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This Is Horror Podcast

Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella

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The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over the 300 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
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Ladies of the Fright

Lisa Quigley & Mackenzie Kiera

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For writers and readers who like it dark. We talk about our horror and other dark-themed books. In-depth literary analysis of dark fiction. Conversations with authors, editors, and other industry professionals. Hosted by Lisa Quigley and Mackenzie Kiera. We have interviewed Paul Tremblay, Ellen Datlow, Josh Malerman, Grady Hendrix, and more. New episode every other Monday. Subscribe, listen, and leave us a review.
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In this podcast, Samantha Allen talks about Patricia Wants to Cuddle, sasquatches, Lilly Wachowski, and much more. About Samantha Allen Samantha Allen is the author of the horror comedy Patricia Wants to Cuddle (Zando, 2022), the forthcoming romance novel Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet (Zando, 2024), and the Lambda Literary Award finalist Real Queer …
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In this podcast, Samantha Allen talks about M to (WT)F, dark humour, women’s restrooms, and much more. About Samantha Allen Samantha Allen is the author of the horror comedy Patricia Wants to Cuddle (Zando, 2022), the forthcoming romance novel Roland Rogers Isn’t Dead Yet (Zando, 2024), and the Lambda Literary Award finalist Real Queer America: LGB…
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In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about This Skin Was Once Mine and Other Disturbances, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Show notes Click the timestamps to jump … Continue …
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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. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten…
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In this podcast, Adam Godfrey talks about Narcissus, ADHD, supernatural experiences, and much more. About Adam Godfrey Adam Godfrey hails from Chesapeake, Virginia, where he lives with his wife and three daughters. He holds over twenty years of experience working for the United States Department of Defense in information technology and cybersecurit…
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In this podcast, Adam Godfrey talks about writing routine, literary agents, AI, and much more. About Adam Godfrey Adam Godfrey hails from Chesapeake, Virginia, where he lives with his wife and three daughters. He holds over twenty years of experience working for the United States Department of Defense in information technology and cybersecurity ris…
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In this podcast, Tananarive Due talks about The Reformatory, black horror, Jordan Peele, and much more. About Tananarive Due Tananarive Due is an award-winning author who teaches Black Horror and Afrofuturism at UCLA. She is an executive producer on Shudder’s groundbreaking documentary Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror. She and her husband/co…
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In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about The Bad Weather Friend, tragedy and comedy, cradles, and much more. About Dean Koontz Acknowledged as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” (Rolling Stone) and as one of today’s most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned the devotion of millions of readers around the world and … …
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In this podcast, Brian Keene talks about The Labyrinth book series, The Stand Stephen King anthology, Vortex Books, and much more. About Brian Keene Brian Keene writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly in the horror, crime, and dark fantasy genres. Keene’s … Continu…
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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. About Brian Keene Brian Keene writes novels, comic books, short fiction, and occasional journalism for money. He is the author of over forty books, mostly … Cont…
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In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about The Haunting of Velkwood in a special book preview episode. About Gwendolyn Kiste Gwendolyn Kiste is the three-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens, Reluctant Immortals, And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe, Pretty Marys All in a Row, The Invention of Ghosts, and Boneset & … Cont…
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In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about the wide definition of horror, indy vs. traditional publishers, writing persistence, and much more. About Gwendolyn Kiste Gwendolyn Kiste is the three-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Rust Maidens, Reluctant Immortals, And Her Smile Will Untether the Universe, Pretty Marys All in a Row, The I…
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In this podcast, Stephen J. Golds talks about living in Japan, his writing journey, early life lessons, and much more. About Stephen J. Golds Stephen J. Golds is the author of 3 novels: Say Goodbye When I’m Gone, I’ll Pray When I’m Dying, Always the Dead, one poetry collection and Poems for Ghosts in Empty … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Gemma Amor speaks about The Folly, true crime, spirituality and creativity, and much more. About Gemma Amor Gemma Amor is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of The Folly, Dear Laura, Full Immersion, White Pines, and many other books. She is also a podcaster, illustrator, and voice actor, and is based in Bristol, … Continue read…
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In this podcast, Gemma Amor speaks about neurodiversity, the power of words, writing challenges, and much more. About Gemma Amor Gemma Amor is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of The Folly, Dear Laura, Full Immersion, White Pines, and many other books. She is also a podcaster, illustrator, and voice actor, and is based in Bristol, … Continue …
