This Is Horror is a podcast that interviews creatives and writers weekly including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Josh Malerman, Jennifer Lynch, Tananarive Due, Charlaine Harris, and Joe R. Lansdale. Michael David Wilson is the author of books such as The Girl in the Video and House of Bad Memories and the host of This Is Horror Podcast. Every week we bring you horror fiction news and writing tips.
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Hello, friends. A few hours ago we dropped a brand new episode of This Is Horror Podcast in which we welcomed Philip Fracassi back to the show for the first time in over eight years. And in the outro to that show I went on record to say 2026 will be the biggest year for This Is Horror Podcast yet. It is the year where I really take the podcast to the next level and put it as one of my number one creative priorities. I've been doing the This Is Horror Podcast for the past almost 13 years and for the most unholiest of years, year 13, we go big! Not only does it mean that we will put out more episodes than ever but we are going to be much more active with our video content, both in terms of showcasing full interviews on the This Is Horror YouTube Channel and clips with actionable writing advice, life lessons, and interesting snippets on both our TikTok and Instagram. Now, those of you who know me, will be aware I'm not one to mess about. So, rather than wait until 2026, I've started making those changes with immediate effect. Check out the links for yourself and follow/subscribe if you think they'll bring value to your life. Speaking of bringing value, as I prepare to go into 2026, I have a renewed focus. I think what sets This Is Horror Podcast apart and distinguishes us from our peers is my aim is and always has been to help writers become better writers. That's why I'm so concerned and often centre my questions around writing routines and creative philosophies. In addition to that, I don't just want to get to know and talk about the books but to understand the writer behind the writing. I believe the video clips we're now showcasing on social media will really help with that, and will provide a little bit of inspiration for those looking for creative pick me ups but not in a position to listen to or watch a full episode of the podcast. Now, as I go into 2026 with this renewed focus, I'm opening up to clients for my 'full in-depth edit' editorial service. Here's what I offer. Full In-Depth Edit
This is the full works. Not only will I tell you what is and isn’t working with your story and make recommendations as to how you can improve your story, but I’ll edit it line-by-line for grammar, typos, tense changes, logic gaps, and consistency.
Feedback will include plot, structure, story development, dialogue, characterisation, point of view, pacing, readability, and focus. I’ll also recommend markets. £0.04 per word (£40 per 1,000 words) (Approx. $0.048 per word)
I'll reduce the rate to £0.03 per word for the first ten people who reply to this by the end of the year. All right, so that's what I'm intending to do with This Is Horror Podcast in the future but let's dive into what's been going on these past couple of weeks. This Is Horror Podcast PatreonSubmit Questions for Joe Hill (King Sorrow)We have the enormous pleasure of chatting with Joe Hill about his brand new horror-fantasy novel, KING SORROW, amongst other things in around eighteen hours. If you have a question for Joe Hill and are a This Is Horror Podcast patron, hit that link and submit your question now. Submit a question for Joe Hill on This Is Horror Podcast Patreon. Audio Podcasts on This Is HorrorHere are the podcasts that have landed since the last newsletter. Click the images to be taken to the podcast on the This Is Horror page or listen on Spotify. Gabino Iglesias on House of Bone and Rain, Writing Realistic Violence, and Building Your Author Brand
Philip Fracassi on Journey from Indy Publishing to USA Today Bestselling Author, Non-negotiable Marketing Practices, and Writing RoutineThis Is Horror Video PodcastsFor those who like video versions of the This Is Horror Podcasts subscribe to the This Is Horror YouTube. This is what we released this week. Gabino Iglesias on The Devil Takes You Home/House of Bone & RainThis Is Horror Podcast on TikTokAnd if you're after little bite-sized videos clips of goodness, writing advice, and inspiration, check out the This Is Horror Podcast TikTok. This week alone, we've dropped clips with David Dastmalchian, Josh Malerman, and Delilah S. Dawson. This is the place to be for daily video inspiration to fuel your writing sessions. Below is a little preview as to what to expect as David Dastmalchian talks about growing up in conservative Kansas and finding identity and joy in horror. Taken from This Is Horror Podcast Episode 593 (audio) and you can watch the full video with David Dastmalchian on YouTube. This Is Horror |Michael Wilson David Dastmalchian talks about growing up in conservative Kansas and finding identity and joy in horror. This Is Horror Podcast Episode 593. #daviddastmalchian #horrortok #writersoftiktok #podcastclips #writers Well, that's about all for this week, there are links to everything that's been on the This Is Horror website recently below. If you want to support the This is Horror Podcast as I vow to take it to the next level with the intention to make it my full-time endeavour then please support This Is Horror Podcast on Patreon. If you want to advertise on This Is Horror Podcast, reply to this email and let's talk. There are some slots available for the rest of the month and early next year. As I'm feeling in the generous mood, if you reply first to this then I'll give you an advertising package of your choice for half price but this strictly applies to the first person to take advantage of the offer. All right. That's it, folks. Until next time, keep believing in yourself. Keep writing. And as always, have a great, great day. Michael David Wilson TIH 641: Philip Fracassi on Journey from Indy Publishing to USA Today Bestselling Author, Non-negotiable Marketing Practices, and Writing RoutineIn this podcast, Philip Fracassi talks about his journey from indy publishing to becoming a USA Today bestselling author, non-negotiable marketing practices, his writing routine, and much more. About Philip Fracassi Philip Fracassi is the USA Today bestselling, Stoker and British Fantasy-nominated author of the novels Don’t Let Them Get You Down, A Child Alone …
