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TIH 632: Ryan C. Bradley on Ghoulish Books, Books Bound in Human Flesh, and Story Writing Process Sep 24, 2025

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In this podcast, Ryan C. Bradley talks about Ghoulish Books, books bound in human flesh, his story writing process, and much more. [2:50] Bounding the book in Say Uncle in human flesh. [13:15] What genre is Say Uncle? [18:55] Working with Ghoulish Books. [23:30] Comics. [27:45] Writing about parenthood. [38:10] Running and lifting. [44:30] What is Ryan working on now. [53:30] Planning or pantsing? [57:40] Traci, via Patreon, asks about building a brand. [1:04:00] Advice to eighteen-year-old self. [1:05:00] Connect with Ryan. [1:05:58] Final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-632-ryan-c-bradley-on-ghoulish-books-books-bound-in-human-flesh-and-story-writing-process Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 631: Ryan C. Bradley on Say Uncle, Early Life Lessons, Setting Stories in the Noughties Sep 16, 2025

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In this podcast, Ryan C. Bradley talks about Say Uncle, early life lessons, setting stories in the noughties, and much more. [3:20] Conversation start and early life lessons. [13:55] Stories read growing up. [16:30] Films watched from a young age. [18:50] First stories written. [23:40] The moment when Ryan returned to playing the guitar. [26:00] First short story publication. [32:05] Pitching Say Uncle and coming up with the comparisons. [34:55] Say Uncle origin. [43:50] Setting the story in the early noughties. [51:05] Creating Uncle Pauly. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-631-ryan-c-bradley-on-say-uncle-early-life-lessons-setting-stories-in-the-noughties Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 630: C. J. Dotson on Writing routine, Strange Supernatural Experiences, and Writing about Trauma in Fiction Sep 04, 2025

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In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about her writing routine, strange supernatural experiences, writing about trauma in fiction, and much more. [3:40] Writing routine and typical working week. [14:55] The what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger fallacy. [19:30] Self-care for protecting own mental health when writing about difficult and traumatic topics. [25:50] Traci, via Patreon, asks about marketing debut fiction. [33:35] Strange supernatural experiences in real life. [44:10] Forthcoming book, These Familiar Walls. [1:14:30] Biggest lightbulb moments in writing career thus far. [1:21:20] Connect with C. J. and final thoughts. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-630-c-j-dotson-on-writing-routine-strange-supernatural-experiences-and-writing-about-trauma-in-fiction Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 629: C. J. Dotson on The Cut, Lake Erie Folklore, and Hotel Horror Aug 27, 2025

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In this podcast, C. J. Dotson talks about The Cut, Lake Erie folklore, hotel horror, and much more. [3:20] Conversation start/life lessons growing up. [7:25] Early horror influences. [19:50] The Cut cover. [26:25] First steps to publication with The Cut. [35:20] Strange and supernatural experiences. [40:00] Hotel horror and The Cut. [44:10] The genesis of The Cut. [46:50] Lake Erie folklore and superstition. [51:10] Worldbuilding. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-629-c-j-dotson-on-the-cut-lake-erie-folklore-and-hotel-horror Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 628: Daddy’s Boy by Michael David Wilson, Chapter One, Narrated by Josh Curran Aug 22, 2025

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In this podcast, we present chapter one of Daddy’s Boy by Michael David Wilson, narrated by Josh Curran. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-628-daddys-boy-by-michael-david-wilson-chapter-one-narrated-by-josh-curran Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 627: Dean Koontz on Going Home in the Dark, Breaking The Fourth Wall, and Theodore Sturgeon Aug 17, 2025

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In this podcast, Dean Koontz talks about his new book, Going Home in the Dark, breaking the fourth wall, Theodore Sturgeon, and much more. [4:00] Conversation start. [7:20] Going Home in the Dark. [17:50] Breaking the fourth wall. [25:35] Working on a memoir of career. [33:20] Advice for younger writers who love writing and loathe marketing. [50:30] What does Dean Koontz do when he’s writing and isn’t sure where the story’s going. [1:04:00] Theodore Sturgeon. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-627-dean-koontz-on-going-home-in-the-dark-breaking-the-fourth-wall-and-theodore-sturgeon Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 626: Ross Jeffery on How to Write and Plan a Novel, Being Made Homeless, and Marketing Aug 06, 2025

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In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about how to write and plan a novel, being made homeless, marketing, and much more. [3:20] How Ross plans novels using his notebook method. [16:25] What happens once the initial drafts are complete? [22:35] Traci, via Patreon, asks about considerations when deciding whether to put a book out traditionally or independently. [30:10] Marketing books. [35:15] Being made homeless. [1:01:10] How Christianity affects Ross’s writing. [1:15:55] Connect with Ross. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-626-ross-jeffery-on-how-to-write-and-plan-a-novel-being-made-homeless-and-marketing Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 625: Ross Jeffery on Early Life Lessons, Becoming a Writer, and Writing a New Book Every Three Months Jul 30, 2025

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In this podcast, Ross Jeffery talks about early life lessons, becoming a writer, writing a new book every three months, and much more. [3:30] Conversation start and early life lessons. [9:15] Getting back into reading. [22:05] The steps to becoming a writer. [45:10] Summarising Ross’s writing method and approach. [1:02:55] Not writing until the entire book is planned out. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-625-ross-jeffery-on-early-life-lessons-becoming-a-writer-and-writing-a-new-book-every-three-months Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 624: Paul Goblirsch on Thunderstorm Books and Limited Hardcover Books Jul 18, 2025

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In this podcast, Paul Goblirsch talks about Thunderstorm Books, limited hardcover books, and much more. [3:50] Conversation start/life lessons learnt growing up. [7:55] Getting into collectible books and limited editions. [18:10] Early rules when starting Thunderstorm Books. [23:05] How Thunderstorm Books scaled to 40 titles per year. [42:00] Marketing and social media impact on business. [51:30] Lessons learnt working on different publishing lines. [1:04:40] Choosing the print run for each title. [1:12:50] Putting out the best cover art. [1:14:50] Connect with Paul. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-624-paul-goblirsch-on-thunderstorm-books-and-limited-hardcover-books Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

TIH 623: Jasper Bark on Writing a Comic in Novel’s Clothing, Bark Bites Horror, and Writing a Three-Book Novel Jul 09, 2025

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In this podcast, Jasper Bark talks about writing a comic in novel’s clothing Bark Bites Horror, writing a three-book novel, and much more. [3:55] When Jasper realised Draw You In was going to be three books. [9:10] A comic in a novel’s clothing? [26:05] Problems with contracts. [46:45] The reason for writing a book. [50:20] Marketing. [59:25] Walt and Louise Simonson. [1:18:50] Bark Bites Horror. [1:22:40] Typical novel writing time. [1:25:50] Connect with Jasper. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-623-jasper-bark-on-writing-a-comic-in-novels-clothing-bark-bites-horror-and-writing-a-three-book-novel Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon here: https://patreon.com/thisishorror

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