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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Nov 2, 2015 • 49min
TIH 065: Alison Littlewood on A Cold Silence, Writing and Horror
In this podcast Alison Littlewood talks about A Cold Silence, learning the writing craft and the horror genre. About Alison Littlewood Alison Littlewood was raised in Penistone, South Yorkshire, and went on to attend the University of Northumbria at Newcastle (now Northumbria University). Originally she planned to study graphic design, but “missed the words too much” and … Continue reading
Oct 26, 2015 • 48min
TIH 064: Alison Littlewood on A Cold Season, Jo Fletcher Books and Zombie Apocalypse
In this podcast Alison Littlewood talks about A Cold Season, Jo Fletcher Books and Zombie Apocalypse. About Alison Littlewood Alison Littlewood was raised in Penistone, South Yorkshire, and went on to attend the University of Northumbria at Newcastle (now Northumbria University). Originally she planned to study graphic design, but “missed the words too much” and switched to … Continue reading
Oct 19, 2015 • 57min
TIH 063: Helen Marshall on Gifts for the One Who Comes After and Medieval Research
In this podcast Helen Marshall talks about Gifts for the One Who Comes After and Medieval Research. About Helen Marshall Helen Marshall is an award-winning author, editor, and bibliophile. Her poetry and fiction have been published in The Chiaroscuro, Abyss & Apex, Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet, Tor.com and has been reprinted in several Year’s Best anthologies. Her debut collection of short stories Hair Side, … Continue reading
Oct 12, 2015 • 1h 1min
TIH 062: Helen Marshall on Fantasy Genre Misconceptions, Clarion West Writers Workshop and Rules of Writing
In this podcast Helen Marshall talks about Fantasy genre misconceptions, Clarion West Writers Workshop and rules of writing. About Helen Marshall Helen Marshall is an award-winning author, editor, and bibliophile. Her poetry and fiction have been published in The Chiaroscuro, Abyss & Apex, Lady Churchill’s Rosebud Wristlet, Tor.com and has been reprinted in several Year’s Best anthologies. Her debut collection of short … Continue reading
Oct 5, 2015 • 48min
TIH 061: Ellen Datlow on The Best Horror of the Year, The Golden Age of Horror and Good vs. Great Stories
In this podcast Ellen Datlow talks about the golden age of horror, the best horror of the year and much more. About Ellen Datlow Ellen Datlow has been editing science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for over thirty years as fiction editor of OMNI Magazine and editor of Event Horizon and SCIFICTION. She currently acquires short … Continue reading
Sep 28, 2015 • 1h 2min
TIH 060: Ellen Datlow on Editing Misconceptions, Reading and Themed Anthologies
In this podcast Ellen Datlow talks about editing misconceptions, reading and themed anthologies. About Ellen Datlow Ellen Datlow has been editing science fiction, fantasy, and horror short fiction for over thirty years as fiction editor of OMNI Magazine and editor ofEvent Horizon and SCIFICTION. She currently acquires short fiction for Tor.com. In addition, she has … Continue reading
Sep 18, 2015 • 1h 15min
TIH 059: John C. Foster on Marketing, Becoming A Novelist and Social Media Engagement
In this podcast John C. Foster talks about his journey from screenwriter to novelist, marketing and how to engage with others on social media. 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 … Continue reading
Sep 9, 2015 • 1h 4min
TIH 058: John C. Foster on The Rules of Writing, Writer’s Block and Full-Time Writing
In this podcast John C. Foster talks about the rules of writing, writer’s block and full-time writing. 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 the … Continue reading
Sep 2, 2015 • 54min
TIH 057: Max Booth III on Running A Small Press and Pushing The Boundaries in Horror Fiction
In this podcast Max Booth III talks about running a small press, pushing the boundaries in horror fiction and writer’s block. With special guest co-host Bob Pastorella. Check out the first part of this interview with Max: TIH 056: Max Booth III on Writing A Novel In Two Weeks and Reviewing Books You Haven’t Finished Reading … Continue reading
Aug 30, 2015 • 1h 1min
TIH 056: Max Booth III on Writing A Novel In Two Weeks and Reviewing Books You Haven’t Finished Reading
In this podcast Max Booth III talks about writing a novel in two weeks, how to successfully kidnap strangers and when it’s okay to review books you haven’t finished reading. In this episode Michael David Wilson is joined by special guest co-host Bob Pastorella. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is the author of … Continue reading
