This Is Horror Podcast

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about the structure of Starlet, Kit Kats, the Danger Slater origin story, and much more. [3:40] Starlet structure, imagining it as a movie, and the dark side of Hollywood. [25:12] Kit Kats. [38:30] Current work in progress. [53:41] The origin of the Danger Slater pen name. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-595-danger...

In this podcast, Danger Slater talks about Starlet, writing during the pandemic, the dark side of celebrity, and much more. [4:05] Writing during the pandemic. [6:05] House of Rot. [24:35] Writing, financial responsibilities, and side hustles. [35:50] Starlet and the dark side of Hollywood. [47:30] Blending humour and horror. [57:30] Writing and planning process. Full podcast show notes are availa...

In this podcast, David Dastmalchian talks about Knights vs. Samurai, Count Crowley, embracing horror, and much more. [4:10] David Dastmalchian growing up in a religious household and discovering his love for horror. [12:55] Horror hosts and Bible stories. [17:10] David's struggles with identity, addiction, and embracing his passion for horror. [33:05] The creation and themes of David's graphic nov...

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about exploring family in Good Dogs, writing engaging action scenes, writing routine, and much more. [3:26] Man, F*ck This House going viral. [6:09] Family dynamics in Good Dogs. [15:14] Current writing routine. [22:30] Advice for writers. [25:26] Finding your voice. [49:55] Horror recommendations. [57:38] Tips for writing good action scenes. Full podcast show no...

In this podcast, Brian Asman talks about Good Dogs, werewolves and slashers, hybrid publishing, and much more.  [2:27] Conversation start. [6:49] Live readings. [9:23] Good Dogs. [12:52] Stephen Graham Jones. [24:27] Traditional publishing with Blackstone. [30:20] Hybrid publishing. [50:07] Publishing novels and discussions with literary agent. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://w...

In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk talks about Shock Induction, psychedelics, avocado, and much more. [3:10] Conversation start/biggest changes in the past year. [8:33] Rules when taking psychedelics. [10:20] Shock Induction origin story. [14:40] HypnoThoughts Live! [25:05] Experiences with hypnosis prior to Shock Induction. [40:30] Telling a story and simultaneously employing hypnosis techniques in...

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Forest of Lost Souls and much more. [2:50] Conversation start. [4:55] The Forest of Lost Souls. [11:45] Forthcoming release, The Friend of the Family. [13:50] How many books ahead is Dean? [17:10] The Seer in The Forest of Lost Souls. [47:00] José Nochelobo. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-589-dean-koontz-o...

In this podcast, Robert P. Ottone talks about The Vile Thing We Created, There's Something Sinister in Center Field, Middle Grade Books, and much more. [3:10] The Vile Thing We Created. [11:50] Editorial process. [19:50] Ian Curtis. [34:10] Cover art. [58:30] Amanda Headlee, via Patreon, asks about working on multiple stories at one time. [1:01:45] There's Something Sinister in Center Field. [1:09...

In this podcast, Robert P. Ottone talks about approaching life fearlessly, The Triangle, early life lessons, and much more. [3:05] Conversation start/ Early life lessons. [35:30] Approaching life fearlessly. [43:45] First stories written. [51:35] The Triangle. [1:05:50] Missing writing fiction during hiatus. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-587-robert-...

In this podcast, Thersa Matsuura talks about The Carp-Faced Boy, podcasting in Japan, carving out space for personal creativity, and much more. [4:06] Thersa’s start as a writer and podcaster focused on Japan. [7:41] A typical working day for Thersa. [12:09] The Carp-Faced Boy. [14:50] What Theresa is currently working on. [17:46] Challenges of different mediums: podcasts vs. fiction vs. nonfictio...

In this conversation, Thersa Matsuura talks about The Book of Japanese Folklore, living in Japan, the Uncanny Japan Podcast, and much more.  [3:11] Conversation start/early life lessons. [13:00] Writing and creativity from an early age. [20:50] Going to Japan for the first time. [29:20] Spirituality, the afterlife, and ghostly experiences. [54:00] First experience writing about Japan. Full podcast...

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about time writing vs. time promoting, The Black Box of Doom metaphors, guns and road trips, and much more. [3:25] Getting Jason’s TikTok audience interested in I’m Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom. [7:45] How to stop your brain getting poisoned by the internet/spending more time in silence. [23:20] Time spent promoting vs. writing books. [44:15] T...

In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom, writing a standalone novel, negativity in the media, and more.  [3:38] Jason Pargin returns. [13:11] Why Jason decided to write a standalone novel/I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom [39:50] The role of social media in shaping political discourse. [51:39] The bias towards negativity in medi...

