Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella

This Is Horror Podcast

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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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Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella

Episodes

TIH 275: Caitlin Starling on The Luminous Dead, Early Life Lessons, and Forthcoming Projects 08.05.2019 1:09:57

In this podcast Caitlin Starling talks about The Luminous Dead, early life lessons, forthcoming projects, and much more. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-275-caitlin-starling-on-the-luminous-dead-early-life-lessons-and-forthcoming-projects Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 274: Elizabeth Hand on Secret Knowledge, Wylding Hall, and PS Publishing 03.05.2019 1:31:54

In this podcast Elizabeth Hand talks about secret knowledge, Wylding Hall, PS Publishing, and much more. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-274-elizabeth-hand-on-secret-knowledge-wylding-hall-and-ps-publishing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 273: Elizabeth Hand on Creative Writing, Life Lessons, and the Seventies Punk Scene 26.04.2019 1:10:38

In this podcast Elizabeth Hand talks about creative writing, life lessons, the seventies punk scene, and much more. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-273-elizabeth-hand-on-creative-writing-life-lessons-and-the-seventies-punk-scene Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 272: [Interlude] Health Update, This Is Horror Awards, and Story News with Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella 23.04.2019 1:20:55

In this podcast Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella sit down for an interlude episode. Michael explains a little bit about his recent hospital visits, before we jump into the This Is Horror Awards, story news, and much more. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-272-interlude-health-update-this-is-horror-awards-and-story-news-with-michael-david-wilson-and-b...

TIH 271: Eddie Generous on Unnerving Magazine, Radio Run, and Podcasting 15.04.2019 1:26:14

In this podcast Eddie Generous talks about Unnerving Magazine, Radio Run, podcasting, and much more. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-271-eddie-generous-on-unnerving-magazine-radio-run-and-podcasting Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 270: Eddie Generous on First Experiences Writing, Dropping Out, and Studying Journalism 09.04.2019 1:22:28

In this podcast Eddie Generous talks about his first experiences writing, dropping out of school, studying journalism, and much more. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-270-eddie-generous-on-first-experiences-writing-dropping-out-and-studying-journalism Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 269: Gabino Iglesias on Coyote Songs, Religion, and Funny Editorial Conversations 03.04.2019 1:23:59

In this podcast Gabino Iglesias talks about Coyote Songs, religion, funny editorial conversations, and much more. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-269-gabino-iglesias-on-coyote-songs-religion-and-funny-editorial-conversations Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 268: Gabino Iglesias on Puerto Rico, Personal Training, and Writing Stories 29.03.2019 1:16:08

In this podcast Gabino Iglesias talks about Puerto Rico, personal training, writing stories, and much more. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-268-gabino-iglesias-on-puerto-rico-personal-training-and-writing-stories/ Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 267: Ray Cluley on Early Life Lessons, Radio Plays, and Biggest Creative Struggles 25.03.2019 1:19:48

In this podcast Ray Cluley talks about early life lessons, radio plays, biggest creative struggles, and much more. Stick around for the Water For Drowning audiobook giveaway and ten-minute preview at the end of the episode. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-267-ray-cluley-on-early-life-lessons-radio-plays-and-biggest-creative-struggles/ Support This Is Horr...

TIH 266: Ray Cluley on Water For Drowning, Audiobooks, and Movie Sharks 19.03.2019 1:08:34

In this podcast Ray Cluley talks about Water For Drowning, audiobooks, movie sharks, and much more. About Ray Cluley Ray Cluley is a British Fantasy Award winner with stories published in various magazines and anthologies. Some of these have been republished in ‘best of’ volumes, including Ellen Datlow’s Best Horror of the Year series and … Continue reading

TIH 265: Sarah Langan on The Keeper, Audrey’s Door, and Creativity 13.03.2019 1:52:50

In this podcast Sarah Langan talks about The Keeper, Audrey’s Door, creativity, and much more. About Sarah Langan Sarah Langan is an American horror author and three-time Bram Stoker Award winner. Langan was also one of the judges for the inaugural Shirley Jackson Award and is currently on the Board of Directors. Show notes [03:00] … Continue reading

TIH 264: Max Booth III on Carnivorous Lunar Activities, Horseplay, and Werewolves 05.03.2019 2:41:05

In this podcast Max Booth III talks about Carnivorous Lunar Activities, horseplay, werewolves, and much more. About Max Booth III Raised in Northern Indiana on an unhealthy diet of horror movies and Christopher Pike paperbacks, Max Booth III now lives in San Antonio, TX where he is constantly trying not to get shot. It is … Continue reading

TIH 263: Adam Howe on Wrestle Maniacs, Scapegoat, and Collaborative Writing 01.03.2019 1:11:18

In this podcast Adam Howe talks about Wrestle Maniacs, Scapegoat, collaborative writing, and much more. About Adam Howe Adam Howe writes the twisted fiction your mother warned you about. A British writer of fiction and screenplays, he lives in London with his partner, their daughter, and a hellhound named Gino. Writing as Garrett Addams, his short story … Continue reading

TIH 262: Adam Howe on Stephen King’s On Writing, Screenwriting, and Alcoholism 25.02.2019 1:01:49

In this podcast Adam Howe talks about Stephen King’s On Writing, screenwriting, alcoholism, and much more. About Adam Howe Adam Howe writes the twisted fiction your mother warned you about. A British writer of fiction and screenplays, he lives in London with his partner, their daughter, and a hellhound named Gino. Writing as Garrett Addams, his … Continue reading

