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TIH 542: R. A. Busby on Corporate Body, Supernatural Experiences, and The Joy of Redrafting Dec 17, 2023

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In this podcast, R. A. Busby talks about Corporate Body, supernatural experiences, the joy of redrafting, and much more. [2:58] Supernatural experience. [29:45] Corporate Body. [53:15] Thematic concerns in Corporate Body. [1:00:57] Body horror. [1:09:11] Favourite part of writing novels. [1:15:42] Connect with R. A. Busby. [1:16:19] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-542-r-a-busby-on-corporate-body-supernatural-experiences-and-the-joy-of-redrafting Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 541: R. A. Busby on Early Life Lessons, First Stories, and Horror Fiction Dec 11, 2023

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In this podcast, R. A. Busby talks about early life lessons, first stories, horror fiction, and much more. [3:57] Early life lessons growing up. [8:51] Danger in the desert. [18:17] What horror fiction says. [19:03] The LaRocca to Koontz horror fiction scale. [29:59] Max Booth III's Maggots Screaming [37:46] The commercial viability of short story collections. [44:48] Posthumous success. [50:11] The appeal of Oz. [54:47] What have you read recently that has changed how you see the world? Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-541-r-a-busby-on-early-life-lessons-first-stories-and-horror-fiction Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 540: Jason Pargin on Zoey Is Too Drunk for this Dystopia, Writing a Book Series, and TikTok Creation Strategies Dec 05, 2023

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In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about Zoey Is Too Drunk for this Dystopia, writing a book series, TikTok creation strategies, and much more. [3:59] Social media experiments and dilemmas. [18:10] Content creation, TikTok, and its toll on mental health. [23:03] Where Jason creates TikTok content. [31:12] Zoey Is Too Drunk for this Dystopia [56:09] Ethics and using social media platforms. [1:06:06] Tips for writing a book series. [1:12:55] Future projects. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-540-jason-pargin-on-zoey-is-too-drunk-for-this-dystopia-writing-a-book-series-and-tiktok-creation-strategies Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 539: Jason Pargin on Becoming a TikTok Influencer, Is AI a Threat to Creativity, and Conspiracy Theories Nov 30, 2023

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In this podcast, Jason Pargin talks about becoming a TikTok influencer, AI and creativity, conspiracy theories, and much more. [3:37] A warning and an announcement. [14:27] Is AI a threat to creativity and writing? [31:53] The Zoey Ashe origin story. [35:26] Conspiracy theories. [45:31] TikTok. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-539-jason-pargin-on-becoming-a-tiktok-influencer-is-ai-a-threat-to-creativity-and-conspiracy-theories Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 538: Aubrey Parsons on Voice Acting, Audiobooks, and Narration Nov 26, 2023

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In this podcast, Aubrey Parsons talks about voice acting, audiobooks, narration, and much more. [3:06] Conversation start and early life lessons. [7:17] Initial creative jobs and aspirations. [16:40] Dos and don'ts for voice acting and narration. [20:38] Variety of accents as a unique selling point. [29:36] Audiobook distribution and marketplaces. [36:13] Sir Anthony Hopkins endorsement. [46:49] First experiences with story. [54:48] Film adaptations. [59:57] Return of the Living Dead and comedy-horror. [1:04:49] Jade in House of Bad Memories. [1:16:00] Author-narrator relationships. [1:23:12] Writing with audiobook narration in mind. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-538-aubrey-parsons-on-voice-acting-audiobooks-and-narration Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 537: Unboxing Michael Haneke’s Funny Games (1997) with Mackenzie Kiera Nov 20, 2023

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In this podcast, we unbox and analyse Michael Haneke’s cult classic, Funny Games, with special guest, Mackenzie Kiera. This podcast was recorded as part of the House of Bad Memories weekend. [4:35] Catching up with Mackenzie. [23:07] Unboxing Funny Games (1997). [30:54] Violence. [35:17] Breaking the fourth wall but maintaining tension. [44:29] The remote control. [55:02] Misogynistic power struggles. [1:25:26] The audience is complicit. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-537-unboxing-michael-hanekes-funny-games-1997-with-mackenzie-kiera Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 536: Chuck Palahniuk on Not Forever, But For Now, Writing on Substack, and The Legacy of Fight Club Nov 10, 2023

