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

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TIH 157: Andy Davidson on In the Valley of the Sun, Childhood Memories, and Writing Motivation 26.07.2017 1:31:04

In this podcast Andy Davidson talks about his new novel In the Valley of the Sun, childhood memories, writing motivation, and much more. About Andy Davidson Born and raised in Arkansas, Andy Davidson graduated from the University of Mississippi in 2004 with a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. His work has appeared in print … Continue reading

TIH 156: Tony McMillen on Heavy Metal and Horror, Best Failure, and Nefarious Twit 14.07.2017 1:22:35

In this podcast Tony McMillen talks about horror and heavy metal, his best failure, Nefarious Twit, and much more. About Tony McMillen Tony McMillen is the author of the novels An Augmented Fourth and Nefarious Twit, and the comic book Oblivion Suite. Show notes [02:05] Adrian Shotbolt, via Patreon, asks what the best song that incorporates the augmented fourth … Continue reading

[Preview] SU 002: Rosemary’s Baby (1968) 12.07.2017 41:44

Our latest episode of Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing unboxes and analyses Rosemary’s Baby. You can get full access to the three-hour plus episodoe for $3 on Patreon, but perhaps you’re on the edge, here’s a forty-minute preview to give you a taster. Get access to the full episode on Patreon … Continue reading

TIH 155: Tony McMillen on An Augmented Fourth, Black Sabbath, and Word Horde 07.07.2017 1:12:16

In this podcast Tony McMillen talks about An Augmented Fourth, Black Sabbath, Word Horde, and much more. About Tony McMillen Tony McMillen is the author of the novels An Augmented Fourth and Nefarious Twit, and the comic book Oblivion Suite. Show notes [03:20] Interview start/initial interest in the arts [05:50] Relationship between heavy metal and horror [16:50] … Continue reading

TIH 154: Nick Gucker on Advice for Artists, Yokai, and Conventions 30.06.2017 1:14:20

In this podcast Nick Gucker talks about yokai, conventions, and gives advice to artists. About Nick Gucker Nick Gucker’s art has appeared on the covers and the innards of numerous Lovecraftian, horror, and weird fiction publications. His illustrations embellish publications from Word Horde, Spectral, Deadite, Swallowdown, Eraserhead, Perilous, Splatterpunk, Blysster, Uncle Mike’s Woldwide, Ulthar,...

TIH 153: Nick Gucker on Art and Illustration, Weird Fiction, and Monster Magnet 28.06.2017 1:15:01

In this podcast Nick Gucker talks about art, weird fiction, Monster Magnet, and much more. About Nick Gucker Nick Gucker’s art has appeared on the covers and the innards of numerous Lovecraftian, horror, and weird fiction publications. His illustrations embellish publications from Word Horde, Spectral, Deadite, Swallowdown, Eraserhead, Perilous, Splatterpunk, Blysster, Uncle Mike’s Woldwide, Ultha...

TIH 152: Philip Fracassi on Writing Quickly, The Lovecraft eZine, and Best Writing Advice 21.06.2017 1:07:45

In this podcast Philip Fracassi talks about writing quickly, The Lovecraft eZine, and his best writing advice. About Philip Fracassi Philip Fracassi, an author and screenwriter, lives in Los Angeles. His brand-new collection of stories, Behold The Void, was published by JournalStone on March 10, 2017. He has a novella, Fragile Dreams, that was released in … Continue reading

TIH 151: Philip Fracassi on Horror as Escapism, Hollywood Screenwriting, and Literary vs. Genre Fiction 15.06.2017 1:07:04

In this podcast Philip Fracassi talks about horror as escapism, Hollywood screenwriting, literary fiction, and much more. About Philip Fracassi Philip Fracassi, an author and screenwriter, lives in Los Angeles. His brand-new collection of stories, Behold The Void, was published by JournalStone on March 10, 2017. He has a novella, Fragile Dreams, that was released in … Continue reading

