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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

E. L. Chen (@elainechen.com) gives us the elevator pitch for SLASHER SUMMER. This Is Horror Podcast episode 672.

This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Listening to SHIKI by Sigh, and as a bonus getting some Japanese listening in via brutal extreme metal vocals that are surprisingly decipherable. Absolutely love these avant garde metalheads, and this might be my favourite album of theirs. A LOT of good ones to choose from.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today's writing session is fuelled by the instrumental version of WHERE OWLS KNOW MY NAME by Rivers of Nihil. Love the atmosphere of the opener before launching into the nuclear assault that is 'The Silent Life'. Spoiler, it is anything but silent.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

This is why authors weren't built for posting videos to promote their books. Try to promote mine and wind up mentioning weird websites and telling people to buy LIONHEARTS by @danhowarth20.bsky.social. THE GIRL IN THE VIDEO, a slice of Gaijin J-horror, out now. www.instagram.com/p/DdLQKUvPe8f/

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

One of the albums I regularly play whilst writing is the self-titled CONQUERING DYSTOPIA. A technical death metal band that exclusively plays instrumental music, founded by Keith Merrow and Jeff Loomis (of NEVERMORE—possibly my favourite band in the world). Alex Webster is also part of the lineup.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Currently listening to Gradus ad Parnassum by MIRAR whilst writing. Such an intense cacophony of chaos. An assault of extreme metal inspired by classical musical.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

A new nightmare of Gaijin J-horror, isolation and terror for the digital age. THE GIRL IN THE VIDEO out now. “The Girl in the Video took me somewhere I didn’t want to go via a route I didn’t want to take. It’s an unsettling story of love, lust and cultural disorientation.” @davidmoody.bsky.social

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

THE GIRL IN THE VIDEO second edition is now available to pre-order. When you pre-order the paperback directly from This Is Horror, we'll send you the eBook and audiobook. “Compelling, tense, and disturbing.” @alanbaxter.bsky.social, author of Sallow Bend Out 25 August 2026.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Coming soon to This Is Horror Podcast. This morning I sat down with @danhowarth20.bsky.social, @davidmoody.bsky.social, and @bobpastorella.com to talk about the second edition of THE GIRL IN THE VIDEO. We spoke about writing, rereleasing books, life crises, self-doubt, film adaptations, and more.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

THE GIRL IN THE VIDEO second edition is now available to pre-order. When you pre-order the paperback directly from This Is Horror, we'll send you the eBook and audiobook. “Propulsive, modern, funny, frightening.”—@joshmalerman.bsky.social, author of Bird Box Out 25 August 2026.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

To celebrate the birthday week of my friend and collaborator, Bob Pastorella, we're running a free book promotion for THEY'RE WATCHING on Kindle. You can pick up the Kindle edition of THEY'RE WATCHING by Michael David Wilson and @bobpastorella.com FREE from June 14 until June 18. amzn.to/49TGC1x

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Look at what's at the top of the @thunderstormbooks.bsky.social website? DADDY'S BOY hardback special edition. So, if you're quick, you can still grab a copy. Can't wait to discuss this with @jasonwhite.bsky.social on his YouTube and Podcast this weekend. thunderstormbooks.com/thunderstorm/

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 31/05/2026

It's your last chance to pre-order the Thunderstorm Limited Hardcover Edition of DADDY's BOY. thunderstormbooks.com/thunderstorm...

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

You only have until the end of the month to pre-order the special limited hardcover version of DADDY'S BOY from @thunderstormbooks.bsky.social. Please pick up this one if you can. I'm so excited about it! Includes a foreword from @davidmoody.bsky.social. thunderstormbooks.com/thunderstorm...

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

The DADDY's BOY limited edition hardcover is available to pre-order via @thunderstormbooks.bsky.social until May 30th. The print run will be based on the number of pre-orders, so please pre-order if interested. This is my first limited edition hardcover. thunderstormbooks.com/thunderstorm...

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

My first limited edition hardcover is available to pre-order via @thunderstormbooks.bsky.social DADDY'S BOY limited HC includes - brand new cover art from Ben Baldwin - a foreword from @davidmoody.bsky.social - an afterword, 'Grandad's Boy' - DB glossary thunderstormbooks.com/thunderstorm...

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Thank you to Jeff for a glowing review of THIS IS HORROR PODCAST on Apple Podcasts. If you like the show and want to support 13 years of interviews with horror creatives, please consider leaving a review. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 27/01/2026

Looks like @igreggreene.bsky.social is enjoying DADDY'S BOY so far. What wonderful feedback to get mid-read. Here's hoping he enjoys this bizarre journey until the end. If this piques your interest, do consider buying DADDY'S BOY by Michael David Wilson.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

Original version without the filter, which may even be better.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 13/07/2025

It’s my birthday, so here I am up in the mountains in Shinhotaka and I brought Daddy’s Boy along for the trip.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 10/05/2025

“Delightfully deranged and bursting with pure British humor, Daddy’s Boy is an addicting sprint of twists and turns you’ll never see coming. Contains one of the most emotionally significant dick pic scenes captured in literature. Read it.” @fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social author of We Need to Do Something