TIH 261: Steve Rasnic Tem on Figures Unseen, the Art and Practice of Writing, and The Man on the Ceiling 19.02.2019 1:10:20

In this podcast Steve Rasnic Tem talks about Figures Unseen, the art and practice of writing, The Man on the Ceiling, and much more. About Steve Rasnic Tem Steve Rasnic Tem’s collaborative novella with his late wife Melanie Tem, The Man On The Ceiling, won the World Fantasy, Bram Stoker, and International Horror Guild awards in 2001. … Continue reading

TIH 260: Steve Rasnic Tem on Secret Realities, City Fishing, and Early Life Lessons 15.02.2019 1:06:01

In this podcast Steve Rasnic Tem talks about secret realities, ‘City Fishing’, early life lessons, and much more. About Steve Rasnic Tem Steve Rasnic Tem’s collaborative novella with his late wife Melanie Tem, The Man On The Ceiling, won the World Fantasy, Bram Stoker, and International Horror Guild awards in 2001. He has also won … Continue reading

TIH 259: Ramsey Campbell on Creatures of the Pool, The Grin of the Dark, and Demons by Daylight 11.02.2019 1:05:06

In this podcast Ramsey Campbell talks about Creatures of the Pool, The Grin of the Dark, Demons by Daylight, and much more. About Ramsey Campbell The Oxford Companion to English Literature describes Ramsey Campbell as Britain’s most respected living horror writer. He has been given more awards than any other writer in the field, including the Grand Master Award … Continue reading

TIH 258: Anya Martin on Sleeping with the Monster, Weird Fiction, and Lethe Press 05.02.2019 1:05:28

In this podcast Anya Martin talks about Sleeping with the Monster, weird fiction, Lethe Press, and much more. About Anya Martin Anya Martin is a fiction writer based in Atlanta. Sleeping with the Monster, her debut short story collection, was published by Lethe Press in autumn 2018. Original photo credit: Ray Dafrico Show notes [03:15] Sleeping … Continue reading

TIH 257: Anya Martin on A Stuffed Bunny in Doll-Land, Lessons Growing Up, and First Experiences with Horror 01.02.2019 1:28:00

In this podcast Anya Martin talks about A Stuffed Bunny in Doll-Land, lessons growing up, first experiences with horror, and much more. About Anya Martin Anya Martin is a fiction writer based in Atlanta. Sleeping with the Monster, her debut short story collection, was published by Lethe Press in autumn 2018. Original photo credit: Ray … Continue reading

TIH 256: Charlaine Harris on Sookie Stackhouse and True Blood, Sex Scenes, and Midnight Texas 28.01.2019 1:07:45

In this podcast Charlaine Harris talks about Sookie Stackhouse and True Blood, sex scenes, Midnight Texas, and much more. About Charlaine Harris Charlaine Harris is an American New York Times bestselling author who has been writing mysteries for thirty years. Her books include the Sookie Stackhouse series, Harper Connelly series, Cemetery Girl series (with Christopher … Continue reading

TIH 255: Joe Mynhardt on Crystal Lake 2.0, Starting a Small Press, and Novellas 22.01.2019 1:12:28

In this podcast Joe Mynhardt talks about Crystal Lake 2.0, starting a small press, novellas, and much more. About Joe Mynhardt Joe Mynhardt is a South African horror writer and the owner and operator of Crystal Lake Publishing. Show notes [02:15] Jasper Bark [09:05] Crystal Lake 2.0 [14:10] Exclusive imprint announcement [20:55] Making things profitable [27:05] … Continue reading

TIH 254: Joe Mynhardt on South Africa, Running Crystal Lake Publishing, and Crowdfunding 18.01.2019 1:12:45

In this podcast Joe Mynhardt talks about South Africa, running Crystal Lake Publishing, crowdfunding, and much more. About Joe Mynhardt Joe Mynhardt is a South African horror writer and the owner and operator of Crystal Lake Publishing. Show notes [03:30] Early life lessons [06:30] Comics [08:50] Experimenting with art forms as a kid [21 00] Running … Continue reading

TIH 253: Gwendolyn Kiste on The Rust Maidens, Second-Person Point of View, and New Year Goals 14.01.2019 1:51:36

In this podcast Gwendolyn Kiste talks about The Rust Maidens, second-person point of view, new year goals, and much more. About Gwendolyn Kiste Gwendolyn Kiste is the author of the Bram Stoker Award-nominated fiction collection, And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe, from JournalStone; the dark fantasy novella, Pretty Marys All in a Row, from Broken … Continue reading

TIH 252: Gwendolyn Kiste on Identity Issues, The Abandoned Horse Farm, and The Supernatural 08.01.2019 1:13:35

In this podcast Gwendolyn Kiste talks about identity issues, the abandoned horse farm, the supernatural, and much more. About Gwendolyn Kiste Gwendolyn Kiste is the author of the Bram Stoker Award-nominated fiction collection, And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe, from JournalStone; the dark fantasy novella, Pretty Marys All in a Row, from Broken Eye Books; … Continue reading

TIH 251: Grady Hendrix on Heavy Metal, Christmas Stories and Movies, and Supernatural Experiences 24.12.2018 1:48:48

In this podcast Grady Hendrix talks about heavy metal, Christmas stories and movies, supernatural experiences, and much more. About Grady Hendrix Grady Hendrix is a novelist and screenwriter based in New York City. His novels include Horrorstor, named one of the best books of 2014 by National Public Radio, and My Best Friend’s Exorcism, for which … Continue reading