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The Cutting Room: Humans

Humans In the near future, the must have accessory for any home is a “Synth”, a robotic servant that is eerily lifelike. However, not everybody is convinced that they are the way forward, and it would appear that their fears are not unfounded. Why we’re looking forward to this: Robots have always been the source …

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TIH 044: Josh Malerman on Ghastle and Yule, and How To Tackle Self-Doubt and Finish Your Story

Josh Malerman Podcast

In this podcast we interview Josh Malerman in part three of our interview. Josh talks about Ghastle and Yule, and how to tackle self-doubt and finish your story. Check out our previous episodes with Josh Malerman. TIH 035: Josh Malerman on Bird Box, The ‘Horror’ Label and Overnight Success TIH 037: Josh Malerman on The …

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The Cutting Room: IT

IT It’s a small city, a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry the haunting is real… They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they are grown-up men and women who have gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But none of …

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Tales from the Word Mine: On Reading

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep Philip K Dick

In the course of my job, I read a lot of books. That’s because, essentially, that’s what my job is. As a writer, it’s essential that you read as widely as possible, but it’s also an essential part of being an editor. And here, I’m not just talking about the books you may be working …

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