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This Is Horror Podcast

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Ep 457

TIH 457: Ronald Kelly on Southern Fried and Horrified, Jack Logan Western Stories, and Writing Horror

Episode | 93 min | Sep 17, 2022
In this podcast Ronald Kelly talks about Southern Fried and Horrified, Jack Logan Western Stories, writing horror, and much more.    [4:48] Early life lessons [16:45] Southern Fried and Horrified [18:17] Second Sight and premonitions [31:01] Grandmama Spicer stories [40:08] Book launch [57:19] Dealing with rejection [1:08:35] Writing Jack Logan Westerns Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-457-ronald-kelly-on-southern-fried-and-horrified-jack-logan-western-stories-and-writing-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 456

TIH 456: Michael J. Seidlinger on My Pet Serial Killer, The Cecil Hotel, and Literary Agents

Episode | 71 min | Sep 10, 2022
In this podcast Michael J. Seidlinger talks about My Pet Serial Killer, The Cecil Hotel, literary agents, and much more.  [6:14] Social media, health, and performing [17:48] Lazy Fascist [22:30] Literary Agents [39:16] My Pet Serial Killer [41:25] Current work-in-progress/The Cecil Hotel [53:57] What should Michael be kinder to himself about [1:00:45] Connect with Michael Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-456-michael-j-seidlinger-on-my-pet-serial-killer-the-cecil-hotel-and-literary-agents Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 455

TIH 455: Michael J. Seidlinger on Anybody Home?, Likeable Characters, and Performing Selves vs. True Selves

Episode | 63 min | Sep 7, 2022
In this podcast Michael J. Seidlinger talks about Anybody Home?, why people want likeable characters, performing vs. being our true selves, and much more. [4:02] Anybody Home? [28:43] Why do people want likeable characters [55:03] When are we performing and when are we our true selves Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-455-michael-j-seidlinger-on-anybody-home-likeable-characters-and-performing-selves-vs-true-selves Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 454

TIH 454: Michael J. Seidlinger on Transgressive Fiction, Horror Video Games, and Replay Value with Books

Episode | 77 min | Aug 31, 2022
In this podcast Michael J. Seidlinger talks about transgressive fiction, horror video games, replay value with books, and much more.  [5:31] Early life lessons growing up [8:39] Video games: Mortal Kombat [10:43] Silent Hill [25:26] Don't condescend to the reader/viewer [27:21] Replay value with books [38:35] Go to drinks/Functioning alcoholic [47:32] Book tour [56:15] Hardcore band [59:00] Writing transgressive fiction and reading House of Leaves [1:09:06] Abandoning books you don’t vibe with Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-454-michael-j-seidlinger-on-transgressive-fiction-horror-video-games-and-replay-value-with-books Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 453

TIH 453: Clay McLeod Chapman on Screenwriting, Whisper Down The Lane, and Satanic Panic

Episode | 65 min | Aug 30, 2022
In this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about screenwriting, Whisper Down the Lane, Satanic panic, and much more. [4:14] Start in film and screenwriting [17:39] Dos and don’ts of screenwriting [25:11] Selecting the right medium for the story [33:20] Satanic panic and Whisper Down the Lane [44:41] What should Clay be kinder to himself about [47:21] What frightens Clay [49:52] What does Clay hope people say about him when he's not in the room [51:44] Horror misconceptions [55:21] Connect with Clay [56:41] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-453-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-screenwriting-whisper-down-the-lane-and-satanic-panic Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 452

TIH 452: Clay McLeod Chapman on Ghost Eaters, What Is A Ghost, and Why Horror

Episode | 76 min | Aug 28, 2022
In this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Ghost Eaters, what a ghost is, why he likes horror, and much more. [6:14] Ghost Eaters themes [14:42] What is a ghost? [30:19] Why horror? [37:12] Richmond, Virginia setting for Ghost Eaters [48:56] The genesis behind Ghost Eaters’ concept Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-452-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-ghost-eaters-what-is-a-ghost-and-why-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 451

TIH 451: Clay McLeod Chapman on Performative Reading, The Pumpkin Pie Show, and Early Life Lessons

Episode | 63 min | Aug 26, 2022
In this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about performative reading, The Pumpkin Pie Show, early life lessons, and much more.  [4:16] Early life lessons [12:04] Performative reading [15:49] The Pumpkin Pie Show [46:12] Ghost Eaters Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-451-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-performative-reading-the-pumpkin-pie-show-and-early-life-lessons Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 450

TIH 450: Kevin Lucia on Clifton Heights, Charles L. Grant, and Cemetery Dance

Episode | 73 min | Aug 24, 2022
In this podcast, Kevin Lucia talks about Clifton Heights, Charles L. Grant, Cemetery Dance, and much more.  [4:54] Clifton Heights mythos [18:17] Charles L. Grant starting point [31:30] The Horror at Pleasant Brook from Thunderstorm [42:14] Typical writing process when writing a novel [44:57] Work at Cemetery Dance [53:16] Stories Kevin isn't as interested in [58:17] A typical day [1:02:57] Connect with Kevin [1:04:35] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-450-kevin-lucia-on-clifton-heights-charles-l-grant-and-cemetery-dance Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 449

TIH 449: Kevin Lucia on Writing Lessons, Faith and Horror, and Desperation by Stephen King

Episode | 64 min | Aug 21, 2022
In this podcast, Kevin Lucia talks about writing lessons, faith and horror, Desperation by Stephen King, and much more.  [3:49] Early life lessons [7:35] Things did related to writing that were crucial [15:08] Childhood: balancing writing and basketball passion [34:04] What faith means to Kevin [45:06] Reading Desperation by Stephen King [48:27] Is God love or judgement? [55:25] Impact of faith as a horror consumer and a horror creator Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-449-kevin-lucia-on-writing-lessons-faith-and-horror-and-desperation-by-stephen-king Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror
Ep 448

TIH 448: Conner Habib on Hawk Mountain, Against Everyone, and Occultists

Episode | 73 min | Aug 15, 2022
In this podcast Conner Habib talks about Hawk Mountain, Against Everyone with Conner Habib, occultists, and much more.  [3:57] Hawk Mountain’s genesis as a short story [12:51] Violent pivotal action in Hawk Mountain [15:40] How much is Todd a victim of circumstance and how much is he a victim of his own decisions and actions [24:30] Potential for sequels [27:44] Categorising Hawk Mountain [49:20] V. R. Weather asks about occultists relevant to modern horror readers and writers [58:45] The Podcast Against Everyone with Conner Habib [1:04:13] Connect with Conner [1:05:55] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-448-conner-habib-on-hawk-mountain-against-everyone-and-occultists Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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