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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October 25, 2025 TIH 636: Jacy Morris on We Like It Cherry, Misconceptions about Indigenous People, and Writing Violence in Fiction
In this podcast, Jacy Morris talks about We Like It Cherry, misconceptions about indigenous people, writing violence in fiction, and much more.
[3:30] Working with Tenebrous Press and We Like It Cherry.
[18:10] Wide misconceptions about indigenous people.
[21:30] Challenges writing a gay protagonist.
[26:20] How fully formed was the initial idea and dream that led to We Like It Cherry?
[29:00] Creative license to deviate from the plot.
[35:35] Karaoke songs.
[47:05] The tribes we’re born into and the tribes we choose.
[53:00] How much did Jacy know about each character before writing We Like It Cherry?
[54:45] Tips for writing violence in fiction.
[58:50] The number of drafts We Like It Cherry went through before going to the publisher.
[1:02:20] What’s next for Jacy.
[1:06:40] Deciding which books Jacy’s agent should shop.
[1:11:50] Advice to eighteen-year-old self.
[1:13:05] Connect with Jacy.
[1:13:35] Final thoughts.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-636-jacy-morris-on-we-like-it-cherry-misconceptions-about-indigenous-people-and-writing-violence-in-fiction
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1h 22min
October 18, 2025 TIH 635: Jacy Morris on Early Life Lessons, Current Writing Routine, and Horror Writing
In this podcast, Jacy Morris talks about early life lessons, his current writing routine, horror writing, and much more.
[3:25] Conversation start/early life lessons growing up.
[8:45] Dawn of the Dead and We Like It Cherry.
[11:35] Teaching at a middle school.
[14:30] Impetus for moving from a pseudonym to Jacy’s own name.
[32:50] Marketing.
[36:15] Current writing routine.
[51:30] Post-interview.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-635-jacy-morris-on-early-life-lessons-current-writing-routine-and-horror-writing
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57min
October 09, 2025 TIH 634: Josh Malerman on Fully Embracing Your Writing, Lessons Learnt Watching Evil Dead, and Jizzly Bear
In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about fully embracing your writing, lessons learnt watching Evil Dead, Jizzly Bear, and much more.
[3:00] Conversation start/deciding what to publish after Watching Evil Dead.
[12:15] We have to fully embrace who we are as writers.
[17:30] Wavy Gravy!
[23:20] Ryan Lewis and other people who have changed our lives.
[33:15] MDW’s memories of writing during a traumatic period of his life.
[47:40] Getting married, Watching Evil Dead release, and the writing documentary premiere.
[51:35] Jizzly Bear.
[1:12:30] What did Josh learn that he wouldn’t have learnt if he hadn’t written Watching Evil Dead?
[1:14:10] Connect with Josh.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-634-josh-malerman-on-fully-embracing-your-writing-lessons-learnt-watching-evil-dead-and-jizzly-bear
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1h 22min
October 01, 2025 TIH 633: Josh Malerman on Watching Evil Dead, Unearthing the Radiant Artist Within, and Sequencing Book Order Like an Album
In this podcast, Josh Malerman talks about his brand new book, Watching Evil Dead, unearthing the radiant artist within, sequencing book order like an album, and much more.
[5:30] Conversation start and Watching the Evil Dead.
[14:00] The book cover and subtitle.
[23:00] Writing books over 165,000 words.
[38:05] Sequencing a career of writing and book order like an album.
[44:10] The transcendent moment when reviewers start comparing your books to your other books.
[50:00] The biggest failure is not finishing a story.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-633-josh-malerman-on-watching-evil-dead-unearthing-the-radiant-artist-within-and-sequencing-book-order-like-an-album
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1h 11min
September 24, 2025 TIH 632: Ryan C. Bradley on Ghoulish Books, Books Bound in Human Flesh, and Story Writing Process
In this podcast, Ryan C. Bradley talks about Ghoulish Books, books bound in human flesh, his story writing process, and much more.
[2:50] Bounding the book in Say Uncle in human flesh.
