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

<p>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.</p>

<p>[2:35] Conversation start/Michael’s first experience with The Girl in the Video story.<br />

[7:15] Setting stories in Japan.<br />

[10:45] One Story Per Week Writing Challenge and Writing More Seriously.<br />

[18:10] Alternating between writing stories set in the UK and Japan/where is home?<br />

[29:25] Reissuing The Girl in the Video and reflecting on the story six years after initial publication.<br />

[50:05] Adding value and bonuses for readers.<br />

[57:25] What Michael’s high standards mean for the second edition of The Girl in the Video and books in general.<br />

[1:07:30] Being authentic and refusing to be inauthentic.<br />

[1:09:40] The impact of social media, AI, and the digital age and the relevance of The Girl in the Video today.<br />

[1:17:10] How Michael and his writing has changed since he first wrote The Girl in the Video.<br />

[1:25:30] Projecting confidence, turning 40, and mini life crises.<br />