This Is Horror Podcast

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TIH 417: Mike Thorn on Shelter for the Damned, Heavy Metal and Horror, and Journalstone Nov 02, 2021

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In this podcast Mike Thorn talks about Shelter for the Damned, heavy metal and horror, Journalstone, and much more. [2:58] Life lessons growing up [6:42] Drawing and writing horror from an early age [10:54] Personal spiritual beliefs [15:04] First story wrote [18:27] Heavy metal and horror [29:00] Jim Thompson influence [33:42] Shelter For The Damned [41:55] Satanic Panic thread in Cloven Hoof [51:10] Is reading becoming a niche thing [55:40] Spanish translation of Shelter For The Damned [57:38] Getting involved with Journalstone [1:01:00] Literary agent Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-417-mike-thorn-on-shelter-for-the-damned-heavy-metal-and-horror-and-journalstone Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 416: Cassandra Khaw on Nothing But Blackened Teeth, The All-Consuming World, and Travelling Around The World Oct 20, 2021

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In this podcast Cassandra Khaw talks about Nothing But Blackened Teeth, The All-Consuming World, travelling around the world, and much more. [3:43] Early life lessons [5:53] Malaysian ghost stories, legends, and folklore [9:39] Eastern and Western folktales and ghosts in houses [12:34] First stories read as a kid [17:33] Watching a lot of horror movies from a young age [22:38] Novel at nine years old/mother trying to sell it to a local bookstore [24:02] Travelling around the world for ten years and lessons learned [32:24] Nothing But Blackened Teeth [37:57] The effects of therapy [43:03] The All-Consuming World [45:41] Advice for those trapped in a negative relationship [47:52] Johann Thorsson, via Patreon, asks for books that are pure style and panache [50:46] Johann asks for a video game recommendation [53:14] John WM Thompson, via Patreon, asks about mentors [56:36] Strategy when writing for reading [57:21] Writers who have yet to get the shine they deserve [59:54] Connect with Cassandra Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-416-cassandra-khaw-on-nothing-but-blackened-teeth-the-all-consuming-world-and-travelling-around-the-world Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 415: Catherynne M. Valente on Comfort Me with Apples, The Past is Red, and Fairyland Oct 14, 2021

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In this podcast Catherynne M. Valente talks about Comfort Me with Apples, The Past is Red, Fairyland, and much more. [3:45] The Past is Red and Garbagetown [7:10] Pros and cons of telling the truth and loving the world, people, and things [11:25] Learning about the Great Pacific garbage patch [14:55] A story Cat would never write [16:02] Comfort Me with Apples [22:05] Promoting during COVID times [24:37] Fairyland [28:32] Mass Effect novelisation and other multimedia tie ins [32:44] Johann Thorsson, via Patreon, asks who Cat’s inspirations are [34:35] Books for those looking to hone craft and be genuinely surprised [37:00] Advice to eighteen-year-old self [38:47] What frightens Cat [40:50] What should Cat be kinder to herself about [43:09] Something new Cat has done or tried recently [45:59] Personal philosophies to live by [47:30] Horror movie that had the biggest impact on Cat [49:24] What Cat hopes people say about her when she’s not in the room [49:50] Best and worst writing advice ever given [56:20] Short stories becoming novellas, novellas becoming novels [59:14] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-415-catherynne-m-valente-on-comfort-me-with-apples-the-past-is-red-and-fairyland Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 414: Catherynne M. Valente on Space Opera, Peaks Island, and Musical Performances Oct 05, 2021

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In this podcast Catherynne M. Valente talks about Space Opera, Peaks Island, musical performances, and much more. [3:19] Early life lessons growing up [7:47] No distinction between genres from an early age [12:00] Eurovision and Space Opera [19:08] Favourite alien species [25:59] Writing a book that is both a comedy and bleak [32:09] Living in different countries: lessons learnt [42:56] Acting [45:27] Musical performances and collaborations with SJ Tucker [53:51] Creativity and ADD [58:15] Time to write books and number of projects on the go at once [1:01:03] Space Oddity, sequel to Space Opera Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-414-catherynne-m-valente-on-space-opera-peaks-island-and-musical-performances Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 413: Cynthia Pelayo on Children of Chicago, Blending Genres, and Into The Forest And All The Way Through Sep 22, 2021