TIH 150: Philip Fracassi on Biggest Fears, Story Structure, and Screenwriting 07.06.2017 1:43:11

In this podcast Philip Fracassi talks about his biggest fears, story structure, screenwriting, and much more. About Philip Fracassi Philip Fracassi, an author and screenwriter, lives in Los Angeles. His brand-new collection of stories, Behold The Void, was published by JournalStone on March 10, 2017. He has a novella, Fragile Dreams, that was released in November 2016, … Continue reading

TIH 149: Jon Padgett on The Secret of Ventriloquism, Weird Fiction, and Eckhart Tolle 01.06.2017 59:08

In this podcast Jon Padgett talks about The Secret of Ventriloquism, weird fiction, Eckhart Tolle, and much more. About Jon Padgett Jon Padgett is a professional—though lapsed—ventriloquist who lives in New Orleans with his spouse, their daughter, and two cats. Padgett is the founder and longtime administrator of Thomas Ligotti Online, and has been the first publisher … Continue reading

TIH 148: Jon Padgett on Thomas Ligotti, Writing Lessons, and Impostor Syndrome 24.05.2017 1:03:42

In this podcast Jon Padgett talks about Thomas Ligotti, writing lessons, impostor syndrome and much more. About Jon Padgett Jon Padgett is a professional—though lapsed—ventriloquist who lives in New Orleans with his spouse, their daughter, and two cats. Padgett is the founder and longtime administrator of Thomas Ligotti Online, and has been the first publisher for … Continue reading

TIH 147: Bracken MacLeod on Creating Characters, Toxic Masculinity, and Albert Camus 17.05.2017 1:04:27

In this podcast Bracken MacLeod talks about creating characters, masculinity, Albert Camus, and much more. About Bracken MacLeod Bracken MacLeod is the author of the novels Stranded and Mountain Home, a short story collection from ChiZine Publications titled 13 Views of the Suicide Woods, and a novella titled White Night. His new novel, Come To Dust, is coming in … Continue reading

TIH 146: Bracken MacLeod on Stranded, Horror Movies, and Writing Influences 11.05.2017 1:01:31

In this podcast Bracken MacLeod talks about his first experiences with horror, his novel Stranded, and much more. About Bracken MacLeod Bracken MacLeod is the author of the novels Stranded and Mountain Home, a short story collection from ChiZine Publications titled 13 Views of the Suicide Woods, and a novella titled White Night. His new novel, Come To Dust, … Continue reading

TIH 145: J.S. Breukelaar on Aletheia, Crystal Lake Publishing, and Teaching Creative Writing 03.05.2017 1:10:28

In this podcast J.S. Breukelaar talks about her brand new novel Aletheia, working with Crystal Lake Publishing, teaching Creative Writing, and much more. About J.S. Breukelaar JS Breukelaar is the author of Aletheia (Crystal Lake Publishing) and American Monster (Lazy Fascist Press), and Ink (Les Editions du Zaparogue), as well as numerous short stories, essays, and poems. … Continue reading

[Preview] SU 001: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) 02.05.2017 37:31

We recently released the first episode of our brand new podcast, Story Unboxed: The Horror Podcast on the Craft of Writing for all patrons pledging at $3 and above. But perhaps you’re on the edge about pledging at $3 or simply don’t have the money right now. Good news! We’re releasing a preview of the … Continue reading

TIH 144: J.S. Breukelaar on Ghosts, American Monster, and Story Mistakes 27.04.2017 1:12:13

In this podcast J.S. Breukelaar talks about ghosts as memories, her first novel American Monster, learning from and identifying story mistakes, and much more. About J.S. Breukelaar JS Breukelaar is the author of Aletheia (Crystal Lake Publishing) and American Monster (Lazy Fascist Press), and Ink (Les Editions du Zaparogue), as well as numerous short stories, essays and … Continue reading

TIH 143: Alasdair Stuart on Writing Audio Stories, Pseudopod Podcast, and Best Writing Advice 19.04.2017 1:04:19

