This Is Horror Podcast

In this podcast, Ryan Lowell talks about Freight, dialogue-heavy fiction, his writing routine, and much more.

[3:20] Conversation start/the elevator pitch for Freight.

[8:40] Planning and writing Freight.

[10:45] Pros and cons of writing dialogue-heavy fiction.

[18:40] Movie references and influences.

[30:00] The influence and inspiration from philosophy and psychology.

[36:50] Literary agent.

[40:00] The word count of Freight and if it being a short novel impacted publication or shopping the novel.

[54:20] Writing routine.

[1:04:45] Connect with Ryan.

[1:05:35] Final thoughts.

Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-678-ryan-lowell-on-freight-dialogue-heavy-fiction-and-writing-routine

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In this podcast, Ryan Lowell talks about trucking, early writing experiences, George V. Higgins, and much more.

[3:05] Conversation start/early life lessons growing up.

[6:40] When Ryan started writing.

[9:50] Early experiences with films and books.

[12:20] Parents’ reaction to sporting and creative aspirations.

[17:15] The impact of 1984 and The Power of Now.

[24:20] George V. Higgins.

[26:25] Bucksport.

[31:05] Parenting.

[34:30] The first story Ryan wrote.

[41:05] Getting into the trucking industry.

Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-677-ryan-lowell-on-trucking-early-writing-experiences-and-george-v-higgins

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In this podcast, Michael David Wilson talks about The Girl in the Video, Gaijin J-Horror, horror set in Japan, and much more. With special guests Dan Howarth and David Moody.

[2:35] Conversation start/Michael’s first experience with The Girl in the Video story.

[7:15] Setting stories in Japan.

[10:45] One Story Per Week Writing Challenge and Writing More Seriously.

[18:10] Alternating between writing stories set in the UK and Japan/where is home?

[29:25] Reissuing The Girl in the Video and reflecting on the story six years after initial publication.

[50:05] Adding value and bonuses for readers.

[57:25] What Michael’s high standards mean for the second edition of The Girl in the Video and books in general.

[1:07:30] Being authentic and refusing to be inauthentic.

[1:09:40] The impact of social media, AI, and the digital age and the relevance of The Girl in the Video today.

[1:17:10] How Michael and his writing has changed since he first wrote The Girl in the Video.

[1:25:30] Projecting confidence, turning 40, and mini life crises.

[1:39:35] Don’t chase trends.

[1:49:45] Words of wisdom to leave listeners with about writing and Michael’s writing journey.

Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-676-michael-david-wilson-on-the-girl-in-the-video-gaijin-j-horror-and-horror-set-in-japan

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In this podcast, Raphael Montes talks about The Secret Dinner, the Seagull Soup Riddle, writing about taboo topics , and much more.

[4:10] Conversation start/early life lessons.

[8:55] The films and books Raphael was consuming from an early age.

[13:30] Writing stories that don’t fit into an easy genre box.

[17:00] Planning The Secret Dinner.　

[21:35] Dark comedy.

[26:30] The seagull soup riddle.

[29:30] The real-life Piglet.

[34:40] The Secret Dinner in conversation with Chuck Palahniuk.

[45:15] Our generation’s search for meaning.

[49:20] Brazil’s reaction to The Secret Dinner.

[53:35] Are any taboo topics off limits for Raphael?

[59:25] Horror chose me.

[1:03:45] Vegan reaction.

[1:08:35] Religion’s effect on Raphael’s life and presence in Brazil and the book.

[1:13:40] Connect with Raphael and final thoughts.

Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-675-raphael-montes-on-the-secret-dinner

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In this podcast, Richard Jerram talks about lessons learnt writing The Makoto Murders, his writing routine, what defines success, and much more.

[2:50] The Makoto Murders and its journey with Titan Books.

[11:15] Richard’s writing routine.

[16:20] Writing to music or silence.

[23:20] What defines success?

[33:50] Making protagonist, Ken Kato, half British/half Japanese.

[45:00] Ken’s obsession with Makoto and the realities of stalking in Japan.

[55:00] Lessons learnt writing The Makoto Murders.

[1:01:30] Advice to eighteen-year-old self.

[1:03:50] Connect with Richard.

Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-674-richard-jerram-on-lessons-learnt-writing-the-makoto-murders-writing-routine-and-what-defines-success

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