In this podcast, Kev Harrison talks about his new book, Shadow of the Hidden, research for stories, story planning, and much more.  Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-567-kev-harrison-on-shadow-of-the-hidden-research-for-stories-and-story-planning [2:45] Biggest changes personally and professionally in the last three years. [7:45] Respecting story length and writing in the form the story demands. [12:00] Dan Howarth, via Patreon, asks about...

In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about The Haunting of Velkwood and more.  Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-566-gwendolyn-kiste-on-the-haunting-of-velkwood [2:50] Conversation start/initial reaction to The Haunting of Velkwood. [12:45] Writing about sexuality. [16:35] Bisexuality in horror panel. [23:00] What does community mean to Gwendolyn? [29:00] Gwendolyn’s father’s feelings on Velkwood. [32:00] Witchcraft. [41:20] Editing...

In this podcast, Adam Nevill talks about All The Fiends of Hell and much more.  Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-565-adam-nevill-on-all-the-fiends-of-hell [3:57] All The Fiends of Hell. [56:45] Whether to show the monster or not, and The Ritual film. Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Adam Nevill talks about Cunning Folk, the No One Gets Out Alive Movie Adaptation, horror publishing and bookstore discounts, and much more.  Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-564-adam-nevill-on-cunning-folk-no-one-gets-out-alive-movie-adaptation-and-horror-publishing-and-bookstore-discounts/ [3:30] Cunning Folk. [22:00] Writing screenplays and how long it takes. [36:10] Adam’s role with the No One Gets Out Alive...

In this podcast, Adam Nevill talks about Lost Girl, pandemic life, Samuel Araya Art and Book Covers, and much more.  [3:15] Adam Nevill conversation start. [22:22] Lost Girl. [31:00] What would make Adam consider returning to traditional publishing. [35:00] Sam Araya art. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-563-adam-nevill-on-lost-girl-pandemic-life-and-samuel-araya-art-and-book-covers Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here:...

In this podcast, Samantha Allen talks about Patricia Wants to Cuddle, sasquatches, Lilly Wachowski, and much more.  [3:18] Patricia Wants to Cuddle. [12:45] Joys and problems of reality TV. [24:20] Relationship with social media. [34:45] Sasquatches. [37:50] What is a monster. [54:50] Zando Books. [1:02:50] Epistolary stories. [1:10:00] Lilly Wachowski. Full podcast show notes are available here:...

In this podcast, Samantha Allen talks about M to (WT)F, dark humour, women’s restrooms, and much more.  [3:17] Conversation start/early life lessons. [10:30] Early experiences with writing. [22:45] Books and films in formative years. [28:30] Dark humour in work. [30:45] Open heart surgery. [37:00] Chase. [47:15] Writing routine. [54:30] 1,000 high quality words per day. [1:07:13] Women’s restrooms. Full podcast show notes are available here:...

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances, and much more. [3:30] This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances. [8:09] Writing the introduction to Kathe Koja's Skin. [13:38] Authors that should be known more than they are. [23:27] Writing epistolary stories. [25:00] The genesis for the title story. [29:37] Seedling. [33:45] The tone of the collection and halfway shift. [52:00] Coded queerness, Seedling, and All the Parts of you That...

In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about commercial vs. artistic considerations when writing, when to listen and when to talk, revisiting Everything The Darkness Eats, and much more. [3:10] Conversation start/biggest professional and personal changes since we last spoke. [7:12] Feelings towards Everything The Darkness Eats. [21:45] When to listen and when to talk. [30:30] This Skin Was Once Mine origin story. [38:35] Commercial considerations when writing. Full podcast show notes...

In this podcast, Adam Godfrey talks about Narcissus, ADHD, supernatural experiences, and much more. [2:57] Narcissus. [27:28] How often do you look in the mirror? [38:33] Managing ADHD. [46:18] Urban legends and folklore. [48:27] Adam’s supernatural experience. [1:01:07] Body of Water and the two book deal. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-558-adam-godfrey-on-narcissus-adhd-and-supernatural-experiences Support This Is Horror Podcast...

In this podcast, Adam Godfrey talks about writing routine, literary agents, AI, and much more.  [3:54] Conversation start. [7:50] First story wrote. [21:00] AI chat. [38:40] Writing routine. [45:40] Literary agents. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-557-adam-godfrey-on-writing-routine-literary-agents-and-artificial-intelligence Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Tananarive Due talks about The Reformatory, black horror, Jordan Peele, and much more. [3:56] Conversation start. Early life lessons. [7:06] Writing journey. [25:32] Stephen King. [31:25] Teaching Black Horror at UCLA and Jordan Peele's visit. [38:00] Social media. [40:44] The Reformatory. [1:00:21] Connecting with Tananarive Due and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here:...

In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Bad Weather Friend, tragedy and comedy, cradles, and much more. [3:19] The Bad Weather Friend. [7:20] Balancing being a nice person but not being a pushover. [11:40] Breaking the fourth wall. [15:20] Writing in different genres. [20:10] Power and class division. [25:00] William Goldman. [27:10] Defining a craggle. [33:10] What type of craggle does Dean want. [35:40] The Better Kind. [39:30] Looking back at tragedy and seeing...

