This Is Horror Podcast

In this podcast, Jon Bassoff talks about The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and becoming a writer. [3:35] Conversation start and Jon’s first memory. [4:50] Early life lessons. [7:10] When did Jon know he wanted to become a writer? [12:35] Publishing Corrosion. [14:55] The film version of The Disassembled Man. [24:40] Drive-Thru Crematorium. [26:25] The Memory Ward. [36:45] How much can y...

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about writing pop culture references in film and fiction, and much more. [3:00] Conversation start and Britney Spears scandal. [6:25] Biggest changes in the last eight months. [23:00] Pop culture has stagnated. [34:30] Impact of TikTok being banned in the USA. [59:20] Trying different ad platforms. [1:10:35] Why it’s difficult to write pop culture references in...

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about writing fiction fearlessly, and much more. [3:20] Conversation start. [7:30] Defining what Brian Asman writes. [15:00] Does Brian write fearlessly? [23:05] Worries about not doing concepts justice. [1:00:40] Books and movies where the writer was fearless. [1:06:20] Has recent success meant Brian is writing more or less fearlessly? [1:21:15] Connect with Bri...

In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about dark comedy, horror comedy, the origins of gallows humour, and much more. [4:00] Conversation start. Distinguishing dark comedy and horror comedy. [9:30] Mother for Dinner by Shalom Auslander. [14:00] Taboos in society, historical context and cultural significance of dark comedy. [22:30] Did Jasper start writing comedy or horror? [43:00] Was writing Daddy’s...

In this podcast, David Moody talks about hard left turns in film and fiction, and much more. [3:35] Conversation start and Kidderminster chat. [11:30] Balancing realism and creative license when writing about real life locations. [23:40] Hard left turns in fiction and film. [45:07] Threads (1984). [49:05] Writing changes post-heart attack. [54:48] David Lynch. [1:02:18] Kemberton: writing a novel...

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about absurd films and books, getting weird with your writing, difficulties marketing bizarre books, and much more. [3:38] Conversation start. [15:42] What genre is Danger Slater writing in? [18:46] Writing aims and writing approach. [25:47] Difficulties or struggles marketing Daddy’s Boy. [51:50] Favourite absurdist authors. [1:03:46] Just get weird with your...

In this podcast, Michael David Wilson talks about his brand new dark comedy novel, Daddy’s Boy, with hosts Jasper Bark, Dan Howarth, and Bob Pastorella. [2:48] Conversation start. [10:11] The genesis of Daddy’s Boy and interest in comedy. [24:37] Plotting vs. pantsing. [49:17] The voice of the novel. [56:24] Stand up comedy and comedy watching. [1:08:03] Ideal cast for a Daddy’s Boy movie. [1:16:4...

In this podcast, Sofia Ajram talks about Coup de Grâce, Titan Books, their fear of man-made machinery under water, and much more. [3:12] Coup de Grâce. [7:19] Working with Titan. [11:44] Negative reviews. [32:11] Kurosawa references. [44:38] How writing Coup de Grâce affected Sofia. [49:27] Forthcoming audiobook. [54:50] Dominatrix work. [1:00:22] Misconceptions about the industry and dominatrix w...

In this podcast, Sofia Ajram talks about editing Bury Your Gays, balancing writing and metalsmithing, tragic queer horror, and much more. [3:25] Early life lessons growing up. [5:30] Metalsmithing. [10:17] Balancing writing and metalsmithing. [22:24] Working with Titan Books. [27:55] First experiences reading and writing. [31:46] Working as a band photographer. [50:27] First story written and mome...

In this podcast, Lena Valencia talks about Mystery Lights, David Lynch influence, writing routine, and much more. [4:30] Early life lessons growing up in LA. [7:00] Lena’s initial interest in creativity. [11:29] Writing routine and writing retreats. [18:37] Balancing publicity vs. writing. [21:44] Querying process for Mystery Lights. [25:39] Mystery Lights thematic concerns. [30:34] What are the M...

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Kill Your Darling, Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, writing vs. marketing, and much more. [3:44] Wake Up and Open Your Eyes. [27:48] Anxiety whilst writing. [49:18] Writing vs. Marketing. [55:58] Working with Alan at Shortwave and Doug at Bad Hand Books. [1:02:54] Strategies for first time writers. [1:05:16] When you would and wouldn’t get an agent. Full...

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about imperfection in art, anxiety and Wake Up and Open Your Eyes, the highlights and lowlights of the past year, and much more. [3:30] Conversation start/AI and its impact on creativity. [15:30] Imperfection in art. [49:47] Looking back at the past year, the highlights and struggles. [54:49] Anxiety surrounding the release of Wake Up and Open Your Eyes....