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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. About Mr. Mercedes The stolen Mercedes emerges from the pre-dawn fog and plows through a … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about What Kind of Mother, the art of writing horror, navigating social media, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and Miss Corpus. Show notes Thanks for … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Clay McLeod Chapman talks about short stories and Hollywood, Raymond Carver, ambiguity in fiction, and much more. About Clay McLeod Chapman Clay McLeod Chapman is the author of the novels What Kind of Mother, Ghost Eaters, Whisper Down the Lane, The Remaking, and miss corpus, short story collections nothing untoward, commencement a…
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In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about Black Sheep, religion vs. cults, writing routine, and much more. About Rachel Harrison Rachel Harrison is the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction … Co…
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In this podcast, Rachel Harrison talks about writing horror stories, weddings, Goblin, and much more. About Rachel Harrison Rachel Harrison is the National Bestselling author of BLACK SHEEP, SUCH SHARP TEETH, CACKLE, and THE RETURN, which was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award for Superior Achievement in a First Novel. Her short fiction has appeared…
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In this podcast, R. A. Busby talks about Corporate Body, supernatural experiences, the joy of redrafting, and much more. About R. A. Busby R. A. Busby is the 2021 Shirley Jackson Award-winning author of the creepy hit “Not the Man I Married” (Black Petals Issue #93) and the author of Corporate Body, out now via Cemetery … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, R. A. Busby talks about early life lessons, first stories, horror fiction, and much more. About R. A. Busby R. A. Busby is the 2021 Shirley Jackson Award-winning author of the creepy hit “Not the Man I Married” (Black Petals Issue #93) and the author of Corporate Body, out now via Cemetery Gates … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about Zoey Is Too Drunk for this Dystopia, writing a book series, TikTok creation strategies, and much more. About Jason Pargin Jason Pargin is the New York Times bestselling author of John Dies at the End and the Zoey Ashe series. He is the former editor of Cracked.com. He’s … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about becoming a TikTok influencer, AI and creativity, conspiracy theories, and much more. About Jason Pargin Jason Pargin is the New York Times bestselling author of John Dies at the End and the Zoey Ashe series. He is the former editor of Cracked.com. He’s just released his new book … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Aubrey Parsons talks about voice acting, audiobooks, narration, and much more. About Aubrey Parsons Aubrey Parsons is a professional voiceover, artist, and singer. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon Listen to This Is Horror Podcast on Apple Podcasts Listen to This Is Horror … Conti…
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In this podcast, we unbox and analyse Michael Haneke’s cult classic, Funny Games, with special guest, Mackenzie Kiera. This podcast was recorded as part of the House of Bad Memories weekend. About Funny Games Funny Games is a 1997 Austrian psychological horror film written and directed by Michael Haneke, and starring Susanne Lothar, Ulrich Mühe, … …
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In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk talks about Not Forever, But For Now, writing on Substack, the legacy of Fight Club, and much more. About Chuck Palahniuk Chuck Palahniuk is the author of many bestselling books including Fight Club, Invisible Monsters, Choke, Lullaby, The Invention of Sound, Consider This, and Haunted. His latest novel, Not Forever…
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In this podcast, David Moody, Dan Howarth, and Michael David Wilson have a round table discussion about their current writing routine and life, and David Moody talks about surviving a heart attack amongst other topics. About David Moody David Moody first self-published Hater in 2006, and without an agent, succeeded in selling the film rights for … …
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In this podcast, Alan Baxter talks about Sallow Bend, The Gulp, Australian horror fiction, and much more. About Alan Baxter Alan Baxter is a multi-award-winning author of horror, supernatural thrillers and dark fantasy liberally mixed with crime, mystery and noir. This Is Horror podcast (hey, that’s us) calls him “Australia’s master of literary dar…
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In this podcast, Joe Sullivan talks about Cemetery Gates Media, publishing, and much more. About Cemetery Gates Media Cemetery Gates Media is a publisher of horror and supernatural fiction from Binghamton, New York, founded by longtime friends John Brhel and Joe Sullivan in the summer of 2015. Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the … Continu…
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In this podcast, Michael David Wilson launches his debut novel, House of Bad Memories, and Laurel Hightower launches her new book, Silent Key. About Michael David Wilson Michael David Wilson is the founder of the popular UK horror website, podcast, and publisher, This Is Horror. He is the author of The Girl in the Video, They’re Watching (with … Co…
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In this podcast, Tim Waggoner talks about early life lessons, becoming a writer, first stories, and much more. About Tim Waggoner Tim Waggoner’s first novel came out in 2001, and since then he’s published over fifty novels and seven collections of short stories. He writes original dark fantasy and horror, as well as media tie-ins. … Continue readin…
