This Is Horror Podcast

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TIH 387: Gemma Amor on Cruel Works of Nature, Mental Health and Creativity, and Writing for Audio Feb 23, 2021

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In this podcast Gemma Amor talks about Cruel Works of Nature, mental health and creativity, writing for audio, and much more. [3:11] Prepping for interview [10:13] Social media and mental health [15:50] Early life lessons growing up [23:52] Writing from a young age/first experiences with story [46:24] Becoming a professional writer [50:40] Writing as a tool to hep with mental health [51:35] Cruel Works of Nature [56:13] Writing for audio market [58:16] What it would take to go with a traditional publisher Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-387-gemma-amor-on-cruel-works-of-nature-mental-health-and-creativity-and-writing-for-audio Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 386: Sara Tantlinger on Not All Monsters, Lessons Learned Compiling an Anthology, and Eroticism and Horror Feb 15, 2021

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In this podcast Sara Tantlinger talks about Not All Monsters, lessons learned from compiling an anthology, balancing eroticism and horror, and much more. [3:25] Not All Monsters anthology [8:45] Biggest lessons from compiling an anthology [20:26] Blurbing books [29:36] David Busboom, via Patreon, asks about balancing eroticism and horror [37:31] Taking inspiration from everything [40:01] Found poetry [42:00] Followed by vultures [43:51] Writing routine [48:05] What Sara hopes people say about her when she’s not in the room [48:52] Advice to eighteen-year-old self [50:20] Something Sara should be kinder to herself about [55:21] What frightens Sara [59:18] Top two priorities in life right now [1:00:38] Connect with Sara [1:00:57] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-386-sara-tantlinger-on-not-all-monsters-lessons-learned-compiling-an-anthology-and-eroticism-and-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 385: Sara Tantlinger on Cradleland of Parasites, Discovering Horror, and the Pittsburgh HWA Chapter Feb 10, 2021

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In this podcast Sara Tantlinger talks about Cradleland of Parasites, discovering horror, the Pittsburgh HWA Chapter, and much more. [3:30] Early life lessons [13:28] Discovering horror, Rob Zombie, and ouija boards [25:43] First time creating art [30:45] Grandfather and feral dogs [33:50] A house on the hill in the woods [39:45] H. H. Holmes inspiration [44:36] Cradleland of Parasites and the Black Plague [57:00] Release and promotion during pandemic [1:02:16] Pittsburgh HWA chapter Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-385-sara-tantlinger-on-cradleland-of-parasites-discovering-horror-and-the-pittsburgh-hwa-chapter Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 384: Rena Mason on The Evolutionist, Swimming with Sharks, and Working in the Operating Theatre Feb 03, 2021

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In this podcast Rena Mason talks about The Evolutionist, swimming with sharks, working in the operating theatre, and much more. [2:37] The Evolutionist [22:29] Black Cranes: Tales of Unquiet Women [27:31] Thai-Chinese descent [39:30] Swimming with sharks [47:03] Working in the operating theatre [58:38] Sarah Read, via Patreon, asks about realism in stories and personal experiences [1:23:08] Connect with Rena [1:23:44] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-384-rena-mason-on-the-evolutionist-swimming-with-sharks-and-working-in-the-operating-theatre Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 383: Rena Mason on Where the Wild Things Are, Uncanny Experiences, and Life Lessons Jan 23, 2021

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In this podcast Rena Mason talks about Where the Wild Things Are, uncanny experiences, life lessons, and much more. [3:00] Reading Where the Wild Things Are and caring more for the monsters than Max [5:44] Moving around and living in different places [9:31] Strange and uncanny experiences [19:42] Relationship with family [27:48] Horror movies in formative years [33:26] Early life lessons Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-383-rena-mason-on-where-the-wild-things-are-uncanny-experiences-and-life-lessons Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 382: Jeff Strand on Autumn Bleeds into Winter, Self Promotion, and Publishing Jan 07, 2021

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In this podcast Jeff Strand talks about Autumn Bleeds into Winter, self-promotion, publishing, and much more. [3:15] Being prolific as a full time writer [9:14] Success of My Pretties [14:38] Autumn Bleeds into Winter [27:00] Trad vs. indy publishing [29:48] Timeframe from finishing to publishing book [59:10] Might Stephen, via Patreon, asks about self promotion [1:03:07] Luke, via Patreon, asks about Sick House and planning stories [1:06:15] Working with Thunderstorm Books [1:13:07] Lucas Milliron, via Patreon, asks about balancing the horrific, gross, and funny [1:14:54] Beta readers and comedic elements [1:16:14] Advice to eighteen year old self [1:20:17] Connect with Jeff Strand Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-382-jeff-strand-on-autumn-bleeds-into-winter-self-promotion-and-publishing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 381: Jeff Strand on Andrew Mayhem, Getting into Genre, and Comedic Writing Dec 31, 2020

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In this podcast Jeff Strand talks about the Andrew Mayhem series, getting into genre, comedic writing, and much more. [3:12] Early life lessons growing up [12:33] Getting into genre [18:40] Andrew Mayhem series origin [25:30] Deciding on the mode of each story: comedy vs. straight horror [30:11] 'Falstaff the Fearless’ in sixth grade [32:45] Knowing wanted to be a professional writer from an early age [34:35] Reacting to negative reviews [56:24] Comedy pitfalls to avoid falling down [1:00:48] Starting point with a story Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-381-jeff-strand-on-andrew-mayhem-getting-into-genre-and-comedic-writing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 380: Angel Luis Colón on Blacky Jaguar, Hell Chose Me, and Latinx Authors Dec 24, 2020

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In this podcast Angel Luis Colón talks about Blacky Jaguar, Hell Chose Me, Latinx authors, and much more. [3:08] Editing anthologies [16:38] Blacky Jaguar and Brian Walsh (Hell Chose Me) characters [27:38] Writing Hell Chose Me and writing in first person present tense [30:04] His Better Demons [33:45] Things learnt about self through writing [37:00] The Bastard Title podcast [43:11] Typical day and week [48:35] What Angel should be kinder to himself about [54:26] Best and worst writing advice [1:06:37] Connect with Angel [1:07:10] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-380-angel-luis-colon-on-blacky-jaguar-hell-chose-me-and-latinx-authors Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 379: Angel Luis Colón on Crime Fiction, Cancel Culture, and Literary Agents Dec 14, 2020

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In this podcast Angel Luis Colón talks about crime fiction, cancel culture, literary agents, and much more. [3:13] Cancel culture/calling someone out [19:41] Early reading experiences [28:51] Reaction to horror as a parent [34:56] What subjects are and aren’t off the table [56:30] Literary agent journey [1:06:10] Crime fiction and voice Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-379-angel-luis-colon-on-crime-fiction-cancel-culture-and-literary-agents Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 378: They’re Watching Live Event with Michael David Wilson, Bob Pastorella, Josh Malerman, and Laurel Hightower Dec 07, 2020

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In this podcast Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella celebrate the release of their novel They’re Watching alongside friends of the podcast and accomplished authors, Josh Malerman and Laurel Hightower. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-378-theyre-watching-live-event-with-michael-david-wilson-bob-pastorella-josh-malerman-and-laurel-hightower Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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