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TIH 523: Keith Rosson on Fever House, Writing Violence, and Writing Routine Sep 06, 2023

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In this podcast, Keith Rosson talks about Fever House, writing violence, his writing routine, and much more. [2:39] The biggest changes since we last spoke to Keith. [7:26] Writing routine and daily habits. [10:48] Fever House. [17:06] Adding an extra 30,000 words. [56:32] The reading and marketing landscape has changed. [1:09:08] Connect with Keith. [30:46] The Dos and Don'ts of Writing Violence. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-523-keith-rosson-on-fever-house-writing-violence-and-writing-routine Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 522: Sadie Hartmann on The Last 20 Years of Horror Fiction, Ghosts, and Chapter Lengths Aug 30, 2023

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In this podcast, Sadie Hartmann talks about the last 20 years of horror fiction, ghosts, chapter lengths, and much more. [3:44] Why Sadie chose to focus on the last 20 years of horror fiction in 101 Horror Books. [11:42] Reading horror will ruin other genres for you. [16:29] Chapter lengths. [31:09] Does Sadie believe in ghosts and aliens? [47:27] Connect with Sadie. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-522-sadie-hartmann-on-the-last-20-years-of-horror-fiction-ghosts-and-chapter-lengths Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 521: Sadie Hartmann ‘Mother Horror’ on 101 Horror Books to Read Before You’re Murdered, Future Projects, and Horror Fiction Subgenres Aug 28, 2023

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In this podcast, Sadie Hartmann talks about 101 Horror Books to Read Before You're Murdered, future projects, horror fiction subgenres, and much more. [3:53] Biggest changes personally and professionally in the last three years. [8:29] Sadie's future plans. [10:19] Reviewing. [32:06] Publishing models and hybrid publishing. [39:34] Page Street Publishing Inviting Sadie to write 101 Horror Books. [46:58] Stephen King. [52:57] 101 Horror Books' cover art. [56:29] Horror fiction subgenres. [1:16:34] Domestic horror subgenre. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-521-sadie-hartmann-mother-horror-on-101-horror-books-to-read-before-youre-murdered-future-projects-and-horror-fiction-subgenres Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 520: Stephanie Parent on The Briars, Working in a Haunted Dungeon, and Haunted Houses Aug 19, 2023

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In this podcast, Stephanie Parent talks about The Briars, working in a haunted dungeon, haunted houses, and much more. [2:55] The Briars. [8:55] Working in a haunted dungeon. [21:02] Misconceptions about BDSM and related work. [41:17] Setting boundaries. [58:37] Editing The Briars. [1:12:26] What is next for Stephanie. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-520-stephanie-parent-on-the-briars-working-in-a-haunted-dungeon-and-haunted-houses Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 519: Stephanie Parent on First Experiences with Stories, Pantsing vs. Plotting, and Early Life Lessons Aug 16, 2023

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In this podcast, Stephanie Parent talks about first experiences with stories, pantsing vs. plotting, early life lessons, and much more. [2:37] Early life lessons growing up in Baltimore. [11:32] Where to start with a story—plotting and pantsing. [16:04] First experiences with story. [25:43] Creating stories for the first time. [43:51] Motivation and what keeps Stephanie going with stories. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-519-stephanie-parent-on-first-experiences-with-stories-pantsing-vs-plotting-and-early-life-lessons Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 518 This Is Horror Awards 2021 with Stephen Graham Jones, Eric LaRocca, Gemma Files, Ellen Datlow, Wendy Wagner, Jon Padgett, Cam Collins, Steve Shell, and Neil McRobert Aug 10, 2023

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In this podcast, we chat with Stephen Graham Jones, Eric LaRocca, Gemma Files, Ellen Datlow, Wendy Wagner, Jon Padgett, Cam Collins, Steve Shell, and Neil McRobert about their This Is Horror Award wins in 2021. [4:11] Novel of the Year with Stephen Graham Jones [28:52] Novella of the Year with Eric LaRocca [1:12:14] Short Story Collection of the Year with Gemma Files [2:07:35] Anthology of the Year with Ellen Datlow [2:55:36] Fiction Magazine of the Year with Wendy Wagner [3:27:35] Publisher of the Year with Jon Padgett [4:14:38] Fiction Podcast of the Year with Steve Shell and Cam Collins [5:08:15] Nonfiction Podcast of the Year with Neil McRobert Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-518-this-is-horror-awards-2021-with-stephen-graham-jones-eric-larocca-gemma-files-ellen-datlow-wendy-wagner-jon-padgett-cam-collins-steve-shell-and-neil-mcrobert Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 517: Nick Cutter and Andrew F. Sullivan on The Handyman Method, Successful Collaborations, and Story Pacing Aug 07, 2023

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In this podcast, Nick Cutter and Andrew F. Sullivan talk about The Handyman Method, successful collaborations, story pacing, and much more. [4:02] How Craig and Andrew met. [18:39] Why collaborate on The Handyman Method? [40:19] Masculinity and fragility. [57:16] Satire, comedy, and horror. [1:08:53] Social media and its effect on real life. [25:34] Story pacing. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-517-nick-cutter-and-andrew-f-sullivan-on-the-handyman-method-successful-collaborations-and-story-pacing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 516: Eric LaRocca on Why He Wrote Everything the Darkness Eats, Split Narratives, and Controversial Scenes Aug 02, 2023

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In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Everything the Darkness Eats, writing authentically, managing writing expectations, and much more. [3:36] Why Eric wrote Everything the Darkness Eats. [11:15] Did Eric hold something back with the original ending? [22:04] Split narrative. [33:06] The occult and religion. [37:08] The controversial sexual assault scene. [1:02:06] The title: Everything the Darkness Eats. [1:14:41] What is Eric working on right now? Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-516-eric-larocca-on-why-he-wrote-everything-the-darkness-eats-split-narratives-and-controversial-scenes Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 515: Eric LaRocca on Everything the Darkness Eats, Writing Authentically, and Managing Writing Expectations Jul 29, 2023

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In this podcast, Eric LaRocca talks about Everything the Darkness Eats, writing authentically, managing writing expectations, and much more. [3:39] What has changed for Eric in the last five months. [11:36] Getting into the right headspace for promoting a book. [20:28] Fight Club syndrome. [27:02] Getting wrapped up in metrics and expectations. [28:37] John Carpenter and The Thing. [51:02] The editing process with Clash Books and an exclusive announcement. [36:58] Everything The Darkness Eats and polarisation. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-515-eric-larocca-on-everything-the-darkness-eats-writing-authentically-and-managing-writing-expectations Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 514: Dean Koontz on After Death, Suspense, Horror, and Science Fiction Labels, and His Unique Writing Voice Jul 26, 2023

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In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his new book After Death, suspense, horror, and science fiction labels, Dean’s unique writing voice, and much more. [3:02] Biggest changes both personally and professionally since Dean was last on the podcast. [16:16] After Death and coming up with book titles. [24:07] Corruption and power. [37:27] Suspense, horror, and science fiction labels. [40:23] The Apple Orchard scene. [1:01:45] Robert Stahl, via Patreon, asks about the most influential factor in the development of Dean’s unique writing voice. [1:04:32] Alice Phelan, via Patreon, asks about Dean’s religious faith and horror. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-514-dean-koontz-on-after-death-suspense-horror-and-science-fiction-labels-and-his-unique-writing-voice Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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