In this podcast, Brian Keene talks about Vortex Books and Comics, the biggest changes in the last five years personally and professionally, the popularity of horror fiction, and much more. [3:34] Current stresses and sleep problems. [10:30] The Labyrinth series. [16:20] Patreon. [30:10] The Stephen King anthology with Christopher Golden. [35:50] Stephen King anthology guidelines. [45:40] Traci Kenworth, via Patreon, wants to know how opening the bookstore will affect Brian and Mary’s...

In this podcast, Brian Keene talks about Vortex Books and Comics, the biggest changes in the last five years personally and professionally, the popularity of horror fiction, and much more. [1:30] Conversation start. Biggest changes for Brian in the last five years. [6:43] Why is horror fiction popular right now? [10:27] Preparing for a crash in horror fiction’s popularity. [21:00] Brian’s experience with professors. [25:05] The conversation that led to Vortex Books &...

In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about The Haunting of Velkwood in a special book preview episode. [3:15] The Haunting of Velkwood. [6:50] Story genesis. [12:00] David Lynch. [23:15] Social media. [37:30] Coming out. [1:06:35] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-552-gwendolyn-kiste-on-looking-forward-to-the-haunting-of-velkwood Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about the wide definition of horror, indy vs. traditional publishers, writing persistence, and much more. [2:33] Conversation start. Biggest changes personally and professionally for Gwendolyn. [7:00] Balancing short stories and novels. [14:59] Navigating social media as a writer. [28:14] New Year reflections and goals. [32:33] Defining horror. [40:27] Publishing with an indy vs. traditional publisher. [45:19] Persistence, grit, and...

In this podcast, Stephen J. Golds talks about living in Japan, his writing journey, early life lessons, and much more. [2:59] Stephen J. Golds Conversation start. [3:43] Early Life Lessons and Writing Philosophy. [6:38] Japan. [28:32] Learning Japanese. [44:10] Adapting to living in Japan. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-550-stephen-j-golds-on-living-in-japan-writing-journey-and-early-life-lessons Support This Is Horror Podcast on...

In this podcast, Gemma Amor speaks about The Folly, true crime, spirituality and creativity, and much more. [2:54] The origin of The Folly. [5:15] The inspiration behind The Folly. [10:38] The impact of the pandemic on The Folly. [40:05] True crime and courts. [45:46] Victim-centred narratives. [48:20] The supernatural in fiction. [53:14] Spirituality and creativity. [58:01] Cover art creation. [1:01:40] Upcoming projects. Full podcast show notes are available here:...

In this podcast, Gemma Amor speaks about neurodiversity, the power of words, writing challenges, and much more. [2:24] Conversation start. [4:30] Personal changes. [8:44] Understanding Neurodiversity. [25:40] Living Authentically. [36:31] The Power of Words. [38:47] Executive Dysfunction. [43:40] The Impact of ADHD on Writing. Full podcast show notes are available here:...

In this podcast, we give Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes the Story Unboxed treatment and begin to dissect and discuss this wonderful novel. This is the second part of our unboxing of Mr. Mercedes. Check out episode 526 for part one. [1:55] Jerome. [7:46] Holly. [37:13] The Climax: Concert Scene. [45:00] Epilogue and Reflections. [50:13] Stephen King's Genre Versatility. [53:39] King's Foray into Crime Genre. [1:00:47] Recommendations for Fans of Mr. Mercedes. [1:14:42] Personal Writing...

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about What Kind of Mother, the art of writing horror, navigating social media, and much more. [2:30] What Kind of Mother? [5:25] Parenthood. [9:40] The inevitability of making mistakes. [18:30] Writing horror fiction. [28:00] Transcending genres. [37:00] Social media. [41:30] Struggles of being authentic online. [52:00] Authentic connection in writing. [1:15:00] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here:...

In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about short stories and Hollywood, Raymond Carver, ambiguity in fiction, and much more. [3:26] Conversation start. [12:50] Perfection within imperfection. [25:27] Short stories are seeds for features in Hollywood. [27:53] Writing process. [37:18] Praising editors. [39:49] Raymond Carver. [47:48] Donnie Darko: The Director’s Cut. [54:04] Paul Tremblay and ambiguity in fiction. [58:35] Blade Runner. [1:01:52] Reader/viewer expectations: Us...

In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about Black Sheep, religion vs. cults, writing routine, and much more. [4:05] Religion vs. Cult. [10:27] Supernatural experience. [26:02] Writing Black Sheep. [34:03] Satanism in Black Sheep. [49:54] A typical working day [56:30] Future projects. [1:01:39] What should Rachel be kinder to herself about? [1:03:55] Connect with Rachel. [1:04:19] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here:...

In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about writing horror stories, weddings, Goblin, and much more. [4:11] Early life lessons growing up. [9:11] Telling her mother stories. [13:59] Story taste growing up. [20:47] Jump-scares. [25:58] Working in TV. [35:41] Wedding culture. [40:03] Getting married. [47:21] Goblin and diet culture. Full podcast show notes are available here:...