This Is Horror Podcast

By Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella

The This Is Horror Podcast is a show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week.... more

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July 31, 2026 TIH 673: Richard Jerram on The Makoto Murders, Living in Tokyo, Japan, and Winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award
In this podcast, Richard Jerram talks about The Makoto Murders, living in Tokyo, Japan, winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award, and much more.
[3:15] Early life lessons growing up.
[6:00] The best and worst things about taking a creative writing MA.
[10:15] Retirement from work as an economist and decision to pursue writing fiction.
[11:45] Arriving in Tokyo, Japan in 1987.
[14:55] The Makoto Murders launch event.
[17:25] The Makoto Murders elevator pitch.
[20:20] Writing a novel with a sociopathic protagonist.
[28:15] Japan setting.
[29:35] Planning and writing process for The Makoto Murders.
[34:55] Workshopping two endings.
[37:10] Including specific details to Japan.
[38:50] Next books and projects.
[43:55] Advantages and disadvantages of living in Japan, Singapore, and London.
[45:30] Becoming fluent in Japanese.
[49:10] Life and art imitating one another: winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award.
[54:00] Landing a literary agent.
[58:10] Film and TV rights.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-673-richard-jerram-on-the-makoto-murders-living-in-tokyo-japan-and-winning-the-crime-writers-associations-debut-dagger-award
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1h 10min
July 21, 2026 TIH 672: E. L. Chen on Slasher Summer, Slasher Movies, and Best Writing Advice
In this podcast, E. L. Chen talks about Slasher Summer, slasher movies, the best writing advice she’s ever heard, and much more.
[4:25] Slasher Summer elevator pitch.
[6:25] First experiences with slasher movies.
[11:30] Watching A Nightmare on Elm Street.
[16:35] Lessons taken from other slasher stories within horror fiction.
[18:55] Planning process.
[24:30] The cabin backstory.
[26:20] Editorial input.
[31:40] Slasher references.
[38:00] Favourite slasher.
[40:30] Lessons learnt writing Slasher Summer.
[44:50] One Of Us Is Already Dead.
[54:20] Best and worst writing advice.
[1:00:15] Advice to eighteen-year-old self.
[1:03:10] Something that frightens Elaine.
[1:07:00] Connect with E. L. Chen.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-672-e-l-chen-on-slasher-summer-slasher-movies-and-best-writing-advice
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1h 20min
July 13, 2026 TIH 671: E. L. Chen on Sweetside Motel, Writing Routine, and Inverting Gothic Novel Expectations
In this podcast, E. L. Chen talks about Sweetside Motel, writing routine, inverting gothic novel expectations, and much more.
[3:15] Conversation start/early life lessons.
[10:00] Identity, stereotypes, and rebellion.
[13:40] First experiences with story/writing in YA, Fantasy, and Horror.
[18:30] Authenticity and writing for yourself first.
[21:05] Writing routine and time management.
[23:30] Drafting, revising, and working in numerous environments.
[28:40] Website origins and web design career.
[31:15] Book releases and publishing timelines.
[34:10] Book promotion and contracts.
[35:30] Literary agent journey and querying strategy.
[44:55] Sweetside Motel and writing during and about the pandemic.
[47:30] COVID consistency in book.
[50:25] Inverting gothic novel expectations and locations.
[53:45] Chinese-Canadian misconceptions and trip to Hong Kong.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-671-e-l-chen-on-sweetside-motel-writing-routine-and-inverting-gothic-novel-expectations
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1h 6min
July 06, 2026 TIH 670: David Moody on Kemberton, Weoley Castle, and Writing About the Human Condition
In this podcast, David Moody talks about serialising fiction, embracing boredom, the long road to the Hater movie, and much more.
[3:00] Kemberton elevator pitch and real-life inspiration.
[11:20] Bullying, domestic violence, and the emotional impact of Kemberton.
[23:25] A huge turning point in the book.
[31:55] Beta-reader feedback.
[38:20] Writing about the human condition.
[42:10] Weoley Castle.
[51:55] Nailing the ending.
[1:03:05] Writing for enjoyment.
[1:08:40] Final thoughts.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-670-david-moody-on-kemberton-weoley-castle-and-writing-about-the-human-condition
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1h 21min
June 27, 2026 TIH 669: David Moody on Serialising Fiction, Embracing Boredom, and the Long Road to the Hater Movie
In this podcast, David Moody talks about serialising fiction, embracing boredom, the long road to the Hater movie, and much more.
[3:00] Conversation start.
[4:50] Biggest changes in last year.
