What Are Your Favorite Horror Authors Afraid Of?
Column by Gabino Iglesias
I asked some of my favorite horror writers if they had any childhood fears that shape their work. Their answers blew me away.
Valancourt Books on Horror Stories from Around the World
Interview by Sadie Hartmann
"Horror really is a worldwide phenomenon, and if you look hard enough you can find it almost anywhere in the world." - James D. Jenkins
DuVay Knox on "The Pussy Detective" and Sexually Transmitted Karma
Interview by Gabriel Hart February 9, 2022
DuVay Knox discusses his daring new nove, "The Pussy Detective", with Gabriel Hart.
Zac Smith: "Maybe I Think It Just Feels Fun"
Interview by Gabriel Hart
Gabriel Hart interviews Zac Smith about his new collection, "Everything Is Totally Fine" (Muummuu House).
David S. Wills on Hunter S. Thompson and the Rise and Fall of Gonzo Journalism
Interview by Gabriel Hart
Gabriel Hart interviews David S. Wills, author of the new Hunter S. Thompson biography "High White Notes," a lengthy academic dissection of HST's writing.
Storyville: What's the Best Money You've Spent on Your Writing Career?
Column by Richard Thomas November 29, 2021
What is the best way to spend money on your writing career? Here are a few answers from actual writers.
An Interesting and Unique History: A Conversation with Debut Author Robert Tomaino
Interview by Ben Tanzer
Debut author Robert Tomaino talks about writing a western, the Salem Witch Trials, and crafting alternative histories whose themes seem anything but historical.
The Science of Meg Hafdahl and Kelly Florence
Interview by Sadie Hartmann
The hosts of the genre-specific, hit podcast Horror Rewind have written a series of non-fiction books, "The Science of..." Find out more about the women behind all this spooky research.
A Roundtable Discussion on Generative (or AI-assisted) Writing
Interview by Gabriel Hart October 7, 2021
An in-depth exploration of the modern cut-up method by three "Black Box" writers and one (or two) of their bots.
Curating Horror: An Interview with Ellen Datlow
Interview by Sadie Hartmann
What can we expect from the desk of the most knowledgeable editor in horror for this year's spooky season?
Leaving a Legacy of Equality and Hope
Column by Ben Tanzer September 16, 2021
Five debut authors discuss trauma, sexuality, social justice and finding one’s voice. Featuring: Emory Easton, Trish McDonald, Dawn Hogan, Maria Price, and Grace Agnew.
Rob Fromberg On His Memoir "How To Walk With Steve"
Interview by Gabriel Hart September 8, 2021
Gabriel Hart speaks to author Rob Fromberg about his new memoir, "How to Walk With Steve," a unique proto-punk glimpse into life with an autistic sibling amidst matriarchal alcoholism.
Farah Rose Smith: Of One Pure Will
Interview by Autumn Christian September 1, 2021
An interview with weird fiction writer Farah Rose Smith.
Spencer Fleury: Things Are Very Likely to Get a Lot Worse Very Quickly
Interview by Ben Tanzer
Spencer Fleury talks hubris, failure, the influence of music and movies on his work, and being taken seriously as an author.
An interview with NB Turner and Kirstyn Petras of Dark Waters Podcast
Interview by Gabriel Hart
The hosts of Dark Waters Podcast open up about their frenetic process.
Mark Allen Gunnells on Crafting Suspense & Diversity in Reading
Interview by Andrew Fowlow
Author Mark Allen Gunnells discusses crafting a tale steeped in heart-palpitating suspense and the importance of reading diversely.
Interview: "Fuck those other Chuck Wendigs"
Interview by Gabino Iglesias
I went down into a mine, fought a supernatural serial killer, and earned the right to interview Chuck Wending. You get to sit there and read that interview now. Fair? No. Awesome? You bet!
An interview with Stuart Buck, Editor of The Bear Creek Gazette
Interview by Gabriel Hart
"Have fun, because one day we are all going to die."
S.A. Cosby: "Writers get stagnant the moment they don't try to push themselves."
Interview by Gabriel Hart
An interview with the author of "Razorblade Tears," out July 6th from Flatiron Books
Shane Hawk: A Strong New Indigenous Voice in Horror
Interview by Andrew Fowlow
Emerging indigenous author, Shane Hawk, discusses diversity, small press publishing, and overcoming adversity with writing.
The Moment All Hope Is Lost: A Conversation with Horror Writer Amanda Headlee
Interview by Ben Tanzer
The debut novelist discusses the regimentation and intersection of writing, music, and exercise.
Dawn Shea on The Ups and Downs of Small Press Publishing in Horror
Interview by Andrew Fowlow
Small press publishing has diversified the reading landscape and Dawn Shea from D&T Publishing is one of the people making that happen.
Interview with Grit Lit Author William R. Soldan
Interview by Gabriel Hart
Discover where the bleak American experience collides with glimmers of righteous humanity.
A Conversation with Joshua Mohr About Mortality, Cheery Nihilism, and His New Memoir 'Model Citizen'
Interview by Rob Hart
Rob Hart and Joshua Mohr have a Zoom date to discuss Mohr's new memoir, 'Model Citizen,' in which the novelist explores fatherhood, mortality, sobriety, and the heart defect that nearly killed him.