{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6888dda8e0a86cc3ab36f742/68deb7b0043c361f8281603e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Writing Dark Comedy, Horror and Heart with Michael David Wilson","description":"<p>In this episode, Daniel sits down with the authorial powerhouse <strong>Michael David Wilson</strong> — founder of <em>This Is Horror</em>, host of the award-winning <em>This Is Horror Podcast</em>, and author of <em>The Girl in the Video</em>, <em>They’re Watching</em> (with Bob Pastorella), <em>House of Bad Memories</em>, and his latest wild release, <strong><em>Daddy’s Boy</em></strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Michael opens up about the chaos and catharsis behind his newest book, blending dark comedy with horror and crime, and the very real experiences that shaped it. From divorces and new beginnings to cult followings, sausages, and Naked Attraction t-shirts, this is a conversation equal parts raw, funny, and inspiring.</p><p><br></p><p>💀 <strong>In this episode you’ll discover:</strong></p><ul><li>How personal trauma can fuel fiction (and whether to write <em>in</em> the moment or <em>after</em>).</li><li>Why Michael’s latest book is his most unhinged — and most fun — yet.</li><li>The balance (and tension) between <strong>authenticity vs. commercial success</strong>.</li><li>What’s next for Michael, including a new novella and long-awaited collaborations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources:</strong></p><ul><li>Michael’s website: https://www.michaeldavidwilson.co.uk/</li><li><em>Daddy’s Boy </em>on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Daddys-Boy-Michael-David-Wilson-ebook/dp/B0DX1LJV6P</li><li>This Is Horror: <a href=\"https://thisishorror.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thisishorror.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Subscribe to The Writer’s Chair:</strong></p><p>If you enjoyed this conversation, please&nbsp;<strong>subscribe</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>leave a review</strong>, and&nbsp;<strong>share</strong>&nbsp;with the horror lovers in your life.</p><p><br></p><p>📺 Watch on YouTube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@devilsrockbooks\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">youtube.com/@devilsrockbooks</a></p><p>🎧 Listen on your favourite app: <a href=\"https://pod.link/1829723468\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pod.link/1829723468</a></p><p>💬 Join the community: <a href=\"https://www.devilsrockbooks.com/podcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">devilsrockbooks.com/podcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>📚 <strong>About the Guest</strong></p><p>Michael David Wilson lives in Gifu, Japan, and is the founder of <em>This Is Horror</em>. His work has appeared in <em>The NoSleep Podcast</em>, <em>Dim Shores</em>, <em>Dark Moon Digest</em>, and <em>The Other Stories</em>. Find more at <a href=\"http://michaeldavidwilson.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">michaeldavidwilson.co.uk</a> and support him on Patreon: <a href=\"http://patreon.com/michaeldavidwilson\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">patreon.com/michaeldavidwilson</a>.</p>","author_name":"Daniel Willcocks"}