Mike Thorn appears to discuss the continuing relevance of H.P. Lovecraft’s fiction, its influence on his own work, and more.
People’s Guide to the Cthulhu Mythos: Mike Thorn/Aylesbury Pike/Azathoth
Toronto Arts Report: Mike Thorn, The Voice of Canadian Horror, Talks Dark Subject Matter and Curiosity
Can you tell me about your childhood? What kinds of creative activities did you engage with? What were some of your favourite books as a kid?
I drew a lot as a kid, and I also started writing when I was quite young. I discovered C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien while I was in elementary school, and I was totally mesmerized by their books. R. L. Stine was my gateway into horror, but the real gamechanger was my first encounter with Stephen King; I read Pet Sematary while serving an in-school suspension in junior high, and that was the moment that everything changed.
Mike Thorn Interviewed on Cursed Morsels
Eric Raglin talks to Mike Thorn about the horrors of academia, formative metalhead experiences, and addiction in horror fiction. In the second half of the episode, they have a spoiler-filled discussion of “A New Kind of Drug” from Thorn’s collection Darkest Hours (Raglin provides a warning in advance, and the rest of the episode is spoiler-free).
Mike Thorn Interviewed on Ali’s Book Binge
“I discuss the new horror release Darkest Hours with the author. Mike Thorn is also author of Shelter for the Damned. Many people have recently been discussing his books on booktube. The attention and praise is well deserved.”
Mike Thorn Discusses Tod Browning’s Freaks on The Necronomi.com, Episode 111
Mike Thorn joins the hosts of Necronomi.com to talk social commentary in Tod Browning’s 1932 masterpiece, Freaks. They discuss physical difference, exploitation vs. empowerment, and more.
Daily Dead Q&A: Author Mike Thorn Discusses His Short Story Collection DARKEST HOURS: EXPANDED EDITION
Earlier this year, we had the great pleasure of conducting a Q&A with author Mike Thorn for his debut novel Shelter for the Damned, and with his short story collection Darkest Hours: Expanded Edition also now available from JournalStone Publishing, we once again caught up with Mike in a new Q&A to discuss revamping his previous short story collection, adding in new goodies for readers, and more!
Mike Thorn on Sister Luna Podcast
“On this episode I interview horror author Mike Thorn. His stories gave me nightmares but this conversation served up the laughs.
There’s a wicked poltergeist story and a double dicked demon. What more could you ask for?”
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