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 084: Damien Angelica Walters on Sing Me Your Scars, Short Story Writing and Unusual Influences 14.03.2016 56:28

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

TIH 083: Damien Angelica Walters on Paper Tigers, 100,000 Words in 30 Days and Dealing With Criticism 07.03.2016 59:04

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

TIH 082: Rebecca Jones-Howe on Vile Men and Online vs. College Writing Communities 29.02.2016 1:06:03

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

TIH 081: V. H. Leslie on Skein and Bone, the Novelist as Moral Philosopher and the Writing Process 22.02.2016 33:28

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

TIH 080: V. H. Leslie on Writing Residencies, The Benefits of Writers’ Retreats and Writing Routine 18.02.2016 51:25

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

TIH 079: Brian Evenson on A Collapse of Horses, Working With Rob Zombie, Writing Video Game Adaptations and Foreign Translations 13.02.2016 1:12:24

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

TIH 078: Richard Thomas on Gamut Magazine, Kickstarter Do’s and Don’ts, and Short Story Mechanics 03.02.2016 1:00:14

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...

TIH 077: Richard Thomas on Breaker, Gamut Magazine and Kickstarter Fundraising 25.01.2016 1:01:42

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

TIH 076: Simon Strantzas on Best Weird Fiction, The Secret to a Good Life and British Horror 18.01.2016 42:57

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

TIH 075: James Everington and Dan Howarth on Hotel Horror and The Hyde Hotel 13.01.2016 1:08:26

In this podcast James Everington and Dan Howarth talk about their new anthology, The Hyde Hotel, and talk about the appeal of hotel horror. About The Hyde Hotel The Hyde Hotel looks almost exactly as you’d expect it to: a faceless, budget hotel in a grey city you are just passing through. A hotel aimed at … Continue reading

TIH 074: Simon Strantzas on Weird vs. Strange Fiction, Writing Routine and Thinking Horror 04.01.2016 46:38

In this podcast Simon Strantzas talks about the distinction between weird and strange fiction, his writing routine, the new journal Thinking Horror, his current works-in-progress and much more. 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 … Continue rea...

TIH 073: Jasper Bark on How To Deal With Negativity, Successful Writers and Social Concerns 28.12.2015 45:11

In this podcast Jasper Bark talks about how to deal with negativity, successful writers, social concerns, sex, politics, religion and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark finds writing author biographies and talking about himself in the third person faintly embarrassing. Telling you that he’s an award-winning author of four cult novels including the highly acclaimed … Continue reading

TIH 072: Jasper Bark on The Art of Asking, Facebook Advertising and Social Media 21.12.2015 1:01:15

In this podcast Jasper Bark talks about the art of asking, permission marketing, facebook advertising, social media and much more. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark finds writing author biographies and talking about himself in the third person faintly embarrassing. Telling you that he’s an award-winning author of four cult novels including the highly acclaimed Way of … Continue reading

TIH 071: Jasper Bark on Beyond Lovecraft, Crowdfunding and Graphic Novels 14.12.2015 1:01:14

In this podcast Jasper Bark talks about Beyond Lovecraft, Crowdfunding and Graphic Novels. About Jasper Bark Jasper Bark finds writing author biographies and talking about himself in the third person faintly embarrassing. Telling you that he’s an award-winning author of four cult novels including the highly acclaimed Way of the Barefoot Zombie, just sounds like boasting. … Continue reading

TIH 070: Bob Pastorella on Mojo Rising, World Fantasy Award, HP Lovecraft and Borderlands 6 07.12.2015 49:16

In this podcast Bob Pastorella talks about his latest projects including his first novella, Mojo Rising, and his inclusion in Borderlands 6. About Bob Pastorella Bob Pastorella lives in Southeast Texas. He’s the author of ‘To Watch Is Madness’, and has been featured in The Booked. Anthology, Warmed & Bound: A Velvet Anthology, and In Search of A … Continue reading

TIH 069: And I’ll Scratch Yours by David James Keaton (A Live Reading) 30.11.2015 39:15

In this podcast we present a special live recording of David James Keaton reading ‘And I’ll Scratch Yours’ from Tony Baloney’s Pan Galactic Shit Show in downtown Jersey. Special thanks to Tony for recording the audio, apologies for the background noise. About David James Keaton David James Keaton’s work has appeared in over 50 publications, … Continue reading

TIH 068: T.E. Grau on The Nameless Dark, Dark Fiction and Technology 23.11.2015 1:07:44

In this podcast T.E. Grau talks about The Nameless Dark, screenwriting, technology, dark fiction and much more. About T.E. Grau T.E. Grau is an author of dark fiction whose work has been featured in dozens of anthologies, magazines, literary journals, and audio platforms. The Nameless Dark, his first collection of short fiction, was released in … Continue reading

TIH 067: When Susurrus Stirs, written and narrated by Jeremy Robert Johnson 16.11.2015 15:41

In this podcast Jeremy Robert Johnson narrates his short story ‘When Susurrus Stirs’. About Jeremy Robert Johnson Jeremy Robert Johnson is the author of We Live Inside You, the cult hit Angel Dust Apocalypse, the Stoker Nominated novel Siren Promised (w/Alan M. Clark), and the end-of-the-world freak-out Extinction Journals. His fiction has appeared internationally in numerous anthologies … Cont...

TIH 066: Barbie Wilde on Being The Female Cenobite in Hellraiser, The Voices of the Damned and Horror and Erotica 09.11.2015 1:07:12

In this podcast Barbie Wilde talks about her success as the female cenobite in Hellraiser, her novel The Venus Complex, her collection The Voices of the Damned, the relationship between horror and erotica and much more. About Barbie Wilde As an actress, Barbie Wilde is best known for playing the Female Cenobite in Clive Barker’s classic … Continue reading

TIH 065: Alison Littlewood on A Cold Silence, Writing and Horror 02.11.2015 49:10

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

TIH 064: Alison Littlewood on A Cold Season, Jo Fletcher Books and Zombie Apocalypse 26.10.2015 47:44

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

TIH 063: Helen Marshall on Gifts for the One Who Comes After and Medieval Research 19.10.2015 56:38

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 s...

TIH 062: Helen Marshall on Fantasy Genre Misconceptions, Clarion West Writers Workshop and Rules of Writing 12.10.2015 1:00:36

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 de...

TIH 061: Ellen Datlow on The Best Horror of the Year, The Golden Age of Horror and Good vs. Great Stories 05.10.2015 47:40

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

TIH 060: Ellen Datlow on Editing Misconceptions, Reading and Themed Anthologies 28.09.2015 1:01:31

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