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 059: John C. Foster on Marketing, Becoming A Novelist and Social Media Engagement 18.09.2015 1:15:27

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

TIH 058: John C. Foster on The Rules of Writing, Writer’s Block and Full-Time Writing 09.09.2015 1:04:28

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

TIH 057: Max Booth III on Running A Small Press and Pushing The Boundaries in Horror Fiction 02.09.2015 54:10

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

TIH 056: Max Booth III on Writing A Novel In Two Weeks and Reviewing Books You Haven’t Finished Reading 30.08.2015 1:00:44

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

TIH 055: Jeremy Robert Johnson on Skullcrack City, The Mars Volta and What To Read 19.08.2015 37:11

In this podcast Jeremy Robert Johnson talks about Skullcrack City, The Mars Volta and selecting reading material. 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 … Continue reading

TIH 054: Jeremy Robert Johnson on Skullcrack City, the FBI and Style Over Substance 11.08.2015 48:45

In this podcast Jeremy Robert Johnson talks about Skullcrack City, Visits from the FBI and Style over Substance in Stories. 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. … Continue reading

TIH 053: Rich Hawkins on The Last Plague, Zombies and The British Fantasy Awards 05.08.2015 1:19:19

In this podcast Rich Hawkins talks about his British Fantasy Award nominated novel The Last Plague, his recent novella Black Star, Black Sun, writing zombie fiction and much more. About Rich Hawkins Rich Hawkins hails from deep in the West Country, where a childhood of science fiction and horror films set him on the path to … Continue reading

TIH 052: Bob Pastorella on Rejected Stories, Disturbing Content and Story Planning 28.07.2015 1:09:24

In this podcast Bob Pastorella talks about rejected stories, disturbing content, planning and much more. 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 City: Los Angeles In 1000 Words. A staff … Continue reading

TIH 051: By Invisible Hands Written and Narrated by Simon Strantzas 20.07.2015 34:25

In this podcast Simon Strantzas reads his short story ‘By Invisible Hands’. 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 Surface (Humdrumming, 2008), as well as the editor of Aickman’s Heirs (Undertow Publications, 2015), Shadows … Continue r...

TIH 050: Paul Tremblay on The Horror of Consequence and A Head Full of Ghosts 13.07.2015 50:13

In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about the horror of consequence, A Head Full of Ghosts, short stories, basketball and much more. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay is the author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Little Sleep, No Sleep till Wonderland, Swallowing a Donkey’s Eye, and Floating Boy and the Girl Who Couldn’t Fly … Continue reading

TIH 049: In The Year of Omens Written and Narrated by Helen Marshall 06.07.2015 34:45

In this podcast Helen Marshall reads her short story ‘In The Year of Omens’. About Helen Marshall Helen Marshall is a critically acclaimed Canadian author, editor and medievalist. Her debut collection of short stories, Hair Side, Flesh Side won the 2013 British Fantasy Award for Best Newcomer. Her second collection, Gifts for the One Who Comes … Continue reading

TIH 048: Shaun Hutson on Monolith, Slugs, Defining Horror and 80s Horror 22.06.2015 1:08:20

In this podcast we speak with Shaun Hutson about his latest novel, Monolith, the 80s horror scene, the definition of horror and more. About Shaun Hutson Born and brought up in Hertfordshire, Shaun Hutson now lives and writes in Buckinghamshire where he has lived since 1986. After being expelled from school, he worked at many jobs, including … Continue reading

TIH 047: Paul Tremblay on A Head Full of Ghosts, Classic Horror and The Exorcist 08.06.2015 1:01:32

In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about his latest novel A Head Full of Ghosts, classic horror and The Exorcist. About Paul Tremblay Paul Tremblay is the author of A Head Full of Ghosts, The Little Sleep, No Sleep till Wonderland, Swallowing a Donkey’s Eye, and Floating Boy and the Girl Who Couldn’t Fly (co-written with Stephen … Continue reading

TIH 046: John Joseph Adams on Editing, Heavy Metal and Work-Life Balance 01.06.2015 41:22

In this podcast John Joseph Adams talks about editing, work-life balance, heavy metal and much more. Check out our previous podcasts with John Joseph Adams. TIH 042: John Joseph Adams on The Geek’s Guide To The Galaxy, Podcasts and Free Fiction TIH 043: John Joseph Adams on Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy, Anthologies and … Continue reading

TIH 045: Carousel Written and Narrated by Lisa L. Hannett 25.05.2015 24:05

In this podcast Lisa L. Hannett reads her short story ‘Carousel’ originally published in Bluegrass Symphony (Ticonderoga Publications, 2011). About Lisa L. Hannett Lisa L. Hannett has had over 60 short stories appear in venues including Clarkesworld, Fantasy, Weird Tales, Apex, the Year’s Best Australian Fantasy and Horror (2010, 2011 & 2012), and Imaginarium: Best Canadian Speculative Writing (20...