Look Out For … The Truth of Carcosa by Jacob Rollinson“With his debut novel, Rollinson taps into our cultural fears with a cosmic tale both timely and relevant as well as a homage to the work of Robert W. Chambers.” Circa 1984, Salvatore Archimboldi, exiled author, enlists a psychotherapist to assist writing his new book. Archimboldi plans to turn his traumatic memories into literary genius. …
5 Must Read Horror Articles 8 December 2025Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to. Without further ado: NightTide Magazine consider the power of Sinners to offer a broader perspective of the marginalised The Lineup pick out four new horror book releases from the small press to scare you …
TIH 640: Gabino Iglesias on House of Bone and Rain, Writing Realistic Violence, and Building Your Author BrandIn this podcast, Gabino Iglesias talks about House of Bone and Rain, writing realistic violence, building your author brand, and much more. About Gabino Iglesias Gabino Iglesias is a writer, professor, book reviewer, editor, and translator living in Austin, TX. He teaches creative writing at SNHU’s online MFA program and runs a series of low-cost …
News Round-up Week Ending 5 December 2025Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Out now from authors R. P. Howley and Daniel Willcocks and Devil’s Rock Publishing, Slay Lights on the trees. Gifts in the stocking. Blood in the snow. Eli Halversen never truly believed in Vinterblot, the ancient …
Look Out For … Poisoned Soup for the Macabre, Depraved, and Insane; edited by Wendy Dalrymple and Grace R. Reynolds“This anthology of stories, poems and essays has a little something for everyone, and will definitely send a shiver down your spine.” Sprinkle a little bit of the macabre … Add a dash of depravity … Then add a whole lot of insanity … Grab a bowl and nourish yourself with the nostalgic flavors of …
5 Must Read Horror Articles 1 December 2025Welcome to Must Read Horror, where we search the internet for the best horror articles of the week so you don’t have to. Without further ado: Bloody Disgusting rank five of the scariest moments so far in the four and a half series of Stranger Things The Lineup take a deep dive into Laurel Hightower’s fiction …
TIH 639: Gabino Iglesias on The Devil Takes You Home, Mulholland Books, and Writing for the New York TimesIn this podcast, Gabino Iglesias talks about The Devil Takes You Home, Mulholland Books, writing for the New York Times, and much more. About Gabino Iglesias Gabino Iglesias is a writer, professor, book reviewer, editor, and translator living in Austin, TX. He teaches creative writing at SNHU’s online MFA program and runs a series of …
News Round-up Week Ending 28 November 2025Here’s a small selection of the horror and genre news that caught our eye during the last week … Out now from author John C. Foster and Bleeding Edge Books, Final Boys They came here to heal one of their own. Five men-old friends, a family of choice-gather from far-flung towns all over the country at a …
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This Is Horror
This Is Horror is a podcast that interviews creatives and writers weekly including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, Josh Malerman, Jennifer Lynch, Tananarive Due, Charlaine Harris, and Joe R. Lansdale. Michael David Wilson is the author of books such as The Girl in the Video and House of Bad Memories and the host of This Is Horror Podcast. Every week we bring you horror fiction news and writing tips.
Hello, friends. It's been a month since my last email when I linked to every single This Is Horror Podcast conversation with Josh Malerman and spoke about my history and connection with Josh. You'd be forgiven for thinking this newsletter is a monthly newsletter. Truth be told, I always intended it to be a weekly but this year it hasn't quite worked out this way. This time around, though, I have one hell of a good reason for the delay on putting a newsletter out … See, just over three weeks...
Hello, friends. One of the most recent guests on This Is Horror Podcast was our dear friend and prolific writer, Josh Malerman. He recently released his first nonfiction book Watching Evil Dead which is part an account of a transformative night in his life, part a reflection on Evil Dead (but you don't need to have watched the movie to appreciate the book), and part as close to bottled inspiration as you're likely to find in a book form. There's writing and creative advice but this is less a...
Hello, friends. It’s been just under a month since we last spoke, and in that time, I have finished the first draft of my collaborative novel, tentatively titled Inemuri with John Crinan. Folks, this one is an absolute whopper, weighing in at over 167,000 words. Given my last two books were under 80,000 words and the two before that considerably less, this is new and uncharted territory for me. I spoke to Josh Malerman last week about his excellent creative nonfiction book, WATCHING EVIL...