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TIH 357: Paul Tremblay on Survivor Song, Pandemics, and Film Adaptations Jul 28, 2020

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In this podcast Paul Tremblay talks about Survivor Song, pandemics, film adaptations, and much more. Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-357-paul-tremblay-on-survivor-song-pandemics-and-film-adaptations Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 356: Todd Keisling on the Influence of Albert Camus, Hobbyist to Professional Writer Mindset, and Fan Connection in COVID-19 Climate Jul 23, 2020

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In this podcast Todd Keisling talks about the influence of Albert Camus, switching your mindset from hobbyist to professional writer, connecting with fans in the age of covid-19, and much more. [3:07] Donovan Candle/A Life Transparent [26:10] Haruki Murakami [28:04] Albert Camus, Chuck Palahniuk, and Columbine [36:34] Lucas Milliron, via Patreon, asks about hobbyist to professional mindset [45:20] Movie adaptations [50:20] Lucas Milliron, via Patreon, asks about connecting with fans in COVID-19 climate [1:10:34] What Todd hopes people say about him when he’s not in the room [1:11:27] Connect with Todd [1:13:33] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-356-todd-keisling-on-the-influence-of-albert-camus-hobbyist-to-professional-writer-mindset-and-fan-connection-in-covid-19-climate Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 355: Todd Keisling on Devil’s Creek, Growing up in South Eastern Kentucky, and Religion Jul 20, 2020

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In this podcast Todd Keisling talks about Devil’s Creek, growing up in South Eastern Kentucky, religion, and much more. [3:08] Early life lessons growing up in South Eastern Kentucky [12:25] Rumours about being a Satanist/treatment at school [17:15] Influence of religion in life and where Todd stands today [56:01] Is Devil’s Creek or Donovan Candle Todd’s most personal work Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-355-todd-keisling-on-devils-creek-growing-up-in-south-eastern-kentucky-and-religion Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 354: Danielle Trussoni on Fiction vs. Nonfiction, Writing Routine, and Horror Writing Tips Jul 16, 2020

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In this podcast Danielle Trussoni talks about the differences between writing fiction and nonfiction, her writing routine, horror writing tips, and much more. [3:15] Lucas Milliron, via Patreon, asks about differences between writing fiction and nonfiction [6:03] Catholic upbringing and religious and spiritual beliefs today [9:05] Music and writing [10:43] Writing for fixed hours and writing routine [13:20] Pagan and earth rituals and the writing process [33:57] Dan Markowski asks about tips for writing that are specific to the horror genre [49:48] The most horror book Danielle has ever written [52:43] Writerly Podcast [55:32] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-354-danielle-trussoni-on-fiction-vs-nonfiction-writing-routine-and-horror-writing-tips Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 353: Danielle Trussoni on The Ancestor, Exploring Tunnels in Vietnam, and Releasing a Book During Lockdown Jul 08, 2020

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In this podcast Danielle Trussoni talks about her latest novel The Ancestor, exploring tunnels in Vietnam, releasing a book during lockdown, and much more. [3:05] Life lessons learnt growing up in Wisconsin [8:57] Exploring tunnels in Vietnam [15:22] Father and Vietnam/Falling Through The Earth memoir [18:44] School shooting [23:16] Mental and physical strength and writing [26:32] Angelology series [33:04] France [40:04] The Ancestor [48:49] Releasing a book during lockdown [51:50] Interest in self publishing [52:40] Crypto-Z podcast [1:13:29] Research trip to write The Ancestor in Italy Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-353-danielle-trussoni-on-the-ancestor-exploring-tunnels-in-vietnam-and-releasing-a-book-during-lockdown Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 352: Lawrence Block on Dead Girl Blues, Film Adaptations, and Matthew Scudder Jun 30, 2020

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In this podcast Lawrence Block talks about his latest novel Dead Girl Blues, film adaptations, Matthew Scudder, and much more. [8:04] The moment Larry decided to become a writer [9:02] Books Larry read growing up [10:52] Soft porn paperbacks [17:34] Taiwan deal [18:50] Dead Girl Blues [26:18] Giving yourself permission to write badly [30:17] David Busboom, via Patreon, asks about Grifters Game [38:13] Robert Silverberg and Donald E. Westlake apprenticeship [41:18] The importance of reading submission slush [42:27] Editing and compiling anthologies and The Darkling Halls of Ivy [53:10] David Irons, via Patreon, asks about the movie adaptation of Eight Million Ways To Die [56:20] A Walk Among The Tombstones [1:01:40] Film and TV adaptations [1:05:26] Matthew Scudder [1:07:52] Writing routine and memoir [1:16:00] Writers Lawrence enjoys [1:19:53] Writing advice [1:21:20] Connect with Lawrence Block [1:24:27] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-352-lawrence-block-on-dead-girl-blues-film-adaptations-and-matthew-scudder Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 351: Eric J. Guignard on Dark Moon Books, Reading Slush, and Growing as a Writer Jun 24, 2020

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In this podcast Eric J. Guignard talks about Dark Moon Books, reading slush, growing as a writer, and much more. [2:39] First Writers Contest ‘Solicitors Will Be Deleted’ [24:49] The value of reading slush and Eric’s editing journey [48:12] Acquiring Dark Moon Books [1:03:03] Roger Venable, via Patreon, asks about Eric’s progression as a writer and important steps in growth [1:10:59] Two books to pick up by Eric [1:18:33] Connect with Eric [1:19:36] Final thoughts Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-351-eric-j-guignard-on-dark-moon-books-reading-slush-and-growing-as-a-writer Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 350: Eric J. Guignard on Early Creations, Life After Life, and Lifetime Goals Jun 18, 2020

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In this podcast Eric J. Guignard talks about his early creations and stories, life after life, lifetime goals, and much more. [4:10] Interview start [6:08] Early life lessons growing up in Southern California [17:05] Childhood interest in creative writing and first exposure to horror [21:21] Borderlands anthologies [41:02] Early creations as a kid [42:57] Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor Frankl [51:55] Life After Life by Raymond Moody [1:04:35] Parenthood, not being afraid to change your mind, and how we can least mess up our kids [1:12:34] Writing with the goal of publication in February 2011 [1:15:00] Current lifetime goals Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-350-eric-j-guignard-on-early-creations-life-after-life-and-lifetime-goals Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 349: Lisa Quigley on Hell’s Bells, Ladies of the Fright, and Guilty Pleasures Jun 09, 2020

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In this podcast Lisa Quigley talks about Hell’s Bells, Ladies of the Fright, guilty pleasures, and much more. [4:40] Initial interest in writing [13:40] David Irons, via Patreon, media that springs to mind when thinking about horror [19:17] Lucas Milliron, via Patreon, asks about guilty pleasures outside of horror [35:48] Identity, being half of Ladies of the Fright, and connection to and with Mackenzie Kiera [1:00:17] Advice to eighteen-year-old self [1:01:22] Connect with Lisa Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-349-lisa-quigley-on-hells-bells-ladies-of-the-fright-and-guilty-pleasures Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 348: Lisa Quigley on Being A Witch, Spiritual Beliefs, and Rituals Jun 04, 2020

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In this podcast Lisa Quigley talks about being a witch, spiritual beliefs, rituals, and much more. [2:38] Current spiritual beliefs [15:11] Being an irreverent witch [17:26] What is and isn't a witch and popular misconceptions [54:27] First experiences with story Full podcast show notes available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-348-lisa-quigley-on-being-a-witch-spiritual-beliefs-and-rituals Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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