 2021 • 1h 32min
TIH 382: Jeff Strand on Autumn Bleeds into Winter, Self Promotion, and Publishing
In this podcast Jeff Strand talks about Autumn Bleeds into Winter, self-promotion, publishing, and much more. About Jeff Strand Jeff Strand is the four-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of 50+ books, including Blister, A Bad Day For Voodoo, and Wolf Hunt. Cemetery Dance magazine said, “No author working today comes close to Jeff Strand’s perfect mixture of … Continue reading

Dec 31, 2020 • 1h 17min
TIH 381: Jeff Strand on Andrew Mayhem, Getting into Genre, and Comedic Writing
In this podcast Jeff Strand talks about the Andrew Mayhem series, getting into genre, comedic writing, and much more. About Jeff Strand Jeff Strand is the four-time Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of 50+ books, including Blister, A Bad Day For Voodoo, and Wolf Hunt. Cemetery Dance magazine said, “No author working today comes close to … Continue reading

Dec 24, 2020 • 1h 17min
TIH 380: Angel Luis Colón on Blacky Jaguar, Hell Chose Me, and Latinx Authors
In this podcast Angel Luis Colón talks about Blacky Jaguar, Hell Chose Me, Latinx authors, and much more. About Angel Luis Colón Angel Luis Colón is the Derringer and Anthony Award-nominated writer of five books including his latest novel Hell Chose Me. In his downtime, he’s edited an anthology or two, hosted a podcast, helped … Continue reading

Dec 14, 2020 • 1h 18min
TIH 379: Angel Luis Colón on Crime Fiction, Cancel Culture, and Literary Agents
In this podcast Angel Luis Colón talks about crime fiction, cancel culture, literary agents, and much more. About Angel Luis Colón Angel Luis Colón is the Derringer and Anthony Award-nominated writer of five books including his latest novel Hell Chose Me. In his downtime, he’s edited an anthology or two, hosted a podcast, helped edit … Continue reading

Dec 7, 2020 • 2h 7min
TIH 378: They’re Watching Live Event with Michael David Wilson, Bob Pastorella, Josh Malerman, and Laurel Hightower
In this podcast Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella celebrate the release of their novel They’re Watching alongside friends of the podcast and accomplished authors, Josh Malerman and Laurel Hightower. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon Listen … Continue reading

Dec 3, 2020 • 1h 1min
TIH 377: Sarah Read on Out of Water, Editing, and the One Story Per Week Challenge
In this podcast Sarah Read talks about Out of Water, editing, the one story per week challenge, and much more. About Sarah Read Sarah Read is a dark fiction writer in the frozen north of Wisconsin. Her short stories can be found in Gamut, Black Static, and other places, and in various anthologies including Exigencies, Suspended in Dusk, BEHOLD! Oddities … Continue reading

Nov 28, 2020 • 1h 2min
TIH 376: Sarah Read on Supernatural Experiences, The Bone Weaver’s Orchard, and Zero Drafting
In this podcast Sarah Read talks about supernatural experiences, The Bone Weaver’s Orchard, zero drafting, and much more. About Sarah Read Sarah Read is a dark fiction writer in the frozen north of Wisconsin. Her short stories can be found in Gamut, Black Static, and other places, and in various anthologies including Exigencies, Suspended in Dusk, BEHOLD! Oddities Curiosities and … Continue reading


