This Is Horror Podcast
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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In this podcast, Kev Harrison talks about his new book, Shadow of the Hidden, research for stories, story planning, and much more. About Kev Harrison Kev Harrison is a writer of dark fiction and English language teacher from England, living and working in Lisbon, Portugal. His books include The Balance, Below, Paths Best Left Untrodden, and Shadow of the …
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In this podcast, Gwendolyn Kiste talks about The Haunting of Velkwood and 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 Invention of Ghosts, and Boneset & Feathers. Her short fiction …
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May 15, 2024 • 71 mins
In this podcast, Adam Nevill talks about All The Fiends of Hell and much more. About Adam Nevill Adam Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is an author of horror fiction. Of his novels, The Ritual, Last Days, No One Gets Out Alive and The …
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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. About Adam Nevill Adam Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is an author of horror fiction. Of his novels, …
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April 30, 2024 • 53 mins
In this podcast, Adam Nevill talks about Lost Girl, pandemic life, Samuel Araya Art and Book Covers, and much more. About Adam Nevill Adam Nevill was born in Birmingham, England, in 1969 and grew up in England and New Zealand. He is an author of horror fiction. Of his novels, The Ritual, Last Days, No …
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April 22, 2024 • 81 mins
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 America: LGBT …
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April 15, 2024 • 74 mins
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: LGBT …
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April 2, 2024 • 75 mins
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 …
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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 Worse Since …
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March 21, 2024 • 71 mins
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 cybersecurity risk management. He …
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March 14, 2024 • 68 mins
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 risk management. …
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March 4, 2024 • 70 mins
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/collaborator, Steven Barnes, …
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February 26, 2024 • 68 mins
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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February 21, 2024 • 69 mins
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 …
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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 …
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February 11, 2024 • 70 mins
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 & …
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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 Invention of …
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January 28, 2024 • 82 mins
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 …
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January 23, 2024 • 74 mins
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, …
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January 18, 2024 • 69 mins
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, …
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