Mike Thorn (2021) | Interview | Eerie Extras
Such a Nightmare host Katherine A. Troyer chats with Mike Thorn about the relationship between writing fiction and writing criticism, real-life fears, and much more.
Advance Review of Peel Back and See on Horror World
“This was an incredible collection with real breadth and depth of subjects covered. Wonderfully evocative imagery, horror that evokes disgust and introspection, and really excellent characterization. I’ve become a big fan of Mike Thorn’s work.”
Darkest Hours Reviewed on As Told by Bex
“I loved seeing Mike’s love for the genre shine through in his work. This occurs in the fiction pieces alongside the essays that can be found at the end of the expanded edition.”
Darkest Hours Reviewed on More Like Library Booked
“Thorn just has a way with description that makes the stories hit the reader hard because you feel like you’re part of the experience.”
Darkest Hours: Expanded Edition Reviewed on Read by Dusk
“Darkest Hours is a fantastic collection of short horror stories with some of the most unique premises I’ve ever read! Body horror, terrifying visions, and monstrous creatures all make an appearance. The clarity and confidence in the writing made these stories come alive.”
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.
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