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Vote for the Fiction Podcast of the Year in the This Is Horror Awards 2025. 1. Nightmare Magazine Podcast 2. The NoSleep Podcast 3. The Other Stories by Hawk & Cleaver 4. PseudoPod 5. Tales to Terrify More information at the This Is Horror website.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Not long left to vote in the This Is Horror Awards 2025 Nonfiction Podcast of the Year The ARC Party @thearcparty.com The Kingcast @thekingcast.bsky.social Lifewriting: Write for Your Life! @tananarivedue.bsky.social Talking Scared @talkscaredpod.bsky.social Uncanny Japan @uncannyjapan.bsky.social

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

The This Is Horror Awards 2024 are now open. Vote for the Novella of the Year. 1. Coup de Grâce by @sofiaajram.bsky.social 2. Crypt of the Moon Spider by Nathan Ballingrud 3. Kill Your Darling by @claymcleod.bsky.social 4. Rest Stop by @natcassidy.bsky.social 5. Teleportasm by Joshua Millican

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

This Is Horror Awards 2024 Novel Nominees 1. All the Fiends of Hell by Adam Nevill 2. American Rapture by @ceejthemoment.bsky.social 3. Incidents Around the House by @joshmalerman.bsky.social 4. Last Night of Freedom by @danhowarth20.bsky.social 5. Small Town Horror by @ronaldmalfi.bsky.social

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

TIH Awards Short Story Collection of the Year Shortlist 1. A Sunny Place for Shady People by Mariana Enríquez 2. Mystery Lights by @lenavalencia.bsky.social 3. She’s Always Hungry by Eliza Clark 4. This Skin Was Once Mine by @ericlarocca.bsky.social 5. You Like It Darker by @stephenking.bsky.social

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

This is why we don't trust machines and AI. KDP is trying to flag some very legitimate words as spelling errors. Words include: * snappity * noncing * dicknotised * dicknosis DADDY'S BOY by Michael David Wilson. Available 6 May 2025 in paperback, ebook, and audiobook. Pre-order now.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

"A profanity-laced cocktail of blood, guts, and every other bodily secretion. If you’re squeamish, don’t pick it up. But if you’re in the mood for a wild, no-holds-barred, unpredictably violent family comedy, this is the book for you. I loved every disgusting second of it.” @davidmoody.bsky.social

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 09/03/2025

“A delirious ride through mundane absurdity and surreal brutality, Daddy’s Boy perfectly captures the feeling of reconnecting with a loved one, only to find out they’re a filthy, out-of-control chaos gremlin.”—Jason Pargin (@jasonkpargin.bsky.social), author of John Dies at the End, on DADDY’S BOY

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

Can I come on your podcast to talk about my forthcoming dark comedy book, Daddy’s Boy? It’s Shameless meets Guy Ritchie’s The Gentlemen with the incompetence of The Hangover. @davidmoody.bsky.social calls it “a wild, no-holds-barred, unpredictably violent family comedy”. Get in touch.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

DADDY’S BOY by Michael David Wilson. Out May 6, 2025. “A delirious ride through mundane absurdity and surreal brutality, Daddy’s Boy perfectly captures the feeling of reconnecting with a loved one, only to find out they’re a filthy, out-of-control chaos gremlin.” @jasonkpargin.bsky.social

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 09/02/2025

We spoke with Max Booth III ( @fuckmaxbooth.bsky.social) on This Is Horror Podcast earlier, and honestly, this preview image perfectly captures the essence of the conversation.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 13/09/2024

Something special is coming on Friday the 13th. THEY'RE WATCHING by Michael David Wilson and @bobpastorella.bsky.social is FREE on Kindle for the first time EVER. Spread the word and check back in 6 hours and 20 minutes to grab your free copy. A dark thriller of obsession, paranoia, and voyeurism.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 22/08/2024

Thank you to W. Mattimoe for such a great review of This Is Horror Podcast. "A must-listen for horror readers and writers." Please leave your reviews here and make mine and @bobpastorella.bsky.social's days. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 17/03/2024

And the award for first age-restricted This Is Horror Podcast episode on YouTube goes to Brian Asman. This is what happens when you don't use asterisks to block out those naughty F-bombs. Congrats, @thebrianasman.bsky.social.

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 09/02/2024

Getting ready for the third installment in the trilogy of conversations with Dean Koontz on This Is Horror Podcast. This time we'll be talking about the laugh-out-loud hilarious THE BAD WEATHER FRIEND. What a cover, too!

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 24/01/2024

In the latest episode of This Is Horror Podcast, Gemma Amor ( @manylittlewords.bsky.social ) talks about The Folly, true crime, spirituality and creativity, and much more. www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-549-gemm...

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This Is Horror | Michael David Wilson @thisishorror.bsky.social · 01/12/2023

I could not have asked for a better video cover still for the @jasonkpargin.bsky.social This Is Horror Podcast episode that features "conspiracy theories" in the title. youtu.be/qCc8j8T3IVU

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