Writers of Horror
Daniel Willcocks & Julie Hiner
Thrive As A Killer Horror Writer.
Welcome to the Writers of Horror podcast, hosted by international bestselling author, Daniel Willcocks, and award-nominated author, Julie Hiner.
In this show, we interview to working, passionate horror creatives, getting to the heart of what it takes to bring killer horror to modern audiences.
Join us every month for brand new content, and get more from behind-the-scenes by joining our thriving Discord community at https://writersofhorror.org
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Welcome to the Podcast (Episode #001)
Writers of Horror
01/25/23 • 18 min
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Join Daniel Willcocks and Julie Hiner as they fill you in on all the great things you can expect from the Writers of Horror podcast.
If you're here:
for interviews with working horror authors
to learn how to write better horror
to get an insight into some of the best minds in the industry...
...you're in the right place.
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An Interview with Reed Alton from Osyron
Writers of Horror
08/04/23 • 36 min
Join Julie Hiner as she talks to the amazing lead singer of Osyron, Reed Alton.
In this episode we go deep into:
The beginnings of Osyron
The evolution of Osyron as band members joined
Momentus released last November
Album release strategy
70000 tonnes of metal cruise
Upcoming North American Tour with a European stop
Epic collaboration with other talented musicians
How to put out 100% across multiple projects
Find out more about Osyron
https://www.osyron.com/
IG: @osyronband
Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Julie Hiner
https://www.killersanddemons.com
IG: @killersanddemons
Twitter: @killersdemons
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An Interview with Jonathon Janz
Writers of Horror
07/30/23 • 55 min
Jonathan Janz is the author of over a dozen novels and numerous short stories. His work has been championed by authors like Josh Malerman, Caroline Kepnes, Joe R. Lansdale, Stephen Graham Jones, Brian Keene, and Jack Ketchum.
In this episode we go deep into:
What the hell is Jonathan Janz-uary?
How to know when it’s worth pushing on with your writing
Current trends in horror
What makes a great horror book
What’s missing from horror
How to fit writing into a packed schedule
Knowing your priorities
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Find out more about Jonathan Janz
https://twitter.com/JonathanJanz
https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.janz.3?epa=SEARCH_BOX
https://www.instagram.com/jonathan.janz/
https://www.tiktok.com/@jonathan.janz?lang=en
Jonathan Janz on Activated Authors https://pod.link/1473869415/episode/8138d2b533bf4903dc74638eace5f1d4
Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Julie Hiner
https://www.killersanddemons.com/
IG: @killersanddemons
Twitter: @killersdemons
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An Interview with Josh Malerman
Writers of Horror
06/30/23 • 41 min
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Join Daniel Willcocks as he talks to the incomparable Josh Malerman.
In this episode we go deep into:
- What Josh means by "Writing Shape
- Creativity
- Being open to new opportunities
- Exploring your creativity
- How Josh views horror
Get more from Writers of Horror!
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Find out more about Josh
https://joshmalerman.com/
IG: @joshmalerman
Twitter: @joshmalerman
FB: @JoshMalerman
Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Julie Hiner
https://www.killersanddemons.com
IG: @killersanddemons
Twitter: @killersdemons
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An Interview with Konn Lavery
Writers of Horror
05/26/23 • 25 min
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Join Julie Hiner as she talks to the multi-talented Konn Lavery.
In this episode we go deep into:
Memories of first writing at a young age
Inspiration - writing, graphic design, music
Crossing genres - dark fantasy, horror, crime
The Horror Collection - The Lost Edition by KJK Publishing
Crystal Moth Conspiracy: Ash Born Book One - coming in June
Seed Me transformed into Cultivate - evolving previous work
READING PACK - currently available on Konn's website
A sweet ready buddy - Spank
Get more from Writers of Horror!
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Find out more about Konn Lavery
https://konnlavery.com/
IG: @konnlavery
Twitter: @konnl
Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Julie Hiner
https://www.killersanddemons.com
IG: @killersanddemons
Twitter: @killersdemons
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An Interview with The Seventh Terrace
Writers of Horror
04/28/23 • 26 min
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Join Julie Hiner as she talks to the dynamic duo - Sarah L. Pratt and Robert Bose - from the 7th Terrace.
In this episode we go deep into:
[3:06] The birth of a small press of weird horror - springing from the ashes with a crazy idea
[5:59] - Horror is an experience
[6:28] - End of the Loop - a dark crime book, one of the first for 7th Terrace
[6:45] - A series of anthologies like no other - Seven levels of purgatory and deadly sins
[6:45] - Newest release: Penitent’s Gold - Terrace V
[10:34] - Gluttony - Terrace VI - Wrapping a concept around a book
[13:52] - Lupercalia Party - An ancient Roman fertility festival themed book launch
[15:35] - Hell Hath No Sorrow Like a Woman Haunted (R J Joseph)- A current Bram Stoker nominee
Finding great authors through open calls, and knowing when you have a gem
[17:06] - Custom designing covers for unique collections
[19:00] - The Unfortunate Elements of My Anatomy - Hailey Piper
Working with a local art - cover design - Janice Blaine
Stories of extreme emotion - the talent of Hailey Piper
[22:43] - 7th Terrace upcoming releases
Ryan States - Summer release for a repeat author (Sleeping Underwater)
30 to 50 Feral Hogs - Dayna Ingram
Get more from Writers of Horror!