[13:15] What genre is Say Uncle?
[18:55] Working with Ghoulish Books.
[23:30] Comics.
[27:45] Writing about parenthood.
[38:10] Running and lifting.
[44:30] What is Ryan working on now.
[53:30] Planning or pantsing?
[57:40] Traci, via Patreon, asks about building a brand.
[1:04:00] Advice to eighteen-year-old self.
[1:05:00] Connect with Ryan.
[1:05:58] Final thoughts.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-632-ryan-c-bradley-on-ghoulish-books-books-bound-in-human-flesh-and-story-writing-process
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1h 17min
September 16, 2025 TIH 631: Ryan C. Bradley on Say Uncle, Early Life Lessons, Setting Stories in the Noughties
In this podcast, Ryan C. Bradley talks about Say Uncle, early life lessons, setting stories in the noughties, and much more.
[3:20] Conversation start and early life lessons.
[13:55] Stories read growing up.
[16:30] Films watched from a young age.
[18:50] First stories written.
[23:40] The moment when Ryan returned to playing the guitar.
[26:00] First short story publication.
[32:05] Pitching Say Uncle and coming up with the comparisons.
[34:55] Say Uncle origin.
[43:50] Setting the story in the early noughties.
[51:05] Creating Uncle Pauly.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-631-ryan-c-bradley-on-say-uncle-early-life-lessons-setting-stories-in-the-noughties
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1h 12min
September 04, 2025 TIH 630: C. J. Dotson on Writing routine, Strange Supernatural Experiences, and Writing about Trauma in Fiction
In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about her writing routine, strange supernatural experiences, writing about trauma in fiction, and much more.
[3:40] Writing routine and typical working week.
[14:55] The what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger fallacy.
[19:30] Self-care for protecting own mental health when writing about difficult and traumatic topics.
[25:50] Traci, via Patreon, asks about marketing debut fiction.
[33:35] Strange supernatural experiences in real life.
[44:10] Forthcoming book, These Familiar Walls.
[1:14:30] Biggest lightbulb moments in writing career thus far.
[1:21:20] Connect with C. J. and final thoughts.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-630-c-j-dotson-on-writing-routine-strange-supernatural-experiences-and-writing-about-trauma-in-fiction
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1h 30min
August 27, 2025 TIH 629: C. J. Dotson on The Cut, Lake Erie Folklore, and Hotel Horror
In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about The Cut, Lake Erie folklore, hotel horror, and much more.
[3:20] Conversation start/life lessons growing up.
[7:25] Early horror influences.
[19:50] The Cut cover.
[26:25] First steps to publication with The Cut.
[35:20] Strange and supernatural experiences.
[40:00] Hotel horror and The Cut.
[44:10] The genesis of The Cut.
[46:50] Lake Erie folklore and superstition.
[51:10] Worldbuilding.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-629-c-j-dotson-on-the-cut-lake-erie-folklore-and-hotel-horror
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1h 6min
August 22, 2025 TIH 628: Daddy’s Boy by Michael David Wilson, Chapter One, Narrated by Josh Curran
In this podcast, we present chapter one of Daddy’s Boy by Michael David Wilson, narrated by Josh Curran.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-628-daddys-boy-by-michael-david-wilson-chapter-one-narrated-by-josh-curran
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33min
August 17, 2025 TIH 627: Dean Koontz on Going Home in the Dark, Breaking The Fourth Wall, and Theodore Sturgeon
In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his new book, Going Home in the Dark, breaking the fourth wall, Theodore Sturgeon, and much more.
[4:00] Conversation start.
[7:20] Going Home in the Dark.
[17:50] Breaking the fourth wall.
[25:35] Working on a memoir of career.
[33:20] Advice for younger writers who love writing and loathe marketing.
[50:30] What does Dean Koontz do when he’s writing and isn’t sure where the story’s going.
[1:04:00] Theodore Sturgeon.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-627-dean-koontz-on-going-home-in-the-dark-breaking-the-fourth-wall-and-theodore-sturgeon
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1h 23min

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