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In this podcast, Chuck Palahniuk talks about Not Forever, But For Now, writing on Substack, the legacy of Fight Club, and much more. [3:32] Conversation start/Quitting drinking. [9:01] Not Forever, But For Now book tour. [17:01] Repeated choruses. [21:33] Intention to write a cosy mystery. [25:00] Shift towards the horror genre. [28:59] Addiction, suicidal ideation, and gravitating towards Chuck Palahniuk's work. [36:39] Blending fact and fiction. [51:10] The most extreme things Chuck has done to creative writing students. [42:21] Including non-facts and false facts in fiction. [56:22] Get things right if you're writing extreme violence. [1:02:29] Idolising serial killers. [1:05:21] Fight Club, the collective consciousness, and its legacy. [1:16:29] Correspondence with Ira Levin. [1:22:00] Tips for giving and showing love in a world of materialism and commodification. [1:29:47] Solomon Forshee, via Patreon, asks about writing to be remembered not writing to be liked. [1:37:12] Robert Stahl, via Patreon, asks about plans to write a follow-up for Consider This. [1:39:18] Substack. [1:43:13] Steppenwolf Theatre, Science Fiction novel, and future projects. [1:47:24] The effect of Palahniuk's work on Bob Pastorella. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-536-chuck-palahniuk-on-not-forever-but-for-now-writing-on-substack-and-the-legacy-of-fight-club Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 535: David Moody and Dan Howarth on The Writing Life, Current Routine, and Surviving a Heart Attack Nov 06, 2023

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In this podcast, David Moody, Dan Howarth, and Michael David Wilson have a round table discussion about their current writing routine and life, and David Moody talks about surviving a heart attack amongst other topics. [3:13] Conversation start. [4:34] Changes since we last spoke. [11:57] David Moody's heart attack. [22:26] Relearning childhood lessons. [27:13] Make sure writing is fun. [35:31] The joy of writing Daddy's Boy. [46:07] Killing off colleagues in fiction. [1:02:06] David's lack of promotion. [1:19:12] Audiobooks. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-535-david-moody-and-dan-howarth-on-the-writing-life-current-routine-and-surviving-a-heart-attack Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 534: Alan Baxter on Sallow Bend, The Gulp, and Australian Horror Fiction Oct 31, 2023

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In this podcast, Alan Baxter talks about Sallow Bend, The Gulp, Australian horror fiction, and much more. [3:27] Biggest changes personally and professionally in the last three years for Alan. [18:04] Indy vs. traditional publishing considerations. [24:31] Alan's literary agent. [36:29] Social media and newsletters. [53:29] Sallow Bend. [59:08] Writing in a broad array of genres. [1:17:16] Alan's current writing and Kung Fu school schedule and routine. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-534-alan-baxter-on-sallow-bend-the-gulf-and-australian-horror-fiction Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 533: Joe Sullivan on Cemetery Gates Media and Publishing Oct 28, 2023

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In this podcast, Joe Sullivan talks about Cemetery Gates Media, publishing, and much more. [3:03] Early life lessons. [16:49] Writing and creative itch. [26:04] Future aspirations. [37:38] Story submissions. [42:04] Chapter 22 of House of Bad Memories. [44:22] Supernatural beliefs. [48:03] Future Cemetery Gates Media releases. [54:15] Cemetery Green Media. [59:14] What frightens Joe. [1:02:23] Humour in House of Bad Memories. [1:21:17] Brandon Simmons, via Patreon, asks about starting points for Cemetery Gates Media books. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-533-joe-sullivan-on-cemetery-gates-media-and-publishing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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