Two times.In my “professional” life I’ve been interviewed only twice (not counting, of course, far too many job interviews).The first time was as a talking head for Nashotah House.This was in the days before the internet really caught on, so it was done in DVD format.If you come over to visit I’ll dig it out and we can have a good laugh.The second occasion was much more fun.Although I write about horror a lot, I don’t mention Theofantastique nearly enough.Back in the days when I started blogging, I discovered this site that featured all kinds of interesting stuff on religion and horror (and actually on all kinds of genre pop culture).I always enjoyed the insights and got more than a few books for my own research and reading from tips I found there.
When I finally got brave enough to contact John W. Morehead, the curator of the blog, we both quickly realized we had some things in common.John very kindly offered to post an interview with me on Theofantastique about Holy Horror.It’s live now and it was really fun to talk to an actual person about my book.You see, I work alone.I knew that, leaving the classroom, I was departing my chosen career.On those high school aptitude tests they told me that I should be an entertainer.What professor isn’t?I pity their students if they’re not.I’ve been posting videos on YouTube for a few weeks now.It’s immediately obvious how much having a live audience helps.
Unfortunately, Holy Horror isn’t exactly priced to move.In fact, local bookstores have turned me down for free presentations based on the price alone.It is, however, a fun book to read.At least I intended it that way.When life give you horror, make Bloody Marys, I guess.By the way, John has been coming out with some interesting books also.I posted on his The Paranormal and Popular Culture recently.Theofantastique is often the place where I first learn of new horror films (I don’t get out much) and new books that I should read.Of these two things there’s never a shortage—horror is a thriving genre—and talking about why you wrote a book helps to clarify things a bit.Horror may seem a disreputable genre to many, but it has redeeming values.To hear about them, please watch the interview.
