TIH 676: Michael David Wilson on The Girl in the Video, Gaijin J-Horror, and Horror Set in Japan

In this podcast, Michael David Wilson talks about The Girl in the Video, Gaijin J-Horror, horror set in Japan, and much more. With special guests Dan Howarth and David Moody.

[2:35] Conversation start/Michael’s first experience with The Girl in the Video story.
[7:15] Setting stories in Japan.
[10:45] One Story Per Week Writing Challenge and Writing More Seriously.
[18:10] Alternating between writing stories set in the UK and Japan/where is home?
[29:25] Reissuing The Girl in the Video and reflecting on the story six years after initial publication.
[50:05] Adding value and bonuses for readers.
[57:25] What Michael’s high standards mean for the second edition of The Girl in the Video and books in general.
[1:07:30] Being authentic and refusing to be inauthentic.
[1:09:40] The impact of social media, AI, and the digital age and the relevance of The Girl in the Video today.
[1:17:10] How Michael and his writing has changed since he first wrote The Girl in the Video.
[1:25:30] Projecting confidence, turning 40, and mini life crises.
[1:39:35] Don’t chase trends.
[1:49:45] Words of wisdom to leave listeners with about writing and Michael’s writing journey.

Full podcast show notes are available here: https://www.thisishorror.co.uk/tih-676-michael-david-wilson-on-the-girl-in-the-video-gaijin-j-horror-and-horror-set-in-japan

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