In this podcast Alasdair Stuart talks about writing audio stories, Pseudopod Podcast, his best writing advice, and much more. About Alasdair Stuart Alasdair Stuart is the owner of Escape Artists, Inc., as well as host of PseudoPod and co-host of Escape Pod. His work has appeared in the Guardian, How It Works, the Fortean Times, Sci Fi … Continue reading

TIH 142: Alasdair Stuart on Pseudopod, Comics, and Audio Stories 12.04.2017 59:33

In this podcast Alasdair Stuart talks about Pseudopod, audio stories, comics, and much more. About Alasdair Stuart Alasdair Stuart is the owner of Escape Artists, Inc., as well as host of PseudoPod and co-host of Escape Pod. His work has appeared in the Guardian, How It Works, the Fortean Times, Sci Fi Now, and Neo. Show … Continue reading

TIH 141: Betty Rocksteady on Weird Fiction, Research, and Outlining 05.04.2017 1:14:51

In this podcast Betty Rocksteady talks about weird fiction, research, outlining, and much more. About Betty Rocksteady Betty Rocksteady is your everyday Canadian weirdo with a leaning towards the macabre and grotesque. Besides writing violent and sexual and just plain weird fiction, she does black and white horror illustration. Her debut novella, Arachnophile, was part of Eraserhead … Continue rea...

TIH 140: Betty Rocksteady on Like Jagged Teeth, Bizarro, and Arachnophile 31.03.2017 53:11

In this podcast Betty Rocksteady talks about her forthcoming novella Like Jagged Teeth, the bizarro fiction genre, Arachnophile, and much more. About Betty Rocksteady Betty Rocksteady is your everyday Canadian weirdo with a leaning towards the macabre and grotesque. Besides writing violent and sexual and just plain weird fiction, she does black and white horror illustration. Her debut novella, … C...

TIH 139: Adam Nevill on Haunted House Stories, Online Book Launches, and Book Signings 22.03.2017 58:55

In this podcast Adam Nevill talks about his favourite haunted house stories, book signings, online book launches, and much more. About Adam Nevill Adam L.G. Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is the author of the horror novels: Banquet for the Damned, Apartment 16, The Ritual, … Continue reading

TIH 138: Adam Nevill on The Ritual, Writing Process, and Facebook Advertising 15.03.2017 56:28

In this podcast Adam Nevill talks about the film adaption of The Ritual, his writing process, Facebook advertising, and much more. About Adam Nevill Adam L.G. Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is the author of the horror novels: Banquet for the Damned, Apartment 16, The Ritual, … Continue reading

TIH 137: Adam Nevill on Under A Watchful Eye, Ritual Limited, and Creative Writing 09.03.2017 1:13:32

In this podcast Adam Nevill talks about his latest novel Under A Watchful Eye, his independent publishing house Ritual Limited, and Creative Writing courses. About Adam Nevill Adam L.G. Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is the author of the horror novels: Banquet for the Damned, Apartment … Continue reading

TIH 136: Ania Ahlborn on The Devil Crept In, Story Research, and Daily Habits 28.02.2017 1:01:38

In this podcast Ania Ahlborn talks about her new novel The Devil Crept In, research for stories, morning rituals, advice to her eighteen-year-old self, and much more. About Ania Ahlborn Born in Ciechanow, Poland, Ania Ahlborn has always been drawn to the darker, mysterious, and sometimes morbid sides of life. Her earliest childhood memory is of crawling … Continue reading

TIH 135: Ania Ahlborn on Making A Monster, Self Publishing Seed, and Families in Horror 22.02.2017 1:08:05

In this podcast Ania Ahlborn talks about self publishing her first novel Seed, her LitReactor course ‘Making A Monster’, writing about families in horror, and much more. About Ania Ahlborn Born in Ciechanow, Poland, Ania Ahlborn has always been drawn to the darker, mysterious, and sometimes morbid sides of life. Her earliest childhood memory is of crawling through … Continue reading