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This Is Horror Podcast episodes

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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1 hr 30 min
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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1 hr 6 min
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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33 min
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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1 hr 23 min
August 06, 2025 TIH 626: Ross Jeffery on How to Write and Plan a Novel, Being Made Homeless, and Marketing
In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about how to write and plan a novel, being made homeless, marketing, and much more.
[3:20] How Ross plans novels using his notebook method.
[16:25] What happens once the initial drafts are complete?
[22:35] Traci, via Patreon, asks about considerations when deciding whether to put a book out traditionally or independently.
[30:10] Marketing books.
[35:15] Being made homeless.
[1:01:10] How Christianity affects Ross’s writing.
[1:15:55] Connect with Ross.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-626-ross-jeffery-on-how-to-write-and-plan-a-novel-being-made-homeless-and-marketing
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1 hr 27 min
July 30, 2025 TIH 625: Ross Jeffery on Early Life Lessons, Becoming a Writer, and Writing a New Book Every Three Months
In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about early life lessons, becoming a writer, writing a new book every three months, and much more.
[3:30] Conversation start and early life lessons.
[9:15] Getting back into reading.
[22:05] The steps to becoming a writer.
[45:10] Summarising Ross’s writing method and approach.
[1:02:55] Not writing until the entire book is planned out.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-625-ross-jeffery-on-early-life-lessons-becoming-a-writer-and-writing-a-new-book-every-three-months
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1 hr 14 min
July 18, 2025 TIH 624: Paul Goblirsch on Thunderstorm Books and Limited Hardcover Books
In this podcast, Paul Goblirsch talks about Thunderstorm Books, limited hardcover books, and much more.
[3:50] Conversation start/life lessons learnt growing up.
[7:55] Getting into collectible books and limited editions.
[18:10] Early rules when starting Thunderstorm Books.
[23:05] How Thunderstorm Books scaled to 40 titles per year.
[42:00] Marketing and social media impact on business.
[51:30] Lessons learnt working on different publishing lines.
[1:04:40] Choosing the print run for each title.
[1:12:50] Putting out the best cover art.
[1:14:50] Connect with Paul.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-624-paul-goblirsch-on-thunderstorm-books-and-limited-hardcover-books
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1 hr 24 min
July 09, 2025 TIH 623: Jasper Bark on Writing a Comic in Novel’s Clothing, Bark Bites Horror, and Writing a Three-Book Novel
In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about writing a comic in novel’s clothing Bark Bites Horror, writing a three-book novel, and much more.
[3:55] When Jasper realised Draw You In was going to be three books.
[9:10] A comic in a novel’s clothing?
[26:05] Problems with contracts.
[46:45] The reason for writing a book.
[50:20] Marketing.
[59:25] Walt and Louise Simonson.
[1:18:50] Bark Bites Horror.
[1:22:40] Typical novel writing time.
[1:25:50] Connect with Jasper.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-623-jasper-bark-on-writing-a-comic-in-novels-clothing-bark-bites-horror-and-writing-a-three-book-novel
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1 hr 33 min
July 04, 2025 TIH 622: Jasper Bark on Draw You In, R. L. Carver, and Conspiracy Theories and Comic Books
In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about Draw You In, R. L. Carver, comic books and conspiracy theories, and much more.
[3:35] Conversation start.
[6:35] Draw You In three book series.
[12:30] Draw You In story genesis.
[35:35] Reaction to R. L. Carver stunt.
[38:50] Conspiracy theories and comics.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-622-jasper-bark-on-draw-you-in-r-l-carver-and-conspiracy-theories-and-comic-books
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1 hr 8 min
June 26, 2025 TIH 621: Josh Curran on Narrating Daddy’s Boy, Lessons Recording an Audiobook, and the Miscreations Podcast
In this podcast, Josh Curran talks about narrating Daddy’s Boy, lessons learnt recording an audiobook, the Miscreations Podcast, and much more.
[3:20] Conversation start and early life lessons growing up.
[5:10] Daniel Willcocks story.
[11:10] The future of Miscreations Podcast.
[18:05] Daniel Johnson.
[28:00] Narrating Daddy’s Boy and rapping.
[45:40] Swear count in Daddy’s Boy.
[52:00] Lessons learnt recording an audiobook.
[56:00] Initial reaction to Daddy’s Boy.
[1:01:25] What frightens Josh.
[1:02:45] Advice for eighteen-year-old self.
[1:05:45] Connect with Josh.
[1:08:00] Wrap-up and upcoming books for the week.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-621-josh-curran-on-narrating-daddys-boy-lessons-recording-an-audiobook-and-the-miscreations-podcast
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1 hr 23 min

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