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-slater-on-the-structure-of-starlet-kit-kats-and-the-danger-slater-origin-story Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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 available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-594-danger-slater-on-starlet-writing-during-the-pandemic-and-the-dark-side-of-celebrity Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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 novel. [53:45] The inspiration and cultural influences behind. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-593-david-dastmalchian-on-knights-vs-samurai-count-crowley-and-embracing-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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 notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-592-brian-asman-on-exploring-family-in-good-dogs-writing-engaging-action-scenes-and-writing-routine Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-591-brian-asman-on-good-dogs-werewolves-and-slashers-and-hybrid-publishing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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 Shock Induction. [42:55] Great works of literature, hallucinations, and minimalism. [47:40] Billionaires printing books for the masses and Chapter 33. [50:00] Avocado. [1:03:00] References to other books and rewarding readers. [1:04:50] Writing Greener Pastures for Substack. [1:13:30] Stephanie. [1:19:30] Pregnancy, abortion, and stealthing. [1:22:00] Robert Stahl, via Patreon, asks about Guts. [1:25:50] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-590-chuck-palahniuk-on-shock-induction-psychedelics-and-avocado Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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-on-the-forest-of-lost-souls Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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. [1:09:35] Marketing middle grade books. [1:18:10] Connect with Robert. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-588-robert-p-ottone-on-the-vile-thing-we-created-theres-something-sinister-in-center-field-and-middle-grade-books Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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-p-ottone-on-approaching-life-fearlessly-the-triangle-and-early-life-lessons Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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. nonfiction [19:28] The tight deadline for The Book of Japanese Folklore. [24:21] Carving out space for own creative projects. [27:58] Getting a literary agent. [37:35] Initial vision for The Book of Japanese Folklore [42:05] The Uncanny Japan Podcast niche. [46:11] Which creature would Thersa most and least like to encounter from The Book of Japanese Folklore. [57:30] The audiobook for The Book of Japanese Folklore. [1:03:08] Something Thersa wishes she had known sooner about living in Japan. [1:13:30] Advice to 18 year old self. [1:28:17] Connect with Thersa and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-586-thersa-matsuura-on-the-carp-faced-boy-podcasting-in-japan-and-carving-out-space-for-personal-creativity Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror