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Ep 535

TIH 535: David Moody and Dan Howarth on The Writing Life, Current Routine, and Surviving a Heart Attack

Episode | 118 min | Nov 6, 2023
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. [3:13] Conversation start. [4:34] Changes since we last spoke. [11:57] David Moody's heart attack. [22:26] Relearning childhood lessons. [27:13] Make sure writing is fun. [35:31] The joy of writing Daddy's Boy. [46:07] Killing off colleagues in fiction. [1:02:06] David's lack of promotion. [1:19:12] Audiobooks. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-535-david-moody-and-dan-howarth-on-the-writing-life-current-routine-and-surviving-a-heart-attack Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 534

TIH 534: Alan Baxter on Sallow Bend, The Gulp, and Australian Horror Fiction

Episode | 118 min | Oct 31, 2023
In this podcast, Alan Baxter talks about Sallow Bend, The Gulp, Australian horror fiction, and much more. [3:27] Biggest changes personally and professionally in the last three years for Alan. [18:04] Indy vs. traditional publishing considerations. [24:31] Alan's literary agent. [36:29] Social media and newsletters. [53:29] Sallow Bend. [59:08] Writing in a broad array of genres. [1:17:16] Alan's current writing and Kung Fu school schedule and routine. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-534-alan-baxter-on-sallow-bend-the-gulf-and-australian-horror-fiction Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 533

TIH 533: Joe Sullivan on Cemetery Gates Media and Publishing

Episode | 111 min | Oct 28, 2023
In this podcast, Joe Sullivan talks about Cemetery Gates Media, publishing, and much more. [3:03] Early life lessons. [16:49] Writing and creative itch. [26:04] Future aspirations. [37:38] Story submissions. [42:04] Chapter 22 of House of Bad Memories. [44:22] Supernatural beliefs. [48:03] Future Cemetery Gates Media releases. [54:15] Cemetery Green Media. [59:14] What frightens Joe. [1:02:23] Humour in House of Bad Memories. [1:21:17] Brandon Simmons, via Patreon, asks about starting points for Cemetery Gates Media books. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-533-joe-sullivan-on-cemetery-gates-media-and-publishing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 532

TIH 532: House of Bad Memories and Silent Key, Live Book Launch with Michael David Wilson, Laurel Hightower, and Bob Pastorella

Episode | 124 min | Oct 25, 2023
In this podcast, Michael David Wilson launches his debut novel, House of Bad Memories, and Laurel Hightower launches her new book, Silent Key. [3:03] Live podcast start. [9:34] Silent Key. [12:48] Cam Ambrose. [39:25] House of Bad Memories genre and initial vision. [55:29] Writing authentically. [1:02:53] Laurel reads Star Man. [1:14:26] Michael and Laurel read Things We Say. [1:26:07] Post-reading chat. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-532-house-of-bad-memories-and-silent-key-live-book-launch-with-michael-david-wilson-laurel-hightower-and-bob-pastorella Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 531

TIH 531: Tim Waggoner on Early Life Lessons, Becoming a Writer, and First Stories

Episode | 90 min | Oct 20, 2023
In this podcast, Tim Waggoner talks about early life lessons, becoming a writer, first stories, and much more. [3:13] Early life lessons. [18:45] Showing vs. not showing the monster. [28:24] Is Michael Myers supernatural or human? [36:31] Reading reader reactions to books. [1:01:12] Personal beliefs pertaining to God and the supernatural. [1:22:59] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-531-tim-waggoner-on-early-life-lessons-becoming-a-writer-and-first-stories Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 530

TIH 530: Max Booth III and Michael David Wilson on The Last Haunt and House of Bad Memories

Episode | 83 min | Oct 18, 2023
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. [2:53] The inspiration for The Last Haunt. [9:02] Cemetery Gates Media. [12:51] House of Bad Memories. [29:51] Writing about traumatic events as therapy. [34:53] Choose yourself. [41:02] Max's involvement with Cemetery Gates Media. [45:37] Writing after the death of Max's mother. [1:00:55] The Midnight Society. [1:15:44] Does Max have a writing routine yet? Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-530-max-booth-iii-and-michael-david-wilson-on-the-last-haunt-and-house-of-bad-memories Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 529

TIH 529: Daniel Kraus on Whales, Secret Writing Projects, and Grave Robbery

Episode | 68 min | Oct 11, 2023
In this podcast, Daniel Kraus talks about Whalefall, touring, book publicity, and much more. [3:59] Research for Whalefall. [13:51] Science and single location. [21:04] Daniel's relationship with his father. [32:48] Suicide. [39:03] Writing process. [45:12] Books already written. [49:48] Larry Torre asks about George A. Romero. [53:56] Alice Phelan asks about writing YA books. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-529-daniel-kraus-on-whales-secret-writing-projects-and-grave-robbery Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 528

TIH 528: Daniel Kraus on Whalefall, Touring, and Book Publicity

Episode | 60 min | Oct 3, 2023
In this podcast, Daniel Kraus talks about Whalefall, touring, book publicity, and much more. [3:14] Biggest changes in the last three years. [13:30] Decision to get involved with the marketing. [30:36] Classifying Whalefall. [43:46] Research for Whalefall. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-528-daniel-kraus-on-whalefall-touring-and-book-publicity Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

Session 9 with Neil McRobert (Talking Scared Podcast) [Story Unboxed 017 Preview]

Episode | 53 min | Sep 27, 2023
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. [3:28] Introducing Neil McRobert and the Session 9 Unboxing. [5:35] First experience with Session 9. [15:32] The Shining. [22:50] Our interpretation of Simon. [40:29] Real life paranormal happenings at the Danvers. [43:22] Neil tells us about his mother's supernatural experience. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/session-9-with-neil-mcrobert-talking-scared-podcast-story-unboxed-017-preview Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 527

TIH 527: Richard Chizmar on Becoming The Boogeyman, Writing Characters Based on Real People, and Future Writing Projects

Episode | 95 min | Sep 24, 2023
In this podcast, Richard Chizmar talks about Becoming The Boogeyman, writing characters based on real people, future writing projects, and much more. [3:16] Biggest changes personally and professionally in the last two years. [7:18] Becoming The Boogeyman. [45:00] Brandon Simmons, via Patreon, asking about writing about characters based on people from real life. [52:42] Boogeyman podcast. [58:53] Ryan Lewis. [1:06:28] Alice Phelan, via Patreon, asks about finding collaborators. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-527-richard-chizmar-on-becoming-the-boogeyman-writing-characters-based-on-real-people-and-future-writing-projects Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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