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TIH 454: Michael J. Seidlinger on Transgressive Fiction, Horror Video Games, and Replay Value with Books Aug 31, 2022

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In this podcast Michael J. Seidlinger talks about transgressive fiction, horror video games, replay value with books, and much more. [5:31] Early life lessons growing up [8:39] Video games: Mortal Kombat [10:43] Silent Hill [25:26] Don't condescend to the reader/viewer [27:21] Replay value with books [38:35] Go to drinks/Functioning alcoholic [47:32] Book tour [56:15] Hardcore band [59:00] Writing transgressive fiction and reading House of Leaves [1:09:06] Abandoning books you don’t vibe with Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-454-michael-j-seidlinger-on-transgressive-fiction-horror-video-games-and-replay-value-with-books Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 453: Clay McLeod Chapman on Screenwriting, Whisper Down The Lane, and Satanic Panic Aug 30, 2022

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In this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about screenwriting, Whisper Down the Lane, Satanic panic, and much more. [4:14] Start in film and screenwriting [17:39] Dos and don’ts of screenwriting [25:11] Selecting the right medium for the story [33:20] Satanic panic and Whisper Down the Lane [44:41] What should Clay be kinder to himself about [47:21] What frightens Clay [49:52] What does Clay hope people say about him when he's not in the room [51:44] Horror misconceptions [55:21] Connect with Clay [56:41] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-453-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-screenwriting-whisper-down-the-lane-and-satanic-panic Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 452: Clay McLeod Chapman on Ghost Eaters, What Is A Ghost, and Why Horror Aug 28, 2022

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In this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about Ghost Eaters, what a ghost is, why he likes horror, and much more. [6:14] Ghost Eaters themes [14:42] What is a ghost? [30:19] Why horror? [37:12] Richmond, Virginia setting for Ghost Eaters [48:56] The genesis behind Ghost Eaters’ concept Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-452-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-ghost-eaters-what-is-a-ghost-and-why-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 451: Clay McLeod Chapman on Performative Reading, The Pumpkin Pie Show, and Early Life Lessons Aug 26, 2022

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In this podcast Clay McLeod Chapman talks about performative reading, The Pumpkin Pie Show, early life lessons, and much more. [4:16] Early life lessons [12:04] Performative reading [15:49] The Pumpkin Pie Show [46:12] Ghost Eaters Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-451-clay-mcleod-chapman-on-performative-reading-the-pumpkin-pie-show-and-early-life-lessons Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 450: Kevin Lucia on Clifton Heights, Charles L. Grant, and Cemetery Dance Aug 24, 2022

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In this podcast, Kevin Lucia talks about Clifton Heights, Charles L. Grant, Cemetery Dance, and much more. [4:54] Clifton Heights mythos [18:17] Charles L. Grant starting point [31:30] The Horror at Pleasant Brook from Thunderstorm [42:14] Typical writing process when writing a novel [44:57] Work at Cemetery Dance [53:16] Stories Kevin isn't as interested in [58:17] A typical day [1:02:57] Connect with Kevin [1:04:35] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-450-kevin-lucia-on-clifton-heights-charles-l-grant-and-cemetery-dance Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 449: Kevin Lucia on Writing Lessons, Faith and Horror, and Desperation by Stephen King Aug 21, 2022

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In this podcast, Kevin Lucia talks about writing lessons, faith and horror, Desperation by Stephen King, and much more. [3:49] Early life lessons [7:35] Things did related to writing that were crucial [15:08] Childhood: balancing writing and basketball passion [34:04] What faith means to Kevin [45:06] Reading Desperation by Stephen King [48:27] Is God love or judgement? [55:25] Impact of faith as a horror consumer and a horror creator Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-449-kevin-lucia-on-writing-lessons-faith-and-horror-and-desperation-by-stephen-king Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 448: Conner Habib on Hawk Mountain, Against Everyone, and Occultists Aug 15, 2022

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In this podcast Conner Habib talks about Hawk Mountain, Against Everyone with Conner Habib, occultists, and much more. [3:57] Hawk Mountain’s genesis as a short story [12:51] Violent pivotal action in Hawk Mountain [15:40] How much is Todd a victim of circumstance and how much is he a victim of his own decisions and actions [24:30] Potential for sequels [27:44] Categorising Hawk Mountain [49:20] V. R. Weather asks about occultists relevant to modern horror readers and writers [58:45] The Podcast Against Everyone with Conner Habib [1:04:13] Connect with Conner [1:05:55] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-448-conner-habib-on-hawk-mountain-against-everyone-and-occultists Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 447: Conner Habib on Stigma Against Horror, Clive Barker, and Transferrable Writing Lessons from Working as an Adult Performer Aug 10, 2022

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In this podcast Conner Habib talks about the stigma against horror, Clive Barker, and transferrable writing lessons from working as an adult performer. [6:24] Hawk Mountain live events [8:20] Clive Barker [11:45] Home dynamic growing up [31:04] Fighting against the stigma against horror [1:03:34] Commonalities between horror and adult entertainment; transferrable lessons as an adult performer that helped Conner as a horror writer Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-447-conner-habib-on-stigma-against-horror-clive-barker-and-transferrable-writing-lessons-from-working-as-an-adult-performer Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 446: Matt Wesolowski on Beast, Folklore, and Found Footage Movies Aug 03, 2022

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In this podcast Matt Wesolowski talks about Beast, folklore, found footage movies, and much more. [3:53] Where to start reading with the Six Stories books [18:44] Parapsychologist aspirations and personal beliefs [31:19] Folklore [37:32] Identity as someone from the northeast [42:01] Information gathering/Beast [52:38] Boy Parts by Eliza Clark [53:57] Found footage movies [58:17] Connect with Matt [1:01:25] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-446-matt-wesolowski-on-beast-folklore-and-found-footage-movies Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 445: Matt Wesolowski on Six Stories, Scott King, and Writing in a Podcast Format Jul 29, 2022

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In this podcast Matt Wesolowski talks about Six Stories, Scott King, writing in a podcast format, and much more. [3:56] Early life lessons [8:18] Writing encouragement from family and friends [12:07] Regrettable things did at school [17:39] Attempting to adapt Dracula into a nu-metal novel [21:44] Writing a black metal novel, Ashes [22:57] Screenwriting [28:19] Writing Six Stories in a podcast format [33:50] Deity and heavy relevant themes: hero worship [37:33] Scott King and neutrality [48:14] What sparks a Scott King story [53:17] Drafts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-445-matt-wesolowski-on-six-stories-scott-king-and-writing-in-a-podcast-format Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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