In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about After Birth, Annie’s Heart is a Haunted House, his forthcoming books, and much more.  [3:15] The Gods of our Fathers. [15:29] Traci Kenworth, via Patreon, asks about faith and writing horror. [25:14] Solve for X. [40:49] We've All Gone to Crooked Town. [51:25] The Smile Factory. [1:06:56] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https:/...

In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about After Birth, Annie’s Heart is a Haunted House, his forthcoming books, and much more.  [3:22] Conversation start. [5:12] Looking back at the last month. [10:56] Why Shortwave Publishing? [36:11] After Birth. [43:40] Annie's Heart is a Haunted House. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-581-todd-keisling-on-after-bi...

In this podcast, Sandy King Carpenter talks about Storm King Comics, John Carpenter’s They Live, film production, and much more.  [5:38] Early life lessons. [16:58] Fearlessness and creativity. [29:34] Script supervisor on They Live. [33:23] Storm King Productions. [36:13] Storm King Comics. [1:22:03] Traditional publishing, filmmaking, and future changes. [47:21] Killing Hole by Steve Niles. [1:1...

In this podcast, Joshua Millican talks about his brand new book, Teleportasm, cannabis culture, early life lessons, and much more.  [4:21] The impact of parenthood. [16:08] Writing routine. [20:41] Writing novelisations. [25:41] Richard Elfman. [52:39] Personal philosophies and life rules. [1:03:01] Connect with Joshua Millican. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror....

In this podcast, Joshua Millican talks about his brand new book, Teleportasm, cannabis culture, early life lessons, and much more.  [4:01] Conversation start. [6:32] The start of Joshua's art, writing, and creativity. [10:29] Joshua's initial attraction to the horror genre. [13:12] Teleportasm. [19:20] Pacing and tonal shifts in Teleportasm. [27:00] Body horror and the Cronenbergs. [44:32] Dread C...

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about making a writing documentary, trusting his publisher, staying in motion when writing, and much more.  [4:45] Incidents Around the House and its reception. [26:09] Josh Malerman meeting the Michigan Governor. [27:00] Josh's writing a novel documentary. [1:00:27] The film industry. [1:07:38] Watching Evil Dead book. [1:16:35] Trusting the publisher. [1:20:2...

In this podcast, we discuss You Like It Darker by Stephen King with Neil McRobert of Talking Scared Podcast. [0:30] Opening comments about You Like It Darker by Stephen King. [15:16] The Answer Man. [37:42] Would you pull over to see The Answer Man? [53:17] Danny Coughlin's Bad Dream. [1:18:14] What would you do if you had the same dream as Danny? [1:25:30] The Fifth Step. [1:36:11] Discussing the...

In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks further about his collection Cold, Black, and Infinite, liminal spaces, trigger warnings, imposter syndrome, and much more.  [3:45] 245 to New Xebico [9:01] Liminal spaces [14:09] Happy Town Yuletide Massacre [19:47] Trigger warnings [26:49] Y2K [34:22] Imposter syndrome [50:21] Black Friday [53:17] Tommy The Destructo Bot Full podcast show notes are available...

In this podcast, Todd Keisling talks about Cold, Black, and Infinite, meeting Becky LeJeune, using spite as a motivator, and much more.  [6:10] Turning 40. [12:04] Prioritising work. [27:08] Spite and motivation. [35:43] Foreign rights. [55:28] Spirituality and life's mysteries. [30:41] Meeting his agent, Becky LeJeune. [39:04] Cold, Black, and Infinite. Full podcast show notes are available here:...

In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about Incidents Around the House and much more. [3:10] Conversation start. [5:30] Incidents Around the House origin story. [10:15] Writing to silence. [12:55] Ross Jeffery writing experiment. [30:20] Daddo. [33:40] Self-help in a horror novel. [40:55] More on the Ross Jeffery writing experiment. [1:06:40] The more you write, the more chance of success/parenting...

In this podcast, Paul Tremblay talks about Horror Movie and masks, Metallica, defining success, and much more. [2:45] Horror Movie and Masks. [13:55] Are Metallica sellouts? [24:45] eremy, via Patreon, has Paul had a supernatural experience that has changed how he writes and interacts with horror. [30:00] Amber asks about how involved Paul is in the cover design process. [36:30] Current writing ro...

In this podcast, Paul Tremblay talks about Horror Movie, Knock at the Cabin, writing across genres, and much more.   [5:28] Conversation start/Paul’s year sabbatical from teaching. [19:35] Knock At The Cabin film reaction. [32:30] The Pallbearer’s Club. [37:00] Deciding what book to release next and publisher involvement/avoiding being put into a specific genre box. [41:30] Horror Movie. Full podc...