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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Mar 21, 2016 • 1h 1min
TIH 085: Rebecca Jones-Howe on Writing Struggles, Working In Retail and Regional Stereotypes
In this podcast Rebecca Jones-Howe talks about her writing struggles, working in retail, literary regional stereotypes and much more. About Rebecca Jones-Howe Rebecca went to college with the intention of getting a degree in Journalism, however, she dropped out in her second year when her Creative Writing class became the only one she ever went to. … Continue reading
Mar 14, 2016 • 56min
TIH 084: Damien Angelica Walters on Sing Me Your Scars, Short Story Writing and Unusual Influences
In this podcast Damien Angelica Walters talks about her award-winning collection Sing Me Your Scars, short story writing, unusual influences and much more. About Damien Angelica Walters Damien Angelica Walters is the author of Paper Tigers (Dark House Press, 2016) and Sing Me Your Scars (Apex Publications, 2015). Her short fiction has been reprinted in The Year’s … Continue reading
Mar 7, 2016 • 59min
TIH 083: Damien Angelica Walters on Paper Tigers, 100,000 Words in 30 Days and Dealing With Criticism
In this podcast Damien Angelica Walters talks about her new novel Paper Tigers, writing 100,000 words in 30 days, responding to criticism and much more. About Damien Angelica Walters Damien Angelica Walters is the author of Paper Tigers (Dark House Press, 2016) and Sing Me Your Scars (Apex Publications, 2015). Her short fiction has been reprinted in … Continue reading
Feb 29, 2016 • 1h 6min
TIH 082: Rebecca Jones-Howe on Vile Men and Online vs. College Writing Communities
In this podcast Rebecca Jones-Howe talks about Vile Men and Online vs. College Writing Communities. About Rebecca Jones-Howe Rebecca went to college with the intention of getting a degree in Journalism, however, she dropped out in her second year when her Creative Writing class became the only one she ever went to. Since then, she found a group of … Continue reading
Feb 22, 2016 • 33min
TIH 081: V. H. Leslie on Skein and Bone, the Novelist as Moral Philosopher and the Writing Process
In this podcast V. H. Leslie talks us through her early career and first professional sale, her debut collection Skein and Bone, her forthcoming debut novel, the novel as moral philosopher, her writing routine, and much more. About V. H. Leslie V. H. Leslie’s first book, Skein and Bone, a collection of strange and supernatural tales, was … Continue reading
Feb 18, 2016 • 51min
TIH 080: V. H. Leslie on Writing Residencies, The Benefits of Writers’ Retreats and Writing Routine
In this podcast V. H. Leslie talks about writing retreats, gender, writing routine and much more. About V. H. Leslie V. H. Leslie’s first book, Skein and Bone, a collection of strange and supernatural tales, was released by Undertow Publications in July 2015. V. H. Leslie’s stories have appeared in a range of speculative publications, including Black … Continue reading
Feb 13, 2016 • 1h 12min
TIH 079: Brian Evenson on A Collapse of Horses, Working With Rob Zombie, Writing Video Game Adaptations and Foreign Translations
In this podcast Brian Evenson talks about working with Rob Zombie, his new book A Collapse of Horses, writing video game adaptations, foreign translations and teaching creative writing. About Brian Evenson Brian Evenson is the author of a dozen books of fiction, most recently the story collection Windeye (Coffee House Press 2012) and the novel Immobility … Continue reading
Feb 3, 2016 • 1h
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 … Continue reading
Jan 25, 2016 • 1h 2min
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, … Continue reading
Jan 18, 2016 • 43min
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 … Continue reading
