
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.
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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.

“When it comes to horror literature, there are a few names that instinctively come to mind. Clive Barker, H.P. Lovecraft, Stephen King, Edgar Allan Poe…
As a big reader (and an author myself), I’m always on the hunt for someone new. So when I get a call from my mate, Jamie Blanks, telling me to check out Mike Thorn, I knew he would be the next big name in the horror genre.
After being put in contact with Mike, he was only too happy to oblige this Aussie fan with an interview.”

Cameron Baker and Mike Thorn talk about everything from influences to current works and future plans.

Mike Thorn appears to discuss the continuing relevance of H.P. Lovecraft’s fiction, its influence on his own work, and more.


“As I did with Shelter for the Damned, I have created here a list of titles that provide a kind of cinematic “mood board” for Darkest Hours. I included the films I reviewed in the expanded edition’s Criticism section, as well as the films that had overt or indirect impact on the stories.”

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).

“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.”