TIH 044: Josh Malerman on Ghastle and Yule, and How To Tackle Self-Doubt and Finish Your Story 18.05.2015 44:07

In this podcast we interview Josh Malerman in part three of our interview. Josh talks about Ghastle and Yule, and how to tackle self-doubt and finish your story. Check out our previous episodes with Josh Malerman. TIH 035: Josh Malerman on Bird Box, The ‘Horror’ Label and Overnight Success TIH 037: Josh Malerman on The … Continue reading

TIH 043: John Joseph Adams on Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy, Anthologies and Diversity 11.05.2015 59:13

In this podcast John Joseph Adams talks about putting together anthologies, Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy, ensuring diversity within anthologies and much more. About John Joseph Adams John Joseph Adams is the series editor of Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy, as well as many other anthologies, such as Wastelands, The Living Dead, and The Apocalypse Triptych. … Continue reading

TIH 042: John Joseph Adams on The Geek’s Guide To The Galaxy, Podcasts and Free Fiction 04.05.2015 56:57

In this podcast John Joseph Adams talks about The Geek’s Guide To The Galaxy, Podcasts, Free Fiction, Kickstarter and much more. About John Joseph Adams John Joseph Adams is the series editor of Best American Science Fiction & Fantasy, as well as many other anthologies, such as Wastelands, The Living Dead, and The Apocalypse Triptych. He … Continue reading

TIH 041: Geoff Brown on Military Horror, Ghosts, Haunted Creative Retreats and Resident Evil 27.04.2015 1:16:17

In this podcast Geoff Brown talks about military horror, ghosts, haunted creative retreats, Resident Evil and more. About Geoff Brown Geoff Brown is an Australian writer and twice Australian Shadows Award finalist-editor raised in Melbourne’s gritty Western Suburbs. He is a trained nurse, and holds a Cert. IV in Professional Writing and Editing, as well as a … Continue reading

TIH 040: A Pound of Flesh Written and Narrated by Fred Venturini 20.04.2015 44:17

In this podcast Fred Venturini reads his short story ‘A Pound of Flesh’ taken from the This Is Horror 2013 Anthology of the Year The Booked Anthology. About Fred Venturini Fred Venturini grew up in Patoka, Illinois. The Heart Does Not Grow Back, his debut novel, was released in 2014. His short fiction has been published in … Continue reading

TIH 039: Bob Pastorella on Weird Crime, Writing Groups and Great Storytelling 13.04.2015 1:04:54

In this podcast Bob Pastorella talks about weird crime, writing critique groups and great storytelling. 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 City: Los Angeles In 1000 Words. … Continue reading

TIH 038: Andrew Pyper on Being A New York Times Bestseller, The Damned and Researching Sociopaths 06.04.2015 1:05:18

In this podcast Andrew Pyper talks about his success as a New York Times Bestselling Author, his brand new novel The Damned, researching sociopaths, and much more. About Andrew Pyper Born in Stratford, Ontario, Andrew Pyper is the author of seven novels, including most recently The Damned and The Demonologist (a #1 National Bestseller in Canada and winner … Continue reading

TIH 037: Josh Malerman on The Film Adaptation of Bird Box, Story Ideas and Intimidating Writers 25.03.2015 56:30

In this podcast Josh Malerman talks about Universal Studios and the film adaptation of Bird Box, his novella Ghastle and Yule and writers that intimidate him. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of the novel Bird Box and the novella Ghastle and Yule. He’s also the lead singer/songwriter for the band the High Strung. … Continue reading

TIH 036: Nathan Ballingrud on The Visible Filth, His Second Collection and What Writers Should and Shouldn’t Do 20.03.2015 58:32

In this podcast Nathan Ballingrud talks about The Visible Filth, His Second Collection, Winning The Shirley Jackson Award and What Writers Should and Shouldn’t Do. About Nathan Ballingrud Nathan Ballingrud is an American writer of horror and dark fantasy. His first book, the short story collection North American Lake Monsters, was published in 2013 by Small … Continue reading

TIH 035: Josh Malerman on Bird Box, The ‘Horror’ Label and Overnight Success 17.03.2015 1:13:56

In this podcast Josh Malerman talks about Bird Box, the Horror label, overnight success, music, comedy, horror soundtracks, live readings and so much more! About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of the novel Bird Box and the novella Ghastle and Yule. He’s also the lead singer/songwriter for the band the High Strung. He lives … Continue reading