[7:20] Hater film adaptation.
[20:05] Dirty Day.
[24:00] Money, happiness, writing, and having enough.
[39:35] Embracing boredom and going offline.
[47:00] Cinema etiquette.
[1:00:05] Serialising Kemberton.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-669-david-moody-on-serialising-fiction-embracing-boredom-and-the-long-road-to-the-hater-movie
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1h 13min
June 19, 2026 TIH 668: Eliza Jabore on True Crime Research, Bigfoot, and Subverting Slasher Tropes
In this podcast, Eliza Jabore talks about true crime research, Bigfoot, subverting slasher tropes, and much more.
[2:50] Elevator pitch for Backstabbers.
[4:25] True crime research and Bigfoot.
[13:20] Subverting slasher tropes.
[18:15] Misdirection and The Descent vibes.
[21:10] Jeremiah’s name origin.
[24:00] Real-world cabin and trails influence.
[27:30] Travel, horror, and risk taking.
[31:30] Lessons learnt writing Backstabbers.
[36:20] Writing insecurity and self-doubt.
[42:30] Single location horror and suspense.
[46:00] Eliza’s first signing.
[50:15] Writing to music vs. to silence.
[54:10] Best and worst writing advice.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-668-eliza-jabore-on-true-crime-research-bigfoot-and-subverting-slasher-tropes
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1h 6min
June 11, 2026 TIH 667: Eliza Jabore on Backstabbers, Writing Through Motherhood, and Getting Stranded in the Jungle
In this podcast, Eliza Jabore talks about Backstabbers, writing through motherhood, getting stranded in the jungle, and much more.
[4:10] Conversation start/early life lessons growing up.
[7:15] Stories written when young.
[10:05] First stories read and movies watched.
[13:15] Globetrotting from seventeen years old.
[16:10] Meeting husband.
[20:05] Returning to Iowa.
[28:30] Writing post-travel.
[33:15] Typical writing routine.
[38:35] The genesis of Backstabbers.
[44:30] Writing under a pen name.
[48:25] Connecting with literary agent.
[53:40] Editing Backstabbers.
[59:20] Stranded in a jungle.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-667-eliza-jabore-on-backstabbers-writing-through-motherhood-and-getting-stranded-in-the-jungle
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1h 11min
June 01, 2026 TIH 666: Dan Howarth on Drone, Lionhearts, and Northern Republic
In this podcast, Dan Howarth talks about Drone, Lionhearts, Northern Republic, and much more.
[4:35] Conversation start/biggest changes for Dan in the last year.
[19:00] Screenwriting.
[20:00] Lionhearts.
[26:00] Journey to publication.
[45:30] Writing a comedy.
[50:45] Editorial process.
[1:01:15] David Peace influence on book covers.
[1:05:10] Drone.
[1:09:00] Creating dread from a sound.
[1:15:20] Inspiration for Drone.
[1:18:20] How to decide which idea is for a novel and which a novella.
[1:23:40] Lessons learnt writing Drone.
[1:25:30] Landing the ending.
[1:30:25] Northern Republic and where Dan will and won’t submit stories going forward.
[1:38:50] Connect with Dan and final thoughts.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-666-dan-howarth-on-drone-lionhearts-and-northern-republic
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1h 45min
May 24, 2026 TIH 665: Jed Shepherd on Dashcam, Found Footage Horror, and The Impact of Host
Jed Shepherd talks about Dashcam, found footage horror, the impact of Host, and much more.
[3:05] Homages and references in films.
[10:50] Host, its legacy, and the impact on horror and found footage.
[15:40] Blumhouse deal.
[17:40] Dashcam elevator pitch.
[21:50] Dashcam and Host in a similar world.
[23:45] Co-writing process for Dashcam.
[26:25] Working with Annie Hardy.
[32:05] Odeon banning Dashcam.
[40:45] Flashback.
[51:20] Working routine and what Jed is doing now.
[53:15] Ideal writing time.
[59:20] The first horror video game Jed played.
[1:02:10] Best and worst writing advice.
[1:04:30] Connect with Jed.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-665-jed-shepherd-on-dashcam-found-footage-horror-and-the-impact-of-host
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1h 13min
May 15, 2026 TIH 664: Jed Shepherd on Host, Filmmaking, and The Supernatural
Jed Shepherd talks about Host, filmmaking, the supernatural, and much more.
[2:50] Early life lessons growing up in London.
[9:30] Beliefs pertaining to the supernatural or lack thereof.
[12:35] First horror films and stories experienced.
[15:30] Parallels between Host and Dashcam and the Evil Dead films.
[17:55] Wanting to be a writer from a young age.
[26:05] Music in Jed’s life and career.
[31:40] Scroobius Pip.
[38:25] Making Host.
[48:50] The initial Host prank.
[50:50] The logistics of writing Host.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-664-jed-shepherd-on-host-filmmaking-and-the-supernatural
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1h 14min

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