Tag: writing

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Interview with Ron Shaw

    Ron Shaw is a writer, author, poet, podcaster, retiree, husband, father, and the man behind Ron Shaw Media. We discuss his latest horror novel, “Uya” and its Native American origins besides bigfoot, ducks in trees, land sharks, and the haunted Victorian trunk in his garage. Take a look at Ron’s tremendous body of work  at…

  • Highways of Horror – Day II

    A closed mind is the worst defense against the supernatural… If it happens to you, you’re liable to have that shut door in your mind ripped right off its hinges! Dr. John Markway – The Haunting Rolling from Mansfield, Ohio to Madison, Wisconsin. The sky is low. Oppressive. Immediately conjuring the horrors of films like 1963’s The…

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Author Israel Finn

    When it comes to writing horror fiction, Israel Finn’s concerned about the elements that breathe quality into the genre: story and character, as well as a working knowledge of the writing craft and a respect for language. We discuss Finn’s horror stories and their origins, and the tremendous influence Richard Matheson and Stephen King had…

  • THE LAST KNOCK presents: Interview with Writer Isaac R. Thorne

    Isaac R. Thorne may look like a steampunk captain extraordinaire, but he has a penchant for mixing horror with comedy in intriguing and unsettling ways. In this interview, we’ll find out how he ticks, what he likes, and how horror got him there. We’ll also find out about his teleplay “Because Reasons” with the Carmen…

  • Crash Discussion: Interview with Horror Author Nathan Ballingrud

    Nathan Ballingrud, an exceptional horror writer, tells us about his latest work, “The Visible Filth” and other stories. We also look at horror in general, from literature to film, and also discuss the merits of writing.