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July 06 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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1 hr 21 min
June 27 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
Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
1 hr 13 min
June 19 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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1 hr 6 min
June 11 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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1 hr 11 min
June 01 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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1 hr 45 min
May 24 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
Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
1 hr 13 min
May 15 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
Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
1 hr 14 min
May 06 TIH 663: Addison Heimann on Touch Me, Sugar-Free Lemonade Powder, and Telling Stories
In this podcast, Addison Heimann talks about Touch Me, sugar-free lemonade powder, telling stories, and much more. About Addison Heimann Addison Heimann is known for Hypochondriac (2022), Touch Me (2025) and Jeff Drives You (2019). Timestamps Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon Listen to This Is Horror Podcast …
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1 hr 14 min
April 26 TIH 662: Addison Heimann on Hypochondriac, Recreating the Famous Ghost Scene, and OCD Exposure Therapy
In this podcast, Addison Heimann talks about Hypochondriac, recreating the famous Ghost scene, OCD exposure therapy, and much more. About Addison Heimann Addison Heimann is known for Hypochondriac (2022), Touch Me (2025) and Jeff Drives You (2019). Timestamps Thanks for Listening! Help out the show: Support This Is Horror on Patreon Listen to This Is …
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1 hr 12 min
April 18 TIH 661: Kylie Lee Baker on Writing Japanese Gothic, Chapter Outlines, and Best Writing Advice
In this podcast, Kylie Lee Baker talks about writing Japanese Gothic, chapter outlines, her best writing advice, and much more. About Kylie Lee Baker Kylie Lee Baker is the Sunday Times bestselling author of dark fantasy and horror novels such as The Keeper of Night, The Scarlet Alchemist, Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora …
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1 hr 4 min

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