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 8, 2016 • 1h 2min
TIH 105: Tim Lebbon on The Family Man, Adaptations and Endurance Sports
In this podcast Tim Lebbon talks about his new novel The Family Man, adaptations, endurance sports and much more. About Tim Lebbon Tim Lebbon is the New York Times bestselling author of the movie novelizations of 30 Days of Night and The Cabin in the Woods. He has also written many critically acclaimed horror and dark fantasy … Continue reading
Aug 1, 2016 • 1h 1min
TIH 104: John Skipp on Fight Scenes, Bizarro and Zombies
In this podcast John Skipp talks about Fight Scenes, Bizarro and Zombies. About John Skipp John Skipp is a New York Times bestselling author, editor, film director, zombie godfather, compulsive collaborator, musical pornographer, black-humored optimist and all-around Renaissance mutant. His early novels from the 1980s and 90s pioneered the graphic, subversive, high-energy form known as splatterpunk. … Continue reading
Jul 25, 2016 • 1h
TIH 103: Aaron Sterns on Screen vs Page, Plotting Stories, and Gothic and Subversive Fiction
In this podcast Aaron Sterns talks about the difference between writing for the screen and writing fiction, plotting stories and lecturing in Gothic and Subversive Fiction. About Aaron Sterns Aaron Sterns is the co-writer of Wolf Creek 2 (Best Screenplay Madrid International Fantastic Film Festival 2014), and author of the prequel novel Wolf Creek: Origin which has … Continue reading
Jul 19, 2016 • 1h 7min
TIH 102: Aaron Sterns on Wolf Creek, Screenwriting and Existential Nightmares
In this podcast Aaron Sterns talks about the Wolf Creek series, existential nightmares and screenwriting. About Aaron Sterns Aaron Sterns is the co-writer of Wolf Creek 2 (Best Screenplay Madrid International Fantastic Film Festival 2014), and author of the prequel novel Wolf Creek: Origin which has just won the 2014 Australian Shadows Award for best Australian horror novel of … Continue reading
Jul 12, 2016 • 1h 14min
TIH 101: Angela Slatter on Vigil, Fairy Tales and Jo Fletcher Books
In this podcast Angela Slatter talks about her brand new novel Vigil, working with Jo Fletcher, fairy tales and much more. About Angela Slatter Specialising in dark fantasy and horror, Angela Slatter is the author of The Girl with No Hands and Other Tales, Sourdough and Other Stories, The Bitterwood Bible and Other Recountings, and Black-Winged Angels, as … Continue reading
Jul 5, 2016 • 2h 1min
TIH 100: David Moody on the Hater Adaptation, Wattpad and Dealing with Depression
Happy 100th episode to us! In this podcast David Moody talks about the Hater adaptation, brand new Hater trilogy, Wattpad, dealing with depression and much more. About David Moody David Moody grew up on a diet of trashy horror and pulp science fiction. He worked as a bank manager before giving up the day job to … Continue reading
Jun 27, 2016 • 52min
TIH 099: Paul Tremblay on 500 Words per Day, Self-doubt and Inspiration
In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about writing 500 words daily, self-doubt and the inspiration behind A Head Full of Ghosts. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay is the author of the novels Disappearance at Devil’s Rock and A Head Full of Ghosts. His other novels include The Little Sleep, No Sleep till Wonderland, Swallowing a Donkey’s … Continue reading
Jun 20, 2016 • 52min
TIH 098: Paul Tremblay on Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, A Head Full of Ghosts and Story Ideas
In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about his new novel Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, A Head Full of Ghosts and story ideas. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay is the author of the novels Disappearance at Devil’s Rock and A Head Full of Ghosts. His other novels include The Little Sleep, No Sleep till Wonderland, Swallowing a Donkey’s … Continue reading
Jun 13, 2016 • 57min
TIH 097: John C. Foster on Fear of the Dark, Writing Novels and Hardboiled Crime
In this podcast John C. Foster talks about his fear of the dark, writing novels and hardboiled crime. 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 … Continue reading
Jun 6, 2016 • 1h 1min
TIH 096: John Skipp on Fungasm Press, The Art of Horrible People and Clowns
In this podcast John Skipp talks about Fungasm Press, his short story collection The Art of Horrible People and clowns. About John Skipp John Skipp is a New York Times bestselling author, editor, film director, zombie godfather, compulsive collaborator, musical pornographer, black-humored optimist and all-around Renaissance mutant. His early novels from the 1980s and 90s pioneered the graphic, … Continue reading
