This Is Horror Podcast

In this podcast Jonathan talks about ‘it’s good because …’, diversity and privilege, putting love first, and much more. About Jonathan Janz Jonathan Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His work has been championed by authors like Joe R. Lansdale, Jack Ketchum, and Brian Keene; he has … Continue reading

In this podcast Jonathan Janz talks about overcoming fear, being your authentic self, The Siren and the Specter, and much more. About Jonathan Janz Jonathan Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His work has been championed by authors like Joe R. Lansdale, Jack Ketchum, and Brian Keene; he … Continue reading

In this podcast we preview the third episode of Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing on The Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. After we talk about getting removed by Apple Podcasts and how you can learn from our mistakes. Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on The Yellow Wallpaper … Continue reading

In this podcast Jonathan Janz talks about gravitating towards do, dealing with rejection, permission to suck, and much more. About Jonathan Janz Jonathan Janz is the author of more than a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His work has been championed by authors like Joe R. Lansdale, Jack Ketchum, and Brian Keene; he has … Continue reading

In this podcast Kurt Fawver talks about The Dissolution of Small Worlds, Thomas Ligotti’s work as conspiracy, Special Collections, and much more. About Kurt Fawver Shirley Jackson Award winner Kurt Fawver lives in that dark land of swamps and simulacra known as Florida, but is originally from the Pennsylvanian wasteland that lies between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. His favorite … Continue reading

In this podcast Kurt Fawver talks about the known vs the unknown, cultural anxiety, the paranormal, and much more. About Kurt Fawver A Shirley Jackson Award winner, Kurt Fawver lives in that dark land of swamps and simulacra known as Florida, but is originally from the Pennsylvanian wasteland that lies between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. His … Continue reading

In this podcast Joshua Chaplinsky talks about LitReactor, Chuck Palahniuk, juicy Hollywood rumours, and much more. About Joshua Chaplinsky Joshua Chaplinsky is the Managing Editor of LitReactor.com. He has also written for the popular film site Screen Anarchy and for ChuckPalahniuk.net, the official website of Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk. He is the author of … Continue reading

In this podcast Joshua Chaplinsky talks about Kanye West Reanimator, H.P. Lovecraft, lessons from writing screenplays, and much more. About Joshua Chaplinsky Joshua Chaplinsky is the Managing Editor of LitReactor.com. He has also written for the popular film site Screen Anarchy and for ChuckPalahniuk.net, the official website of Fight Club author Chuck Palahniuk. He is the … Continue reading

In this podcast Tade Thompson talks about The Murders of Molly Southbourne, Rosewater, Nigeria, and much more. About Tade Thompson Tade Thompson is the author of the sci-fi novel Rosewater, a John W. Campbell Award finalist, and The Kitschies Golden Tentacle Award-winning novel Making Wolf. His novella The Murders of Molly Southbourne has been optioned … Continue reading

In this podcast Tade Thompson talks about growing up in South London, editors, writing lessons learnt from martial arts, and much more. About Tade Thompson Tade Thompson is the author of the sci-fi novel Rosewater, a John W. Campbell Award finalist, and The Kitschies Golden Tentacle Award-winning novel Making Wolf. His novella The Murders of … Continue reading

In this podcast Patrick Lacey talks about We Came Back, collaborations, worst writing advice, and much more. About Patrick Lacey Writer of Bone Saw, Practitioners, Dream Woods, and We Came Back. Collector of weird stuff. Drinker of coffee and IPA. Show notes [01:55] Working with Sinister Grin Press on We Came Back [02:45] We Came Back most personal story [05:35] Marketing … Continue reading

In this podcast Patrick Lacey talks about  growing up in a haunted house, Bone Saw, sleep paralysis, and much more. About Patrick Lacey Writer of Bone Saw, Practitioners, Dream Woods, and We Came Back. Collector of weird stuff. Drinker of coffee and IPA. Show notes [04:30] Growing up in a haunted house [08:45] Spiritual and supernatural beliefs [10:50] … Continue reading

In this podcast Craig Davidson talks about pseudonyms: Craig Davidson vs. Nick Cutter, The Saturday Night Ghost Club, writing supernatural and human villains, and much more. About Craig Davidson Craig Davidson is a Canadian author of short stories and novels, who has published work under both his own name and the pen names Patrick Lestewka and … Continue reading