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In this podcast, Max Booth III and Michael David Wilson talk about their brand new books, The Last Haunt (Max Booth III) and House of Bad Memories (Michael David Wilson), and much more in this special This Is Horror/Ghoulish Podcast collaboration. About Max Booth III Max Booth III is an author, screenwriter, and publisher best … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Daniel Kraus talks about Whalefall, touring, book publicity, and much more. About Daniel Kraus Daniel Kraus is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen novels and graphic novels. He coauthored The Living Dead with legendary filmmaker George A. Romero. With Guillermo del Toro, he coauthored The Shape of Water, base…
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In this podcast, Daniel Kraus talks about Whalefall, touring, book publicity, and much more. About Daniel Kraus Daniel Kraus is the New York Times bestselling author of more than a dozen novels and graphic novels. He coauthored The Living Dead with legendary filmmaker George A. Romero. With Guillermo del Toro, he coauthored The Shape of Water, base…
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In this podcast we preview episode seventeen of Story Unboxed in which we unbox and analyse Session 9 with Neil McRobert of the Talking Scared Podcast. Listen to the full Story Unboxed Podcast on Something in the Dirt Show notes Click the timestamps to jump straight to the audio. Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Richard Chizmar talks about Becoming The Boogeyman, writing characters based on real people, future writing projects, and much more. About Richard Chizmar Richard Chizmar is a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Amazon, and Publishers Weekly bestselling author. He is the co-author (with Stephen King) of…
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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 first part of our unboxing of Mr. Mercedes and it’s the first in a special Holly Gibney series of episodes. About Mr. Mercedes The stolen Mercedes emerges from the pre-dawn … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about The High Strung, writing an all-time horror novel, stories from the road, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of many books including Bird Box, Malorie, and A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and the singer/songwriter for the band The High Strung. … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about the early years on the road, living off $10 per day, The High Strung, the Hall of Fame van story, and much more. About Josh Malerman Josh Malerman is the author of many books including Bird Box, Malorie, and A House at the Bottom of a Lake, and … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Keith Rosson talks about Fever House, writing violence, his writing routine, and much more. About Keith Rosson Keith Rosson is the author of four novels and a story collection, the most recent being the literary horror/crime novel Fever House (Random House, 2023). Show notes Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support … Contin…
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In this podcast, Sadie Hartmann talks about the last 20 years of horror fiction, ghosts, chapter lengths, and much more. About Sadie Hartmann Sadie Hartmann is an active member of the Horror Writers Association and a co-owner of Nightworms, a popular horror fiction subscription company. Sadie also reviews horror fiction for Cemetery Dance Online an…
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In this podcast, Sadie Hartmann talks about 101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered, future projects, horror fiction subgenres, and much more. About Sadie Hartmann Sadie Hartmann is an active member of the Horror Writers Association and a co-owner of Nightworms, a popular horror fiction subscription company. Sadie also reviews horror fictio…
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In this podcast, Stephanie Parent talks about The Briars, working in a haunted dungeon, haunted houses, and much more. About Stephanie Parent Stephanie Parent is a graduate of the Master of Professional Writing program at the University of Southern California as well as a professional submissive and switch. Her first poetry collection, Every Poem a…
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In this podcast, Stephanie Parent talks about first experiences with stories, pantsing vs. plotting, early life lessons, and much more. About Stephanie Parent Stephanie Parent is a graduate of the Master of Professional Writing program at the University of Southern California as well as a professional submissive and switch. Her first poetry collect…
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In this podcast, we chat with Stephen Graham Jones, Eric LaRocca, Gemma Files, Ellen Datlow, Wendy Wagner, Jon Padgett, Cam Collins, Steve Shell, and Neil McRobert about their This Is Horror Award wins in 2021. Show notes Novel of the Year Winner: My Heart Is a Chainsaw by Stephen Graham Jones Runner-up: This Thing Between … Continue reading…
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In this podcast, Nick Cutter and Andrew F. Sullivan talk about The Handyman Method, successful collaborations, story pacing, and much more. About Nick Cutter Nick Cutter is the author of the critically acclaimed national bestseller The Troop (which is currently being developed for film with producer James Wan), as well as The Deep and Little … Cont…
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In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about why he wrote Everything the Darkness Eats, split narratives, controversial scenes, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Show notes Thank…
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In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Everything the Darkness Eats, writing authentically, managing writing expectations, and much more. About Eric LaRocca Eric LaRocca is the Bram Stoker Award-nominated author of several works of horror and dark fiction including the viral sensation Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. Show notes Than…
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In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his new book After Death, suspense, horror, and science fiction labels, Dean’s unique writing voice, and much more. About Dean Koontz Acknowledged as “America’s most popular suspense novelist” (Rolling Stone) and as one of today’s most celebrated and successful writers, Dean Ray Koontz has earned the devotio…
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