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This Is Horror Podcast

This Is Horror Podcast

Di: Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella
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The This Is Horror Podcast is a show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. Over 600 episodes, we have interviewed creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Joe Hill, David Dastmalchian, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.© 2011–2025 This Is Horror. All rights reserved. Arte Storia e critica della letteratura
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  • TIH 673: Richard Jerram on The Makoto Murders, Living in Tokyo, Japan, and Winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award

    TIH 673: Richard Jerram on The Makoto Murders, Living in Tokyo, Japan, and Winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award
    Jul 31 2026
    In this podcast, Richard Jerram talks about The Makoto Murders, living in Tokyo, Japan, winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award, and much more. [3:15] Early life lessons growing up. [6:00] The best and worst things about taking a creative writing MA. [10:15] Retirement from work as an economist and decision to pursue writing fiction. [11:45] Arriving in Tokyo, Japan in 1987. [14:55] The Makoto Murders launch event. [17:25] The Makoto Murders elevator pitch. [20:20] Writing a novel with a sociopathic protagonist. [28:15] Japan setting. [29:35] Planning and writing process for The Makoto Murders. [34:55] Workshopping two endings. [37:10] Including specific details to Japan. [38:50] Next books and projects. [43:55] Advantages and disadvantages of living in Japan, Singapore, and London. [45:30] Becoming fluent in Japanese. [49:10] Life and art imitating one another: winning the Crime Writers’ Association’s Debut Dagger Award. [54:00] Landing a literary agent. [58:10] Film and TV rights. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-673-richard-jerram-on-the-makoto-murders-living-in-tokyo-japan-and-winning-the-crime-writers-associations-debut-dagger-award Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 ora e 9 min
  • TIH 672: E. L. Chen on Slasher Summer, Slasher Movies, and Best Writing Advice

    TIH 672: E. L. Chen on Slasher Summer, Slasher Movies, and Best Writing Advice
    Jul 21 2026
    In this podcast, E. L. Chen talks about Slasher Summer, slasher movies, the best writing advice she’s ever heard, and much more. [4:25] Slasher Summer elevator pitch. [6:25] First experiences with slasher movies. [11:30] Watching A Nightmare on Elm Street. [16:35] Lessons taken from other slasher stories within horror fiction. [18:55] Planning process. [24:30] The cabin backstory. [26:20] Editorial input. [31:40] Slasher references. [38:00] Favourite slasher. [40:30] Lessons learnt writing Slasher Summer. [44:50] One Of Us Is Already Dead. [54:20] Best and worst writing advice. [1:00:15] Advice to eighteen-year-old self. [1:03:10] Something that frightens Elaine. [1:07:00] Connect with E. L. Chen. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-672-e-l-chen-on-slasher-summer-slasher-movies-and-best-writing-advice Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 ora e 20 min
  • TIH 671: E. L. Chen on Sweetside Motel, Writing Routine, and Inverting Gothic Novel Expectations

    TIH 671: E. L. Chen on Sweetside Motel, Writing Routine, and Inverting Gothic Novel Expectations
    Jul 13 2026
    In this podcast, E. L. Chen talks about Sweetside Motel, writing routine, inverting gothic novel expectations, and much more. [3:15] Conversation start/early life lessons. [10:00] Identity, stereotypes, and rebellion. [13:40] First experiences with story/writing in YA, Fantasy, and Horror. [18:30] Authenticity and writing for yourself first. [21:05] Writing routine and time management. [23:30] Drafting, revising, and working in numerous environments. [28:40] Website origins and web design career. [31:15] Book releases and publishing timelines. [34:10] Book promotion and contracts. [35:30] Literary agent journey and querying strategy. [44:55] Sweetside Motel and writing during and about the pandemic. [47:30] COVID consistency in book. [50:25] Inverting gothic novel expectations and locations. [53:45] Chinese-Canadian misconceptions and trip to Hong Kong. Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-671-e-l-chen-on-sweetside-motel-writing-routine-and-inverting-gothic-novel-expectations Support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thisishorror
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    1 ora e 6 min
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