In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about I Believe in Mister Bones, forthcoming Ghoulish Books, fruit pies, and much more. [3:45] Promoting work. [24:33] Tapping into the magic that made us want to write in the first place. [27:45] Publishing Danger Slater. [38:00] Forthcoming books from Ghoulish by Bob Pastorella, Nadia Bulkin, and more. [42:28] Considerations for reprinting. [44:55] Say Uncle....

In this podcast, Max Booth III talks about their latest book, I Believe in Mister Bones, Ghoulish, and much more. [3:30] Conversation start. [21:50] Balancing writing, publishing, running a bookstore, and the Ghoulish Book Festival. [30:45] Bookstore events. [33:30] The origin story of I Believe in Mister Bones. [1:01:55] Max’s TikTok joke gone wrong. Full podcast show notes are available here: ht...

In this podcast, Nat Cassidy talks about his early life lessons, creative journey, and beginnings as a writer. [3:10] Early life lessons growing up. [7:27] The first time Nat Cassidy set a classroom on fire. [21:40] Writing for the Stephen King The Stand anthology, edited by Brian Keene and Christopher Golden. [37:10] First creative career steps. [54:21] Writing routine and daily habits. Full podc...

In this podcast, Wesley Southard talks about One for the Road, Closing Costs, Trevor Henderson art, and much more. [4:45] Social media and personal life balance. [16:47] Trevor Henderson artwork on The Better to Eat You With. [31:55] One For The Road. [46:11] Closing Costs. [52:23] Threesome. [1:10:49] Future projects for Wesley. [1:13:45] Connect with Wesley. Full podcast show notes are available...

In this podcast, Wesley Southard talks about his brand new book, The Better to Eat You With, Threesome, meeting Brian Keene, and much more. [3:00] Conversation start and early life lessons. [8:35] Music and heavy metal. [16:35] Introduction to horror. [32:05] Threesome. [39:55] Meeting Brian Keene. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-604-wesley-southard-o...

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca dives deeper into his incredible new book, At Dark, I Become Loathsome, and talks about experiences with grief, forbidden kinks, and much more. [3:36] Grief. [7:55] Forbidden fetishes. [23:13] Short stories nested within At Dark, I Become Loathsome. [29:42] At Dark, I Become Loathsome is a love letter to the outcasts. [56:29] Burnt Sparrow, Wretch, and future projects...

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about his brand new book, At Dark, I Become Loathsome, Norman Reedus, queer representation in horror, and much more. [3:20] Eric LaRocca’s highlights of 2024. [8:15] Working with multiple publishers and scheduling releases. [25:55] At Dark, I Become Loathsome journey to publication. [33:50] Norman Reedus. [40:14] Marketing for At Dark, I Become Loathsome. [42:30...

In this podcast, Dan Howarth talks about his debut novel, Last Night of Freedom, Territory, survival horror, and much more. [4:22] Biggest changes for Dan in the last year. [9:07] Writing locations. [28:28] The genesis of Last Night of Freedom. [1:03:40] Writing from multiple perspectives. [1:14:25] Territory and thematic parallels with Last Night of Freedom. [1:28:31] Book release routine. Full p...

In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk dissects his infamous short story 'Guts'. [2:38] Conversation with Chuck begins. [9:38] The twentieth anniversary of Guts. [15:09] Did Chuck expect people to faint. [20:18] The invisible carrot. [32:30] Submerging the I. [1:07:09] Writing effectively in the second person. [1:08:36] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror...

In this podcast, L. P. Hernandez talks about In the Valley of the Headless Men, expanding The Last of Our Kind, story planning, and much more. [3:20] From the Red Dirt. [9:00] Planning stories. [24:08] Offerings to an Old God. [29:05] Expanding The Last of Our Kind. [39:05] In The Valley of the Headless Men. [53:48] Advice to eighteen-year-old self. [54:35] Future writing plans. [1:01:28] Connect...

In this podcast, L. P. Hernandez talks about No Gods, Only Chaos, early life lessons, military service, and much more. [3:20] Early life lessons. [9:50] Books read in the early years. [16:20] Parental influence and early writing. [22:20] Paranormal experiences in Guam. [34:25] Military service and writing career. [45:30] Sobelo Books. [58:25] No Gods, Only Chaos. Full podcast show notes are availa...

In this podcast, David Moody talks about atheists writing the supernatural, serialising a novel, selective mutism, and much more. [3:50] Writing about ghosts as an atheist. [11:05] Forthcoming book, Dirty Day. [16:00] Marketing and publishing challenges. [22:00] Hybrid publishing. [26:20] Setting stories in London. [29:00] Forthcoming London-based trilogy. [32:30] Selective mutism. [49:15] Seriali...

In this podcast, David Moody talks about Shadowlocked, beta reader feedback, character dynamics, and much more. [3:05] Conversation start. [12:45] Shadowlocked. [19:00] Character dynamics and reader engagement. [25:15] Beta readers and feedback. [35:20] Impact of personal experiences on writing. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-596-david-moody-on-shado...