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Find out more about The Seventh Terrace
https://the-seventh-terrace.com/
IG: @the7thterrace
Twitter: @The7thTerrace
Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Julie Hiner
https://www.killersanddemons.com
IG: @killersanddemons
Twitter: @killersdemons
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An Interview with Eric Larocca
Writers of Horror
03/31/23 • 49 min
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Join Daniel Willcocks with the insanely talented Eric Larocca.
Eric LaRocca (he/they) is the Bram Stoker Award®-nominated and Splatterpunk Award-winning author of several works of horror and dark fiction, including the viral sensation, Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke. A lover of luxury fashion and an admirer of European musical theatre, Eric can often be found roaming the streets of his home city, Boston, MA, for inspiration.
In this episode we go deep into:
Monsters - favorites to watch and read, favorites to write about
[4:30] - Human monsters (e.g. true crime, serial killers) - the worst kind of horror
[6:10] - Writing Journey - the theatre, short fiction, small presses
[7:06] - Debut Novel that went viral! Things Have Gotten Worse Since We Last Spoke
[7:30] - NEW release (short stories re-released)
[8:45] - How to cultivate a viral sensation - there isn’t a simple answer! The perfect storm
[11:30] - Novella - I’ve Lost a lot of Blood - a good follow up to the viral book
[12:40] - What happens when there are MANY opinions about a book, controversy and the right motivation for it. Heart behind writing.
[15:00] - The feeling of appreciation for a well received book, how to handle the amount of feedback, and the follow up book...
[19:40] - The evolution of the creative process
[22:20] - The writing community - finding your community and relying on them
[26:00] - Titles - Let’s talk titles! Gory murder mystery influence from the 70s/80s
[29:00] - Influences - what speaks to you
[34:18] - Upcoming books - Writing from the heart
[37:00] - The importance of being authentic (your readers will know) - Being true to yourself
[39:30] - What makes good horror
[42:00] - Realism in characters
[43:00] - The importance of having eyes on your work (before printing)
[43:24] - Underrated authors that people should know more about
[45:33] - The last show you could ever watch - fun question!
[47:28] - Where to find Eric
[48:03] - The meaning behind Hysteric Teeth
Get more from Writers of Horror!
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Find out more about Eric Larocca
https://ericlarocca.com/
IG: @hystericteeth
Twitter: @hystericteeth
Find out more about Daniel Willcocks
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
Find out more about Julie Hiner
https://www.killersanddemons.com
IG: @killersanddemons
Twitter: @killersdemons
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An Interview with Chad Lutzke
Writers of Horror
02/24/23 • 25 min
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Join Julie Hiner for an interview with the *very* accomplished mind of Chad Lutzke.
In this episode we go into:
[2:11] The writing journey and indie movie inspiration
[4:43] Praise from mom
[5:58] Static Age (Chad’s independent press) and the benefits of self-publishing
[8:29] Dipping your toes in multiple genres
[11:00] The creative process as a guide
[12:25] NEW Book - Three Smile Mile
[13:23] A compelling character with a sweet name - Cake
[15:01] A visual inspiration for the entire story - how a cover project took a turn into a novella
[19:55] Endings - Impact, Realism, and Authenticity
Get more from Writers of Horror!
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Find out more about Chad Lutzke
http://www.chadlutzke.com
IG: @chat_lutzke
Twitter: @ChadLutzke
**Find out more about Daniel Willcocks**
https://www.danielwillcocks.com/
IG: @willcockswriter
Twitter: @willcockswriter
**Find out more about Julie Hiner**
https://www.killersanddemons.com
IG: @killersanddemons
Twitter: @killersdemons
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FAQ
How many episodes does Writers of Horror have?
Writers of Horror currently has 8 episodes available.
What topics does Writers of Horror cover?
The podcast is about Publishing, Film Interviews, Podcasts, Books, Fear, Arts, Authors, Tv & Film and Horror.
What is the most popular episode on Writers of Horror?
The episode title 'An Interview with Reed Alton from Osyron' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Writers of Horror?
The average episode length on Writers of Horror is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of Writers of Horror released?
Episodes of Writers of Horror are typically released every 29 days, 21 hours.
When was the first episode of Writers of Horror?
The first episode of Writers of Horror was released on Jan 25, 2023.
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