In this podcast Craig Davidson talks about Nick Cutter, mid-career writers, creative burnout, and much more. About Craig Davidson Craig Davidson is a Canadian author of short stories and novels, who has published work under both his own name and the pen names Patrick Lestewka and Nick Cutter. His fiction as Craig Davidson includes Rust … Continue reading

In this podcast C.V. Hunt talks about Ritualistic Human Sacrifice, Cockblock, Grindhouse Press, and much more. About C.V. Hunt C.V. Hunt lives in Dayton, Ohio. She is the owner of Grindhouse Press and writes unpopular fiction in her spare time. Find out more at her website: www.authorcvhunt.com. Show notes [04:00] Part two Book titles [12:00] Ritualistic … Continue reading

In this podcast C.V. Hunt talks about the sociopath next door, Bentley Little, deciding to write, and much more. About C.V. Hunt C.V. Hunt lives in Dayton, Ohio. She is the owner of Grindhouse Press and writes unpopular fiction in her spare time. Find out more at her website: www.authorcvhunt.com. Show notes [02:10] Interview start/ … Continue reading

In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about Shirley Jackson, supernatural turn-offs, ambiguity in horror fiction, and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay is the author of the novels The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, and A Head Full of Ghosts. His other novels include The Little Sleep, No Sleep till Wonderland, Swallowing … Continue reading

In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about The Cabin at the End of the World, Home Invasion Movies, Anxiety in Horror, and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay is the author of the novels The Cabin at the End of the World, Disappearance at Devil’s Rock, and A Head Full of Ghosts. His other novels include The Little … Continue reading

In this podcast Michael Griffin talks about The Human Alchemy, The Lure of Devouring Light, the revision process, and much more. About Michael Griffin Michael Griffin has released a novel, Hieroglyphs of Blood and Bone (Journalstone, 2017) and a short fiction collection, The Lure of Devouring Light (Word Horde, 2016). His second collection, The Human … Continue reading

In this podcast Michael Griffin talks about Compiling Short Story Collections, Writing and Music, Writing Advice Ignored, and much more. About Michael Griffin Michael Griffin has released a novel, Hieroglyphs of Blood and Bone (Journalstone, 2017) and a short fiction collection, The Lure of Devouring Light (Word Horde, 2016). His second collection, The Human Alchemy, … Continue reading

In this remastered and re-edited This Is Horror Podcast conversation Jennifer Lynch talks about Chained, Vincent D’Onofrio, broken humans, and much more. The original podcast aired on 4 February 2013. About Jennifer Lynch Jennifer Chambers Lynch is an American film director and screenwriter. She is the daughter of filmmaker David Lynch. She is also known … Continue reading

In this podcast Paul Michael Anderson talks about Bones are Made to be Broken, Harlan Ellison, Short Story Notes, and much more. About Paul Michael Anderson Paul Michael Anderson is the writer of Bones are made to be Broken and numerous short stories and articles. He lives with his wife and daughter in Virginia. Find … Continue reading

In this podcast Paul Michael Anderson talks about Redrafting, Submitting Stories, Writing Without Rules, and much more. About Paul Michael Anderson Paul Michael Anderson is the writer of Bones are made to be Broken and numerous short stories and articles. He lives with his wife and daughter in Virginia. Find him on Twitter under the … Continue reading

In this podcast Laird Barron talks about Crafting Sentences, Alibi Construction and Evidence Disposal, Supernatural Short Stories, and much more. About Laird Barron Laird Barron, an ex-pat Alaskan, is the author of several books, including The Imago Sequence and Other Stories; Swift to Chase; and Blood Standard. Currently, Barron lives in the Rondout Valley of New York State and … Continue reading

In this podcast Laird Barron talks about Blood Standard, Crime Fiction, Toning Down The Weird, and much more. About Laird Barron Laird Barron, an ex-pat Alaskan, is the author of several books, including The Imago Sequence and Other Stories; Swift to Chase; and Blood Standard. Currently, Barron lives in the Rondout Valley of New York State and is at work … Continue reading