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TIH 418: Mike Thorn on Peel Back and See, Depression, and Writing Horror in Academia

  • November 12, 2021

  • 3 mins to read

In this podcast Mike Thorn talks about Peel Back and See, depression, writing horror in academia, and much more.

About Mike Thorn

Mike Thorn is the author of Shelter for the Damned, Darkest Hours, and Peel Back and See. The Spanish translation of Shelter for the Damned will be released by Dilatando Mentes in 2022. His fiction has appeared in numerous magazines, anthologies, and podcasts, including Vastarien, Dark Moon Digest, The NoSleep Podcast, and Tales to Terrify.

Show notes

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[3:35] Peel Back and See
[9:30] Suicide and depression struggles
[19:34] PhD in creative writing
[24:43] Writing horror whilst working in academia
[30:44] Screenwriting aspirations
[31:58] Writers that intimidate Mike
[33:38] What should Mike be kinder to himself about
[45:25] What frightens Mike
[46:41] Horror misconceptions
[1:01:06] Connect with Mike

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