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The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over 300 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, David Dastmalchian, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
TIH 620: Jon Bassoff on The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and Becoming a Writer
This Is Horror Podcast
1 hour 13 minutes 41 seconds
4 months ago
TIH 620: Jon Bassoff on The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and Becoming a Writer
In this podcast, Jon Bassoff talks about The Memory Ward, The Drive-Thru Crematorium, and becoming a writer.
[3:35] Conversation start and Jon’s first memory.
[4:50] Early life lessons.
[7:10] When did Jon know he wanted to become a writer?
[12:35] Publishing Corrosion.
[14:55] The film version of The Disassembled Man.
[24:40] Drive-Thru Crematorium.
[26:25] The Memory Ward.
[36:45] How much can you trust your own memory?
[40:30] Writing in between genres and marketing/selling logistics.
[1:00:05] How many projects does Jon have on the go at one time?
[1:02:20] Literary agents.
[1:04:40] Final pitch for The Memory Ward.
[1:06:30] Connect with Jon and final thoughts.
Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-620-jon-bassoff-on-the-memory-ward-the-drive-thru-crematorium-and-becoming-a-writer
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This Is Horror Podcast
The This Is Horror Podcast is a weekly show for readers, writers, and creators hosted by Michael David Wilson and Bob Pastorella. We interview writers, artists, publishers, editors, and creatives every week. We have interviewed over 300 creatives including Chuck Palahniuk, Dean Koontz, David Dastmalchian, Joe Hill, Joe R. Lansdale, Charlaine Harris, Ellen Datlow, David Moody, Jennifer Lynch, Gemma Files, and Josh Malerman.