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In this podcast Cynthia Pelayo talks about Children of Chicago, blending genres, Into The Forest And All The Way Through, and much more. [3:17] Ryan Whitley, via Patreon, asks how being in or among horrific real-life circumstances alters the effectiveness of horror fiction [14:41] Victor LaValle, via Patreon, asks about blending aspects of real life events with the purely fictional in stories [19:14] Into The Forest And All The Way Through: research, sensitivity, and creativity [26:44] Writing routine and day [32:05] Blending genres [47:06] Things that are uniquely Chicago [51:21] First experiences with story [1:04:14] Advice to eighteen-year-old self [1:05:52] Connect with Cynthia [1:06:35] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-413-cynthia-pelayo-on-children-of-chicago-blending-genres-and-into-the-forest-and-all-the-way-through Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 412: Cynthia Pelayo on Chicago, Writing About Villains, and Feeling Like You Don’t Belong Sep 09, 2021

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In this podcast Cynthia Pelayo talks about Chicago, people who feel like they don't belong, writing about villains, and much more. [4:20] Early life lessons growing up in inner-city Chicago [26:30] Writing about villains [36:25] What can we do for people who feel like they don’t belong [46:28] Cina’s support network [54:36] Self-care [1:01:45] Parenting Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-412-cynthia-pelayo-on-chicago-writing-about-villains-and-feeling-like-you-dont-belong Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 411: This Is Horror Awards 2020 Sep 06, 2021

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In this podcast we announce and speak with the winners of the This Is Horror Awards 2020. [3:25] Novel of the Year [8:32] Novella of the Year [23:11] Short Story Collection of the Year [38:35] Anthology of the Year [59:35] Fiction Magazine of the Year [1:27:24] Publisher of the Year [1:29:22] Fiction Podcast of the Year [2:02:20] Nonfiction Podcast of the Year [2:32:32] Cover Art of the Year Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-411-this-is-horror-awards-2020 Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 410: Hailey Piper on Queen of Teeth, Post-Pandemic Horror Writing, and Unfortunate Elements of My Anatomy Aug 30, 2021

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In this podcast Hailey Piper talks about Queen of Teeth, Unfortunate Elements of My Anatomy, post-pandemic horror writing, and much more. [2:55] Unfortunate Elements of My Anatomy [6:03] Queen of Teeth [28:54] Film adaptations [39:12] Toughest story to write in the collection [51:56] What should Hailey be kinder to herself about [54:59] Ryan Whitley, via Patreon, asks how the pandemic will affect horror writing for the next 5–10 years [1:00:36] Where can listeners connect with Hailey [1:01:27] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-410-hailey-piper-on-queen-of-teeth-post-pandemic-horror-writing-and-unfortunate-elements-of-my-anatomy Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 409: Hailey Piper on The Possession of Natalie Glasgow, Benny Rose, the Cannibal King, and Making Horror Gay AF Aug 27, 2021

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In this podcast Hailey Piper talks about The Possession of Natalie Glasgow, Benny Rose, the Cannibal King, making horror gay as fuck, and much more. [4:21] The haunted woods in New York [7:01] Early life lessons growing up [11:29] Reading Jurassic Park [16:24] TV shows and movies watched as a kid [19:39] Impact of IT [26:51] First story submitted for publication [33:24] The Possession of Natalie Glasgow [42:00] Benny Rose, the Cannibal King [49:16] Horror is healing [53:59] Making horror gay as fuck Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-409-hailey-piper-on-the-possession-of-natalie-glasgow-benny-rose-the-cannibal-king-and-making-horror-gay-af Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 408: Kev Harrison on Below, Fear of Horses, and The Importance of Travel Aug 20, 2021

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In this podcast Kev Harrison talks about Below, his fear of horses, the importance of travel, and much more. [3:11] Below [9:44] Jess, a YouTube sensation [12:23] Would you rather be stuck down a mine or stuck with a YouTuber [16:09] Social media: a force for good or bad [22:42] Therapy [28:04] Johann Thorsson, via Patreon, asks about the short story in the next ten years [36:36] Favourite short story writers [38:29] Anthologies that have been there for more than ten years [42:22] Thomas Joyce, via Patreon, asks about prioritising work [46:00] Traditional vs indy vs self-publishing considerations [54:11] Thomas Joyce, via Patreon, asks if Kev ever feels like he's failing [55:30] Luke Kondor asks about metal bands and storytelling [57:15] Dan Howarth, via Patreon, asks about the importance of travel for writers [1:00:30] Forthcoming novella [1:02:30] Advice to eighteen-year-old self [1:03:23] Best writing advice [1:03:59] Why is Kev scared of horses [1:07:47] Ross Jeffery YouTube Show [1:08:49] What Kev hopes people say about him when he’s not in the room [1:11:48] Connect with Kev [1:13:12] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-408-kev-harrison-on-below-fear-of-horses-and-the-importance-of-travel Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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